Come as you are. I’ll tell you where to put your hands.
I’m Chelsea, the photographer behind Chelsea Takes Shots.
I’m here for the in-between moments. The genuine laughs. The wind messing up your hair. The kid who absolutely refuses to look at the camera. The quiet moments that somehow end up being your favorite photos.
My approach is relaxed, intentional, and a little less “everyone say cheese.” I want your photos to feel beautiful without feeling overly posed—and polished without losing the personality that made the moment worth photographing in the first place.
Whether we’re chasing golden hour at the beach, wandering somewhere beautiful, celebrating your family, or creating images for your brand, I’ll give you direction when you need it and room to simply be yourselves when you don’t.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You just need to show up.
I’ll take care of the rest.
A little more about me
I’m a photographer, creative, and professional people-wrangler with a soft spot for good light, beautiful places, and photos that make you stop scrolling.
I’m probably going to ask you to walk, move, laugh, look at each other, or do something that feels slightly ridiculous—and then I’ll show you the back of my camera and you’ll understand why.
That’s kind of my thing.
Natural. Colorful. Genuine. A little bit editorial. Always you.
