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Category Archives: Engagements

Lauren + Clark

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Posted in Engagements, Weddings

“He winked at me and I emailed him back.”

A wink. This simple flirtatious gesture – a wink on Match.com – sparked a lasting friendship and romance. Lauren told me she knew after their first phone conversation Clark would be someone she could see herself with for a while. As fate had it, she her intuition was spot on. Lauren and Clark became inseparable, doing everything together from cooking dinner, to taking random little day trips and one of their favorite pastimes - biking together. This was even how Clark proposed – while the two were on a bike trail near Lauren’s parents cabin in central PA.

With their love for the outdoors, we couldn’t think of a more perfect place than Red Rock Canyon for their engagement session.

Fast forward to the wedding day – I’m excited to share that Lauren and Clark are officially Mr. & Mrs.! :-)

Lauren looked breathtaking in her stunning asymmetrical wedding dress was by designer KittyChen Couture.

Though in the morning the high winds threatened to be a nuisance, the stormy weather calmed just in time leaving a cooling breeze and sunny skies. And what better place to enjoy it than at the Neon Museum where Lauren & Clark’s colorful personalities were perfectly in tune with the vibrant signs.

L+C: Congrats! Hope you guys had an amazing time honeymooning in Hawaii!! I can’t wait to hear all about your trip to Kauai and Maui. :-)

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May 17, 2012 - 6:53 pm Kathy Brechbiel - Photography was beautiful. Pictures were amazing

May 17, 2012 - 1:19 pm Erin L - Congrats again and great pictures! You both look great and very happy.

May 17, 2012 - 10:50 am Marla - Caught up in the moment...

May 17, 2012 - 10:40 am Amber - What beautiful pictures! The first picture, from the engagement session, in front of the mountians takes your breath away! I love it!

May 17, 2012 - 6:22 am Barbara Kauffman - You are a very talented photographer and this wedding was picture perfect! Lauren's Mother & I have been friends since we were 10 years old. We are so happy that Clark & Lauren found each other. They will treasure these memories for many years to come. This was one of the happiest weddings that I have ever attended..............everyone enjoyed the day and you captured the day beautifully! Aunt Barbara & Joe

May 17, 2012 - 6:03 am Sue Murray - Wonderful pictures. Probably the best I've ever seen. Chelsea captured both the happiness and beauty of Lauren and Clark. Friend of Lauren's mother

May 17, 2012 - 5:07 am Kira Paris - Agree with everyone else, these pictures are fantastic! I especially love the ones at the Neon Museum.

May 17, 2012 - 4:41 am erin - These pictures are amazing! They capture the love lauren and clark share wonderfully!

May 17, 2012 - 2:42 am Jacqui Little - These pics are so fun and original! What a great way to capture such a special ocassion. Lauren and Clark look amazing!

May 16, 2012 - 8:12 pm Deena Rishar - Chelsea, Absolutely wonderful photos. I am Lauren's aunt. I have watched her grow from a sweet, bashful little girl to a beautiful, confident young woman. I have never seen her more happy. Lauren and Clark make a fantastic couple and their love for each other is so apparent. You have captured their love in the wonderful photos you have taken of them. Sincerely, Aunt Deena

May 16, 2012 - 6:57 pm Leah Hopkins - Love the pictures at the Neon Museum, what an awesome place! Such a beautiful bride and wonderful wedding day!

May 16, 2012 - 6:17 pm Lauren Oeler - Chelsea - I absolutely L-O-V-E these! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I can't wait to see the rest of them! :) You have captured our day perfectly. We will be able to relive these memories again and again! Your pictures are amazing!

Sneak Peek: Laura + Andrew

Thursday, May 3, 2012 Posted in Engagements

It all started as Summer Love.

Laura and Andrew met while working at the same academic camp for the summer. Laura said that towards the beginning of the summer her and the other girls had ‘picked out’ their guy for the summer. She placed dibs on Andrew. Apparently he had his eyes set on her too… During a weekend trip with the kids to a baseball game, Andrew smoothly got closer and closer to Laura (skipping seats as kids moved around or got up to grab snacks). He got his lucky break when a slushie was split right next to her. He volunteered to clean it up, then claimed the spot by Laura. It became their ‘first date’ of many. Now, 5 years later, what started as a summer love has grown into a wonderful life together.

I’m looking forward to photographing Laura & Andrew’s wedding in a few weeks at the beautiful Westin Lake Las Vegas! In the meantime, here’s a few photos of the happy couple:

Thanks goes to the Janine and LaVey at Your Beauty Call for rockin’ Laura’s hair and makeup!

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May 16, 2012 - 7:19 am Kirsten Tesh - These are gorgeous :) I am so excited for you guys. Love ya'll.

May 12, 2012 - 9:17 pm Ellisa Jimenez - Love the picks! They are all so beautiful. Can't wait til the wedding. WHOOP!!

May 10, 2012 - 7:57 pm EN - Super cool textures and colors - they look so awesome together!

May 7, 2012 - 12:59 pm Pauline Edwards - Wonderful photographs. Can't wait for the wedding.. Love Pauline & Barry XX

May 7, 2012 - 11:37 am Michelle - These locations are amazing - I love everyone of these pictures!

May 6, 2012 - 2:43 pm Anna & Daniel Marr - Those are such beautiful photos! Laura and Tesh, you guys look great and we cannot wait for your wedding. Vegas baby!

May 6, 2012 - 7:10 am Maria and Sam - Laura- Congratulations! The pictures are lovely. You both look wonderfully happy and Sammy and I wish you the best of luck!

May 5, 2012 - 9:42 pm Ryan & Lauren - What a GORGEOUS couple! Miss y'all. So wish we could be there, but we are super excited for you!!!!!

May 5, 2012 - 9:28 pm Norma - You both look fabulous! The locations are so unique too - love that curtain of chains. Sending the link to Heather and Nick!

May 5, 2012 - 5:05 pm Hailey - Gorgeous!!

May 5, 2012 - 3:07 pm Mary Ingram - Your pictures are AMAZING! You both look fantastic!

May 5, 2012 - 3:06 pm Jenepher - Beautiful pics Laura! Congratulations!

May 5, 2012 - 10:28 am Leanna Pancoast - You guys look so good together! :D

May 5, 2012 - 6:39 am Kara E - Your pictures are lovely! Laura you are so beautiful! Congrats again! Your special day is almost here!

May 4, 2012 - 8:14 pm amanda k - Soooo gorgeous!! the pictures are beautiful and i looooooove the shoes!!

May 4, 2012 - 12:12 pm Gretchen - Gorgeous pictures. I'm so happy for you. I hope you have a fabulous wedding and life together.

May 4, 2012 - 9:37 am Sinead Lamb - Wow you guys look so happy. It's wonderful to see. Can't wait to see everyone at the wedding!

May 4, 2012 - 9:36 am Andrew & Sinead - Way cool pictures.... I especially like the hidden Elvis in the chain curtains..... Really looking forward to the wedding Sinead has bought shot glasses, and extra bottles of Tia Maria and Baileys for the occasion.

May 4, 2012 - 9:21 am Barry - You guys look great together, looking forward to your wedding

May 4, 2012 - 9:21 am Clayton - those are great pics and a great story. i need to get back to Las Vegas. have a great event and keep joe away from the buffets.

May 4, 2012 - 7:26 am Joe - Wow you guys really look good!!! Great Pictures!!!

May 3, 2012 - 9:14 pm Laura - I am SO excited that you will be a part of our wedding! If you can make us look that good just walking around, I can't wait to see all the memories that you will capture for us at our wedding!!! See you in less than a month!!

May 3, 2012 - 9:10 pm Andrew - I have the best fiance in the world!

Danielle + Brian

Friday, March 30, 2012 Posted in Engagements

Danielle and Brian are a fun, outgoing couple who love the outdoors! For their engagement session we planned a day up at Red Rock Canyon. Brian brought along his guitar since it’s one of his favorite pastimes and something he and Danielle enjoy together. Danielle loves listening to him play (especially when it’s just the two of them). His music is even how they first met! A mutual friend (Shooter) told them they would be ‘perfect together’ and invited Danielle to one of Brian’s shows. Though they didn’t get to talk that night – there was a connection from across the room. Brian told me he picked her out of the crowd and was secretly hoping she was the girl his friend was talking about. He called her later and the they’ve been together ever since. It turns out their friend was right – they really are perfect together.

Brian brought his killer, restored classic ’71 Bronco out for the day. Definitely a perfect car for cruisin’ the outdoors!They also brought their adorable dogs, Scrappy and Rhea, who were loving the wide open desert!Be sure to check back to see photos from Danielle and Brian’s wedding! It’s coming up this spring at Legends Ranch and is going to have lots of sweet personal touches – including a special performance by Brian. I can’t wait to be a part of and capture their big celebration!

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May 11, 2012 - 11:57 am Elly T - So cute! All of them! I especially love the ones where he's teaching her to play guitar.

May 11, 2012 - 11:33 am Heather - These are FANTASTIC! I love that your engagement sessions are so creative and unique to each of your couples. I'm sure Danielle and Brian will cherish these.

May 9, 2012 - 8:39 am Windy - This shoot makes me smile. :-)

April 10, 2012 - 6:24 pm kerwyn wilson - You've done such a fantastic job with this shoot!

March 31, 2012 - 10:58 am Heather - love this shoot!

Alicia + Matthew

Saturday, March 24, 2012 Posted in Engagements

Alicia and Matt met in their freshman and sophomore years of high school through mutual friends (Matt was Alicia’s first kiss!). But as many high-school romances play out, their time together was short ‘n sweet. The true love story began a few years later when chance brought them together again. Alicia told me, “It was love at first sight” and they have been inseparable ever since.

After falling madly in love, they eloped and a couple years later welcomed a beautiful son, Jayden into the world. Fast forward exactly 7 years later to the day on July 7th (7/7) Alicia and Matt are finally going to have the big wedding they’ve always dreamed of! I can’t wait to capture the celebration – they’re doing it up right at the gorgeous Anthem Country Club.

Alicia and Matt LOVE summer-time and being in the sun so we planned a destination ‘engagement’ session around one of their favorite things: a lazy day at the beach. Family is really important to them, so they were super excited to include their son Jayden in their shoot.

We decided to do a 2-Part shoot that started in beautiful Santa Monica. The second part, was all about them.

Afterward, we headed to a private beach in Malibu for more images of just Alicia and Matt. 

What day at the beach is complete without getting a little wet?

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March 29, 2012 - 3:43 pm Dennise - Wow...simply beautiful! I love how their son was part of the fun!

March 26, 2012 - 6:35 pm alicia - i.can't.stop.staring.

March 25, 2012 - 3:44 pm Ashley - These pics are amazing!

March 24, 2012 - 5:50 pm Thea attridge - Beautiful work!

March 24, 2012 - 4:13 pm Mark Attridge - This is very nice work. Huge thumbs up to your photographer.

March 24, 2012 - 3:55 pm Stephanie - Awe I love them u guys r too cute together :)

March 24, 2012 - 2:52 pm Steve Fogarty - Gorgeous!

March 24, 2012 - 2:43 pm alicia muratore - These pictures r AMAZING!! I honestly couldnt be happier & seeing them brought tears to my eyes! We couldnt of hired a better photographer !!thank you from the bottom of our hearts! X o

March 24, 2012 - 1:48 pm Melissa - WOW! These images are incredible. Playful, romantic and SEXY!

March 24, 2012 - 12:21 pm Heather - Gorgeous couple and amazing images! I love the range of emotions and moments captured. The ones with them and their little boy are heartwarming, and they look so happy in love in the last ones. :-)

Denise + Michael

Friday, March 23, 2012 Posted in Engagements

One of Denise and Michael’s favorite pastimes is getting cozy and hanging out at home together along with their fur-babies, Toby and Mo. When we were chatting about what to do for their engagement session, I was thrilled when Denise mentioned that she wanted to bring their pups along with them from Los Angeles. Of course, in exchange for being so good they were handsomely rewarded with a tummy full of treats. I’m all about spoiling our little ones!

I love this sequence – Mo wasn’t quite sure what to make of mom and dad jumping on the bed. We were definitely having wayyy too much fun.

Toby and Mo looking ultra debonaire…In addition to getting cozy, Denise and Michael love getting dressed up for nights on the town. Their fashion style even rubbed off on their fur-babies who were rocking new doggie bow-ties that Denise picked up for the occasion! I loved Denise’s hair and makeup done up the talented girls of Your Beauty Call. And she knew how rock the look – just look at those seductive eyes.

Looking forward to photographing their wedding this summer at Four Seasons Las Vegas! Be sure to check back! :-)

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May 10, 2012 - 8:01 pm EN - Somehow you even make neutral tones look good! Love the jumping on the bed shots!! All are super sweet!

March 23, 2012 - 9:42 pm Saundra - Love the jumping on the bed and the pups!! So cute!

March 23, 2012 - 6:25 pm Adrienne - Hot and sweet at the same time AND love the pups!

March 23, 2012 - 6:24 pm Micheline - Super beautiful!!! Amazing variety!

Linda + Andy

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Posted in Engagements

The “PreProposal”

It all started with an instant message.

Linda and Andy had worked in the same office for many years and were best friends before becoming a happy couple.

Their proposal story, or shall I say, “preproposal” story, started like any average day. While they were both on a conference call at work, the two couldn’t stop secretly IMing each other like giddy school-kids that you have to keep separated. When someone mutilated the difficult pronunciation of Andy’s last name, Linda wrote a playful, “Hahahaha” to which Andy responded, “Yeah, my last name is funny…” “Want to share it?” Taken off-guard, Linda asked if that was a proposal. Andy said “It’s a pre-proposal. I’m still working on the proposal.” Andy re-proposed again a few months later “…with a beautiful ring.” But for those who know them, their IM proposal was perfect.

For Linda and Andy’s engagement session, I just knew we had to do something to showcase their bubbly, fun-loving personalities. When I discovered they both shared a love for theme parks and Disneyland, I couldn’t think of a more fitting place. After all, what’s better than “the happiest place on earth”? And Linda confirmed my idea with an enthusiastic ”YES!”

It ended up being a blast! What can I say – we definitely clicked!

We woke up to a rainy forecast, but we didn’t let that spoil our fun! Instead, we took full advantage of the glistening, wet walkways and magical skies.On one of our last stops, we visited the coolest place in Disneyland, the whimsical streets of Mickey’s Toontown! And I have to point out Linda’s adorable shoes that would make Minnie Mouse (and me) jealous. So cute!

After spending the day together, I know their wedding is going to be a blast next month at the beautiful Four Seasons Las Vegas!

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March 22, 2012 - 9:31 am Cheryl Spring - What wonderful pictures of you both. I adore all the different scenes and you both look so happy. I am glad you both found your "shoe."

March 22, 2012 - 7:17 am Monica Jenious - Sincerest congratulations to you two!

March 22, 2012 - 6:29 am Cara - OMG Chelsea, best pictures yet, so inspired!

March 22, 2012 - 6:12 am Renae (Fisher) Johns - What magical pictures of my beautiful cousin and her love. Made me smile from ear to ear. And those shoes?!?! O.M.G. Thanks for sharing!

March 21, 2012 - 10:16 pm Ellen - Outstanding photos! Excellent capture of the hearts and souls of these two love-birds! Thank you!

March 21, 2012 - 10:13 pm Miki Fisher - You have captured Linda and Andy perfectly...what great photos and I love the story!!!! Thank you for doing such a beautiful layout.

March 21, 2012 - 10:09 pm Julia Price-Allison - Beautiful pictures. Linda and Andy do look happy. Wishing you all the best and more happiness than you can imagine.

March 21, 2012 - 8:50 pm Haruhi - NERD LOVE! Nerd + Nerd = <3

March 21, 2012 - 8:16 pm Linda Stacey - Chels - the most magical part of the day was working with you - amazing fun and you are truly an artist with your camera. Cannot wait to see what you do on our special day!! Love ya! Linda and Andy

April 24, 2012 - 11:41 am Linda & Andy’s Wedding » Chelsea Nicole Photography – Las Vegas, Southern California and Destination Alternative Wedding Photographer - [...] and Andy from their quirky proposal story and cheerful Disneyland engagement session photos (click here for a refresher). Well, these two love-bugs are officially married!!  They celebrated with close family and [...]