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where your memories come to life, exactly as they are.

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Engagement & Proposals

A passenger waves from inside a small private aircraft, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans in warm sunlight.

You’re saying yes to forever—whether it’s a surprise proposal, a planned session, or you’ve already been rocking that ring for a while. This chapter is full of giddy grins, belly laughs, and sweet anticipation, and I’m here to help you savor it all.


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A romantic proposal moment taking place on rocky terrain surrounded by tropical palm trees and desert landscaping.
A blissful couple sharing a moment together in front of a white lighthouse during golden hour.

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Couples

A happy Golden Retriever receives affectionate kisses from owners in formal attire during a special moment.

Just because. Because it’s Tuesday, or your anniversary, or you’re simply in love. Couple sessions are an intentional pause to document your connection—playful, romantic, or a little bit of both.

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Romantic couple shares intimate moments among tropical palm trees while dressed in neutral beige tones.
A couple shares a romantic moment at sunset on the beach with golden sun and ocean waves in the background.

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Family

Collage of sunset beach photos showing people gathered along the shoreline and waves crashing against the sand during golden hour.

Messy, beautiful, loud, and full of love—family sessions are about capturing connection, not perfection. I’ll guide you through a session that feels like hanging out together, not just posing.


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A group stands together on a sandy beach at sunset with waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Family enjoying a beautiful evening together on white sandy beach with sea oats and cloudy sky backdrop.
testimonials
A lovely wedding couple shares an intimate moment with white bouquet against a blurred outdoor background.

Maddie Harris


We love Chelsee. She was SO friendly and sweet from the start. She was easy to work with, flexible with my crazy family, and so understanding of how nervous I was. Being a brand new bride while also one that’s never had professional photos taken, Chelsee was able to see my anxiousness of having all the attention and spotlights on me. She never made me feel pressured or go out of my comfort zone on the most special day of my life, and for that i’ll be forever grateful. She offered some fun ideas for pictures and made sure to capture every special moment I asked for ahead of time. She also opted for a group photo with everyone of our wedding guests and boy that was such a special moment. The most beautiful pictures for the most beautiful day. Thank you, Chelsee!

A family poses together under a large tree outdoors, with coordinated pink and mint outfits for a maternity photo session.

Jamie Payne


Chelsee is a lovely human! We got maternity photos done at our family’s favorite park and the photos were beautiful! She captured so much love and joy in each photo. I highly recommend her for whatever your photography needs are. We will continue using her for our family photos!!

A family poses together on a sandy beach path with a lighthouse visible in the background on a cloudy day.

Melissa Miller


Chelsee was the sweetest, had great ideas, and executed exactly what we wanted in family pictures. Everything was so smooth and our pictures are better than we could’ve asked for!

A toddler plays in the shallow ocean waves at sunset while people stand in the background.
A cheerful family poses together on a beach at sunset, with cloudy skies and ocean waves in the background.
Couple embraces on beach dunes with sea oats and cloudy sunset sky.
Child in white outfit stands on beach sand during sunset while parents look on.
Romantic couple embracing on beach at sunset with ocean waves behind them.
Family of three walking along ocean shore during golden hour.
Tender moment between parent and child on sandy beach with sea oats at sunset.
Family in white outfits sharing a moment on beach at sunset.
Family stands together on white sand beach with sea oats at sunset.
Two people in white dresses embrace while walking along a beach at sunset.
Young person in a white dress smiles brightly on a beach at sunset.
A couple stands outdoors in front of lush green foliage during a summer photoshoot.
Four people in white outfits pose together outdoors during golden hour with sunlight filtering through trees.
A toddler sits on sandy ground during golden hour.
Close-up portrait of a young boy smiling at sunset on the beach.
A couple shares an intimate moment on the beach during sunset.
A family sits together on rocky coastline during sunset.
A family portrait taken at sunset on a sandy beach.
A group of four people dressed in white and coral stand together on a beach at sunset.
Two people in coral-colored shirts pose back-to-back on a beach with dramatic storm clouds.
Two people in white dresses embrace while standing on a tropical beach at sunset.
A family of four poses together on white sand beach dunes under dramatic cloudy skies.
A couple stands together on a beach with stormy clouds overhead and turquoise waters in the background.
A beach family portrait during sunset with coastal vegetation in the background.
Two smiling companions pose together on the beach at sunset.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment at sunset on the beach.
A small child in a light blue shirt looks up at the sky during golden hour.
A person in a white dress poses among beach grass and sand dunes.
A couple stands in ocean waves as storm clouds gather on the horizon.
A couple embraces on the beach with stormy clouds and ocean waves in the background.
A group poses on a beach with dramatic storm clouds gathering over turquoise waters.
A family portrait on a beach with sea oats during golden hour.
A family sits together on white sand dunes with tall beach grass at sunset.
Happy group in white clothing plays together on beach at sunset.
Joyful family plays and lifts children in the air against blue sky.
Group in white outfits poses on sandy beach during golden sunset.
Two people splashing and playing in ocean waves at beach.
Group poses for beach portrait with ocean and seabird in background at sunset.
Couple holds hands while sharing romantic moment on beach at sunset.
Couple walking along shoreline at sunset with waves crashing on beach.
Group sitting together in beach dunes at sunset with sea oats in background.
Group watches beautiful orange sunset over ocean waves while standing on beach.
Family poses together on white sandy beach at sunset with ocean waves in background.
Large family group poses together on beach during golden sunset.
Two children wearing sunglasses pose playfully on a beach at sunset.
Family of four sitting together on rocks at sunset.
Parents lift and play with children on a sunny beach.
Family portrait under pier columns at the beach on a sunny day.
Five people hold hands while walking along the beach at sunset.
A baby in brown shorts takes first steps on wet beach sand during sunset.
Two figures playing and laughing together on a sandy beach at sunset.
Extended family group standing together in the ocean surf during sunset at the beach.
Two children smiling among beach grass with ocean in background.
Family holding hands while walking on white sandy beach with turquoise water.
Family portrait on sandy beach path with tall trees in background.
Maternity beach portrait with expectant mother in flowing dress during golden hour.
Silhouette of pregnant belly against dramatic orange sunset over ocean waves.
Expectant mother in teal dress poses in natural setting with autumn foliage.
Maternity photo of couple standing on driftwood at beach during sunset.
Intimate romantic moment captured between couple during golden hour with sunlight peeking through.
Romantic beach scene with couple embracing against a wooden pole during sunset with ocean views.
Couple walking hand in hand along a beach shoreline at sunset with waves and rocks in the background.
Silhouette of person walking alone on beach at sunset with waves rolling in.
Family beach portrait with dramatic sunset lighting and coastal dunes in the background.
Candid family moment with laughter and embraces captured in natural outdoor setting.
Family group photo at sunset on the beach with Detroit baseball cap and ocean backdrop.
Mother and son share a tender moment on the beach during golden hour.
Three women pose together on a beach at sunset with waves crashing behind them.
Young boy in a t-shirt with dinosaur prints sits on sandy dunes at golden hour.
Family portrait at sunset on a sandy beach with grass and dramatic clouds in the background.
A family of five poses together on a sandy beach with sea grass and cloudy blue skies in the background.
A couple shares an intimate moment on the beach during golden hour.
A couple walks barefoot along the shoreline at sunset holding hands.

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