Chelsea Matson Photography

As such, every vendor had to be chosen based on online reviews and phone conversations, which was quite daunting. Enter Chelsea Matson - from the first phone call I had with her, I knew she was the perfect fit for our wedding. Wedding planning is stressful, but I never experienced even a second of that working with Chelsea. We weren't able to visit MKE prior to our wedding for engagement photos, but Chelsea made time to meet with us the week of our wedding which made me much more comfortable. Our wedding photos were truly the only thing that really mattered to us, and the money spent was more than worth it. I could not possibly say enough nice things about how professional and warm Chelsea is, and how incredibly thrilled we are with how our photos turned out. I would do it all over again tomorrow if I could.

engagement shoot, checked in on us as we moved both our wedding date and venue due to COVID, and was the calming force we needed the day of our wedding (not to mention fast and efficient). The turnaround time on our “sneak peeks” was also incredible. Can stay enough about our experience with Chelsea - amazing!!

o cheesy sepia editing. She made us look and feel like actual models. Chelsea has the perfect presence for a photographer; she made us 100% comfortable within minutes of meeting her. On the wedding day she literally helped me (the bride) keep it together during the stressful moments. Having a good photographer was essential for us and was worth every penny. We will treasure our photos forever. Every single one of them.

ents. We loved working with Chelsea for our wedding and are so excited to keep working with Chelsea to capture the rest of life's beautiful moments.

details that made our relationship special. This attention to detail came to life in the photographs of our wedding day. She has a strong balance of serenity and assertiveness that made the photography portion of the day feel stress free and purposeful, which I now appreciate even more as I’ve experienced being in other weddings where this balance was missing from those photographers. Her photographs have also remained timeless over the last few years since our wedding, and they still ignite the same sentiments from our favorite day. I cannot recommend Chelsea enough to capture the magic moments of your special day.

group of family and the wedding party. She made us feel comfortable and excited at a time when there was a lot of uncertainty. Chelsea is very flexible and easy to work with, especially since we had not met her in person (because of the pandemic). She jumped right in during the chaos at the bridal suite (and basically all other parts of the day) to capture perfectly candid photos, which are SO special to us. Her knowledge of the Milwaukee area came in handy, as well, when we had to spur of the moment pivot for wedding party photos. She found the perfect spot for us to efficiently grab photos individually and as a group. The level of detail and thoughtfulness she had for each group photo was also a tremendous attribute to have. She made it a point to understand which group photos meant the most to us and directed everyone super effectively and efficiently, while maintaining optimism as complaints flew because it was a 95 degree mostly outdoor event. Lastly, the detail and time she spent editing the pictures to bring them to final form was a true work of art - so tasteful and classic, which made Kendall feel like the most beautiful bride. We absolutely recommend booking Chelsea for any and all events!!

o special, as she really gets to know you and your family. Chelsea will find the beauty in and celebrate what is special about/unique to you as a couple, and the results show that. She is so kind, easy and fun to work with, and was a real support throughout our whole planning process. Especially since we got married during the pandemic we had a lot of questions and unique hoops to jump through. Chelsea was always willing to talk through details (even those not photo-related!), share suggestions, etc. throughout our planning process. The day of Chelsea was a joy to have around and her positive energy and willingness to do whatever it took for the perfect shot (including walking backwards for several blocks during our mariachi band parade through the streets) is unmatched. I recommend Chelsea Matson Photography to any and everyone- you will not be disappointed!

plans due to COVID-19. We decided on a small, intimate, backyard wedding with immediate family and a few close friends. Chelsea was gifted to us – and a gift she truly was. Looking back, I cannot imagine not having those photographs of our ceremony with family and friends. Being a rather thrown together event, her captured moments really exemplify how special the day still was. She has a natural eye and great, natural style to her pictures. Chelsea was extremely friendly and lovely to work with. She helped us feel comfortable and get some beautiful pictures in a short time frame. She was very responsive following the wedding and we were able to receive the pictures quickly! At first glance I was amazed at how many moments she was able to capture and from all different angles, having been such a “short and sweet” ceremony. Her photos truly encapsulated our entire day and we are extremely grateful for her! With our first child on the way, I can see a family photo session in our future!

yes, yes, and YES! I clicked on Chelsea's website link immediately & was drawn in by the emotion, the genuine love, the story, the laughter, that I saw behind each photo. Before I knew it, we were on a Facetime with Chelsea telling her all about, not just our wedding photo dreams, but our relationship, our love story. We were already laughing our way through the session & we instantly knew we had to hire Chelsea! From that first moment all the way through to the wedding day, Chelsea always made us feel heard, loved, and supported every moment. It was honestly magical - we felt like we were with an old friend all day long (on engagement shoot & wedding day too) <3 And now, alas, we just received our wedding photos a few weeks ago and we can LITERALLY not stop looking at them, sharing them, bragging about them, and I know we will be doing that for many years to come. Thank you, Chelsea, for the most beautiful, raw, candid, joyful, honest, photographs we could have imagined to capture our wedding day & our love.

ight photographer who was still available for our wedding day. When we sat down with Chelsea the first time over coffee she made all of the worries go away. She was so easy going, professional, made us feel so comfortable and answered all of our questions. By the time we got in our car we knew we found our photographer. Fast forward to engagement pictures... once we got our pictures back we knew we made the right choice. She captured us perfectly and made sure we looked natural in all of our pictures. Now as I am here still trying to pick my favorite pictures from our wedding day for our wedding album I can honestly say it has taken me weeks to even narrow down the list (only removed 2). We could not have been any happier and have loved them anymore. So many pictured she captured that were just candid shots have had such meaning to us and we are so happy she captured those moments. I don't think that we will ever be able to put into words how thankful and appreciative we are for Chelsea. Her work is truly incredible and her personality and dedication to our vision made our wedding day and photos truly amazing. If you have not booked her yet, you should now! We can't wait to do sessions with her in the future!

ely. She was quick to reply to our inquiries and worked with us on our special requests. Her professionalism was incredible. Her ideas and suggestions were well founded and usually quickly accepted. She was the most flexible with her packaging. When our day arrived, she and her associate blended in with our family and friends. My 3-year granddaughter loved her. 😁 The pictures are beautiful and she captured our day perfectly! The best person we could have ever wished for!

any more on our wedding. We miss you Chelsea, you are the best in your field!!!

king the entire experience amazing! She is creative and knows how to capture the most beautiful moments. Her attention to detail is quite shocking and can be seen in all her photographs. I highly recommend her for any occasion and will most definitely be booking her in the future!

ble dressings, your DJ has to work hard for people to not have a fun time, but your pictures live forever. Chelsea is worth every penny and more, and we'll definitely be coming back to her in the future as we start to grow our family. Everybody says the wedding day is a whirlwind, but you don't really know until you experience it. Chelsea did such a great job working with us ahead of time so that we had everything we needed on our day, and didn't have to worry about it. She has the ability to capture all the love and happiness, as well as the quiet gentle moments that stick out in my memory. On top of being a talented photographer, she is such a genuine and wonderful person, we loved being around her and it made the day go so smoothly.

ng a perfect first look location. She was so easy to work with and helped with everything. As the bride, she made me feel comfortable and at ease the whole day. We would highly recommend her to anyone in the Milwaukee area. Thank you for everything Chelsea!

a! When we first met I knew it was meant to be, her passion for capturing love and telling a love story just pours out of her. When looking for a wedding photographer we wanted someone who was easy going, professional, fun to work with, and loved love as much of us, Chelsea blew these “requirements” out of the water. Not only is she an amazing, kind, caring person but her work is is equally amazing. We love that her photos are edited in a natural way and that she captures all of the small natural moments. Nothing every seemed forced! My husband and I highly recommend Chelsea Matson Photographer! We are so grateful that she came into our lives and could capture the most important day of our lives.

rapher and nobody else would be acceptable. Chelsea and Christi were absolutely amazing! I have only seen 12 pictures so far, but I already can't pick a favorite. They delivered every single thing I wanted in a wedding photographer. Thank you, Chelsea, for capturing our special day!

t booked because my husband and I had a very popular wedding date. Chelsea promptly got back to me informing me that she was open for our wedding date. I honestly felt like we had won the lottery. When my husband and I did our initial Facetime meeting with Chelsea I remember getting off the phone and thinking "I want to be her friend!!". Leading up to our wedding, Chelsea continually was checking in with me asking if I needed anything and ran through timelines with me. I greatly appreciated her feedback. She is extremely professional and thorough. I felt that Chelsea is one of the main reasons why our day ran so smoothly. We recently received our full wedding album. We could not be more pleased. I fall more in love with Chelsea's pictures every time I look at them. My husband and I still get compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures. I would HIGHLY recommend Chelsea to my friends, family, and anyone that is looking for an incredible photographer.

e we loved the lasting photos of the celebration, so finding the right photographer was one of my biggest planning priorities. We found Chelsea through an online search, and of all of the galleries we explored, hers stood out for a few reasons. One was her ability to pick out beautiful backgrounds and create interesting compositions. Our wedding was in Milwaukee, so I wanted to make sure she was able to capture shots that reflected the city's character, and her work made me confident that she could. Secondly, her pictures seemed to beautifully capture the personality of the couple's and the vibes of the events. In person, Chelsea is better than I could've hoped! She put us immediately at ease, and I was impressed with the ideas she had for locations and set-ups during our initial meeting. I left knowing that we were in good hands (and feeling like we had made a new friend!) Chelsea's people skills were so helpful the day of our wedding, too! All of my friends and family thought she was great - as I knew they would - so she was able to establish immediate rapport with the group, which helped to capture excellent and fun candid and posed photos. Beyond her photography duties, it's clear that Chelsea's experience has resulted in wedding day coordination expertise, and I looked to her to help keep the day on track and make sure that all of our pictures (and everything else) happened as planned. She did not let the day's rain showers phase her. Instead, she was quick to come up with locations that worked well despite the rain, and the outdoor umbrella shots were some of my favorite of the day! She was also exactly where I needed her when I needed her, which resulted in Jake and I being able to get some (dry) outdoor photos during a break in the rain later in the evening. And our photos!!! They are stunning, and we couldn't be happier with them. After posting them on social media, I received several comments that they looked like they came straight out of a wedding magazine, and I have to agree. Beyond their beautiful composition, the pictures did an excellent job of capturing our emotions and the spirit of the day. The many photos she snapped of Jake and I sharing in laughter are among my very favorites. So would I recommend hiring Chelsea as your photographer? One million times yes! Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.

select our outfits and helping us pose in a way that felt natural for both of us. The photos came out beautifully! I couldn’t wait to share them with everyone! I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a photographer who is fun, incredibly helpful, and takes amazing photos!

planning and to getting our wedding photos back was an absolute pleasure! She was so incredibly wonderful at making us feel comfortable behind the camera – a place we are not naturally comfortable. It felt like we had one our greatest friends hanging out by our side snapping pics all day! As for the photos we received – breathtaking! We could not be happier with how she was able to truly capture the love, happiness and joy we shared not only with each other, but also with our family and friends on our wedding day! My husband and I both 100% recommend Chelsea to anyone who is looking for a top-notch photographer! We cannot wait to work with Chelsea again in the future (family photos, EEK!!).

ted. After working together with a handful of couples, I can truly attest to Chelsea's calming demeanor, efficient photography timing, comprehensive understanding of her clients and professionalism. She is also very conscious of her image gallery turnaround. If I could do it again, I'd have Chelsea shoot my wedding, and I recommend her to all of my clients!

y. That was one of the main reasons we were drawn to her work when we were looking for a wedding photographer and the shots she got of us in the engagement session did not disappoint! Chelsea also has a great eye for photo composition and finding unique but natural looking shots. During our engagement session she led us into a shrubby / tall grass area near the beach in Milwaukee. Honestly, I thought to myself, “well these shots will be a bit experimental but let’s see how they turn out.” Those shots ended up being some of my favorite photos of the whole bunch, and I don’t think a lot of photographers would have spotted the opportunity there. For all the good things I could say about Chelsea’s skills as a photographer, the highest compliment I can pay to her is that her open and glowing personality creates an atmosphere that brings out the best in her subjects. I don’t consider myself to be a particularly natural subject to photograph, but Chelsea’s open personality made the session feel easy and natural. My fiancé and I laughed and had a great time throughout the whole shoot, and Chelsea captured those moments beautifully.

mmended by a friend of a friend from our dog park. She could not say enough wonderful things about Chelsea, & all the pictures she showed me from her wedding were so perfect. So I spoke via email with Chelsea, & I was already obsessed with her positive energy & how she really wanted to get to know Dan and I, & our story. She was super accommodating & met us at the venue (which was in the middle for both of us). Chelsea’s creativity started flowing, & she was suggesting all these photos ideas. We booked her on the spot. Fast forward to wedding day, & she was on top of everything. She communicated perfectly with the Event Coordinator to make sure we took advantage of every opportunity for pictures & kept on track with our schedule. Everything flowed perfectly for our wedding & of course, all the pictures were wonderful! I could not believe some of the shots she got, whether they were portrait or candid, she caught little moments we will treasure forever!

he time to meet with us beforehand to discuss what we wanted, and had plenty of creative and cute ideas to offer as well. We had so much fun with her! Chelsea has a true talent for catching the right shots and angles, and captured the most beautiful photos of our big day. We had a hard time picking our favorites from the hundreds of awesome shots!

we'd already built during college, but also because we knew we'd be comfortable with her - she's just so down-to-earth, welcoming, and fun. Of course, we also admired her beautiful collection shared via various platforms (her website, social media, etc.). Chelsea's willingness to travel both to photograph our engagement (WI to TX) and our wedding (WI to MA) sealed the deal! Throughout the whole process, we loved working with Chelsea and would surely choose her if we could do it all again!

not sing her praises enough! This girl! She is kind, professional and just simply so much fun to be around! She genuinely cares about the couples and vendors she works with. Her work is sincere and beautiful. I would highly recommend her services to all family and friends! I can’t wait to hire her again in the future :)

elt like a close friend and her pictures were beautiful!! As we got closer to the big day her communication was superb!! We could tell that she was just excited about our big day as we were. When the big day came she was extremely professional and fun to be around, plus she found the BEST spots to take pictures. Were so thankful that we hired Chelsea to be our photographer!!

y of! We did an engagement shoot with her as well and she made us feel so comfortable and natural. She has a way of providing direction that makes you feel comfortable, and not awkward (even if you are)! Her second photographer at the wedding, Jenna, was also fabulous. She was warm and friendly, and has the same ability as Chelsea to direct us to get a better picture while still letting us feel like ourselves. Jenna went above and beyond when my flowers came with huge, hot pink ribbons on them (that I didn't want!) and she used the extra fabric from my wedding gown to wrap each of them - amazing! We were also running behind schedule for our first look and other pictures before the ceremony, and Chelsea and Jenna helped us prioritize photos so that we could still finish on time. And, of course, the photos are beautiful! They helped make us look like the best version of ourselves! I can't say enough good things about Chelsea and would highly recommend her to anyone!

nted to know all of the details of our wedding, and what we found most important about our wedding. She captured all of our wedding moments beautifully. Chelsea was extremely professional and was such a calming presence on our big day. I would recommend her to everyone and I already have!

anning process, I spent hours pouring over various portfolios looking for a photographer whose images spoke to me. I had narrowed it down to a few when I came across Chelsea's image of a little girl with a pearl necklace. The more I looked through her portfolio, the more I felt the connection she has with each of her clients, including their guests. Her passion and talent for catching people in their candid moments is intrinsic. I knew instantly after talking to Chelsea that I wanted her to be there on our special day. She and her second shooter Dawn were absolutely wonderful to work with! All my guests raved about how comfortable and laid back they were when working with Chelsea and Dawn. I trusted Chelsea completely on my wedding day and I have hundreds of beautiful photos to show for it! I'm also thankful for how down to earth Chelsea was-as it isn't every day a wedding is held at a farm! I look forward to watching Chelsea's portfolio grow in the future! Thank you Chels!!! :)

ny compliments from everyone!!

Chelsea (and her second photographer) captured our wedding day exactly how we wanted it- without having to dictate exactly which photos to take. We put ourselves in the hands of a professional, and got exceptional results. It's now almost 5 months after our wedding and I find myself looking through the gorgeous photos at least once a week!

th of us. She is incredibly talented, kind, and an amazing person. I couldn't speak more highly of her! She is a 5-STAR photographer and we are so lucky to have had her throughout our wedding weekend!!! I would completely recommend her not just for your wedding day but for the rehearsal as well!!

n we stumbled upon Chelsea. We would recommend her to anyone!

ivities the day of the ceremony, to the wedding itself, to our riotous, dance-fueled reception. Chelsea did a great job getting to know my wife and me, she listened thoughtfully to our story, she helped us to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and in the end, it really felt like she was just another friend at our wedding who happened to be taking pictures. She is a talented photographer and a great person; we are so glad we decided to work with her for this special moment in our lives.

oing with Chelsea for a few reasons. From the start, she was professional yet easy to talk to; she had great ideas and suggestions; we loved samples she shared from previous weddings she had done, and we liked the package/flexibility she offered. We booked Chelsea without meeting her face to face, but we both liked her so much just over the phone it didn’t matter. She was so flexible, we met up with her shortly after booking her and knew we had made the right decision. I think the best way to summarize how fantastic Chelsea was, is that on our wedding day multiple people commented to us how fantastic it was that we had a friend of ours as our wedding photographer. They were shocked when we told her we had only met her once! So many vendors have an impact on your wedding day, but your photographer is the person that you spend the most time with…and we could not have been more comfortable, or more happy with Chelsea and her team. She truly made our wedding day memorable, and provided us with memories we can have for the rest of our lives!

we had the pleasure of working with. From the first time we chatted on the phone, to planning every detail, to our wedding day, Chelsea was the person we wanted with us every step of the way! We were given the advice that you want to pick a photographer that you will want by your side all day long, and Chelsea was that person! She brings her bubbly personality to everything she does, but has so much insight and knowledge that we were confident that every picture would come out perfect! Throughout the day, she was there to capture moments, but she just seemed like a member of the wedding party because everyone was so comfortable with her. The day following the wedding, we got so many compliments about Chelsea and Dawn (second shooter). Everyone loved having them as part of our day (from shooting all of our pictures beforehand to joining us on our pontoon boat ride between the ceremony and reception). They were able to expertly handle our HUGE wedding party (26 including flower girls and ring bearers), take great family pictures, and worked with all of our vendors like pros. We have seen a couple pictures so far, and they are breathtaking and truly a testament to Chelsea's amazing talent! My now husband and I have looked at them multiple times a day because she captured every moment beautifully. We are so thankful that Chelsea and Dawn got to share our day with us!!!

ible pictures, she was super easy to work with and talk to, and an overall fun and creative person. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her to pretty much everyone we know. Basically, she is AWESOME and we couldn't have asked for a more professional and fun photographer :)

were a bit nervous and anxious beforehand, but Chelsea made us feel extremely comfortable and at ease throughout the shoot. We cracked jokes and laughed almost the entire time. I couldn’t believe how much fun it was! We really appreciated that Chelsea took the time the research all the areas of the shoot earlier and had beautiful spots picked out. She was able to capture beautiful, authentic moments that told a story, which was very important to us. It is very evident that Chelsea absolutely loves photography and is extremely passionate about what she does. She was so generous with her time and stayed longer to catch photos of the sun setting behind us! We are beyond excited that she will also be shooting our wedding as well!

d captures the most natural moments. I feel like I am the type of person who freezes up in front of a camera and is never sure what to do, Chelsea somehow captured me looking beautiful and made me feel amazing during our engagement shoot. I am amazed at how much fun I had taking pictures - something that has always made me a little uncomfortable and it is 100% because of the ease that Chelsea gave the day! She is a total pro, and I would re-hire her in a heartbeat, and will continue to work with her! THE BEST! Oh also - her bubbly and warm personality radiates love for her job - and I don't know about you, but I want to be around people who love what they are doing AND are absolutely the best in the business. She made us look relaxed, the pictures were edited to perfection and really embodied who we are. I can't say enough good things about Chelsea.

ofessional and produces the most amazing photographs! Neither me or my partner like being photographed so it was important that the person taking them for our engagement and wedding could bring out the best in both of us without embarrassing us too much! Chelsea certainly did that, and she made it fun! The engagement shoot fell on a rainy day, but she turned that into a stunning Central Park session that I couldn't have even dreamed up. She made us both comfortable and relaxed and that really came through in the finished product! Chelsea worked so hard to make sure she knew exactly what our expectations were for photography and exactly what our vision was for the wedding (and both shoots). She matched her photography skills perfectly with our aesthetic and I've heard nothing but amazement from friends and family at the finished product. True to form our wedding day fell on the wettest day in June! She was there early and helped to co-ordinate and reorganise to make the most beautiful wedding with the best photographs. Chelsea didn't just turn up and take a few photographs, she made our entire wedding weekend a seamless weekend that we couldn't have done without her. She went above and beyond at every stage. Looking back there is every photograph that I wanted and a hundred more! I have no idea how she took all of those on the day, and I certainly didn't see her making her way through the dance floor or snapping the most intimate moments, but she did it perfectly!! I really can't recommend Chelsea enough!!! :)

ally stood out to us was her genuine heart in getting to know who were were as a couple and as individuals. We had a very cold day in NYC, but our minds quickly forgot about the weather because of the fun we were having. Amazing photographer, creative, inventive, easy to work with and has reasonable prices. We are so happy we chose Chelsea. She left such an impression on us and Im sure if you book with her you will feel that same love. Thank you so much Chelsea! Love, Jonathan and Suzanna

netic energy and knows how to bring out the best in her clients (including my husband, who usually hates being photographed!). I would recommend her to anyone that wants authentic, professional, and high quality photographs! We will definitely use her again.

and everyone moving. Chelsea captured some pretty incredible memories for our family.