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About

Chelsea Watkins is a destination wedding photographer who specializes in showcasing love stories all across the globe. Together, with her husband of over ten years by her side, they document ardently in love couples and tell their stories through timeless images.

Services Offered

All of Chelsea's wedding packages can range from four hours to full-day coverage. All wedding services are conducted under a one-event-per-day policy to ensure that your wedding images receive the careful attention to detail they deserve. Additionally, her husband Matthew works alongside her as a second lead shooter making sure every candid and memorable moment is forever encapsulated.

Her services include:

  • Her creative vision, planning, and direction
  • Multiple-location sessions
  • Engagement sessions
  • Portraits
  • Additional hours
  • Fine Art Boudoir
  • Heirlooms
  • Super 8 Video
  • Second Lead Shooter
  • Destination Travel
  • Meeting with Mimosas Reveal Party
  • Rehearsal & Day After Coverage

FEATURED ON:

The White Wren / The Kindred Path / Nashville Bride Guide / Wandering Weddings

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Chelsea Watkins Photography

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Cameron Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing photographer!!

Words can NOT describe how wonderful and talented Chelsea is!! She did our engagement photos and our micro wedding and I have never seen more beautiful photos. She captured the sweetest moments every picture was breath taking. If you are considering using Chelsea to capture your memories, absolutely do it!! You'll be glad you did.
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Hannah Sent on 03/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING-- So genuine!

We LOVED working with Chelsea on a styled editorial session in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She truly made our vision come to life and exceeded all expectations. Chelsea is an amazing creative and an even better human. We are so thankful to have gotten to partner with her on this project!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 03/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Elopement thanks to Chelsea!

Chelsea was amazing in her work, organization, professionalism, and art from start to finish. Her attention to detail is spectacular and she truly made the entire experience more meaningful than I could have imagined. From the special day-of-elopement gift to the photo reveal party that included our favorite mimosas and sweets, every detail was thoughtful and added to the ongoing celebration of our elopement. The photos are STUNNING! Chelsea shot a variety of styles and mediums including film and polaroid in addition to digital which made our portfolio exquisitely a work of art. Chelsea understands what is important about eloping...celebrating love...and it was so special to have her capture our true selves in photographs. Besides the joy of marrying my best friend, Chelsea's photographs will be the most cherished part of our marriage day.
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Rebecca Sent on 02/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!! The best photographer!

Chelsea is creatively and remarkably talented! I cannot say enough great things about this woman. I am by no means a model and am awkward in front of a camera normally. Chelsea showed me all the poses which were perfect and she made me look effortlessly easy in front of the camera, she hyped me up the entire time, she even made sure each photo was me looking my best which is everything. When I got the photos back I thought there may be a few I liked but there were literally over 100 I loved and that was me being very picky and highly critical of myself. She is not just an incredible photographer, but an astonishing woman with the best personality along with being uniquely talented. You will be so lucky to meet Chelsea and her wonderful talents. She will do you right and make you so very happy with photos which last a lifetime plus more! Love her! Xo
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Kellie Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

My dream engagement photos

Chelsea Watkins made my couples photo shoot into a surprise engagement photo shoot! It was the best day of my life. She not only took our beautiful photos, but also helped plan the perfect location for the photos. She traveled to two different locations just to make me and my now fiancé happy! I recommend Chelsea because she is not only kind and caring ,but also provides the best quality photography. I've already planned a second shoot with her in the fall!!
10/10 recommendation!
Amy
Amy D. Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience, Even Better Photos!

Chelsea provides a professional, but super fun experience! I would recommend her to anyone for an occasion!!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Sweetest soul I’ve ever met!!!

My family worked with Chelsea a few weeks back and I am so glad we chose her. The light and airy style she brings to the table is like nothing I’ve ever seen from photographers in this area. She truly is one of the sweetest, kindest souls I’ve ever met. The professionalism was out of this world! She was so incredibly sweet and welcoming from the very start and made us feel so comfortable during our session. Nothing ever felt staged or pressured. She took her time to get the perfect shots and never made us feel like we were being difficult (which I know we could be at times.) My son is a hard one to photograph and she took her time to become his little buddy and had all the patience in the world getting the perfect shot. Our finished photos turned out absolutely STUNNING! I cannot recommend Chelsea enough. Her photos and film speak for themselves. You can tell she puts her heart and soul into her work and is so talented and gifted in her art!
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Brittany Sent on 06/27/2020
4.6 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience

I absolute how relaxed it was for us never having pictures done professionally before, Chelsea made it so easy for us. We are such hams so she helped tone us down the way we wanted to look
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Chelsea Watkins Photography frequently asked questions

Chelsea Watkins Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Chelsea Watkins Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Chelsea Watkins Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Chelsea Watkins Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Chelsea Watkins Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Chelsea Watkins Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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