Present over perfection.
Honoring the moments that matter most to you
When you decide to be fully present during your day, embracing each other and the ones you've chosen to celebrate alongside you - you experience the true meaning of a wedding.
You create an unforgettable atmosphere of love and joy, where unscripted moments become the memories you hold onto for many anniversaries to come.
without love,
I have nothing
this is what
it's all about
Destination + Tennessee Wedding Photographer
intentional, honest, romantic
i understand the challenge in finding the perfect photographer
You're looking for someone who gets you
Making sure your feel heard, seen, and cared for during our time together is one of the most important parts of my service to you.
Learning about who you are as a couple, the visions you have for your special day, and the overall emotion you want to feel when you look back on your day, is my guide to creating a gallery that looks and feels like you.
After booking with me, you'll receive, an exclusive wedding/elopement guide to making sure you feel one hundred percent prepared for your wedding photos.
i understand the challenge in finding the perfect photographer
* You want to capture the moments of the day as they unfold - looking back on a gallery full of genuine and heartfelt emotions
* You value a mix of guided/posed photos just as much as the candid in the moment photos
* You envision your photographer as a new friend - someone you can count on and truly enjoy having by your side during your day
* You love a timeless editing style that enhances the natural beauty of real life. No muted greens or orange skin tones here.
* You feel a little nervous about being in front of the camera and are already wondering what you will do with your hands.... I'm here for you! I promise to help you feel comfortable, confident, and at total ease while in front of my camera.
people
you're my kinda If
BTW, I'm Chelbe
wife. mother. tequila lover. professional third wheel. hopeless romantic. cozy gamer. swiftie. natural redhead.
As a wife and mother, I understand the emotional value of a thoughtfully taken photo. Time is fleeting and before you know it the moment is long gone. The celebration of your wedding will pass, but together we can preserve each valuable moment. You want to remember this day long after the party is over so your photos need to embody every beautiful emotion you felt on your day. From the tears that filled your eyes as you shared your vows together to the wild joy that filled your reception party!
It's your unique love for each other creating your marriage, not just the ceremony. Your personalities and quirks are what make your photos feel so real. To showcase all that you are together, I'm dedicated to getting to know you as a couple before your day. Through thoughtful questionnaires and a relaxed engagement session together, my hope is we are more like friends and less like strangers by your wedding day. The more comfortable you are with me the more my camera and I fade into the background... and suddenly it's just you and your lover enjoying your day together!
If you're looking for a photographer who shows up dedicated to you, who will treat your guests with love and respect, who cannot wait to celebrate your day with just as much joy and enthusiasm - you've found your girl.
" We cannot say enough amazing things!"
WE CANNOT SAY ENOUGH AMAZING THINGS! We got married on 4/20/2024 and oh my god.... perfect. What made it even better, we were honored to have Chelbe capture our day! They are very warm and romantic. She is like a little mouse during the ceremony so you don't even see her but yet, it's like the pictures she's taking are as if she was standing in the middle of it all. Chelbe was so kind and extremely patient, on time, and was so professional. Man oh man, if we didn't live in WI, I would have her do every single event of my life.
Chelbe, I know I just sent you an email with all caps and lots of heart emojis, but we just have to say it again. Thank you. So much. These pictures are about to be hung up in our home forever. They are beautiful photos.
Madeline & Quentin
01/05
"Get ready to be wowed!"
She is very attentive to the needs of the bride and groom. Get ready to be wowed! She was great with the wedding madness and so sweet the first time we met for our engagement session. Couldn't thank her enough for being such a great photographer and sweet professional person."
Naomie & Grant
02/05
"She is extremely talented and captured our day perfectly!"
"Chelbe was our photographer for our elopement in TN. She is extremely talented and captured our special day perfectly. She is also very creative and delivered our photos fast! She is the sweetest and I will definitely be texter her for my sessions!"
Stephanie & David
03/05
"I felt confident and comfortable in her presence."
"She was my photographer for my wedding in October 2021. We worked together before the wedding for a boudoir session. I felt not only comfortable, but confident in her presence. I am so glad we chose Chelbe to work with and I plan to work with her again in the future!"
Bella
04/05
"She knew how to make us feel comfortable and has a great eye for scenery."
"Chelbe is one of a kind. We have never taken any sort of professional pictures before and we are very awkward. She knew how to pose us, make us feel comfortable, and she has an amazing eye for scenery. She was great to work with.
Francesca + Logan
05/05
Photography is a big investment, financially and emotionally. I understand you are entrusting me with your memories and trust me when I say I do not take my job as your photographer lightly. Rather it is an honor to serve you by protecting your memories with intention and great care.
My approach looks like this: From day one, I'm pursuing a relationship with you. Breaking the stranger barrier to better understand who you are as a couple. What's your love story look like? What are your top priorities for your day? When you look back on this day years from now, what are the overall emotions you want captured? The answers to these questions are my roadmap to creating a gallery that looks and feels like you.
I value you and your unique qualities. There is no such thing as awkward when you stand in front of my camera. I want to capture exactly who you are - if you are quiet and calm, your photos should reflect this. If you are carefree and full of spirit, your photos should reflect this.
I understand you are new to the process, but you can rest assured knowing I am not. Through emails and calls, I'm here to help guide you through the entire process - with vendor recommendations, timeline planning, location scouting, and more!
as invested in you
as you are in each other.
