I’ve always been drawn to experiences — the kind you remember long after the moment has passed. A hotel that lingers with you. A brand that feels instantly familiar. An image that makes you pause because it feels honest.

That curiosity is what led me to photography — and it’s still what guides how I work today.

I’m a commercial lifestyle and brand photographer working with brands that care deeply about how they show up in the world — and how that imagery performs once it’s out there. My work is lifestyle-forward and visually grounded by design. I think about where images live, how they’re used, and what they need to do for a brand long after the shoot day.

I spent nearly a decade working within editorial and brand-side teams. I led photography and production for an e-commerce fashion brand, producing content for lookbooks, email campaigns, and social. I curated and produced visual stories in the wedding and home space, and later directed 

Meet Chelsea

Photographer, creative director, product stylist

content and campaigns for a Forbes-listed Top 10 travel and lifestyle brand — collaborating on omnichannel partnerships, leading creative direction and community, and reviewing performance and ROI across platforms.

That background gave me a practical understanding of how creative decisions translate into real results. I know the pressures marketing teams face — tight timelines, high expectations, and the need for imagery that doesn’t just look beautiful, but travels seamlessly across web, social, paid media, and long-term brand storytelling.

My creative perspective is influenced by a background in art history and time spent living and working abroad. I studied in Paris and worked within hospitality marketing, immersed in experience-driven storytelling — hotels, food, culture, and the small details that make a brand feel elevated without trying too hard. That sensibility still shapes my work today: thoughtful composition, a strong point of view, and imagery that feels warm and lived-in rather than staged.

I began my photography career assisting my mother, an award-winning family photographer, which gave me an early foundation in working with people and creating environments where subjects feel comfortable and confident. Over time, that foundation evolved into leading full-scale commercial productions and collaborating closely with brand and marketing teams as a creative partner — not just a vendor.

I’m based in San Diego and work nationwide with brands across beauty, wellness, food and beverage, baby and family, hospitality, and lifestyle CPG. I’m especially drawn to brands that are growing thoughtfully — building something intentional, sustainable, and aligned with the life they want to live.

Photography lives at the intersection of art and commerce. When creative vision and commercial strategy align, that’s where the work has the most impact.