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CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC
CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC
CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC
CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC
CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC
CHELSEA RENAY GRAPHIC

If you’re here, you probably want to know more about the person taking all of these photos you see, right? Well that’s me, Chelsea. A Sunshine state transplant now living in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. with my best friend/partner in life, Joshua and our ‘kitto’ Bodhi. I’m enthusiastic about life and making the most out of what we’ve got at any given moment. Our time here is entirely too short to not love what you surround yourself with. I get excited easily and I love hard. My life feels like one worth living because I wake up everyday and choose to love it. Ya know, just like love is a choice with your person it’s a choice within yourself, also.

I’m equally awestruck by people and learning about their lives as I am with photographing them. The idea behind every person I encounter having a unique past which has lead them to exactly where they are in this very moment triggers something in me which keeps me constantly in motion; learning, growing, loving, encouraging, delivering photos that reflect the stories entwined within in them and having the best time doing just that.

While I’m not with camera in hand, capturing major milestones for my dear clients, I’m out living a life full of purpose and reaching the ultimate work/personal fulfillment (balance, right?) fueled by seeing new places in all corners of the world, meeting fresh faces, listening to music, being outdoors, and continuing a search that I hope never ends: finding the best pizza and tacos in the world. If you happen to throw some strong drinks, trash tv, tunes with a nasty beat drop, or anything cheese related in the mix, that’s just me living my best life.

Winston Salem Wedding Photographer behind the scenes

THINGS I'M KIND OF OBSESSED WITH:

MY FAM: JOSHUA & BODHI
A small crew that loves deeply. The ones I can always turn to for happiness, support when that happiness is hard to come by and cuddles galore!

SPIN CLASSES
If you've never rode a bike to nowhere in the dark with loud music, strong beat drops and your close friends surrounding you, just do it already. I ride every day, so just pick a day and come party on a bike with me!

HAPPY HOUR HOPPING
As long as I'm home, in my pj's & on my couch with a good book by 9 PM - I'll never turn down a day drinking invite. *hint, hint*

SKINCARE
My morning and evening skincare regimen is a must for me to feel ready for the day (or ready for bed). Here's your reminder to moisturize!

READING
I'm an admirer of words/stories and all the power they can hold. Reading everyday helps to calm my mind and bring focus to the moment while also allowing me an escape to entirely new worlds! Find me on Goodreads to check out my book recs!

MY CLIENTS
The actual heartbeat behind all of the special stories you're seeing on these pages. I'll forever be in their corner as they fight for & continue to choose love, each and every day - within themselves and for each other.

0 Total number of weddings I've photographed since starting my photo business in 2013.
0 The maximum amount of weddings I take on each year in order to focus more time on each clients' personal experience.
0 ft. 10 in. is my height. Ya know, perfect for capturing those Insta worthy angles and not shooting up your nose. LOL
0 Spin classes attended. If you live in Winston-Salem, or if you're ever here to visit - let's ride together!
0 The Year Joshua + I became a thing. Which would be two years after we initially met online. The one thing I'll happily thank Facebook's creepy algorithm is his presence in my life.
0 Required shot of Tequila with your wedding photographer. LOL You think it's a joke, but it's not!. ;)

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