Some recent work for a local San Diego business: Corridor Candle Co. Megan, the owner and creator, has a line of beautiful soy wax candles, room sprays, travel candles, and shower steamers in an array of mesmerizing scents. Some of her best-selling items include San Diego-inspired scents like Torrey Pines, Anza-Borrego, and Sunset Cliffs. We […]

If you found me through Pinterest or Instagram — welcome! My New York City Bachelorette Party went semi-viral and I had so much fun planning the entire thing, that I figured I would share as many details to make the planning process easier for you! First things first, you absolutely do not have to give […]

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Brand Photoshoot Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know how to plan a brand photoshoot? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! First, a quick intro: I’m Chelsea Loren — a Branding and Product Photographer based in San Diego. I have over 10+ years in the fashion, travel, and photography space and […]

The Forum Carlsbad Outdoor Mall Brand Photography The Nix Company, a Dallas-based Brand Marketing Agency who gives retail centers, restaurants, and brands an engaging experience online & off. They specialize in connecting retail centers and direct-to-consumer brands with their target audience. I was hired as their San Diego social content photographer and captured these photos […]

Styled Product Photography for Apologia “Chelsea is incredibly detail oriented and a true photo shoot curator. As a Marketing Director, it’s difficult to manage a shoot without being physically present, but Chelsea’s incredible preparation, communication, and professionalism set my mind at ease. The product pages on our website and so much better; I was the […]

Did you grow up in an “Ingredient Household”? Because I certainly did.  The other night at family dinner with my cousins, we brought up the phrase that’s been making an appearance all over the internet (read: TikTok), and immediately all burst out into laughter because we just *knew.* My aunt, slightly confused, prompted us with […]

How darling are these custom invitation suites? Claude of Fête and Paperie designs bespoke wedding invitations to the discerning bride who has an eye for aesthetics and fashion; she loves travel, and is looking for timeless yet current wedding stationery. She loves sprinkling little bits of glam into her life and these styled invitation flat […]

I happen to be a diehard Gossip Girl fan and wanted to incorporate that into the shoot, so I mapped out a list of iconic places Serena and Blair once waltzed.

Who needs bachelorette tiaras and sashes when you can strut down the sidewalks of Manhattan wearing Sex and the City-worthy heels? I originally shared my New York City Bachelorette Party on The Blonde Abroad — and sharing some of the details here! My friends joined me in NYC for the most glamorous bachelorette party. From […]

No place better epitomizes the splendor, sparkle, and sophistication of Las Vegas than The Venetian — an iconic resort destination situated on The Strip that’s punctuated by world-renowned dining, bespoke activities, and unparalleled nightlife. In the lively article featured in Travel and Leisure, we’ll highlight the coolest, chicest, and most cultured hotspots in and around […]