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Marie Antoinette Themed Shoot

Every year I put together an annual group photo-shoot for the Vegas PUG (a local meetup group I lead for super-cool professional photographers). It’s a chance for everyone to get out on location, have fun shooting with others in the community and hopefully come away inspired and having picked up a new tip or two.  This year I wanted to do something a little different, so I surprised everyone with a styled shoot filled with eye-candy just begging to be photographed!

For for theme, I took inspiration from the unique style of Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ (if you haven’t seen it, it’s a must!). I’ve always wanted to do my own take on it for a wedding-shoot and love how it turned out. Huge props go to my incredible team that pulled the vision together and made the shoot-out a huge success: AMAZING floral by Layers of Lovely, the epic cake and treats by Gimme Some Sugar, killer hair and makeup by Your Beauty Call, decor from The Pottery Shop, inspiring off-camera lighting demo by Steve Fogarty, an awesome behind-the-scenes video by Lighten Films, my girls Kristin Wilson and Liz Le for all their help bringing everything together and last but not least, our models: Carrie, Sarah and Lindsey – (all real and completely FABULOUS brides). Tons of love goes out to you all!

Here’s some of my images from the shoot:

Admittedly I always go a little crazy over Catherine at Layers of Lovely’s floral designs. Here’s Carrie modeling the pearl and peonies bouquet:

Lindsey’s rockin’ the macaroons - one thing a Marie Antoinette themed shoot would be incomplete without!

Towards the end of the shoot we topped things off with a surprise cake fight! While it was a bit sad seeing Gimme Some Sugar’s masterpiece getting torn apart, it was so much fun (and delicious too)! I couldn’t resist digging my fingers in for a little cake action – YUM!

Below is a fantastic behind the scenes video by one of my fave videographers, Terrence of Lighten Films!
You may notice that I sound like a complete dork at the beginning. I’m going to blame it on the cold, lol. It was freezing! Props go to the brides for rockin’ it out in the crazy weather we had that day.

**Click here to check out more images from this shoot in the feature on The Wedding Chicks!**

January 31, 2012 - 8:24 pm Dennise - Chelsea, your skills and talent just keep growing with every shoot...you go girl!

January 19, 2012 - 3:31 am Kat Forsyth - Yeah, um, this BLOWS MY MIND. I want to frame these on my wall! You rock!

Shauna’s Trash the Dress

I’m excited to share a few images from Shauna’s trash the dress session! I feel like I’ve known Shauna for ages. We started chatting last year when her and Dustin were in the beginning stages of planning out their wedding. They had an intimate wedding in New York, then came out to Vegas for their honeymoon and post-wedding shoot. It was awesome rocking it out together!

To top things off, Dustin’s a firefighter and brought his fire gear all the way from Florida for our shoot! Here’s a few of the images from our day together:


These first two were photographed against the colorful backdrop of the Neon Boneyard! Shauna brought along Dustin’s extra name badge to use as an adorable prop in celebration of her new last name:

To see more from this shoot, check out the feature on Destination Inspirations wedding blog!

November 4, 2011 - 2:07 pm Stephanie - These pictures are adorable! I love them!

August 18, 2011 - 7:51 pm Karrie - very nice! The last one is my favorite.

August 17, 2011 - 11:12 am Charles Moore - WOW Shauna, These photos are as amazing as you and Dustin are! Congratulations to you both.

August 13, 2011 - 3:13 pm Stephen - Terrific pics. Well done.

August 12, 2011 - 5:07 pm Caroline - Beautiful!!!!!!!! I L-O-V-E these pictures!!!!! Congratulations again!!!

August 11, 2011 - 4:47 pm Lee - Gorgeous bride!!! Wonderful shots!!!

August 11, 2011 - 3:18 pm hope krokidas - Shauna, u guys look dreamy!!! These are the best ever!

August 11, 2011 - 2:58 pm Jason LeBlanc - Love the photos, amazing!

August 11, 2011 - 2:52 pm Allison LeBlanc - Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

August 11, 2011 - 2:13 pm Becci Godwin - Lovely - absolutely LOVELY!!

August 11, 2011 - 2:09 pm Oliver - These pics kick-ass...I'm striving to get my images half-this good. I guess I would need to start with a beautiful couple to shoot...great shots!

August 6, 2011 - 8:16 pm JamieY - Gorgeous! Love the name on the belt thing, super fantastic.

August 2, 2011 - 7:02 pm Lanette LeBlanc - Beautiful and unique pics! Great job!!

August 2, 2011 - 10:17 am Suzi Lighten - Oh, these are so cute, Chelsea! I love all of the themed shoots you do!

July 27, 2011 - 1:00 am Angela G - These are so fun! Beautiful and amazing work!

July 26, 2011 - 5:55 pm Will Hawkins - Great pics! Congrats

July 26, 2011 - 2:47 pm Nykea - These came out great! Shauna you look AMAZING and so beautiful!! oh Dustin looks nice too lol.

July 23, 2011 - 9:56 pm Shelley White - I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! They are fantastic!

July 23, 2011 - 8:48 pm Sheila (Mom) LeBlanc - Wow! These are so good! What a beautiful, happy couple. Thanks for doing such a super job Chelsea.

July 23, 2011 - 8:40 pm Charlotte Allen - Great pictures! Nice job.

July 23, 2011 - 7:19 pm Michele(Auntie M) - These pictures are great! Can't wait to see the rest! Great job Chelsea!

July 23, 2011 - 7:07 pm Shauna - I love them, Chelsea!! I cna't wait to see the rest! You are so talented and we are so happy to have had our pictures done by you. Talk soon!

October 5, 2011 - 5:25 pm Day 1 of Marriage: It begins with an adventure and a test « Precious Adventures - [...] thinking my dress is gone forever.  Oh, and by the way…we were on our way to Vegas for a trash the dress photoshoot.  That’s right…the dress was a necessary component of that!  All I could think was [...]

Aviation Trash the Dress

Johnnie is a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. For the past two years he has traveled across the globe to fly in air shows for millions of spectators. And the love of his life, Angela, has been right there with him. So it’s safe to say: Flying has played a huge role in their lives together.

After some brainstorming, we came up with the idea of doing an Amelia Earhart-esque style vintage aviation shoot in the middle of the Nevada desert.

The plane in the first image is a P-51 Mustang – one of Johnnie’s favorite vintage airplanes and one that he had the opportunity to fly alongside during many of his air shows.

I grew to love Johnnie and Angela when photographing their wedding way back in December of 2008 so I was stoked when Johnnie wrote to tell me they were returning to Vegas and he wanted to suprise Angela with a trash the dress to celebrate their 2-year wedding anniversary. It was awesome being able to both catch up on everything and capture them again at this new stage in their lives. They are bidding adieu to air shows and are starting their next adventure together in South Korea (where Johnnie’s now stationed for work). Angela even keeps an awesome photo-blog where they document all their travel and adventures.

Couldn’t resist doing my happier take on the iconic cinematography of Robert Burks in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “North by Northwest” (1959).

July 25, 2011 - 9:16 pm Letty - What a nice couple!!!! beautiful pictures, so professional!! Me encanta verlos tan enamorados muchà!!

July 18, 2011 - 4:27 pm Jessica B - These are so awesome!! What fantastic clients!!!!

July 17, 2011 - 6:06 pm joe smith - beautiful pictures'''beautiful couple----from a proud father-father in law!

July 12, 2011 - 6:38 am Juan Carlos and Meropi - EStupendas fotos. Muy buen tema. Felicidades por su segundo aniversario. Carrillo Charitonos'

July 12, 2011 - 4:15 am Lynn - The pictures are unique and interesting. What a wonderful way to capture the memories. Your friend in PA> LYNN

July 11, 2011 - 11:15 am Alexander Mo - God, that Alfred Hitchcock one is absolutely stunning/breathtaking/classic/phenomenal. You raise the bar every time with each new shoot.

July 11, 2011 - 9:26 am Kat Forsyth - Totally frikkin COOL. Man, your work is still so awesome after all these years I've been following it. I completely love you!

July 11, 2011 - 7:58 am Liza Carrillo - I think these pictures reflect how well the couple is now created a bond and how they have grew together as a couple. The pictures are amazing! Congratulations to the awsome photographer and the beautiful couple, love cousin Liza

July 10, 2011 - 8:01 pm Denisse Lam - Love love the pics!!!! When I see these pictures I can't help but think of Top Gun.... Amazing pics and amazing couple!

July 10, 2011 - 3:06 pm Ashley Thayer - I love the photos!

July 10, 2011 - 2:43 pm John Green - The pictures are truly beautiful! Makes me want to go back in time and be a pilot too, but I've no regrets for a past that produced such a great son and daughter-in-law!! All of our love . . .

July 10, 2011 - 1:44 pm Emily - Absolutely love this session Chels!!

July 10, 2011 - 8:02 am Janet Smith - Amazing photos from an amazing photographer! Amazing couple!! Proud MOM!!!

July 10, 2011 - 7:44 am jorge mario - realmente impresionante, ambos se ven muy bien, felicidades!!

July 9, 2011 - 4:22 pm Barbara Davies - Absolutely AWESOME photos. Your so creative and your photography is a work of art.

July 9, 2011 - 9:59 am Martita Green - Very creative! Both models are so beautiful and the photography work is outstanding.

July 9, 2011 - 7:32 am Julie - LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!

July 9, 2011 - 6:48 am Uncle John - Awesome photography work - Very cute model too - I mean Angie - Not Johnnie !!!! :-)

July 8, 2011 - 10:22 am Suzi Lighten - OH MY GOODNESS - Chelsea, these are fantastic! THE PLANE - how cool is that!!!! :)

July 8, 2011 - 9:38 am Jennie Green - What amazing pictures. Very iconic!

July 7, 2011 - 12:32 pm Karolien - Absolutely amazing pictures!!! Job well done :)

July 7, 2011 - 5:33 am Chanie - What an awesome idea- they all look amazing and it is so fitting!! love it!

July 7, 2011 - 5:04 am Adam - Absolutely amazing photos!

July 6, 2011 - 3:23 pm Danielle - Beautiful!! Chelsea, these pictures are gorgeous. Your photos are always incredible. And AJ looks absolutely stunning! I love them!

July 6, 2011 - 12:51 pm Jason - GREAT shots Chelsea! Gotta love our Air Force ;)

July 6, 2011 - 12:17 pm Lynne Holdeman - Absolutely Epic Chelsea!

July 6, 2011 - 11:57 am Jeanna Hayes - Oh my gosh, this is freakin' AMAZING!!!! I love your style so much, and what a fantastic shoot!

Autumn & Brian’s Trash the Dress @ Red Rock

When I discovered that Autumn and Brian’s all-time favorite thing to do as a couple is taking road-trips to explore the world (they have seen almost all the of U.S. and Canada together), I couldn’t wait to play it up a little in their trash the dress photo-shoot! They also love visiting the national parks while traveling from place-to-place. In their 5 years together they’ve been to over 100 national parks across the country – from California to their home-state Colorado to Florida’s everglades. So for our location it was only fitting that we explore one of Las Vegas’s treasures, Red Rock Canyon National Park!

We also incorporated a fun “road-trip” theme for some of the shots. What better way than cruising through the mountains in a red mustang convertible!
Autumn was looking stunning in her Oleg Cassini wedding gown…

A+B: Thanks for an amazing day, for being up-for-anything and rockin’ it out in the Vegas heat with me! I had so much fun with you guys. :-)

September 3, 2010 - 12:39 pm Kellen - What a stunning display of talent and beauty. I am very impressed with your skill and ability. These shots are absolutely stunning. Thank you for taking the time to hone your craft and add more beauty!

July 30, 2010 - 8:27 pm s h e r r y - SO gorgeous. I love her dress.

July 30, 2010 - 1:38 pm Cheyenne - INCREDIBLE! Never knew pics could look so good!

July 29, 2010 - 7:11 pm Minerva Saenz - Great Photos, awesome job!!!!   Congrats to Brian and Autumn.

July 29, 2010 - 6:55 pm Diane - These pictures are beautiful and so unique!  Great job!

July 29, 2010 - 6:05 pm Brenda Milliken - Awesome photos!  My son married a very beautiful woman!  Chelsea was amazing at capturing both their love for each other, their love of travel,  and their sense of adventure.  Each photo is very special and will be treasured forever!

July 29, 2010 - 2:14 pm Cherise - GREAT GREAT GREAT work!!! My fav is the last one just amazing lighting and view!!!

July 29, 2010 - 1:50 pm Meg Ostrander - WOW, this is quite possibly the most amazing photoshoot I have ever seen. I love you guys to death and these pictures represent your passion for one another better than words can emphasize. You two look amazing and the photographer is WONDERFUL. I love you guys.

July 29, 2010 - 10:55 am Sean McGrew - OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY!!!  Love that first one showing the gorgeous Autumn!  The car shots should be sold to Ford--they'd kill using Cut and Autty to sell Mustangs in their next magazine layout.  Great compositions and use of light.  Really nice photo collection.

July 29, 2010 - 10:46 am Whitney - Wow these are gorgeous!  Great work Chelsea!

July 28, 2010 - 9:58 pm Krista (Grandma) - Autumn and Brian, you both look exquisite! Just when I think I've picked my favorite shot, there's another favorite right behind that one. Chelsea, you are AMAZING! You captured the essence of Autumn and Brian's passion of travel through your artistry...BEAUTIFUL work!

July 28, 2010 - 9:25 pm Nick Galbraith - Absolutely astounding. Great photos and great models!

July 28, 2010 - 8:13 pm Chad King - Awesome pics! Great concept, landscape and couple.  Good work!

July 28, 2010 - 7:57 pm Valerie Fields - Autumn, you look beautiful and these pictures are amazingly stunning.

July 28, 2010 - 7:35 pm John Certeza - I LOVE THESE!

July 28, 2010 - 7:00 pm Danielle McCandlish - Beautiful photographs very talented photographer. You two looked great!

July 28, 2010 - 6:58 pm Danielle McCandlish - "WOW" I am so excited for Autumn and her Husband. What wonderful photographs to treasure for the rest of they life together.

July 28, 2010 - 6:11 pm Michelle Kosik - I love your photography!!  You took the simple moments...the one's we take for granted and brought out their depth. Nice!!

July 28, 2010 - 6:07 pm Jenna - These pictures are amazing.  The way the light catches on the last one is so unique! Congrats you two I wish you a lifetime of happiness! You look beautiful!

July 28, 2010 - 6:04 pm Burgundy - Autumn! Oh my gosh! You and Brian are beautiful together. These pictures are remarkably stunning!

July 28, 2010 - 5:54 pm Tyler - Both of you look amazing! The second one has to be my favorite.

July 28, 2010 - 5:31 pm Sommer Baker - You made my bestfriend look amazing! These pictures are absolutely stunning and beautiful! You really captured the moment of both their love for eachother!

July 28, 2010 - 4:33 pm Merre - Each one of these photos makes you guys look like a pair of eloping car-stealing sexy runaways, and all you packed was your dress and a cellphone... Badass!  I love the rich reds and ochres of the mustang and the rocks contrasting on your perfectly white dress, it looks so fresh.  Kudos to Chelsea for the fantastic shots - my favorite one has to be Autty looking into the camera sitting in the car all sepia-toned.

July 28, 2010 - 4:32 pm Jenna - wow these are amazing. you look beautiful autumn!!

July 28, 2010 - 4:21 pm James Noblitt - My beautiful baby girl! These pictures are beyond belief. Nicole is awesome at capturing your true beauty and showing the true love between you and Brian. Thanks Nicole. Great job!!! 

July 28, 2010 - 3:46 pm Bobbie Bostick - The great grandmother really believed you were going to trash that beautiful gown.   Thankyouthankyouthankyou for the awesome pictures of two lovebirds. Nonny

July 28, 2010 - 3:30 pm Chris Brennan - Very nice!  I like the one where he is on the cell phone and Autumn's legs are sticking out of the car.

July 28, 2010 - 3:30 pm Jamie Kosik - Beautiful, Elegant, stunning, not at all what I expected. Bryan and Autumn should model!

July 28, 2010 - 3:29 pm David - These pictures are remarkable. Simply brilliant.

July 28, 2010 - 2:59 pm Richard Williams - Very artistic indeed.  I simply love Red Rock Canyon National Park.  About 12 miles from the house here and I get in free because of my veteran status and age.  When did young couples get to be so young looking?  :)  God Bless.

July 28, 2010 - 2:37 pm Rich Bagh - Great  job, I love the photographers point of view, its like a dream come true,  feels like i'm there, and I could tell its love, just look how natural you two look. really wow!

July 28, 2010 - 2:14 pm jarred - AWESOME!!

July 28, 2010 - 1:42 pm Beth - These are gorgeous!

July 28, 2010 - 1:31 pm Katie C. - They're all absolutely gorgeous, and each one seems to have a different feel to it. Lovely!

July 28, 2010 - 1:25 pm Brittany Smith - Sooo beautiful!!! Simply amazing!! :) Every shot captured their love for each other! Congratulations guys!!

July 28, 2010 - 1:22 pm Bob - The moments captured in these images are simply stunning. Fantastic work, all of you!

July 28, 2010 - 1:02 pm Dave Noblitt - Those pictures are fantastic.  You have some wonderful memories.

July 28, 2010 - 12:41 pm Robin Noblitt - Sooo beautiful!!! You both look fantastic. So glad you did this...

July 28, 2010 - 12:07 pm Amy Kepler - Each photo is just INCREDIBLE! So glad you all had fun with the photo shoot.

July 28, 2010 - 11:47 am Becky Harris - Love ALL of the photos, especially with the red Mustang.

July 28, 2010 - 11:44 am Kari - All you can say is WOW!  Absolutely beautiful, and what photography!  WOW!

July 28, 2010 - 10:56 am Joy - absolutely stunning!

July 28, 2010 - 9:21 am Autumn Cutaia - Wow, Chelsea! These are even more amazing than I could've possibly imagined. You were so much fun to work with! Thank you so much for these beautiful images that we will have forever! <3

July 28, 2010 - 8:59 am Dennise - Wow, they look beautiful!  And that last shot with the tree is AMAZING!

Kristen & Marlon’s Day After Session

Meet Kristen & Marlon:

Kristen and Marlon came out from New York City for an intimate Las Vegas wedding with close family. We got together the next day for a day-after trash the dress session downtown.

These two are easy going and up-for-anything, which made hanging out and exploring the streets with them a total blast. And I think the photos we captured really show their chemistry and love for each other.

I love their retro style! Kristen was rockin’ a beautiful feather headpiece and Marlon a vintage skinny tie.

They were also sporting some awesome converse shoes!

K & M: You two are so perfect together. :-) Congrats again on tying the knot!!

**This engagement shoot was featured on Destination Inspirations!

July 30, 2010 - 2:43 pm Steve Fogarty - Great photography! Fun couple!

July 24, 2010 - 9:07 am Autumn Cutaia - This shoot has so much style.. I love everything about it!

July 24, 2010 - 8:18 am Daniel Balboa - So diggin' that first picture.  Once again i'm humbled by the imagery that you pull off from you little down called Las Vegas.

July 23, 2010 - 8:27 am Abigail Smith - You're just incredible!!! These are amazing!!!

July 21, 2010 - 6:33 am Donna - OMG....I absolutely LOVE those pictures.  I wish I could get married again just so I could hire your photographer!  So incredibly creative and just GORGEOUS!!!  Thanks so much for sharing.

July 19, 2010 - 6:22 pm stacie - What great pictures to look at and take you back to that moment. LOVE them! Kristen and Marlon. . see you soon!

July 19, 2010 - 10:03 am Adrienne - I can't! Why are you guys so awesome??

July 19, 2010 - 7:32 am Cheryl Zebendon - WONDERFUL Pictures - Congratulation!

July 19, 2010 - 7:30 am Darren - CONGRATULATIONS Marlon and Kristen!!!!!!! These pics are just STUNNING!!!! Cant wait to hang with you guys!! All the best! Darren and Doug

July 18, 2010 - 10:41 pm Megan - Congrats to you both! The pictures are absolutely magnificent and they really seem to capture the essence of who you guys are...an incredibly creative and awesome couple! Glad to see you haven't stopped wearing suits and sneaks marlon ;o) All the best to you guys xoxo meg

July 18, 2010 - 4:21 pm Chris S - Congrats Marlon and Kristen!  Some really great photographs to say the least, and both of you look awesome!

July 17, 2010 - 11:32 am emma & darran - Very nice!!! great photos! we loved the shoes!

July 17, 2010 - 4:26 am Kasey - Great pictures guys!! Can't wait to go back to Vegas...

July 16, 2010 - 5:02 pm Andy - Incredible pictures guys!  Congratulations!

July 16, 2010 - 12:20 pm Adam Duerson - Seriously incredible pics, guys. I loathe loathe loathe vegas, but this makes me wanna go back for once. Poor dress! (Marlon: These are going straight to the Fantasy Football bunch. Photographer: There are 12 of us and i'm guessing the other 11 are unmarried. You'll be getting 11 good recommendations!)

July 16, 2010 - 11:52 am Gregg - Pretty hot... but where do we put in our credit card details so we can see the good stuff???

July 16, 2010 - 11:32 am Eric - Wow! Awesome photos! Amazing Photographer! And the Models?!?! We're talking People Magazine's Top Ten Most Beautiful, no doubt! CONGRATULATIONS MR & MRS!!!!

July 16, 2010 - 11:12 am Artur - Looking good!

July 16, 2010 - 10:22 am Paul E Z - C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWW! Who are those HOT MODELS?!?!?!? Killer Pix!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO! MUCH LOVE, HAPPINESS AND HEALTH to you both! Hope to see you soon :-) pez

July 16, 2010 - 9:21 am Kendra - Absolutely adorable!  You both look so happy!  If you brought Lulu you would've all matched.  Looking forward to the NYC celebration. Love, Kendra

July 16, 2010 - 3:35 am patti graham - Amazing Pictures!!!!!!   

July 15, 2010 - 3:55 pm Sara - Beatiful Pix!! I love them!!

July 15, 2010 - 12:32 pm Susi - LOVE the pictures and also the "trash the dress" concept! the pictures really capture the fun and love that weddings should be all about. Thanks for sharing!

July 15, 2010 - 10:29 am Ebby Agu - Awesome Pics , Love you guy congrats.... AWESOME PICS

July 15, 2010 - 6:50 am Robin G - Awesome pics....can't wait to see the rest!!!!

July 14, 2010 - 12:36 pm chels - Thanks everyone!! xox And Jamie, isn't her dress awesome?! She got it at a small boutique in NYC called Gabriella's. The shop owner likes to bring in young, fresh designers. This one is designed by Amy Kuschel, based out of San Francisco: www.amykuschel.com  

July 14, 2010 - 7:33 am Lee Webb - Great photographs!

July 14, 2010 - 6:28 am Dennise - You totally captured the happiness that is radiating from them.  Awesome job Chelsea!!  =o)

July 14, 2010 - 6:14 am Jamie Y - Love them.  Her dress is amazing.  Your work is amazing. 

July 13, 2010 - 11:52 pm OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS - LOVE old vegas!!! rocked it once again chelsea!

July 13, 2010 - 7:41 pm s h e r r y - SO cute <3 I love that they're both wearing Converses!

July 13, 2010 - 6:00 pm Kara Graham - Amazing picturess Chelsea, and amazing couple! :)

July 13, 2010 - 5:11 pm Jason - Great shots Chelsea. Were the shots of the square turquoise things in a building across from the parking garage. I think I have seen that spot from the other side. I love them though...especially the tinting!

July 30, 2010 - 2:19 pm Great after-wedding trash the dress by my friend Chelsea Nicole | FOGARTYFOTO - [...] I am happy to link to one of their recent trash-the-dress sessions, down on Old Fremont. [...]

August 1, 2010 - 11:07 am More Recent Features » Chelsea Nicole Photography – Las Vegas and Destination Alternative Wedding Photographer - [...] in Style, featured Kristen & Marlon’s colorful ‘Retro-Urbanist’ day-after trash the dress session in downtown Las [...]

Sneak Peek: Kristen & Marlon

Hope everyone’s enjoying their Saturday night! Jayse and I are ready to cuddle up for a movie-night in. :-) But before we do I just had to share a little sneak peek of the shoot I’m working on:


More to come very soon!

July 16, 2010 - 2:53 pm Michelle - You both look amazing and hot.  I love it!

July 14, 2010 - 6:25 am Dennise - That backdrop is SICK! Love it!

July 13, 2010 - 4:20 pm Margaret - Absolutely Fabulous!  Welcome to the family Kristen.  I couldn't ask for a better sister in law.

July 13, 2010 - 11:29 am Daniel Balboa - Amazing Chelsea.  I love these kinds of pictures.  :-)  Gives me inspiration.

July 12, 2010 - 9:26 am Annie Taylor - more, More, MORE!  Wow!  Gorgeous couple and a gorgeous photo to compliment them!

July 11, 2010 - 12:08 pm Kassie Parrish - This is one of my favorites seriously! We love modern art and this screams love and modern sophistication!

July 11, 2010 - 10:05 am Jessie Emeric - totally fabulous! can't wait to see the rest of these :)

July 11, 2010 - 3:24 am Kat Forsyth - That is just glam gorgeous!

Cara & Nathaniel’s Knitting Themed TTD

Meet Cara and Nathaniel: a super sweet, laid-back couple from Canada who came out to celebrate their wedding here in Vegas. Cara booked me to capture some cool couples images of her and Nathaniel while they were in town for the wedding. And when I found out that she’s an avid knitter (and even has her own blog dedicated towards all her latest knitting projects – Reckless Glue), I couldn’t resist playing it up in our trash the dress session! You see, I absolutely love doing themed shoots (themed engagement sessions, day-after, trash the dress sessions, you name it.. I can’t get enough) or just adding a few unexpected elements that are unique to my couples. I love that it makes things much more personal. :-)

Cara & Nathaniel's trash the dress | The Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVCara & Nathaniel's Knitting Themed TTD | The Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVCara & Nathaniel's Knitting Themed TTD | The Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVCara & Nathaniel's Knitting Themed TTD | Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVCara & Nathaniel's trash the dress | The Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVCara made Nathaniel a skinny black tie to match with his outfit for the shoot. I loved the knit hearts – such an adorable little touch.
Cara & Nathaniel's Knitting Themed TTD | The Springs Preserve | Las Vegas, NVNathaniel plays in several bands and collects punk and garage singles. So as a little prop he brought along an issue of his favorite magazine, Ugly Things, all about sixties garage bands. And Cara rocked a copy of Knitting for Dummies! Minus the desert backdrop, this is exactly how they can be found in their free-time - Cara with her knits and Nathaniel chillin’ with a good magazine.Cara & Nathaniel's Day After Knitting Themed TTD | Las Vegas, NVCara & Nathaniel's Day After Knitting Themed TTD | Las Vegas, NV

**Click out more images from this shoot featured on Ruffled!!

May 29, 2010 - 8:46 am Monique - As a knitter and amateur photog, I am over-the-moon with these photos! Gorgeous light and a wonderful sense of personality caught on film (card!). Your photos are lovely and I'm sure I'll be back again to drool...

May 22, 2010 - 6:59 pm Dennise - The way you captured the colors in these pictures is simply amazing Chelsea!!

May 22, 2010 - 1:08 am shelby - I'm a Stella & Dot stylist and followed the link here from our corporate website. Your pictures are AMAZING. Absolutely breathtaking.

May 19, 2010 - 1:53 pm Mindy Bean - Great theme. Extremely creative and I love the whole set as always.

May 15, 2010 - 12:18 pm Angela Hubbard - awesome photography for an awesome couple!  great work!

May 15, 2010 - 9:58 am Linds - Chelsea I LOVE them! What a fun couple! And suuuuuch pretty pics

May 14, 2010 - 8:49 pm Peter - AMAZING work, Chelsea.

May 14, 2010 - 4:51 am Cara - Chelsea you rule --the pics look great!!!  I am so glad we hooked up and decided to do this...and to think I wasn't even going to bother with photos at all in the first place (was I crazy???)  xxxooo

May 13, 2010 - 9:49 pm chels - Thanks guys! I love it when couples give me creative freedom to do something really special for them. :-) Juliet: Isn't it adorable?! She made that too!

May 13, 2010 - 9:11 pm Juliet Douglas - That knitted heart is so cute! What a great theme Chelsea!

May 13, 2010 - 8:24 pm Autumn Kosik - That's so creative, that's the perfect theme. Gives a fun glimpse into the real them. I love it!

May 13, 2010 - 8:12 pm Kate Whitmore - I adore the knitting theme!!  Gorgeous photos, as always.

June 10, 2010 - 2:54 pm Recent Features » Chelsea Nicole Photography – Las Vegas and Destination Alternative Wedding Photographer - [...] for the Modern Bride featured a recent vintage day after session uniquely themed to my couple Cara and Nathaniel (also featured in Rock & Roll Bride’s Thursday [...]

ZDF German TV Show

Last month I was interviewed and filmed photographing Christina and Randy‘s trash the dress out at the Neon Boneyard for a Vegas feature that will air on the European television channel, ZDF German TV. Here’s a behind the scenes action shot of me and the paparazzi (thanks to Jayse):

ZDF German TV Feature: Behind the scenes

And a little sneak peak of the shoot…

TTD: Christina and Randy

Boneyard TTD: Christina and Randy

More to come!!

October 12, 2009 - 7:13 pm Brandi~ Glitz & Glamour Events - Yay Chelsea! Woo-hoo for getting your work featured on-camera. :-)

September 23, 2009 - 9:13 pm eric langlois - holy crap - this is huge!!! congrats! You'll be like David Hasselhoff - the next European sensation!! :)

September 23, 2009 - 12:45 pm E.N. - NEED THE CHELSEA-NICOLE SHOW! But this feature will hold me over for now. Is it in German? Hope they translate!

September 22, 2009 - 9:28 am Golden - That's awesome Chels!!!! You're going global baby!!! As usual, amazing work and it's no surprise that the world is taking notice. Can't wait to see the segment...I guess it's time for YOUR close-up ;).

September 21, 2009 - 9:15 pm chels - Thanks! They said it's going to air in the next few weeks. :-) I should get a copy once it does, and I'll be sure to post it up!

September 21, 2009 - 9:01 am Jess - WOW this is awesome Chelsea! When will it air?

September 21, 2009 - 8:08 am Rachel - Completely gorgeous images! Congrats on the TV feature! That's so freaking cool!!!

September 20, 2009 - 8:27 pm Christina - One of a kind! We love you for sharing such great times with us and capturing every moment beautifully!!!

September 20, 2009 - 3:01 pm Chris Inman - Very cool! A striking couple and International exposure for sure!

Angela and Brandon’s trash the dress

Angela and Brandon traveled from Germany for a destination wedding in Las Vegas. And what better way to celebrate than a day-after trash the dress session at the Neon Boneyard!

Angela was looking ultra GLAM with her fabulous hair and makeup all done up by Lori White:

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

Angela + Brandon's Boneyard TTD Bridal

A+B: Congrats guys! It was a blast shooting and hanging out after. :) Hope you enjoy the teaser photos!

September 13, 2009 - 12:01 pm Kate Whitmore - WOW! Absolutely LOVE these. Just incredible.

September 12, 2009 - 9:54 am Jeff - LOVE the second to the last one! Awesome shots!

September 11, 2009 - 6:31 pm ohana photographers - always love love love!!!!

September 8, 2009 - 11:29 am Angela K. - Thank you so much for such a wonderful time at the Boneyard and for the amazing pictures! You are so talented and it was incredible working with you. We LOVE our pictures!

September 7, 2009 - 3:59 pm Alexander Mo - Great work, Chelsea! The composition, the color, the vibrance, the clarity, the angles, the emotions.. Vegas usually has such harsh sunlight; how do you take such gorgeous photos out here with such even lighting?

September 7, 2009 - 7:48 am Kat Forsyth - You have to stop shooting in the boneyard; you're making me jealous! These are stunning as always. Please post more! :-)

September 7, 2009 - 7:01 am E.N. - Beautiful couple: Beautiful images. Chelsea you always make that place look so different and interesting. I always look forward to seeing what you will do next with it. Keep up with your gorgeous photography girl!

Retro Vegas Bridal: Sally + Pete

Sally and Pete came out from London for an intimate wedding with just the two of them. It was their first time in the states and they went all out, celebrating their honeymoon in New York, Las Vegas, LA and San Francisco (and of course, getting hitched along the way). While they were in town we met up for a night out and a couple’s bridal with a little vintage flav-ah! Sally rocked out a beautiful 1940′s vintage dress and we hit up downtown old-Vegas.

Sally and Pete

Sally and Pete

Sally and Pete

It didn’t take too long for Sally’s sassy side to come out and play. Aren’t they great together?!

Sally and Pete

Sally and Pete

Sally and Pete

Sally and Pete - Route 66

September 12, 2009 - 9:56 am Jeff - Love the last set alongside the front of the casino - beautifully lit :)

July 29, 2009 - 8:03 pm Sarah Hodzic - Chelsea, your work is off the hook! I love love love your style! I hope to see you in NOLA this Oct and try to soak up some of your fabulousness!!! :D This shoot was rockin' and I am sure the b&g are in love with these photos!

July 28, 2009 - 5:11 pm Leah - I think I've officially gotten addicted to checking out your photos Chelsea...They are all so fantastic, and each session I see such amazing personalities that you draw out from the couples. You truly have an artistic gift. Chase and I send our love!! :)

July 27, 2009 - 2:25 am Rita - Love the double coloured night time shot, Sally's mum.xx

July 26, 2009 - 3:56 pm Susan Solo - So super fun! I tried to pick a favorite, but I can't. I honestly love them all!

July 26, 2009 - 7:59 am kim - love night time shoots! it must be a blast to do them in Vegas! all that light. really great session. super cool.

July 22, 2009 - 5:47 pm Suzi @ TSL - Very cute, Chels! Thanks for your sweet comments about you know what. :)

July 21, 2009 - 7:44 am Dominic Stanley - These are great shots! Love the last shot with the sign! wonderful.

July 17, 2009 - 6:47 pm Jen Avril-Rae Shanno - I LOVE these pictures! They are awesome! I totally wish I some glamour shots in my portfolio!

July 16, 2009 - 10:47 pm Stacey Wight - What a fun session! I love the expression in the 2nd last one (and great d.o.f. too).

July 16, 2009 - 7:46 pm Jaci Clark - Wow, Chelsea! These are so great. I especially love the black and white ones! Love this couple's story! Great work! Cheers, Jaci

July 16, 2009 - 3:41 pm Don Pope - These photos make you want to head to Vegas on the next flight. Very nice work.

July 14, 2009 - 9:56 am cindy - Glamourous and fun! Love em!

July 13, 2009 - 10:12 pm ohana photographers - david & kimi - loooooove the shots of them walking!!! actually all of them, but whatever they're awesome!

July 13, 2009 - 2:35 pm Loren Scott - WOW! What an awesome series of shots. They look like such a fun couple. I love the shots of grabbing onto Pete's tie. The color shots of them with their arms in the air look way cool!

July 11, 2009 - 7:06 pm Jessica Del Vecchio - Love these, Chelsea! You did a really wonderful job!!

July 11, 2009 - 12:54 pm Juliet - How adorable! This is what love is all about! You can tell they had so much fun.

July 11, 2009 - 11:59 am Pete & Sally - Thanks sooooo much Chelsea, we love them!! Was sooo great to meet you!! Thanks!! Love Sally and Pete xxxx

July 11, 2009 - 10:18 am Jess - They are so cute! I really love number 4 and 6. Your images always capture so much personality. :)