We captured our first elopement in August. It poured. It was perfect.
Congrats again, Todd & Alex!
xo Chelsea Diane 

Hey guys! Wow, we are so behind on blogging. We have had such an amazing fall season. Looking back on our summer season, and I realized that I did not get to blog half of the weddings & sessions that we did. So, I am back tracking and starting off with Christina & Ben's engagement session.
We had so much fun running around the fan district with Christina and Ben. It was a warm August day when we did their engagement session. They are such a fun pair. They are high school sweethearts. Christina owns her own photography business and Ben shoots with her as well. It was so fun to be with another photography team and hear some of their stories! We are so excited to shoot their wedding next summer!
xo Chelsea 

Nothing is sweeter than seeing your friend get married. 
Scroll down below to see Jill and Jeff's beautiful Hampton wedding.
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congrats again to Jill & Jeff!

Wedding Venue: The Historic Post Office
Hair: @hairbydrewinge
Makeup: @makeupbysac
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Over a year ago we met Tessa and Mark in Baltimore for coffee. We instantly felt comfortable with them, like they were old friends. We have loved getting to know them the past year! Their wedding was so beautiful. It was our first time at the Cylburn and we hope it wasn't our last! The venue felt like a step back into time. The gorgeous old home where Tessa got ready in was filled with gorgeous light and beautiful french windows. The gardens were lush and a perfect backdrop for their ceremony. The pastor mentioned that their love was like a light, and it was a beautiful moment to witness because as he said that, the light literally shined over them. Keep on scrolling down to see more from their day! Vendor mentions on the bottom.

​xo Chelsea & Andrew 

Makeup: Izzy B Makeup 
Florist: Floral Studio
Caterer: Copper Kitchen
Event Planning and Coordination: Lemon & Lime Event Design
Videography: Shutter & Sound
Band: Groove Spot Band
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Ellie and Josiah planned a beautiful wedding, every detail thought out with a dreamy pallet of colors. We were blown away by their team of vendors. The Mill At Fine Creek is a romantic venue, covered in vines, ferns, and you can hear the sounds of the creek near by. This is a venue that is timeless in any season. We have been lucky to shoot their in the winter, spring, and this coming fall. Scroll down to see more from this timeless wedding. Congrats again you two! 
xo Chelsea & Andrew

Vendor love:

Venue: The Mill At Fine Creek
Planning & Coordinating: For Love of Love Wedding Planning Service
Calligraphy: Indigo Blue Design Co
Florals: Photosynthesis Floral Design 

​Film Development: Richard Photo Lab

Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to capture Ellie and Josiah's day at the beautiful Mill At Fine Creek! Ellie had asked Andrew to take some film images of their day. As we wait for those images to process, I wanted to share a few sneak peaks. 

Catherine and Dylan chose to have their wedding at Catherine's high school chapel. We met up with Catherine, Dylan, and Dylan's Mom this past spring to see both the ceremony and reception locations. When we were walking around the property of where the ceremony would be, I could see Catherine being flooded with memories. We could really tell that having their wedding at her alma mater meant a great deal to the soon to be bride. I really connected with Catherine and her soon to be Mother in law on the fact that they were planning this wedding together. Catherine's Mom lives out of town, so Dylan's Mom stepped in and helped Catherine plan their day. When we met them I could really tell that this has bonded them. They were both so excited and also, they both love planning. Andrew's Mom and I both had a similar experience with our wedding. With my parents living in Texas, Debbie helped me choose my wedding dress, help collect all of the decor, and even made the food. That time together made us close, and coming together as a family from our union was an easy transition. 

The past few weddings we have shot have felt like a big family reunion. Catherine and Dylan's wedding held both Catherine's Christian beliefs and Dylan's Jewish beliefs. I was really caught off guard on how emotional the Horah was for me. Seeing the families come together made me tear up. They were so happy for the couple, and it was truly a beautiful thing to see! 

We feel so lucky to have been apart of Catherine and Dylan's day. They are an amazing pair. We cannot wait to see where life takes them together!

xo Chelsea & Andrew

For years I was not a huge fan of taking photos on the beach. Anytime I have thought of beach photos, I have thought of the classic matching white t-shirts & kaki shorts photos I have seen all of my life. The past few years we have been asked to do photos at the beach. And honestly, at first I just didn't want to do it. I couldn't help but think the photos might come off cheesy or dorky. But, once we got there, the sky purple & pink, the tall beach grass looking all romantic, and the waves crashing in the background, I couldn't help but fall in love a little. Virginia Beach is a special place. You have the ocean and nature all around. You could walk into the woods and feel like you are in Savannah, GA. Trees that have the perfect limbs for you to sit down on and read a book, and moss that gives you all the southern feels. 
When we met Alyssa & Eric this spring, they spoke about how much they loved nature. They wanted their engagement session to be surrounded by trees, tall grass, and beautiful greenery.  This couple is pure gold. They are so sweet and have the type of personalities where you want to pull up a seat and chat with them all day. We are so lucky to be their wedding photographers and cannot wait to capture their wedding next Spring! 

xo Chelsea & Andrew 

We love this family so much. We have been apart of so many moments of their lives. From their wedding, to gender reveal, and now their son's first birthday. Thankful for this amazing family and their friendship!  We loved this sweet beach session! 

This past year we have had the opportunity to get to know this amazing couple. We met them last year in Williamsburg at one of the newer breweries in town. I knew we would get a long just fine when Ryan brought up that he was allergic to dogs but they still brought one into their family. Misty and Ryan are so kind. They both have big infectious smiles. They were up for any photo idea we had. They are very trusting and that is our favorite kind of client. We had such an amazing time at their wedding. They didn't let anything get in their way to ruin their day. Including the insane storm cloud that came over us as we started their portraits. They wanted as many photos of their family and friends at their wedding. I loved that. I really felt like that showed their character. They are just loving people.

Thank you Misty & Ryan for having us be apart of your journey the past year. Thank you also for trusting me to do some lettering for your wedding as well!

Scroll down and enjoy their photos.. and if you have some cowboy boots, throw those on!

xo Chelsea & Andrew 

Venue: The Retreat At Eastwood
Florist: Kate Fiore Floral Design
Videography: PKV Videography 
​Planner/Coordinator: Perfectly Planned