Today we’d like to introduce you to Chelsea Chavez
Hi Chelsea, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is Chelsea Chavez, or you can simply call me Chels. I am a self-taught portrait and wedding photographer living between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. I first started photography when I was in Hong Kong and had just gotten engaged. Experiencing the joy of being captured in the celebration of special life moments inspired me. I wanted to be the one who could capture the authentic moments and emotions that people cherish. Photography, to me, is about capturing a passing moment that is true.
I believe that my photography style imparts an ethereal, soft, and romantic feeling to the audience. My photography inspiration comes from both eastern and western cultures, which I find unique and unlike any other. Additionally, I love creating fine-art inspired portraits with florists, crafting dreamy, natural, and soft-glam vibes alongside other artists. In my opinion, all love stories can be elegantly told via my camera lens.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Being a photographer is never a smooth road. There is constant competition with other talented photographers in SoCal. Additionally, moving from Hong Kong to LA, I have encountered cultural differences that I am working to adapt to. In a fast-evolving industry like photography, staying updated with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies can be challenging for self-taught photographers like myself. However, with a self-motivated personality, I always want to learn and advance my knowledge in photography by reading books and videos. I also enjoy connecting with other like-minded photographers to learn from each other. Fortunately, I have had the opportunity to build connections with several talented and successful photographers from whom I have learned a great deal. Working as a team with them has been incredibly beneficial and amazing to me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialise in creating fine-art-inspired photography that gives a dreamy and ethereal vibe. I am proud that I am a self-taught photographer and am able to get featured by popular wedding magazines like Bride & Breakfast within the first year of my career. If you would like to know more, feel free to check out my website and instagram.
website: www.chelslcwphotography.com
instagram: www.instagram.com/chelslcw.photography
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I personally don’t believe in luck but I would say the biggest blessing is the group of photographers I met since I moved here.
Pricing:
- Weddings starting from $1800
- Engagement starting from $400
- Family Portrait starting from $350
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.chelslcwphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelslcw.photography
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelsea.chavez.capturing.love/
Image Credits
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