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families, couples, and the kind of weddings that don’t follow rules

Based in Marshall, Michigan — traveling wherever your story takes us.

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an image of mom and dad give a smooch, while their baby yells about it. mom has a coy smirk dad is holding her.

this is about how it actually felt.

Image is of a set plate, the grooms at an elopement in hocking hills

Small details that matter.

a Mom, dad and newborn one week old baby at an in home session, documentary style, Michigan.
groomsmen snuggled up with groom before he gets married

for the chapters you don’t want to forget.

Photo of newborn, lifestyle image, baby chunky cheeks in a blue room held by mom, image is shot from below

based on real life.

a blurry micro wedding image of the guest at their tables, the entire day becomes a blur.

this is your life right now.

People walking in a wooded area, with one woman wearing a wedding dress and veil, and two men in formal shirts, likely during a wedding or special event.
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photo of bride and bridesmaid helping lift her dress
guys shoots candid photo of the bride and groom
Family of 5 laughing and playing, child on dads shoulders, sitting in moms lap and lining up behind and beside them.
Maternity image of mom, dad, and a future big sister at the silver lake sand dunes during golden hour
A newborn baby sleeping peacefully while being held in someone's arms
A woman with tattoos and sunglasses riding a Honda all-terrain vehicle with a young child in front of her outdoors.
Black and white illustration of an angry tiger with black stripes, lying on its back with claws extended.
Bride and Groom adventure cave elopement wedding hocking hills,
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a pink sweater and jeans, sitting barefoot on a green stool, holding a young girl with a large white bow in her hair and a yellow top, against a plain white background.

Hey babe -

I’m chels

I photograph real life, not the polished version of it. Families, couples, and small weddings that feel like you, not a photoshoot.

not for everyone - and that’s kind of the point.

I want your photos to feel like your life, not a performance.

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