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Style Me Pretty – Vegas Inspiration to Reality

Sunday, February 28, 2010 Posted in Behind the Scenes, Press, The Latest, Weddings, video

As you probably already know, I have a very big crush on a certain ultra stylish wedding website (Style Me Pretty). Abby, Elaine and all the girls at SMP are my kind of people – also obsessed with details and pretty things. So I was absolutely delighted to be a part of their new feature called the “Inspiration to Reality Challenge.” I love the whole concept and how it works! Each region puts together a team of fantastic wedding vendors, then they choose an inspiration board designed by one of SMP’s readers and put their creative juices together to bring it all to life.

I’m beyond excited to share some photos from the Inspiration to Reality shoot that our Las Vegas team put together – and that it’s a 4-part feature on the front page of Style Me Pretty this weekend!

Our shoot took place at one of my FAVORITE ceremony and reception locations here Vegas, the gorgeous Springs Preserve! I loved how the blues popped against the warm desert backdrop. And our model bride, Gabi looked stunning with hair & makeup all done up by Allyson, Lauren & Monet at Las Vegas Style Sirens.

The Vera Wang gown provided by Dawn at Couture Bride Salon was THE perfect fit. And the whole look and style was a great match for the vintage aviation theme Tracey (of Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge) came up with based off the movie The Aviator.

I first saw this dress on Gabi a couple weeks before the shoot. A bunch of us girls were hanging out in the bridal salon while Dawn was trying different dresses on Gabi. It was too funny because it was almost as if we were her bridesmaids. When she came out with this gown on there was one big synchronized “Oohh!” It was definitely THE ONE.

The ensemble was topped off by Stella & Dot Jewelry from stylist Carrie Hogan and a fantastic blue veil from MUMO hair accessories.

Jesus (our groom – who also happens to be the Catering Manager at Springs Preserve) was looking pretty darn sharp as well.

Details, details, details – I was definitely lovin’ all the eye candy! From the amazing feather bouquet by Emplume, the totally unique cakelets by Kristen at Gimme Some Sugar (SO love this idea to have multiple smaller cakes rather than one main one, or in addition to the main one), signature drink by Dress the Drink, peacock chair decor by Wildflower Linens, beautiful centerpiece by Randi at Naakiti Floral, the invitations that arrive in a vintage steamer trunk by Tifany at Gourmet Invitations, and so much more!

Be sure to hit up Style Me Pretty to see a ton more images in the 4-part feature! Here’s the links:

Inspiration to Reality: The Board
Inspiration to Reality: The Design
Inspiration to Reality: The Design II
Inspiration to Reality: The Design III

And I saved the best for last….

Here’s the behind the scenes video created by my incredibly talented other-half, Jayse!

BIG shout out and thanks to everyone that helped make this shoot a reality!! It was a blast working with such an awesome team people.

Tags: fusion, inspiration to reality, Las Vegas wedding photographer, little black book, springs preserve, style me pretty, video, vintage, wedding ideas

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March 5, 2010 - 11:55 pm Wendhy - LOVE it! AMAZING photos & video!

March 5, 2010 - 2:49 pm Dennise - The beauty you all were able to capture is just unbelievable... Chelsea, your images are out of this world! If someone needs ideas for a wedding, here they are! And Jayse, you just bring such life through your videos!! Awesome you two!

March 1, 2010 - 12:11 am Juliet Douglas - So beautiful! And I finally got the chance to view the video and it's amazing!! Good job Chelsea, Jayse, Tracey, and the entire team!

February 28, 2010 - 5:32 pm Tracey Kumer-Moore - Just an unbelievable, inspiring day from the board to everyone involved and perfectly captured by the fab Chelsea & Jayse! I had a blast working with everyone and the two of you from the spark of brilliance in my office when we found "OUR Inspiration" to the shoot day and beyond! Can't wait to do this again. You two ROCK! Let's go celebrate some awesome work. T.

February 28, 2010 - 12:42 pm ohana photographers - that's the stuff right there!!! love that second shot! love.

Announcing: Fusion Video Coverage!

Thursday, February 25, 2010 Posted in Engagements, Press, The Latest, video

I’m so excited to announce that I’m now offering fusion coverage! Below is an example of what could be played at the wedding or sent as video-invites. Kory and Trent are awesome musicians so we convinced them to bring their gear out to the desert for their engagement session. We had such a blast and this was the Fusion Video Jayse put together for them:

“What would we want for our ultimate wedding photography coverage?”

Jayse and I start many local-pub conversations this way. Of course we talk with our mouths half-full of way-too-fattening-nachos (extra jalapenos for me, extra olives for Jayse please).

“What would we want for our ultimate wedding?” It’s a guideline for everything I do and all of my product offerings. Over the past six months these conversations have led to one missing component from our ultimate wedding coverage: Video.

But, wait! I’m not talking about your typical hour-long all-encompassing video. While there’s definitely a place for that (and I would be happy to recommend some really cool local videographers if that’s what you’re looking for), Jayse and I agreed that the kind of video we LOVE and wanted for our couples is a short-n-sweet, stylized piece from the day.

Jayse is no stranger to film. While I am editing photos, Jayse is usually across the desk from me designing and creating neat visual effects shots for big blockbuster films like Wolverine or 2012. In fact he’s currently working on Oliver Stone’s sequel to Wall Street. We both love great cinematography and we love great stories. And we knew if something more like the films we loved could be captured, edited, color-toned and rendered into our eager little hands – we’d have something we’d be proud to show off – or share it on our iPhones – or upload to our Facebook page – or watch on a big-screen.

And thus, we are very excited to announce:

Fusion: photography style video

Fusion has been officially added to my new 2010 wedding catalog! Contact me for more details. Or, click here to find out a bit more about fusion and how it works!

So – Fusion – there you have it. Hope you like it as much as we do!

*****

UPDATE: Kory and Trent’s engagement session has been featured on Rock and Roll Bride! Click here to check out the feature which also includes lots of extra images.

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March 1, 2010 - 5:12 am Dennise - lol, I'm sorry Chelsea! I couldn't help myself! I think this is a perfect example of when curiosity kills the cat, lol. And again, you two are incredible! =oD

February 28, 2010 - 10:05 am chels - You cheater! You peeked! lol.. I figured you might find it before I got the chance to blog it. ;-) I'm so happy you love it hun, and how sweet that your mom cried!

February 28, 2010 - 9:49 am Dennise - Jayse!!! I found the video you were talking about!! Oh my goodness, I don't even know how many times I've seen it already!! It made my mom cry =oP

February 27, 2010 - 9:59 am jayse - Thanks everyone! And Dennise there might be a compilation video of you in the middle of Time Square floating around here somewhere I think... ;-)

February 27, 2010 - 9:19 am Mandy Holben - so blown away by this! I love it!

February 26, 2010 - 6:58 pm chels - Awww, thanks everyone!! :-D

February 26, 2010 - 6:32 pm Dennise - I can not WAIT to see more videos!! Chelsea and Jayse, you are officially the Dynamic Duo!! Awesomeness is your middle name!

February 26, 2010 - 10:31 am Wendhy Jeffers - The video ROCKS! Amazing work Chels!

February 26, 2010 - 7:18 am Matt H - HOLY - this is soooo great! Best engagement shoot ever!

February 25, 2010 - 8:27 pm Jayse - ps - E.N. - neither of us really use actions or presets. It's much more fun to create something from scratch - albeit slightly more time-consuming.

February 25, 2010 - 8:21 pm Jayse - Thanks to everyone who's commented here and on Facebook! Now maybe I get to share in all the fun that Chels has! ;-)

February 25, 2010 - 6:42 pm Angelica McDonnell - WOW is all I can say. You guys rocked that video and the couple was gorgeous. It makes me want to get married all over again and get this!

February 25, 2010 - 4:01 pm E.N. - ps - how do you guys get such fantastic colors? Presets? Actions? Do tell!

February 25, 2010 - 4:00 pm E.N. - I don't know how you keep surprising me with awesomeness - but you do! STUNNING work from both of you!

February 25, 2010 - 3:56 pm Shannon Progar - Chelsea - I am sooo blown away by this! How completely and totally awesome. FABULOUS!

February 25, 2010 - 3:27 pm Rachel Garcia - Awesome! I love it!

February 25, 2010 - 3:26 pm Brandi - Chels this ROCKS!! I'm sure it will do very, very well.

February 25, 2010 - 3:24 pm Terrence Lighten - That was really cool! Very well done and artistic. I'm excited for you guys.

February 25, 2010 - 2:55 pm Juliet Douglas - I'm so excited this is finally here for you! What a hot looking video and couple!

February 25, 2010 - 2:28 pm Mike T - WOW! That video is @#*ing FANTASTIC!! What a perfect match with your imagery Chelsea. I think this will really take off. Congrats!

Thanks Jamie!

Saturday, February 13, 2010 Posted in Personal

Remember the trash the dress I photographed in Brooklyn, New York? Well, the awesome bride in those photos is the jewelry-designer mastermind behind Brian Danielle and also owns the popular online jewelry store Max and Chloe. And as one of the sweetest, coolest gifts ever, Jamie made this custom necklace for me. It is a hand-made, sterling silver lace monogram necklace with my initials! I LOVE IT so of course I had to show it off here!

If you haven’t seen their site before, it’s really cool and even has a whole section dedicated to bridal jewelry. So, if you’re in need of that one last romantic piece to complete your ultra chic ensemble for the day, you may just find the perfect fit. Here’s a few of my personal favorites:

1. Blu Bijoux Deep Blue Oval Crystal Necklace – (also in purple) I love this! It would even make a cool bridesmaid necklace or gift.
2. Brian Danielle Pearl & Diamond Earrings
3. Carolee Austrian Crystal Hinged Bangle Bracelet
4. Lata K Illusion Pearl Drop Necklace So simple and classy. Love.

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February 17, 2010 - 4:20 pm Mike T - Very beautiful designs. Lovely work.

February 15, 2010 - 6:47 am Adrienne - I LOVE IT!! I've been meaning to order one of these for a while!

February 13, 2010 - 9:28 pm Jamie - Glad you like the necklace! Hope you and Jayse have a good V-day. XOXOXOXO

My blog turns 1 today!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Posted in Personal

It’s officially been ONE YEAR since I launched this little blog – a little piece of the internet to call my very own. 76 posts later, I think it’s safe to say my little blog has been fully broken in. So I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all those who have stopped by for a peek and left a bit of comment love, and to all the beautiful faces who have graced my postings. Seriously, thanks SO much!

And just for fun, here’s a sneak peak at a project I’ve been working on for Style Me Pretty called Inspiration to Reality. Our Vegas team of fab wedding professionals had our shoot last week, and I’m so excited to share the images from it – there’s lots of eye candy! But in the meantime, here’s the style board – “Feathers and Fur” by Chiara – that we got our inspiration from…

Happy one year birthday bloggity-blog!

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February 10, 2010 - 10:17 pm J.Vallecorsa - Oooooh peacock feathers... LOVE IT! My philosophy is that a peacock feather ALWAYS makes something look fabulous!

February 10, 2010 - 1:49 pm Juliet Douglas - Happy Blog Anniversary! I can't wait to see the real deal and what you, Tracey, and the rest of the team pulled off!

February 10, 2010 - 10:51 am Adrienne - happy blog-i-versary!! Can't wait to see how you rocked the SMP shoot out!!!!

February 10, 2010 - 12:41 am chels - Thanks guys! :-)

February 9, 2010 - 10:09 pm Jessica B - Love the style of your project! and happy birthday blog!!!

February 9, 2010 - 2:04 pm s h e r r y - :) CUTE! Love the details, and HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!

February 9, 2010 - 1:02 pm Julie - Pretty Pretty. I can't wait to see how the images turned out!

Rock ‘n Roll Bride: Lindsey

Sunday, February 7, 2010 Posted in Engagements, Press

Lindsey and Nate’s engagement session was featured today on Rock ‘n Roll Bride – one of my favorite sites for alternative-style weddings! Check it out to see more images from their fun shoot and some words from Linds:

Congrats Lindsey! You totally deserve the attention. You freakin’ ROCK girl and I’m so excited for the wedding day. Also, big thanks go out to Kat for the feature!

Tags: Las Vegas engagement session, neon boneyard, Rock 'n Roll Bride

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February 17, 2010 - 4:21 pm Mike T - Congrats Chelsea! those images are killer!

February 11, 2010 - 11:39 am Trude - Congrats girl! Loooove that session - delicious, creamy and rockin'. Awesome.

February 9, 2010 - 1:00 pm Julie - Love these! So colorful and fun!

February 8, 2010 - 8:51 am ohana photographers - rock that ish chelsea!

February 8, 2010 - 12:42 am Linds - Thanks so much Chelsea!! I freakin LOVE them so much, and I'm so happy they're getting more recognition!

February 7, 2010 - 9:49 pm Jessica - Congrats! I loved their shoot. Such fantastic engagement images! I can't wait to see how the wedding ones turn out.

February 7, 2010 - 11:44 am Mike T - Way to go Chelsea, Lindsey & Nate! Those images are definitely rock-star worthy! Love 'em!

Little Rock Star

Sunday, January 31, 2010 Posted in Portraits

Jayse and I got together with our great friends Peter and Jody for a much overdo family photo session with them and their amazing son, Miles. We thought he might be a little on the shy side, but this was not the case! He is definitely a little rockstar, and so much fun to photograph!

We even whipped out the light-sabers for a little Star Wars action!

Of course, I had to capture dad getting in on the action too!

Funny face contest – who do you think should be named the winner?

Jayse and I love this family!

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February 7, 2010 - 8:04 pm Dennise - That is the BEST family shot ever!!

February 6, 2010 - 7:37 pm Adrienne - I love the last one. It's like he is laughing at his parents for kissing...yukkk.

February 3, 2010 - 9:44 am Whitney - These are so great! They must LOVE them. Their son is adorable. The last one is my favorite! What a great shot.

February 2, 2010 - 9:50 pm Sarah - Oh my goodness - I LOVE IT! But then again, whats new? :) I've been showing you to my other photographer friends lately too. They've all been particularly impressed with your Trash-the-Dress sessions. You are amazing, Chelsea.

February 2, 2010 - 12:10 am Suzi Lighten - Chels, these are toooooo cute! You are amaZING, girl... love all of your work. :) Next PUG is at our place, right? Just lemme know when....

February 1, 2010 - 8:46 pm eric langlois - HOLY SHIZNIT!!! THESE ARE RIDONKULOUS!!!! What are you doing in that first one?? OCF? REFLECTOR?? SPILL THE BEANZ!!

February 1, 2010 - 3:17 pm Dawn - Unfreaking believable as always. Such unique photos and, no doubt, great memories to go along with them!

February 1, 2010 - 12:30 pm s h e r r y - Love these shots! Especially the light sabers, haha! And I love the desert plain that you shot in! Super cool!

February 1, 2010 - 9:03 am Mike T - Ha those are awesome! The first jumping one is just perfect! And the last two are so sweet. Nice work!

January 31, 2010 - 8:31 pm Za - Great photos. Beautiful family. Unbiased opinion. Grandfather to Miles!

January 31, 2010 - 8:02 pm Peter, Jody & Miles - We LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE every single photo. We had so much fun that day and you captured it for us. We just can't stop looking at the photos. Thanks and love you, Chels.

January 31, 2010 - 6:30 pm Dott Photography - Ka-UTE!!!!! Fun fun fun session!

January 31, 2010 - 6:27 pm Melody - omg those are sooooo cute! Love all of them - The last one is just too perfect!

Engaged: Erica and Rick

Saturday, January 30, 2010 Posted in Engagements

I met up with Erica and Rick for a fun engagement session out at the dry lake bed! It was my first time meeting Rick and finally getting a chance to see how completely perfect the two of them are together.

I can’t wait for their wedding this April! Erica and Rick have some cool plans in the works – including a New Orleans style high energy celebration! And with the extremely talented miss Stephanie Smith coordinating it’s sure to be an amazing wedding!

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February 21, 2010 - 8:07 pm Sherwanda - Awwwww....I am trying to hold back the tears and save them for the Wedding Day. Love you both!

February 7, 2010 - 8:05 pm Dennise - You captured their happiness so well =o)

February 1, 2010 - 9:04 am Mike T - Super sweet Chels - you capture love so well. :-)

January 31, 2010 - 6:19 pm Melody - Sooo cute! Love 'em! They totally look perfect for each other!

January 31, 2010 - 9:15 am Stephanie Smith - Love it!! These pics truly explain both or thier personalities. This is sure to be a fun fun wedding! I can't wait. Chelsea you rock...great shots! Erica and Rick...this is just the start to an incredible night!

January 30, 2010 - 3:55 pm s h e r r y - Ah! Adorable! :) The sky is so blue and pretty!

January 30, 2010 - 9:46 am Jessica - They are so cute together! I love the first one and the ones of them leaning against each other.

Engaged: Lindsey and Nate

Thursday, January 28, 2010 Posted in Engagements

I’m so excited about Lindsey and Nate’s wedding this fall in San Antonio, TX at the beautiful Vineyards Restaurant at Garden Ridge! Since they are having an out of state destination wedding, Lindsey wanted to do a more Vegas-style engagement session to include their hometown in the wedding fun. So, we decided to hit up a Vegas favorite: the Neon Boneyard!

Nate is currently stationed in Iraq, so we planned everything while he was home visiting for a couple weeks. It was so awesome to finally get together for a shoot and meet up in person! I instantly fell love their fun and flirty vibe – definitely makes photographing them a joy!

I was totally digging Lindsey’s new tattoo: “all you need is love.”

Lindsey and Nate are having a Triple X wedding, so this last series of images seemed very fitting. I can’t wait for their 10.10.10 wedding! Oh, and we also have a cool plans in the works for a day after trash the dress. It’s going to be a blast!

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February 12, 2010 - 1:57 pm Camilla Photography - Those are all spectacular! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great job Chelsea!

February 7, 2010 - 8:07 pm Dennise - The first pic and fourth pic are my FAVORITE!!

February 1, 2010 - 3:51 pm Summer Hull - Chelsea, love the shots!! Also, keep in touch if you have any free time while you are in San Antonio....we are not far from there at all!

January 30, 2010 - 11:48 pm J.Vallecorsa - This is the ultimate perfect to photograph! GREAT location too!! Love your work.

January 30, 2010 - 4:32 pm wedding photographer - Chelsea Nicole! These pics are so luscious, I love them! Great post production work! so cool, I bet this is going to be a great wedding. Hoffmann

January 30, 2010 - 10:25 am Jessica - Phenomenal! LOVE THESE.

January 29, 2010 - 12:47 pm Ellen - Absolutely beautiful!

January 29, 2010 - 9:35 am s h e r r y - Omg. Gorgeous light! <3

January 29, 2010 - 6:58 am Kat Forsyth - Le sigh. You are awesome. LOVE the fourth in in particular. I promise you if I ever come to Vegas we are doing a shoot. I think I might have said this before... :-)

January 28, 2010 - 8:25 pm Jessica B - The last wedding I did, the bridesmaids all wore that same peacock feathered headband. I love it! It's a nice touch here as well. Can't wait to see their wedding! I know you were exited about it months ago!

February 7, 2010 - 9:36 am Rock n’ Roll Bride: Lindsey » Chelsea Nicole – Positively Different Wedding Photography - [...] Lindsey and Nate’s engagement session was featured today on Rock ‘n Roll Bride – one of my favorite sites for alternative-style weddings! Check it out to see more images from their fun shoot and some words from Linds: [...]

Mattie and Bart’s Wedding

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Posted in Weddings

Mattie and Bart came out from Philadelphia to celebrate their wedding Vegas-style! I’m very excited to share a few photos from their day.

Mattie looked stunning! I loved her dress which had beautiful black lacing around the center. And hair and makeup was done up by Lori White.

After an intimate celebration with family and close friends, everyone hit the strip! Mattie and Bart were ready for a good time and totally down for whatever – even trekking out into the middle of Las Vegas Blvd for a quick shot.

While sitting at the slots we were all joking around and faked winning just for fun. Well, one of the things I love about Mattie is she doesn’t hold back. It was a pretty convincing scream of joy. So convincing that a man rushed over asking “How much did you win?!” Mattie and Bart were quick on their toes to name a ridiculously large number to which he replied, “Ohhhh…”. lol Good times for sure!

Mattie + Bart: You guys rock! I’m so happy that I was able to be a part of your wedding. Major congrats to you both!

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February 1, 2010 - 9:06 am Mike T - Vegas imagery rocks! What a cool set! Love 'em all!

January 28, 2010 - 9:32 am Cristina Alt - I love the first ring shot! Gorgeous and ties in so well with their wedding :D Awesome story, I wish they had won!

January 27, 2010 - 1:18 pm Amber - Love it when couples embrace the Vegas! The dice and rings are so cute!

January 27, 2010 - 9:32 am s h e r r y - :) These are lovely! I love the ring shot!

January 27, 2010 - 8:25 am Melody - Ooooh these are awesome! Classy-Vegas-Cool! The cards in the last one just make it!

Engaged: Megan and Ryan

Friday, January 22, 2010 Posted in Engagements

Megan and Ryan recently moved out to Las Vegas from Indiana. And what better way to celebrate their new desert home than an engagement session in the middle of the dry lake bed! I had such a fantastic time photographing and spending the afternoon with these two. They both have such vibrant personalities that really shined through in our time spent together.

Here’s a few photos from the shoot…

I love you oh so well
Like a kid loves candy and fresh snow
I love you oh so well
Enough to fill up heaven overflow and fill hell
Love you oh so well

- Dave Matthews Band

Ryan had this bracelet made for Megan with the lyrics of their song engraved in it. Isn’t that such a romantic gift idea?! I love it.

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February 28, 2010 - 10:58 pm Melanie - YOu are just outstanding! Love your lighting. WOuld love if you have a chance to say just how you get such a crisp elegant finish to your images- is it post processing...lovely!

February 28, 2010 - 8:49 am c- simplybloom - these are truly divine!!! which dry lake bed is this? the ivanpah dry lake bed?

January 26, 2010 - 11:49 am stephanie - That's one of my favorite songs as well!! And of course you're work is beautiful as always

January 26, 2010 - 10:04 am Ellen - how cute! that silhouette one is super cool!

January 26, 2010 - 7:28 am Whitney - Wow, it looks like you really captured their relationship! Beautiful shots - love the 1st and 4th ones!

January 25, 2010 - 9:28 pm Kelsey - These are fabulous! Lovely work!

January 24, 2010 - 1:57 am Megan - Yay! Love 'em :) Thanks again for everything...we had such a blast!!! You're brilliant!!! Now, we just need to set aside time for cheddar popcorn...

January 23, 2010 - 9:31 am Yesenia Emeric - I love the Dave Matthews tid bit (he's one of my favs) and the close up of the bracelet is gorgeous!

January 23, 2010 - 8:11 am Dawn - Awesome as always!!

January 22, 2010 - 10:59 pm Mike Lewis - LOVE the second one, then again, they are all really awesome!

January 22, 2010 - 10:37 pm Jessica - Fantastic images! The couple is so cute together and look like they are having the time of their lives.