The FAQ

Do you travel?

YES! I love to travel for sessions/weddings. Depending on where you are looking to hold your session, there may be a small travel fee to cover travel costs to the location.

How long have you been doing this?

I started my photography business full time in May 2013, so 11 years! It has always been a dream of mine to own my own business and once I picked up a camera, I was just in love. I knew that photography was it for me! :)

How many photos do we get?

I do NOT limit photos sent in a gallery. You can expect anywhere between 50-200 images (color and black and white) in a family session and senior gallery and at least 1,000 photos in wedding day gallery.

How do we get our photos?

You will always get an online gallery of your photos from your session/wedding. You will be able to download those images to any device once the link is sent to you. You will also receive a print release so you can print your photos anywhere you like. I do suggest www.mpix.com or to order through me!

Do you retouch photos?

I do some light retouching, but I love to capture your family/wedding as you are - you are beautiful, you just don't see it.

What is your turn around time?

I try to keep a 2 week timeline for family/senior sessions, but weddings are usually on a 4-6 week timeline. Obviously, there are busier times throughout the year that those timelines might change, but I would be in contact with you about updates.

How do we book you?

Currently, I have dates that I am available for spring/summer 2024. You would just click on a date that you would like to book for a family session and it will bring you through to pay the non-refundable retainer to hold the date on my calendar (50% of session fee). An invoice will be sent about a week before the session date for the remaining balance.

https://chelseaahlphotography.pixieset.com/booking/spring-full-sessions

Can you help us with planning?

I would love to help you with whatever planning you might need. I usually will chose a time close to sunset for family or senior sessions as I just love to chase that golden light. For weddings, I usually will help you with the timeline for the day based on light/weather for the day. Please reach out with any questions at all.

How far out do you book?

It really all just depends. I have families/weddings booked for 2025 already, so the earlier you book the better and more likely you are to get a date you want.

What should we wear?

For family sessions, I suggest to complement each other. Please do not match - no white shirts with jeans - everyone. I usually tell Mom to pick out something she loves, feels amazing in and then base the rest of the outfits off of hers!