GETTING TO KNOW ME / CHELSEA
I know there's a huge About Me section on this web page (you should read it, it's pretty great) that you could read and learn everything you would want to know about me, but I figured in the new year, with new people coming to my page I wanted to take some time to tell a little bit more about me. Might be some random facts that you never wanted to know but I'm trying to open up and show you how important it is to have a true relationship with your photographer who you feel 100% comfortable around. If you're a little shy I'll start...
real-life things
I’m not allergic to cilantro, but it tastes like soap to me. Therefore, I hate it.
I once won a photo contest for news station and got free Chick-fil-A for a year. Be jealous.
My favorite movie of all time will probably be While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock.
I absolutely love giving gifts, but when it comes to wrapping presents I suck at it.
I have gotten to the age where I want kitchen gadgets more than anything else. The rapid egg boiler is my favorite -- buy it, if you know what's good for you.
Andrew and I adopted a three-legged dog named Phoebe less than a year ago
Our first born - Chewie
I played volleyball on a year-round team for a majority of my young life.
My mom tells me that she knew I was going to be some sort of artist when I grew up when I was merely in elementary school.
I graduated with a degree in graphic design and am very thankful that I did.
I've known Andrew since I was 17 years old yet we didn't start dating till I was turning 23.
Andrew has opened my eyes to the good board games in the world. I'm not talking about Monopoly or Life, I'm talking about ones that are actually enjoyable to play.
I have dreamed of going to New Zealand for so many years I'm really hoping someday I get to go either on vacation or on a work adventure.
I won a ribbon in preschool for being the best hugger and I feel like that might still be true to this day.
One of the oddest things I love to do is track mail/packages. I had a pair of shoes once that went on a wild ride when I order them online. They finally came to my door gently place on top of a completely demolished box. It’s like they survived their crazy adventure.
now, some photography related things
I think one of my favorite moments to capture in a wedding is right after people walk up the aisle and are alone for the first time after becoming husband and wife. You can't fake that kind of emotion.
I think my least favorite part of weddings is the garter and bouquet toss. Those are two traditions I have never really understood.
I believe the most important thing for a photographer to bring to a wedding, besides their camera equipment, is Advil and a good pair of shoes.
I still absolutely love going to weddings. Even when it's my job to be at weddings most weekends, attending a wedding is still super fun.
My 35mm 1.4 lens is my favorite by far.
One of my random passion projects is photographing people's homes. I love decorating and creating a space that reflects the people that live in it so I'm always on the lookout for people who will let me catch them in their unique space.
During family sessions, if your kids are old enough, I will let them tackle, tickle, and chase their parents. It's probably my favorite part of family sessions.
I still get nervous before sessions and weddings because I want you to have a great time.
I really love editing photos. Sure, it can be a lot when you have many weddings in your queue, but I actually got into editing photos before I started taking them professionally.
Seeing people print out my photos is probably the biggest compliment I could get. the fact that you would want them displayed in your home means that I have done my job well.
So there's more information about me than you probably ever wanted to know. I hope you learn some things about what makes me, me. I would love to get to know you so please send me a quick note or comment on one of my Instagram photos so we can start a conversation. I would love to get to know you.