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chin up, tits out!
I WAS BAREFOOT, TITS OUT, ROCKING A BOLD, DARK LIP AS A BRIDE, SO I'M OBVIOUSLY A BIG FAN OF DOING WHATEVER YOU DAMN WELL PLEASE, AND WHATEVER SETS YOUR HEART ON FIRE.
I AM A FIRM BELIEVER THAT PEOPLE SHINE THEIR BRIGHTEST WHEN THEY ARE LIVING THEIR BEST, MOST AUTHENTIC LIVES, AND IT IS MY ULTIMATE PLEASURE TO WITNESS, SUPPORT, AND DOCUMENT PEOPLE (like you) ON THAT JOURNEY.
so wear the dress (or the suit or the bikini), invite 2 people or 200, wear shoes or don't - I can't wait to be there alongside you for the adventure.
you had me at hakuna matata
hakuna matata,
babycakes.
I'M ALL WIFED UP. WHICH MEANS in addition to being a photographer of 10+ years, I'VE also BEEN A BRIDE AND BEEN IN YOUR SHOES. i've been so lucky to experience, curate, and capture wedding days of all shapes, colors, sizes, and seasons.
Now? i've got the cheat codes laundry list of all the things i've learned to make your wedding day abs0-f*cking-lutely perfect.
I'M ALL WIFED UP. WHICH MEANS in addition to being a photographer of 10+ years, I'VE also BEEN A BRIDE AND BEEN IN YOUR SHOES. i've been so lucky to experience, curate, and capture wedding days of all shapes, colors, sizes, and seasons. Now? i've got the cheat codes laundry list of all the things i've learned to make your wedding day abso-fucking-lutely perfect.
the secret? there is no wrong or right way.
but the best way? doing whatever makes you ✨happiest ✨
so if that happiness includes feeling stress free, empowered, and so full of joy you could burst - i'm your girl.
i'm a big believer that even the most stressful moments can be as easy and fun as we choose to make them and i'd be delighted beyond words to make that true for you on one of the best days of your life.
THE SECRET?
THERE IS NO WRONG OR RIGHT WAY.
BUT THE BEST WAY? DOING WHATEVER MAKES YOU ✨HAPPIEST ✨
SO IF THAT HAPPINESS INCLUDES FEELING STRESS FREE, EMPOWERED, AND SO FULL OF JOY YOU COULD BURST - I'M YOUR GIRL.
I'M A BIG BELIEVER THAT EVEN THE MOST STRESSFUL MOMENTS CAN BE AS EASY AND FUN AS WE CHOOSE TO MAKE THEM AND I'D BE DELIGHTED BEYOND WORDS TO MAKE THAT TRUE FOR YOU ON ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.
Chelsea was everything I wanted in a photographer!
She was fun and sweet and very accommodating, She picked a beautiful location for our engagement photos. She immediately put us at ease and made our shoot a lot of fun! She directed us which was so helpful because it's hard to be "natural" when there's a camera in front of you. The end result were gorgeous pictures that truly captured "us", laughing and just being really happy.
Our photos were everything I wanted and I'm so glad I chose Chelsea to capture such a special time in our lives. She was more than just a photographer, she became a friend.
"everything i wanted in a photographer!"
wailea sunset destination engagement
maui, hawaii
Chelsea was everything I wanted in a photographer. She was fun and sweet and very accommodating,
She picked a beautiful location for our engagement photos. She immediately put us at ease and made our shoot a lot of fun! She directed us which was so helpful because it's hard to be "natural" when there's a camera in front of you. The end result were gorgeous pictures that truly captured "us", laughing and just being really happy.
Our photos were everything I wanted and I'm so glad I chose Chelsea to capture such a special time in our lives. She was more than just a photographer, she became a friend.
Chelsea is the person you want to take your wedding photos - HANDS DOWN.
The vibe your photographer brings is so key to how you will feel throughout the day - Chelsea really delivers on holding the flow together and knew how to get our wedding party and guests (all who had traveled 14+ hours to be there) to feel comfortable.
She is incredibly fun & confident, which calmed everyones nerves, and she has your best interests in mind at every turn. Her positive feedback during shooting made us feel like models - we want to hire her every 5 years for a self-confidence boost!
If you want your wedding photos to be cliche and overexposed, go elsewhere - Chelsea's style is cool and epic, dreamy, edgy and timeless. Choose her for her photographic style and her fun personality.
"epic, dreamy, edgy + timeless"
tropical FOUR SEASONS KO OLINA wedding
oahu, hawaii
Chelsea is the person you want to take your wedding photos - HANDS DOWN. The vibe your photographer brings is so key to how you will feel throughout the day - Chelsea really delivers on holding the flow together and knew how to get our wedding party and guests (all who had traveled 14+ hours to be there) to feel comfortable. She is incredibly fun & confident, which calmed everyones nerves, and she has your best interests in mind at every turn. Her positive feedback during shooting made us feel like models - we want to hire her every 5 years for a self-confidence boost!
If you want your wedding photos to be cliche and overexposed, go elsewhere - Chelsea's style is cool and epic, dreamy, edgy and timeless. Choose her for her photographic style and her fun personality.
Thanks so much to Chelsea and her team - we can’t recommend her enough!
chelsea is professional, fun and a burst of energy which is exactly what you need if you’re camera shy.
I began my search for an engagement/pre wedding shoot for our holiday in Hawaii and it was the best decision we made. We were only at one location and for a short time but Chelsea truly utilized this to our advantage. Our photos turned out to be so beautiful. They captured so much emotion and not only did she do couple shots but also solo shots which a lot of photographers in Sydney don’t offer.
Chelsea, thank you again for everything! We always get compliments of our photos and if we hadn’t booked our wedding photographer, we sure would have flown you over to Sydney. You’re great at what you do and we wish you all the best!
"I cannot recommend chelsea enough"
Tropical Oahu Sunrise Engagement
oahu, hawaii
She’s professional, fun and a burst of energy which is exactly what you need if you’re camera shy. I began my search for an engagement/pre wedding shoot for our holiday in Hawaii and it was the best decision we made. We were only at one location and for a short time but Chelsea truly utilised this to our advantage. Our photos turned out to be so beautiful. They captured so much emotion and not only did she do couple shots but also solo shots which a lot of photographers in Sydney don’t offer.
Chelsea, thank you again for everything! We always get compliments of our photos and if we hadn’t booked our wedding photographer, we sure would have flown you over to Sydney. You’re great at what you do and we wish you all the best!
My wife and I cannot say enough good things about Chelsea!
We randomly came across her and she was one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. Chelsea is super friendly, takes unreal photos, and has such a great personality. We only spoke to her a few times before our actual wedding day, but it really was like getting together with an old friend you haven't seen for a while. My wife and I instantly felt comfortable with her, and she was able to keep things very light and easy in front of the camera.
We provided a shot list to her and she made sure to get each of them. All our guests thought she was amazing as she snapped candid photos during the reception. Again, hiring Chelsea was the best decision we made.
"BEst decision
we made"
multicultural summer Wedding
Olowalu Plantation House, maui, hawaii
Okay, no joke, if I could blow up around 98% of the photos and turn them into billboards and posters and plaster then ALL OVER THE WORLD I would.
We are sooooo in love with all the photos that came out of this shoot! Chelsea has a truly unique, authentic, creative, personal, easy going, reassuring nature and style which made this shoot both easy and FUN.
I am so grateful and cannot wait for the next one!!!!!A million mahalos over again. xx
"we are so in love with all the photos!!"
Molii Fishpond wedding
kualoa ranch, oahu, hawaii
Hiring Chelsea to photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we made for our big day.
She is constantly upbeat and positive, and was such a joy to have around on our wedding day. With so much going on, and many stressful moments, Chelsea only provided a calm, collected, FUN and determined presence that kept everything moving effortlessly.
Many of my friends and family commented on how wonderful and helpful she was. She somehow made it seem like there were multiple photographers shooting, when in reality it was just her, probably hustling constantly to get different angles and views. She stayed extra to capture some amazing photos of everyone dancing, and I couldn't be more grateful.
Her photography speaks for itself, she is truly an artist and it shows. Every time I look at our wedding photos, I can't help but get the biggest smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart. So so thankful for you Chelsea!
"so so thankful"
luxe up country wedding
maui, hawaii
Chelsea is absolutely AMAZING! She has so many unique and creative ideas.
Her work is absolutely magical!
Not to mention she is so easy to work with and gives the best direction. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. And she really captured all the crazy ideas I had in my head.
She really goes above and beyond and I would not choose anyone else. I'm just hoping I have an excuse to work with her again in the future!
"Above &
Beyond!"
stormy waimanalo beach engagement
oahu, hawaii
My wedding photos were one of the most important aspects of my wedding (besides getting married of course!). Chelsea did an absolutely phenomenal job on our photos, and she captured SO many amazing moments and memories, in a style that I fall in love with more every time I look at them!
She helped my husband (who is camera shy) relax and enjoy the photo process, and she got some incredible photos of him, even though he's not a big smiler. I can describe my photos as nothing short of total magic. I am delighted, impressed, and over-joyed with my photos!
Chelsea's style is unique, stunning, sensual, magical and absolutely beautiful. You won't be sorry! Add her amazing personality, and your already joyful day will be even juicier. LOVE!!!!!!!
"nothing short of total magic"
cozy winter wedding
mammoth lakes, california
I cannot say enough about Chelsea Abril Photography! I am so happy that I stumbled upon her page because I am so, so in love with our engagement pictures (and her in general). She is extremely nice and down-to-earth.
It can definitely be a little awkward to be all lovey in front of a camera (and other people wondering why you're posing on rocks over the ocean) but she made us feel completely at ease. She was honestly the best to work with: from scheduling a date, location, responsiveness, professional and then gave us the most gorgeous pictures to have for the rest of our lives.
PLEASE do yourself a favor and book your wedding/engagement pictures with her. You will not regret it and we are seriously obsessed!!
"she made us feel completely at ease"
ko olina sunset engagement
oahu. hawaii
I cannot say enough about Chelsea Abril Photography! I am so happy that I stumbled upon her page because I am so, so in love with our engagement pictures (and her in general).
She is extremely nice and down-to-earth. It can definitely be a little awkward to be all lovey in front of a camera (and other people wondering why you're posing on rocks over the ocean) but she made us feel completely at ease. She was honestly the best to work with: from scheduling a date, location, responsiveness, professional and then gave us the most gorgeous pictures to have for the rest of our lives.
PLEASE do yourself a favor and book your wedding/engagement pictures with her. You will not regret it and we are seriously obsessed!!
I am biracial (half filipino, half norwegian) and born and raised in hawaii, but not actually hawaiian
i can command a room (aka your wedding party/family) and have been told i'm a bossy, but in a good way bc it's always fun
i have three cats - LEIA, FINN, AND LULU THE LUNATIC
I'm trained + certified as a master mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and nlp practitioner
i'm a voracious reader and tear through smutty fantasy romance novels like my life depends on it
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my hidden secret talent is singing and i've *almost* been convinced by past couples to sing for their cermeonies.
i have the e.e. cummings "i carry your heart" poem tattooed on my ribs
i haven't worn a classic bra since 2015 #chinuptitsout
new girl, parks + rec, schitt's creek, and the office will always be funny
the very first photographs i ever took were self portraits (read: i have a deep love for helping people see themselves brave, bold, beautiful.♡
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