HEY, I’M CHELSEA!

I am an adventure seeker, dog-mom, and might have a slight addiction to dark chocolate and Scotch. I enjoy rock climbing, traveling, and watching hockey.

I discovered photography at 13, and it was an immediate love affair. In 2012, I graduated from Millikin University with my BF in Photography and Design, and started my career as a Photo Post-Production and Retouching Specialist. Since then, I have since worked with several of the best photographers in the St. Louis and Seattle area, and set out with my own business in 2017.

I have also spent some time traveling around and finding my favorite parts of photography. I love creating whimsical photos that are both playful and emotional, that really allow my subjects to be themselves. I do what I can to create true-to-life, colorful, and sun-drenched images of your dreams.

So, are you ready to make some magic together?

LET’S CONNECT

  • 2014

    Silver Merit | Shutterfest Image Competition - Images in Category: Bride and Groom Alone

    2015

    Merit | Shutterfest Image Competition

    Published | Shutter Magazine - May Issue

    2019

    Best of Weddings | The Knot

    Davey Awards - Best in Show - Fairview Police Department Recruitment

    Telly Award - HSHS - Multi-hospital Campaign

    2020

    First Illinois Photography Member | The Bride Social

    Davey Awards - Gold Integrated Campaign (B2C) - All In Fairview Heights Campaign

    Marcom Awards - Platinum Integrated Campaign - All In Fairview Heights Campaign

    Honorable Mention - Commercial Photography for “O’Fallon Fire Rescue” Campaign

    2021

    Published | Shutter Up Magazine - Issue 185 (Styled Shoots Edition)

    Published | Shutter Up Magazine - Issue 198 (Earth Day Edition)

    Published | Shutter Up Magazine - Issue 200 (Photographer Edition)

    Published | Shutter Up Magazine - Issue 229 (Boudoir Edition)

    Featured Inspirational Story | Voyage STL

    2023

    Published | Shutter Up Magazine - Issue 280 (Open Edition)

  • Can you travel for my project?
    Yes!

    Are you LGBTQ-friendly?
    Absolutely <3 Love is Love, and I love you.

 
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Chelsea Arnold Photography
Seattle | St. Louis Metro | Worldwide

chelsea@chelseaarnoldphotography.com
(314) 282-9503