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 honed in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Some of my favorite vintage-inspired travel flat lays taken for The Blonde Abroad. When planning out these shots, I created a moodboard of inspiration, took into account The Blonde Abroad’s audience and items one would associate with travel and archeology. Some of the photos are for an upcoming Masterclass Blogging Course, and needed to incorporate […]

When I first Skyped with Bronwyn, creator of Bopo Women, and her partner James — I was immediately HOOKED. Bron told me about her vision: a skincare line that changes the rules of how beauty products are both made + marketed to women. It’s going to be natural and organic, and defy beauty standards; she described Bopo Women […]

Serious question: at what point should Christmas music stop being played? I realize it’s only a few days post Christmas, and I’m all for holiday cheer, but… Let me give you a little context — I’m currently on a cruise to New Zealand with my family (which is wonderful) but alas, I am complaining (please, […]