It ended up raining during our ceremony. But Chelsea did a great job and made it so fun for us. We had a great experience with her and loved how our pictures turned out.
Shelby R.
5.0
We really enjoyed working with Chelsea. Very responsive, listened to what we were looking for, gave fantastic ideas. Our wedding pictures turned out awesome!! She is amazing!!!
Taffy W.
5.0
About this vendor
Chelsea Schwarzer
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
As the owner and photographer of Chelsea Schwarzer Photography, it is my personal mission to digitally capture my clients' special memories that will last a lifetime. My goal is for you to look back on your photos 20 years from now and be transported right back to that precious moment.
As a professional photographer for 5+ years, I understand each couple, each venue, and each wedding is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all style or big-day shot list. I will communicate with you frequently throughout your wedding journey, so I have a clear idea of what your vision is for the big day. We will discuss your own personal style, the shot list, important wedding party members, and where you would like my focus throughout the celebration. Planning a wedding ceremony is a wonderful but stressful experience. I am here to assure you I will keep my end as fun and stress-free as humanly possible.
Something that sets Chelsea Schwarzer Photography apart from other professional photographers is my quick turnaround time for the editing process. I will have your photos back to you within one month of your wedding day, if not sooner. I will get your album back to you in a timely manner without sacrificing editing quality.
As I mentioned, I have been a professional photographer for 5+ years. I specialize in weddings, event photography, nature photography, and family portraits. However, I also do real estate photography and work on my own art gallery projects in my free time.
Chelsea Schwarzer Photography is based in Castle Rock, CO.
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Meet the team
Chelsea Schwarzer
owner and photographer
Hi! I'm Chelsea Schwarzer. I have been married for almost seven years to my wonderful husband, and I have two beautiful children. While photography has been a passion for me since I was 13, I was a zookeeper for seven years after graduating college with a degree in Zoology. I have some crazy and awesome animal stories!
After I became a mom, I decided to choose a career that would be more flexible. I love photographing weddings because I get to capture those special moments between couples, and I am able to tell a portion of their story together through photographs.
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5.0
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The photographer was professional, friendly, and highly responsive, helping plan timelines and even coordinating surprises. She worked smoothly with families, kids, and pets, kept things calm amid chaos, and made couples comfortable. Photos were creative, delivered quickly, offered flexible packages, and are highly recommended.
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Taffy W
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5.0
8/08/2026
We really enjoyed working with Chelsea. Very responsive, listened to what we were looking for, gave fantastic ideas. Our wedding pictures turned out awesome!! She is amazing!!!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 08/08/2026
Thank you so much Taffy!! You made my job easy! It was such a beautiful backdrop!
Shelby R
5.0
8/23/2026
It ended up raining during our ceremony. But Chelsea did a great job and made it so fun for us. We had a great experience with her and loved how our pictures turned out.
Any questions?
Jen H
5.0
7/20/2026
Chelsea was absolutely spectacular with her work. I am so glad we booked her! She was able to work with our families, kids, animals - everyone!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 08/08/2026
Hi Jen! thank you so much!!! I really enjoy animals and kids, as well as wonderful couples...
like you both!
Melody S
5.0
6/28/2026
Chelsea was amazing at our wedding this week! We had specific photos and then our guest asked for some of family members! Thank you capturing our day!!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 08/08/2026
Hi Melody! thank you so much! It was such a fun, laid-back wedding, I really felt like I w...
as a part of your special day!
Tamara S
5.0
2/19/2026
Chelsea is a fantastic photographer and a wonderful woman to work with! She took indoor photos of our wedding ceremony and our experience was top notch. She was very enthusiastic...
and caring, along with being wonderfully creative. We highly recommend her as a wedding photographer!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 02/23/2026
Thank you so much Tamara! It was so much fun, and I am honored you included me in your int...
imate ceremony with close family!
Rachel R
5.0
12/30/2025
Chelsea was amazing and the photos turned out great! She got lots of action shots and was very adaptive to our special but hectic day! Being the bride can feel very overwhelming at...
some points and it was so nice to have another person on my team, looking out for me and making sure my husband and I got all the pictures we wanted to remember our special day. Rather than her feeling like just someone we hired to do a job, she actually made the day feel more special and I loved how involved and receptive she was. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a professional photographer with an awesome personality who actually gets it!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 12/30/2025
Thank you Rachel!! I really enjoyed getting to know you and Ethan, and it was an absolute ...
blast to capture your special moments with all your friends and family, such beautiful scenery.
Kassandra H
5.0
12/22/2025
Chelsea was very helpful in helping nail down a timeline for photos to get all the shots we wanted. She was very communicative and made sure to stay in touch from booking through d...
elivering of photos. She was very professional. She also made sure to get photos that I would not have thought of while planning for my wedding day. With the staged photos she provided direction to get great photos. The photos turned out beautifully. We received the photos sooner than the expected timeline which was amazing. We liked that she offered different packages at different prices which helped us to stay within our budget. Chelsea was great to work with.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 12/24/2025
Thank you so much Kassandra! I really appreciate the feedback about my wedding packages! I...
t was so much fun to be a part of your special day!
Steve E
5.0
12/17/2025
Chelsea was extremely easy to work with, very responsive and friendly. She was on time, even with driving 2+ hours to our wedding site. She worked well with everyone involved.
A...
nd most importantly, in many ways, she took great photos. We just got them and they look great!
I recommend Chelsea without any reservations.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 12/17/2025
Thank you so much! It was such a beautiful wedding! Definitely worth the 2 hour drive! Tha...
nk you for including me in your special day.
Jenn F
5.0
10/25/2025
Chelsea did an incredible job photographing our private mountain wedding. She was creative, attentive, and thoughtful at every step of the way. We felt like she really cared to be ...
a part of our experience. We loved her direction and style - it was a combination of intimate, sweet, and light. The photos reflect the joy, beauty, and significance of our special day.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 10/25/2025
Thank you so much Jenn! I really love elopement weddings and I feel so honored I was inclu...
ded in your intimate ceremony!
Thomas G
5.0
9/25/2025
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with our photographer at Roxborough State Park for our engagement photos! Coming from out of state, we were a little nervous abou...
t planning everything remotely, but our photographer made the entire process seamless from start to finish.
They went above and beyond not only helping us choose the perfect location, but also coordinating the timing and details to plan a surprise for my fiancé. The moment was great, and thanks to their help, everything went off without a hitch.
The photos turned out stunning—better than we could have imagined. On top of that, the price was very reasonable for the quality and service we received.
We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, fun, and professional photographer!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 09/25/2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciated the opportunity to show you bot...
h the beauty of Colorado! Thank you for trusting me with such an important milestone in your relationship!
Jessica C
5.0
9/11/2025
Chelsea was truly a pleasure to work with. She was punctual and extremely professional to work with and she gave my wife and I reassurance that she would handle everything that she...
needed to in regards to capturing the memories of our day. She exceeded expectations.
The coordination of the day went smoothly and the final pictures turned out to be incredible. We are extremely thankful that we hired Chelsea to help us capture these great memories with our closest friends and family.
We would highly recommend hiring her for any photo related events or projects, as she is a true professional and takes great pride in her craft.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 09/11/2025
Thank you so much Jessica and Troy! I really felt like I was a member of your wedding part...
y, so you made my job easy! I really loved being a part of your special day! Thank you so much for including me.
Leslie B
5.0
6/14/2025
Chelsea is amazing! We loved working with her. My husband and I don’t like to take photos and she made us feel so comfortable. Not one bad photo was taken. Absolutely love here. Go...
t photos back within three weeks of our wedding. I can’t recommend her enough! She is just absolutely amazing!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 06/15/2025
Thank you so much Leslie!! It was really wonderful to be a part of your big day. You and G...
regory are such a cute couple!
Abby B
5.0
12/31/2024
Chelsea was amazing! The photos are gorgeous! She was so great to work with. Very professional and able to flow with the chaos of weddings! 10/10 would recommend
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 12/31/2024
Thank you so much Abby! It was so much fun to photograph a beautiful holiday wedding.
Lisa C
5.0
10/17/2024
Awesome Service!!!
With Chelsea it felt she was part of the family as she capture all the memories that a family member wants to capture and keep those special moments snap in a pi...
cture.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Lisa! I really felt like I was a part of the f...
amily too. Thank you for including me in your special day.
Amy K
5.0
7/19/2024
Chelsea was great! She was communicative, professional, and a joy to work with. We are so happy with how the pictures turned out and would hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly r...
ecommend her!
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 07/19/2024
Thank you so much Amy!! I enjoyed working with you and Tyler. It was such a beautiful wedd...
ing, Congratulations again!
Nicole L
5.0
6/14/2023
Chelsea was attentive, thoughtful and so so communicative! Our pictures turned out great and exactly how I asked.
Response from Chelsea Schwarzer Photography on 06/30/2023
Thank you Nicole! It was so much fun photographing your wedding, I really enjoyed visiting...
such a beautiful location.
Natalie M
5.0
4/22/2023
Chelsea is passionate and knowledgeable. She was quick and efficient yet extremely patient with the younger children. We received great shots after a very reasonable turnaround tim...
e.
Courtney K
5.0
4/22/2023
They were great and super easy to work with! Would highly recommend them for any photography needs!