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Chelsea Schmidt Photography Virginia Based Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer / Branding & Marketing Photographer

Golden hour hit different with these two!Watching Jillian & Adam steal a private moment after saying 'I do' - just soaki...
13/12/2024

Golden hour hit different with these two!

Watching Jillian & Adam steal a private moment after saying 'I do' - just soaking in that newlywed glow. Their love was so easy to photograph with them giggling with each other the whole time. I also loved this sweet moment of them walking back into their cocktail hour ✨🥂

[Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Photography ]

These boat wedding moments have me dreaming of warmer days ahead ⛵️There is a reason I want to escape to the warmer weat...
12/12/2024

These boat wedding moments have me dreaming of warmer days ahead ⛵️
There is a reason I want to escape to the warmer weather during Virginia's winter months!

Planning a Charleston wedding or elopement? Let's create your own seaside memories ✨ I loved everything about Charleston and I'm basically begging to go back 😍

[ Charleston Wedding Photographer ]

Golden hour magic in an overgrown field, capturing Polina & Sean as they awaited their newest adventure.I used to really...
08/12/2024

Golden hour magic in an overgrown field, capturing Polina & Sean as they awaited their newest adventure.

I used to really only photograph weddings and engagements, but this year I have photographed SO many beautiful bumps and true love in a completely different format. And I'd be lying if I said I didn't love the change...

These sessions are so special.

[Richmond VA maternity photographer ]

Talk about making an entrance!As guests arrived at cocktail hour at , they were greeted with Jillian & Adam's signature ...
07/12/2024

Talk about making an entrance!
As guests arrived at cocktail hour at , they were greeted with Jillian & Adam's signature cocktail in hand - no waiting at the bar needed.

However, the bar was still there ready to welcome guests! Their cocktail hour details were some of my favs! 🍹

[Richmond Wedding photographer Historic Mankin Mansion ]

Some moments behind the camera leave an imprint on your heart forever. I am really grateful for the opportunity to captu...
05/12/2024

Some moments behind the camera leave an imprint on your heart forever. I am really grateful for the opportunity to capture moments like this.

Watching Lily's bright spirit shine through during her session with her mom, despite battling cancer, was one of those moments. Her contagious smile and resilience filled every frame with pure joy.

These photographs aren't just images to me - they're precious memories of love, strength, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Documenting these intimate family moments is why I do what I do 💕

Dinner and a show!This pizza food truck at absolutely stole the spotlight during cocktail hour and reception dinner. Th...
02/12/2024

Dinner and a show!
This pizza food truck at absolutely stole the spotlight during cocktail hour and reception dinner.

The smell of wood-fired dough had everyone gravitating toward the truck before it even opened 🍕. Who says wedding food has to be traditional?! Not only was the food so yummy, but this was so fun to photograph.

[Richmond Virginia Oakdale Wedding Pizza Food Truck ]

Right where Bryan proposed a year ago, we returned to Libby Hill Park to capture Kirstie & Bryan's elopement. With the R...
30/11/2024

Right where Bryan proposed a year ago, we returned to Libby Hill Park to capture Kirstie & Bryan's elopement. With the Richmond skyline behind them and love written all over their faces, you'd never guess there were park goers snapping photos just a few feet away (mainly because I told them there was an elopement happening, lol)-

The love they have for each other truly made my job so easy that day! 🥂

If you're dreaming of an intimate Richmond elopement in a place that tells your story, let's chat. I have micro wedding collections built out for you. ✨


[Richmond Virginia Libby Hill Park Wedding Elopement ]

Before the big reveals with Dad and her bridesmaids, Jackie's details were telling their own love story in the bridal su...
27/11/2024

Before the big reveals with Dad and her bridesmaids, Jackie's details were telling their own love story in the bridal suite at .

Sometimes the quietest moments hold the most meaning ✨

Looking for someone to document both your showstopping moments and delicate details? DM me to chat about your wedding day, I'm still taking weddings for 2025 and starting to book 2026!

[Richmond virginia wedding photographer richmond bride engagement ]

There's something magical about these doors at The Clifton Inn's bridal cottage.The light streams in just right as bride...
25/11/2024

There's something magical about these doors at The Clifton Inn's bridal cottage.

The light streams in just right as brides make their way to the secret garden for their first look with their groom - a quiet moment before everything begins.

Are you planning a Charlottesville wedding? Let's chat about capturing these timeless getting-ready moments for you too 💫



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There's something magical about these doors at The Clifton Inn's bridal cottage.The light streams in just right as bride...
25/11/2024

There's something magical about these doors at The Clifton Inn's bridal cottage.

The light streams in just right as brides make their way to the secret garden for their first look with their groom - a quiet moment before everything begins.

Are you planning a Charlottesville wedding? Let's chat about capturing these timeless getting-ready moments for you too 💫



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even though our days getting shorter is really tough, the fall views like this really make up for it. So glad Caroline a...
19/11/2024

even though our days getting shorter is really tough, the fall views like this really make up for it.

So glad Caroline and Connor were up for running around in the leaves with me for their engagement session. One of them might have taken a small tumble…… but look how cute they are!! 🍂💍

Congratulations to the Ottingers! Not sure if we could have had a more perfect day than this! So much family and friends...
19/11/2024

Congratulations to the Ottingers!

Not sure if we could have had a more perfect day than this! So much family and friends cheering you on and I loved capturing the many teary eyed moments. Eli tearing up when seeing Jackie walk down the aisle and the bridal party walking into a full on rave was definitely in the wedding highlights.

I can’t wait to edit the rest of these 🤭😍

Who else is up for a Charleston engagement session? 😍I can’t get enough of these two! Honestly, all I had to do was stro...
10/10/2024

Who else is up for a Charleston engagement session? 😍

I can’t get enough of these two! Honestly, all I had to do was stroll around downtown Charleston with these lovebirds, and the magic just happened.

Even though we are getting right into the fall weather, the flowers that spring brings will always have my heart.

Happy Monday! 🎉 I’m already booking up for 2025, and I’ve even had inquiries for 2026—y’all are on top of it! 🤩I can’t w...
08/10/2024

Happy Monday! 🎉 I’m already booking up for 2025, and I’ve even had inquiries for 2026—y’all are on top of it! 🤩

I can’t wait to keep meeting my 2025 couples and kick off those engagement sessions. If you're hoping to schedule your engagement session or portrait session before the winter takes away all that beautiful greenery, now’s the perfect time to DM me or inquire through my website!

I had the honor of photographing one of my close friend's proposals next to . I've known him probably over 10 years now ...
01/10/2024

I had the honor of photographing one of my close friend's proposals next to . I've known him probably over 10 years now and I'm so happy to now know him and his fiancé. 🥳

Since I am also planning obsessed, I offer services that help you plan out your proposal, photograph it, and a sweet mini session after to celebrate! I send out a sneak peek within 24 hours so you're able to share the news with friends & family.

If you are interested in having your proposal photographed, DM me!

It's the details like this that makes the quieter getting ready moments so sweet 💙
28/09/2024

It's the details like this that makes the quieter getting ready moments so sweet 💙

The thing about me is I'm going to capture all the in-between moments. Yes I will 10000% capture your first kiss , you +...
26/09/2024

The thing about me is I'm going to capture all the in-between moments. Yes I will 10000% capture your first kiss , you + your bridesmaids popping champagne 🥂, your family formals , all of that.

But some of the best moments aren't the ones you think about in advance. They are when I'm a fly on the wall capturing the in-between moments when you are relaxed and just enjoying the moment you are in on your wedding day 💖📸.


[ Richmond Virginia Wedding Photographer Virginia proposal photographer ]

I loved the aesthetic of the indoor and outdoor option for bridal party portraits so thankfully these guys were amazing ...
12/08/2024

I loved the aesthetic of the indoor and outdoor option for bridal party portraits so thankfully these guys were amazing and stuck with me through both! It was very rewarding to send them back to the AC after some really great photos outside.

That August heat is no joke though! 🌶️

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