Hey, I’m chelsea
— and I'm a Washington & Oregon based wedding & elopement photographer. I’m originally from South Bend, Washington and currently living in a neighboring town way out in the sticks. But I’ve bounced around the Pacific Northwest a few times throughout the years in attempt to find my place in the world, both literally and figuratively. Quite simply, I’m just trying to do and see more things and I would love to explore more and take your photo!
I'm a wedding photographer with a documentary and creative style, meaning I strive to capture love and happiness as candid moments in very cool places with very cool people to preserve memories that will last a lifetime. Always, always, love comes first. While we will create gorgeous portraits, it's all about the connection between two people and the love they share. I love couples who are each other's best friends, who know exactly how to make each other laugh, and just feel genuinely comfortable around each other. I want every couple to be able to look at their photos and feel exactly what they felt on their big day.
scroll just a bit for some quick fun facts
or maybe not so quick actually
My last name is pronounced Moe-dree but I really don’t care how you say it.
I’m thirty! Like yeah, for real, I made it.
I live with my boyfriend and no, he doesn’t come to weddings with me. We have a healthy balance of independence and codependency.
I’m kind of a stepmom! That’s what his youngest calls me anyway. She also calls me dude and buddy, but let’s pretend she doesn’t.
I have a dairy allergy that dare I say, nearly controls my life because I love food so much. Vegan cheese is better than you’d think.
I’m on a big wine and cider kick lately after exclusively being an IPA chick for eight years.
My style of photography stems almost solely from picking up disposable camera film from Costco. Remember when there was no structure whatsoever and you could literally look at anyone’s photos? I hope the Stephens family is still doing well.
Photography has actually played a huge part of me breaking out of my shell. I used to be riddled with anxiety and so shy to the point of coming off as rude when meeting people. This job and passion has given me so much more than I ever thought it could and I will forever be grateful for the growth I have experienced because of it.