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Hi! I'm Chelsea, owner and boss babe at Finding Light Photography and I'm super stoked that you stopped by! I document love stories for what they’re really about – the people and their story. My work is best described as Lifestyle driven, natural light wedding photography that aims to create and capture moments, not just poses.
As much as I love The Knot, I'd love if you hopped over to my website and took a deeper look at both my work and who I am. If you think I sound like a good fit for you, I'd love to hear from you and chat details about what you're planning! I'm based in South Florida but love to travel, and I'd love to work together!
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Finding Light was so great to work with on our wedding day! Chelsea has a great eye for awesome photos. We absolutely loved our sneak peak photos and can't wait to see the rest! Chelsea kept things moving on the wedding day and was able to make sure we got shots with all our loved ones by having a detailed photo timeline. We felt so comfortable and will definitely use Chelsea again for any other photo shoots. If you want the best photos on your big day, then use Finding Light!
Dream photographer!! We just got our sneak peaks and I'm speechless. Every single picture is beautiful. Chels made our day so smooth and comfortable. Even with our two little toddlers being sick and a big blended family. Her talent is unbelievable and she really finds the perfect light in every space. These pictures I will cherish forever and cry every time I look at them because she truly captured our special day perfectly. Highly recommend.
We hired Chelsea as our wedding photographer for our April 2023 wedding and it was the best decision we ever made. We booked her in 2021 after I stumbled across one of her photos tagged on Instagram. I messaged her immediately and we signed our contract shortly after that. In my initial email to her, I said, "I have an overwhelming feeling in my gut that you have to photograph our wedding.” And man, oh man, was I right.
Working with Chelsea has been a total dream. She has been so much more than "just a photographer" to us. She helped us in the planning process, she helped us lock in our timeline, navigate weird family dynamics, and so much more. Chelsea is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to getting the perfect shot. For example, on the day of our wedding, there was a haze from all the rain, which caused some issues with the sunset photos we had initially planned for. So she grabbed us from dinner early and said, "Okay, here is the new plan." And immediately started shooting and directing us, so we could get the perfect sunset shot.
In addition to being an amazing photographer, she is also just the kindest human being. She fit right in with our entire group so well. Not even the guys felt awkward, which is a huge win! Within four days, she had sent us 20+ sneak peek photos which was a fantastic surprise. We are so excited to get the full gallery back and have these photos to cherish forever. Chelsea is so much more than a photographer, and you HAVE to hire her to capture your biggest life moments. I promise it will be the best decision you've ever made!!!
Chelsea from Finding Light Photography is hands down the best photographer in South Florida! Chelsea was my first booked wedding vendor - I picked my wedding date around her availability because her work is truly outstanding! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day Chelsea was so welcoming and fun. She was there during the entire day to make sure everything is captured and did not hesitate to jump in and adjust / problem solve with other vendors throughout the day. Our guest raved about her professionalism and how she truly becomes a part of your wedding day. So thankful she was there to photograph our big day!
Chelsea creates MAGIC. Her artistic vision & storytelling skills are unmatched — we could not have asked for a better human to capture our wedding. Photos are meant to make you feel something, & her work does just that. She finds the light — in not only every capture — but in every moment. She has left us absolutely speechless & overwhelmed with joy, as we repeatedly scroll through our wedding gallery. Our friends, family, & vendor friends are SWOONING over her work. Can you blame them?! To be given the opportunity to work with such talent is beyond inspiring. She is absolutely exceptional at what she does. Her presence is just as drenched in sunshine as her beautiful captures. "Fun & luxury. Boujee & down-to-earth." You truly get the best of both worlds. Creative, kind, and dedicated — Chelsea, we cannot thank you enough for not only capturing our wedding, but being such a special part of our day. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop-in-your-tracks & reach out to Chelsea. She is, without a single doubt in my mind, your girl.
I just saw the pictures from my daughters wedding and of course my first priority was that my daughter and now SIL were happy with the results which they were over the top pleased with, so now I can say how extremely impressed I am with the results. Chelsea not only captured so many great moments but she was able to capture and express the emotion of that moment thru the picture. Her attention to detail was incredible. Her fun and energetic and calm demeanor are so well suited for a wedding event. If your daughter is looking for someone to capture the memories and emotions of their wedding and have them last their lifetime then I would highly recommend to connect with Chelsea.
Chelsea is simply the best photographer out there! In addition to her photography skills, she truly has a heart of gold! She has an amazing ability to create a sense of calm and to capture some of the purest and heartfelt moments. There is no one else we wanted a part of our big day other than Chelsea and we cannot wait to continue to book her for life chapter events. If you're looking for a photographer, look no further, Chelsea is your girl and you will be so happy!!
Chelsea is nothing short of amazing. Her work speaks for itself. She is beyond talented, and an overall amazing person. Her business represents so many positive things, and truly finds the light. She has been apart of some of my family’s greatest moments — from our engagement, to our daughters maternity pictures, and finally our wedding (after a long COVID delay). From the start, she made my husband and I feel so comfortable - I think he may have even enjoyed taking pictures more than me 😉 When we finally got to celebrate our marriage, it was pouring the entire morning, but Chelsea spotted some blue skies and pushed for our outdoor ceremony. Call it intuition, the weather cleared up and we were able to have the most beautiful ceremony! Needless to say, she went above and beyond to capture amazing pictures and to help us have the wedding of our dreams. Looking back on all of the moments she has captured makes me so grateful Chelsea is apart of my family’s life. If you’re wondering if you should book her, the answer is yes. 100%. Like yesterday.
Not a wedding review but worth it to post to knot!
I have so many wonderful things to say about Chelsea. Her professionalism, fun personality, sense of humor, TALENT, and attention to detail were so evident during our newborn photo shoot. I was nervous for how it was gonna go between breastfeeding, baby crying, dog barking, etc and she made it SO easy. I seriously just want to be her best friend haha. The photos she gave us were so beautiful I will cherish them for the rest of my life. I love that you get a whole online album of hundreds of photos all edited, no having to pick 10 of your favorites and buy the rest! Thank you Chelsea, I can’t wait for the many family photo sessions you will definitely be doing for us in the future!
How do I even start with Chelsea?! When I started researching photographers and came across her website, I was sold on her. She talks about her photography style which she describes as “chill luxury”; capturing bridesmaids shotgunning beers before walking down the aisle and the teary-eyed sentimental moments as well. I wanted Chelsea to be my best friend over anything else. And then I saw her photos and that was it, I needed her in my life and at my wedding. We settled on the wedding package that included the mini engagement session. The mini session was perfect because it lasted about 45 minutes and we got the best pictures all while getting to know Chelsea. Then when the wedding came, we were so psyched to see her again! Chelsea so effortlessly fit in with our bridal party like she was one of our besties which made everyone smile and laugh without being forced and having those terrified looks on their faces. She also handled our families like a total pro, which they even commented on how well she was able to put up with them and keep them in line. Our wedding pictures turned out exactly how we wanted and even better than expected; light, bright, fun, and capturing every detail from every angle. There was so much planning that went into our wedding and I’m so glad she was able to capture all of the details that I didn’t get a chance to see the night of. Chelsea knew what cues to give us, how to pose us, but most of all she let us be us and photographed just that. We couldn’t have asked for anything or anyone better!
Words cannot express my gratitude for Chelsea and her amazing work! I may be biased since I have known Chels since our college days, but she is hands down one of the best photographers in the game. She has shot a lot of our friends' weddings and I could not wait to have her capture mine. Chelsea is beyond talented and she truly has a way of capturing all the raw emotion and special moments during our engagement shoot and wedding day. My husband and I had the best time with Chels during our engagement session! It was so much fun and she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. When Chels delivered our engagement photos … oh my goodness … we could not find a favorite because they all were our favorites! It meant so much to me to have a close friend photograph our wedding day and it was great to know that we were in the best hands. I did not have a single worry on my mind because I knew Chels would work her magic! Chelsea was calm, professional, and efficient in capturing all our must-have photos and every little moment in between. We recently received our sneak peeks from our wedding and we are gushing over how perfect our day was and we are so excited to receive our full gallery!!! Not only is Chelsea such an amazing person, but wonderful at her craft. I could not recommend anyone else to capture the special moments in your life!
Booking Chelsea was easily the BEST decision we made. Not only did she capture the whole day perfectly, but she was also fun and calming to be around. We’re OBSESSED with our gallery and truly feel like we are reliving the day when we go through it, which is such a gift. We had to replan our wedding when covid hit and Chelsea was amazing throughout the entire planning/rescheduling process. We ended up getting married in my parent’s backyard in Massachusetts (my childhood home) and Chelsea went above and beyond to turn it into such an incredible backdrop. She is a true creative with such a passion for what she does and it really comes across in her work. It is not an exaggeration when I tell you that we were absolutely BLOWN AWAY when we got our sneaks. I really can’t recommend her enough and feel so incredibly lucky that she was able to capture our day. We will cherish her pictures forever. She's the best!!!
No doubt one of the most incredible photographers of all time!!! First of all let me tell you we picked our wedding date based on Chelsea’s availability. She’s just that amazing. From the booking process to schedule preparing and to your wedding day, Chelsea is in constant communication with you and makes everything so easy. She creates you a timeline and makes sure everything falls into place. She makes the whole process so easy and stress free.
Most importantly, she captures real and raw moments... you’ll want to stare at your photos forever.
Chelsea- we cannot thank you enough for the photos of our most favorite day EVER and for capturing my surprise birthday party earlier this year. Do yourself a favor and book Chelsea for you wedding...she is absolutely incredible!!!! And you will love your photos beyond words.
Hands down best photographer there is!!! Chelsea is the absolute best, we loved her! From our engagement photos to our wedding photos...they are AMAZING!!! We can’t stop looking at them. She went above and beyond to capture the most special moments from our special day. We can’t thank her enough❤️
Where do I even begin? Kevin and I tied the knot on November 20, 2020 in Islamorada, Florida Keys and hiring Chelsea as our photographer was the BEST decision of the entire process! From the moment we got connected, Chelsea made it SO easy and was so transparent with us from the start. Our friends and family still talk about her and how awesome and friendly she was from beginning to end. Chels was so accommodating with what we wanted ESP. planning a wedding during Covid.
IMO, Photography is the MOST important vendor you could book throughout the entire wedding process and we knew exactly what we wanted and what we didn’t want and we KNEW early on that Chelsea was it for us! We booked her for our engagement shoot which we are SO happy we did because we had a feel of how she works (highly rec to hire her for both) this was our first time really taking professional pictures and Chelsea helped us pose, made us laugh, and helped take the edge off of feeling awkward. ALL the shots came out so natural. Her lifestyle, candid shots are my absolute fave and she makes you feel so comfortable through it all.
Fast forward to our wedding day.. we all know how stressful this day can be and from the moment Chelsea arrived, she was on her A game! Chels literally blended in as if she was family and made myself and everyone feel SO relaxed. She delivered our sneak peeks in a gallery just two days after our wedding day and we were in shock of how beautiful they came out- which we knew they would but it totally exceeded our expectations- we shed lots and lots of happy tears that day- still do!
On top of Chelsea’s AMAZING customer service, responsiveness, and passion for what she does, Chels is a TRUE professional and the absolute sweetest! She’ll give you 150% to make your day EXTRA special and deliver exactly what you want! So happy we chose you! You’re our photographer for LIFE!
Look no further- HIRE Findinglight- you won’t regret it!
Xoxo! M&K
For as long as weddings exist I will forever recommend Chelsea
I cannot express in enough words how much I appreciate every.single.photo that she took. I’ve known Chels for a little around 10 years through friends and Finding Light has got to be the most accurate brand name to brand owner representation. She truly is a light in this world. She is easily one of the easiest people to get along with. I promise you that after 10 minutes with her on your wedding day she will feel like a friend. But if you are lucky enough to know her already or to have her shoot your engagement photos I highly recommend it. Of all the vendors to have a relationship with my husband and I have agreed that your photographer has got to be the one that it is so important to know. So please jsut email her! Ask about her availability (and quick because everyone snags her) just get to know her through text or email and follow her Instagram! My husband and I cried when we got our engagement photos and just the same when we got our wedding photos. She is an artist through and through! she’s got such an incredible way of capturing the moment. She also gets the good posed shots but it’s everything in between that she gets and those are the photos you’re going to love the most and that bring you back to that day. Sometimes you create memories based off of photos but with Chelsea it’s like you’re actually transported back in time! The photos are warm and loving but also fun and punchy! They’re a cup of coffee with Baileys. Except you didn’t know about the Baileys. But you’re definitely not mad at it. Her photos are that warm fuzzy feeling of pure bliss you get JUST before you wake up from a really great dream. She texted me after I got engaged and said she had to shoot my wedding and honestly got so flustered at the thought! I planned everything around her availability. From the venue to all my other vendors even. Sadly with Corona we could not get married at our original location in the keys and I swear to you that Chelsea was the ONLY person that could calm me during such an insane roller coaster. She is calm and hopeful and resourceful and such an angel in all situations! She’s professional and so organized but in a way that flows so seamlessly and not bossy in the slightest! if you’re off track I guarantee she’ll make sure your 10 min ahead of time! She makes sure you get all the shots you could possibly ever dream of but also lets you experience and enjoy your day! I was truly bummed when she left! not that 8 hours wasn’t enough for photos but she’s that awesome of a person that you jsut want her around! I wish I could think of more things to say but 10/10 you will NOT regret booking Chelsea for anything! from lifestyle shoots to engagement sessions to your wedding! You will be in such amazing hands with her and will cherish every single photo I promise!
STOP EVERYTHING AND HIRE CHELSEA RIGHT NOW!!!! I am not sure if there are enough words to tell you how much we LOVED working with Chelsea and how perfectly she captured our wedding day. She is a breathe of fresh air and truly knows how to keep you, your bridal party, and everyone calm and feeling good about being captured in pictures all day. She is a true artist and has the best eye! We cannot thank her enough!
Chelsea’s company could not have a more perfect name, Finding Light Photography, because 1) her work exudes a beautiful energy though the light she finds in shots you would never believe could turn out so amazing and 2) because she is such a light in my life and all the other brides she works with (I have multiple friends that have had her as their photographer as well so that’s a fact)! Chelsea was the first vendor I booked because as soon as I saw her gorgeous photos, I knew I had to hire her for our wedding. Chelsea is so down to earth and such a kind, genuine and fun person to be around. When shooting with her, you’re having fun, she makes you laugh, feel comfortable and right at home. She is SO beyond talented, our engagement and wedding photos could not be more perfect. She gets every shot you want as well as candids you didn’t even know you needed. I didn’t have a videographer and I didn’t need it with Chelsea, every photo brings me right back to the exact moment and I can’t thank her enough for capturing our day so perfectly. Photography is one of the most important aspects of your wedding day and I promise you, Chelsea will highly exceed your expectations, as she did for me. I can’t say enough good things about Chelsea and I recommend her with all my heart!
Where do I begin with Chelsea... first off she is just the most talented photographer ever!! Her photos are just flawless!! We had our engagement shoot first and me and John were a little nervous bc we had no clue what we were doing and she literally guided us every step of the way!! She makes you feel so comfortable!! On my wedding day I was starting to feel a little anxious and nervous then Chelsea walked in and I was just like thank God!!!! Her presence has a sense of calmness!! I seriously just want to thank Chelsea for all she did for us through out our experience. She works so hard to get every photo!! And when you see them you are just speechless!!!! She is the absolute best!!!!!!!!! Thank you again girl!!
It’s hard to know where to even begin...Chelsea was the first vendor we booked for a reason. We chose to add an engagement shoot and I’m SO happy we did. It was one of the most fun and relaxed experiences and that’s coming from someone who’s usually awkward in front of the camera. The photos turned out beyond anything we could’ve expected.
On our wedding day, the moment she arrived I felt instantly relaxed because I knew I was in the best hands. What makes Chelsea’s pictures stand out is that she FEELS the moments and emotions you experience on your wedding day and captures every single one. We received our sneak peaks TWO DAYS after our wedding and each picture took us back to that exact moment. She literally freezes the best memories of your life in the most beautiful way.
We had to move our ceremony inside due to rain, but that didn’t stop her from finding a window to take those incredible outdoor lighting shots she’s known for. Chelsea’s also extremely efficient. After our ceremony, my now husband and I enjoyed all of cocktail hour since we already finished all of the bridal party/family photos. Beyond being professional, she’s the most chill, down-to-earth person! Best decision was having Chelsea capture our big day!!
Chelsea is the absolute BEST!!! She was so friendly, easy to work with, and made my husband I feel comfortable taking photos which I must say turned out stunning!!! I have gotten so many compliments on my wedding photos and those were just the sneak peaks! She is one of the vendors I have zero regrets booking for my wedding. She will not let you down!
Chelsea was an absolute pleasure to be around, and she's *amazing* at what she does. I highly recommend including the engagement session in your photography package. By the end of the shoot we felt totally comfortable working with her and being in front of the camera. That comfort level and confidence really paid off on wedding day!
We have only seen a handful of photos from the big day, and Chelsea has already exceeded our expectations. She was attentive to our needs and, even on a short wedding-day timeline, delivered AMAZING photos of so many unforgettable moments.
Our wedding photos was my husband and I’s priority, hiring Chelsea became the best decision within planning besides marrying my best friend. Words can't express how incredibly lucky we were to have Chelsea capture our wedding a few weeks ago. She is an absolute treasure, and anyone who is getting married, you need to put 'booking Chelsea at the top of your To Do list. She felt like I have met up with an old friend, she has a great sense of humor, down to earth and made us feel comfortable. She was also so helpful with tips throughout our planning process, and truly is passionate about weddings and couples in love.
With Chelsea, we very quickly realized that her work was something magical. She is a memory capturer, documentarian, and artist! Chelsea documented our wedding with an amazing eye for detail, capturing all the big and little moments. Her relaxed manner made taking photos feel effortless and fun. Chelsea is very professional and always had her eye on the prize of getting the best of the best. Her passion of photography did not go unseen the entire 10 hours we hired her. She was there with her whole heart doing what she does best. She kept us relaxed and smiling, had fantastic ideas for photo locations and natural poses. She was also good at directing people and groups but it all felt comfortable and casual. She directed all of us around perfectly and blended into the background, managing to capture every single thing I have vision.
Chelsea, thank you so much for being amazing to deal with on the day. If you’re thinking of using Chelsea for any photography, I would 100% urge you to book her.
Chelsea is amazing. She has an incredible eye for the perfect pictures to last a lifetime. Thank you!!
Perfect photographer and real life hero!
As soon as we booked our venue at the Marriott Key Largo, Chelsea/Finding Light was the next vendor we booked. We loved her shooting style, personality and approach to weddings. Initially, she was more than we were looking to spend, but after consulting with some other friends who have broken into the photography business, they assured us that for her skill level and approach we were striking gold!
Our mini engagement session with her was so fun and provided an amazing opportunity to get to know her. When she came for the wedding it was like one of my friends a was coming by! She shoots so naturally and captures everything so beautifully. I can not imagine having anyone else capture such a perfect weekend.
She is organized, cool, calm and composed under pressure manages all sorts of people beautifully. She was especially helpful in making sure we got all the little details and moments captured. We cannot wait to treasure her photos for a lifetime and for generations to come!
I’m not even sure where to start.... our experience with Finding Light Photography/ Chelsea is one beyond my wildest dreams. For one person to have so much talent is just insane but to be talented AND be just an absolutely amazing person/ business owner, I’m not sure there’s a word that describes the insane pleasure it was to work with Chelsea. I get overwhelmed with emotion every time I see my engagement and wedding photos. She knew exactly where to have us stand and what silly things to say to make us feel comfortable. Our wedding day was so smooth in large part because of Chelsea and her professionalism. My friends and family laugh because all morning on my wedding day I was excited and didn’t cry at all. I really didn’t cry very much all day but just couldn’t stop smiling (my cheeks hurt the next day). BUTTTT as soon as Chelsea walked into my dressing room I started crying. 1. Because I knew it was seriously happening but 2. Mostly because I just love her so much and knew I’d be well taken care of. I recently went to dinner with friends and our waitress asked us what time it was. I clicked my phones home button and showed her the time and she asked “Is that a finding light photography photo?! I’m not even engaged and I know I’ll be booking them when I find the right guy.” NO LIE! Someone recognized that Chelsea was my photographer. If her photos don’t speak volumes themselves, the fact that random people can recognize who took your photos is incredible. Needless to say, I’ll be using Chelsea and only Chelsea for the rest of my life to capture all the important moments because a picture truly says a thousand words and my photos don’t even look like real life because of the insane quality.
So future brides and all others looking for a photography Goddess... Chelsea is your girl, Finding Light truly means what it states, and if she asks you to stand under a weird tree or in a shady spot that’s sketchy and doesn’t feel like it’ll make for a great photo just shut up and do it! Cannot rave enough!
Our favorite vendor, hands down!!!! I actually found Chelsea on Instagram before I even got engaged and knew when the day came, I had to hire her no matter what. Chelsea was amazing from start to finish. She answered all my questions and kept me at ease throughout the whole process. We did our engagement shoot with her to get comfortable, and I surprised my hubby with a boudoir shoot. She made our wedding day run SO smoothly. Even my bridesmaids made comments about how on top of her game and awesome our photographer was. We couldn’t have agreed more. She sent us 50+ “sneak peak” pictures in less than 48 hours of our wedding. These were a small glimpse into the gallery we’d soon be getting, but they made me tear up while also smiling ear to ear as I relived the best day ever. Her pictures speak for themselves. Chelsea is absolutely amazing at what she does. She truly captured the things that were most important to us and everything turned out beautiful! She is worth every dime - from her calming, fun demeanor to her stunning pictures!!!! There are really no words. We could never say thank you enough to her for making our memories so great!
Photography is always a huge decision when it comes to weddings and Chelsea was the best decision I could have made! She is so amazing at her art, and will make you feel so relaxed when taking photos. The best part... she is so efficient, you won’t be spending you’re whole wedding taking photos.... you get to enjoy your special day and still get the most beautiful photos to remember it with! She is so fun and positive during the whole process, but knows how to keep everything moving. I can not recommend her enough, she is AMAZING!
From our engagement session to our the day of our wedding, Chelsea was nothing short of incredible. I really and truly cannot say enough good things about her... Chelsea feels like one of your close friends you've known your entire life and every single time we were with her was fun and just such an all around great experience! She truly has a passion for what she does and it very clearly shows through her work. Chelsea is a beautiful person inside and out and makes you feel at ease the second you're together! She always made herself available for any questions/concerns, even with how busy she is and was SO sweet, helpful, and understanding every time we communicated. My husband and I had full confidence we were going to love our wedding photos, but once we got them, I was in shock of how truly amazing they turned out! She has a true talent. There's a lot of things we may forget from our wedding day, but having such special moments to look back on and be able to share with our families and friends means the world to us. Ladies and gents, GET WITH CHELSEA (and book as far in advance as you can). I can promise you that it will easily be the best decision you both make for your big day!!!
We truly felt it was a dream come true to have Chelsea as our wedding day photographer! We had an intimate ceremony on the beach with a reception following. I didn’t worry about a single thing from the moment Chelsea arrived! She even helped drive my sister and I to our ceremony location! Chelsea is so incredibly gifted and her experience and expertise are priceless in my opinion! She made us feel like rockstars and look naturally fabulous while also capturing everyone’s personality. We are in love with EVERY picture and are so grateful!
WOW! All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you! Chelsea was the perfect fit for our wedding, and it honestly felt like having a friend around all day rather than someone taking pictures. She went above and beyond, and always made sure we were comfortable and happy. (She even got my husband a towel bc he was sweating so much Haha!) She was so accommodating of our tight schedule we had and made really valuable suggestions to get all of the shots we wanted and still be able to enjoy the party.
After the more formal photos, I didn't even notice her snapping away the rest of the night. She did such a good job of capturing all of the important moments without being intrusive or too formal.
We got our sneak peak photos less than a week after the wedding, and I was blown away. I felt more emotional looking at the photos than I did on the actual wedding day! They are stunning, and all of our guests were frothing over the pictures.
I can't say thank you enough!!
Chelsea was our very first vendor booked because we KNEW we didn't want anyone else to capture our biggest day and now all of our future big days! I've known Chelsea since high school so it was incredibly special to me to have someone who knows me so well to shoot our wedding. From the first photoshoot - our engagement session - Chelsea made us feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera! She made the whole session so much fun and our pictures were beautiful. Shoot #2 (for me) was a boudoir. I was extremely nervous but there's no one else I would have trusted to do such an amazing job! && Finally our wedding day... HOLY COW CHELSEA IS A GODDESS. She captured every moment we wanted and then some. We haven't gotten our full gallery yet but I've already cried at our sneak peaks multiple times. Chelsea is truly a magician and we are so lucky to not only have her as our photographer, but friend as well. Aside from her genius eye and creative editing, her personality is one you always want around you. She is lighthearted, kind, and funny and all those qualities are apparent during every interaction with her! She will certainly be our photographer for lifeeeee!
I can not brag enough about Finding Light Photography and Chelsea! She was my favorite vendor of my whole wedding experience. She was so amazing and made my husband and I feel so comfortable with her from day one. She not only is a great photographer, but offered to help fix my train throughout the night, helped the flow of my entire evening and let me borrow some of her toiletries during my reception!! My engagement and wedding photos are absolutely stunning and I can’t recommend her to enough to my friends!!!! If you want to love your photos and be surrounded by good people, Chelsea is your gal ☺️
Chelsea is AMAZING! I would recommend her to every single bride out there. She basically made my day the best it could be and will allow me to relive it everyday. She was so sweet, friendly, and professional. My entire bridal party and family loved her so much! It was like my best friend was taking pictures of me. She is so talented professionally and personally! I feel lucky to have had her be such a huge party of the best day of my life!
When we were searching for our photographer, it was important that the person we chose felt like a guest at our wedding and not like a stranger! After reading Chelsea's bio, I knew she was the right person to hire. She felt like a good friend & little did we know how incredible she really would be. Throughout our special day, there were so many little moments that I thought to myself, "I really hope our photographer caught this!" I literally think she captured ALL of those moments. She made us all look like supermodels. What I really appreciated about her work is the opportunity she gave us to make a list of all the people we wanted to take pictures with. We would have been so overwhelmed and would have forgotten to take certain pictures had she not organized this. Chelsea is not just a photographer, she creates masterpieces. I'd recommend hiring her asap because she gets booked pretty fast (which is no surprise). Couldn't be more happy with our decision.
I don’t even know where to begin with this review so I will just jump in with the MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE we could have ever asked for. Obviously, your wedding day and the days leading up to it are extremely stressful and basically a big blur so the last thing my husband and I wanted to worry about was if our pictures were going to look good. We were also both in agreement that we didn’t want our wedding to be revolved around taking pictures and more so just having a great time. Well, Chelsea could not have been a better person to be our photographer. She was so professional yet still so much fun. She took control by knowing and understanding what we wanted in parallel to what she knew would photograph well and ultimately make us happy. I was so impressed how she came in and knew exactly what she needed before we ran off to the ceremony. Chelsea also worked extremely well with our videographers in directing them and letting them know what she (and they) needed to get the best shots. She was so creative and has an amazing eye. We were walking to the reception and she saw a cool building and asked if we could stop to get a few shots, which turned out to be some of our favorites! I am so glad I fully put all of my trust in Chelsea’s hands. She absolutely knows what she is doing and is a pleasure to work with. Multiple people in my bridal party told me how much they loved her and how they want to use her in their own weddings. I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention Chelsea’s second shooter, Emily. My husband and his groomsmen said she was so great to work with and helped make them feel super comfortable (shocking, especially for these guys who can’t stay still to take one picture). I can go on and on about our experience but I will just leave you with this: if you are looking for a photographer who is extremely talented, professional, positive and all around amazing; stop right now. You’ve found her.
Where do we even begin?! Chelsea is soo warm and friendly and made our entire wedding process so easy and exciting! We booked our package that came with a mini engagement shoot which we were definitely nervous for since we’ve never had professional photos done before. She loosened us up within five minutes and was telling us the most hilarious things to do to make us laugh. We had such an amazing time and the photos came out INSANELY BEAUTIFUL. We literally said to each other this is not even us, how did she make us look this good?! So we were thrilled to say the least!! We were so excited for the wedding photos and BOY OH BOY she did not disappoint! We were almost crying when we saw them because they honestly look like they came out of a fairytale. She has such an eye for capturing creative photos and edits then with such a beautiful warm tone that is so dreamy! Not only is she so fun to be around and made our whole bridal party at ease but she is seriously AMAZING. The best photographer I have ever met and we are so happy that she captured everything we could have wanted. We honestly cannot say enough good things about her, you just HAVE to book with her. We can’t wait until we have a baby for more photoshoots!!
I don’t even know where to start with how talented and amazing Chelsea is. The best way I can put it into words is she captures every emotion and aspect of the best day of your life. Works her magic with editing like no other photographer I have ever seen and hits you with a gallery that will have you balling. Working with her on the day of is so laid back and warming! I would highly highly reccomend her to any bride. I reffered her to a gf of mine who just recently got married and she gushed over her as well. You will be in love.
Chelsea is such a joy to work with! She is super kind and compassionate and you can tell that she has such a love for her work. She made us both feel super comfortable and coached us every step of the way. She has such a light and loving energy and I would recommend her to every and anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
First and foremost, Chelsea is amazing. With every snap of the camera she made us feel so comfortable. The photos from our wedding look like they came out of a magazine. I can’t tell you how much you will regret not choosing her for your special day/event. Once you creep her website or Instagram you will catch yourself contanstly revisiting her page. Her photos are priceless and now the hardest part is picking a few to print since all of the photos I received back are AMAZING.
Chelsea Gould is the owner-operator of Finding Light Photography and her talent is bar none. I was struggling to find a photographer that I loved both personally and their work. Then I spoke with Chelsea and immediately told my then-fiancé that we were BFFs. Chelsea's work speaks for itself she is so talented I swear my pictures are better than it was in real life. I will treasure them forever. Chelsea and I planned our weddings together as she got married 2 weeks before me and are now best friends. She puts so much heart into her work that I can honestly say we are now IRL friends and I'm sure many of her clients feel the same way. She will photograph anything and everything I ever do from now on. I mostly just wish she could follow me around all the time and take gorgeous pictures. My obsession is real.
Chelsea is amazing! She photographed my sister's wedding and now mine. She is so easy and fun to work with she makes the day and all the pictures stress-free. We decided to do a grand exit and last minute Chelsea offered to stay to make sure to capture the event. Her photography skills are amazing. Her photos are unreal and look like they came right out of a magazine!
There aren't enough ways to express how amazingly talented Chelsea is at capturing such a special day! Every single one of her photos showcased the love and laughter that surrounded us on our wedding day, as well as the beauty of our venue. She did not let one smile, tear, or detail go unnoticed. Looking through our photos allows us to relive the day all over again. And not only are her photos stunning, but her personality is equally as radiant. From the moment we first spoke, I knew she was the best choice from her positive attitude, passion for photography, and ability to understand exactly what we were looking for. Her patience kept us calm and relaxed, while at the same time, she knows how to have fun and make us laugh. We are beyond grateful for her indescribable talent and ability to capture our favorite day! Thank you Chelsea!!
Seriously cannot gush enough about how much we loved Chelsea! She managed to catch every second of our special day so perfectly. We were balling on a budget so we only got a photographer and no videographer. I don't regret the decision at all because Chelsea's pictures captured every moment and tell our story in amazing detail. Finding Light worked with our budget and made me feel so comfortable with our planning that I did not have to worry about a thing come wedding week. Hands down if you want a fun and friendly photographer and absolutely gorgeous photos, go with Finding Light Photography!!
I had a hard time picking a photographer until I found Chelsea's page. Her work is just simply beautiful! She is so talented and certainly has that eye. We hired Chelsea for our engagement and wedding photos and we could not be more pleased. Chelsea becomes your BFF from the moment you meet her! She has this warm personality that made me feel calm. It was stress free, fun and natural.
She was professional through the whole process. Her quality of work is top notch. She emailed us a bunch of sneak peeks the next day. It was so great seeing some of the beautiful photos right away.
Grant and I cannot thank Chelsea enough for capturing our special day! We will certainly be hiring her for photos in the future!
We can't say enough wonderful things about Chelsea! Matt and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you, Chelsea! You were such a pleasure to work with and to get to know. Your calming force during the stress and heat (85 degrees in the Bahamas) was very appreciated! You really have such a wonderful attitude and presents about you that allowed us to really feel comfortable even when we were doing some awkward wedding poses for pictures haha! You always made us feel so special! We absolutely love all the wedding sneak peek photos we have seen so far, your work is honestly amazing! Thank you so much for agreeing to work with Sandals to feature our wedding and for capturing all our special moments!
Chelsea is hands down the most amazing, down-to-earth and creative photographer in south Florida!!! Chelsea did our engagement pictures, boudoir, and just recently our wedding in the Florida Keys. The pictures came out better than we could've imagined, she really is so great at what she does. I can't thank her enough for capturing real moments and the true joy we felt on our special day.
Also, for any brides out there debating boudoir - DO IT!!! I went back and forth about it for months and finally decided to do it for my husband's surprise wedding gift. Chelsea made me feel so comfortable, was extremely helpful with poses and soo creative with all the lighting around our house. The album came out amazing and Danny was speechless.
I highly recommend Finding Light Photography to anyone looking for an amazing lifestyle or wedding photographer, I promise you will not be disappointed!!
First off, I wish there was a six-star option. Chelsea was beyond amazing - for a number of reasons. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she was so great to work with. Some of my favorite things about Chelsea: 1) um, her! She has a way of making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. She is just fun and also genuine person. As soon as I met her, I felt like we were old friends - a plus when this is the person you will be hanging out with for 8+ hours. :) . 2) Talent and creativity. During our wedding, it seemed that Chelsea was able to capture every moment without being intrusive. She also got shots I would have never even thought of. This girl is a true talent and great at her craft. 3) Professionalism - She is reliable, responsive and just all-around on her game. She even provided me with a suggested timeline for the entire day! So basically, I could go on and on about her... but simply put, our day would not have been the same without Chelsea. I highly, HIGHLY recommend.
There aren't enough words to communicate how absolutely incredible and amazing Chelsea is! I loved her from our very first meeting, and I knew right away that our engagement and wedding photos were in the right hands. Chelsea is so warm and kind, making anyone she works with immediately comfortable while at the same time being incredibly professional and supportive of you and your ideas. She took everything I said about myself and Andrew straight to heart, and pinned down the best way to represent our relationship both for our engagement and wedding. She is creative, innovative, and so passionate about her craft. Not to mention that her photos are absolutely STUNNING!!! Chelsea, Andrew and I can never thank you enough for the amazing job you've done for us, it was such a huge comfort knowing you were there to preserve the best day of our lives. We love you!
I don't have enough characters in this review to write about all the wonderful things I have to say about Chelsea. We have hired Finding Light Photography 3 times (Christmas pictures, engagement pictures, and our wedding) and we will hire again 300 more times to capture special moments in our lives. Chelsea has the greatest personality and makes you laugh and cry and is SO supportive the entire time she is doing her thing. Pictures were so very important to us and the teasers we just received from our wedding are absolutely to die for. Chelsea has lots of packages to choose from and she is flexible and professional. She was easily one of the best decisions we made in our planning process. xoxo Lauren Romero
Chelsea is one of the most sincere, caring, creative and professional photographers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She just did my daughter's wedding on 10/23/2016. From the time she arrived to the very last shot of the day, she made us feel as though she was a lifelong friend taking our photos on one of the most special days of my family's life. She was relaxed and calming. Never intrusive or pushy. She melted into the background, but was able to capture the most intimate, gorgeous shots of the entire day. Her personality is captivating and charming. You feel completely at ease that she has her task well in hand, and will produce the most gorgeous shots of your special occasion, all with her bright smile and positive personality. Our family could not say enough wonderful things about her. She is a true artist. Thank you so much Chelsea!!
Highly recommend Chelsea of Finding Light Photography!!! She's so talented, has an awesome eye and style, love love all of her work!!! She was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process!! Nothing but good things to say about her and her beautiful work!! We absolutely love our photos!!!
Chelsea was amazing to work with. We had a very small, weekday wedding and she was really willing to work with us through the whole deal. I knew as soon as I starting talking to her (and stalking her blog) that our wedding photos would be fantastic. She was great with everyone involved and even loved on our pup who was part of our big day. She went above and beyond to make sure that all of photos came out fantastic, including standing in water and getting some fishermen to move their boat. She was also very quick on getting them back to us as well, even beating the date on our contract.
If you want a photographer that specializes in natural lighting and will be willing to go the extra mile for you, Chelsea is your person.
To say I'm pleased is an understatement. Chelsea put her whole heart into capturing our day. She was prompt, professional, and has an amazing eye. The pictures are perfection and I will forever be grateful we had the best photographer around. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
When searching for a photographer for my wedding, I had a very specific style in mind and wasn't willing to settle for just any photographer in my area. After many other inquiries, most replying with our date already being booked, my search became very discouraging until I found Finding Light Photography. Speaking with Chelsea was like a breath of fresh air and when she told me our date was available, I didn't hesitate to book immediately. She has been so easy to work with and very accommodating to our needs. Her shoot style is very relaxed, natural, and most importantly, fun! We are in love with our engagement pictures and cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding in October! I would definitely recommend Finding Light Photography to all of my friends and family for any occasion – the photos speak for themselves :)
Chelsea is amazing! Her photos say it all. She captured every moment of our special day!! So glad we chose her as our wedding photographer.
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