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Effortless & Timeless WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN MENDOCINO, CA

BEGIN YOUR experience

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Every couple’s story deserves to be told with honesty and depth.

Hey friend!

I’m so glad you are here! My inner child is doing somersaults. If you’re searching for a wedding photographer to capture your authentic love story then you’re in the right place. Tell the story of your journey through life and love with natural lighting and your authentic body language.

If you believe in adventure and following your heart… I’M HERE FOR IT! Serving from the coast of Mendocino, California and beyond, my passion grows with each new couple I have the opportunity and honor to photograph.

As the biggest sucker for a love story, I’ll capture the emotion through genuine and raw connection- there’s absolutely nothing staged about the love my couples share. Follow your heart and see if I’m your girl!

Ready to take our relationship to the next level?

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WEDDINGS

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COUPLES

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MATERNITY

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Whaddup girl!

IT’S YOUR GIRL Chelsi!

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Real connection matters more than perfection

Here’s what I’m all about! I’m your California photographer who is here to capture the carefree and wildly in love couples. Your love story is unique and your photographer should be too. You won’t find any awkward posing or overdone filters with me. We are never ever getting back together with those 80’s prom vibes!! Let’s get real and have some fun, because that is where the magic
really happens.

Want to know more?

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FEATURED Clients

Intimate Mendocino Coast Wedding at Heritage House Resort

Set along the wild and romantic Mendocino Coast, this Heritage House wedding was everything Reggie and Chris hoped for: emotional, intimate, and breathtakingly beautiful

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Romantic Beach Maternity Session IN Fort Bragg, CaliforniA

There's something magical about a beach engagement maternity session. The sound of the waves, the salt in the air, and the sand beneath your toes. It's a perfect backdrop for capturing the beauty of a couple's love, especially when they're expecting a child.

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“She truly loves and supports your love and makes it come across in photographs. She’s brilliant, and goes above and beyond to get the shot. If you want to take your wedding or engagement photos under a waterfall, or in the ocean, or in a forest, or rolling around on the ground, she is right there encouraging you to do what feels right. I cannot give her higher regards.”She truly loves and supports your love and makes it come across in photographs. She’s brilliant, and goes above and beyond to get the shot. If you want to take your wedding or engagement photos under a waterfall, or in the ocean, or in a forest, or rolling around on the ground, she is right there encouraging you to do what feels right. I cannot give her higher regards.”
“Chelsi is a beautifully strong, slightly crazy, talented photographer who is the biggest sucker for a love story…..She truly loves and supports your love and makes it come across in photographs. She’s brilliant and goes above and beyond to get the shot. If you want to take your wedding or engagement photos under a waterfall, or in the ocean, or in a forest, or rolling around on the ground, she is right there encouraging you to do what feels right. I cannot give her higher regard.”
“Chelsi and her services were 10/10! I’m telling everyone I know!”
“Chelsi was SO MUCH FUN to work with! From the first email she was so warm and personable. We loved the engagement session that came with our wedding package because it gave us a chance to meet her and get more comfortable with her before our wedding. She made us feel so comfortable, her prompts were easy and fun and it was like we forgot we were in front of the camera. She made the wedding day go so smoothly and made us feel at ease! She even took us out for a drink after the ceremony when we needed a breather before rejoining our families. Not only was she a true joy to work with, but the photos turned out incredible! Cannot recommend her enough!”

Ready to work with me?

Your story doesn’t need to be big or perfectly planned to be worth remembering. I’m here for the quiet in-between moments, the imperfect beauty, and the days that feel deeply personal.

If you’re planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or portrait session in Mendocino (or beyond) and want photographs that feel true to you, let’s connect.

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