Telling your unique love story is truly favorite part of what I do. My style is naturally light and bright. My process is a blend of candid and posed. My promise is an experience that will keep you stress-free and excited for your big day!!
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JOYFUL
Timeless
When I say I am living my dreams, I am not exaggerating in the least! I started photographing my friends and family for fun back in 2015 while still a broke college student. After graduating and getting married myself, I started to take this business more seriously and 2024 was the year I took this business full time!! You should know that I absolutely love what I do but this business isn't everything I do! Outside of this world, I train and coach part-time at Windsor Ninja Academy and I have a serious coffee addiction. While I was born and raised in Southern GA, I am truly a New England girl at heart. There is little I love more than exploring the magic of the Northeast, finding those hidden gems in my hometown of Rocky Hill, or dreaming of my next creative project.
Chelsea
Get to know
capturing couples in love since 2018.
living for my purpose since 1994.
I have gone through a lot of ideas about what I want to do with my life and it always comes back to this, I like to help people acheive dreams. It sounds super cheesy, trust me I know, but I love capturing memories in a way that feels like time stopped. When you look back on them, you’re transported back to all those wonderful emotions you felt on that day. This why I fell in love with photography in the first place and why I’m blessed to do this as my job!
mY pASSION
Back in 2018, I married the love of my life and it was easily one of the most magical days! We met online back in 2013 and the first time we met was magical. Since then, we’ve both gone through quite a few homes and jobs, but our love has only grown stronger. We currently live in Rocky Hill and have the cutest kitty named Feather! If you’re wondering what I’m doing when not photography, it’s digital design and drinking coffee!! (I’m also a Hufflepuff in case you were wondering!!)
mY lIFE
I started this little busienss back in 2018 when I was a senior in college. While this venture has gone through many names and styles over the years, I’ve finally found what really fits me most. I love couples who are a little quirky and aren’t afraid to have fun. I love my photography to be bright, colorful, and timeless. But when it comes to my business, I believe in honesty and transparency with my couples about who I am and what I do.
MY BUSINESS
Kristina & Ryan
and she did not disappoint! She gives clear instructions and has several poses prepared to make us feel comfortable and look our best. Our wedding did not go as planned, but she jumped into action and took control to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. We had so much fun, and can't wait to work with her again!"
We booked Chelsea to do our engagement and wedding photos,
Hayley & James
Her communication style was organized, direct and thoughtful, which put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of her work is simply stunning - beautiful, bright and colorful photos that perfectly captured the joy and energy of our special day. She was proactive in asking for specific photos we wanted, reassured us that everything was running smoothly and on time, and even stayed a bit longer to make sure she could grab a few more moments. We would highly recommend Chelsea Lavallee Photography to any couple looking for a talented, professional and dedicated wedding photography team.
Chelsea was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day.
Gwen & Zach
Her personality sold us from our first meeting and we would recommend Chelsea to anyone. She was punctual, communicative, kind, and thoughtful. She was so prepared, and got us several thousand edited and culled photos within a WEEK of our wedding day! Her work is beautiful and hanging up prominently in our home, and we’re honored to stay in touch and have had Chelsea capture our family photos since our wedding — despite moving out of state. She’s the best. She’s worth every penny. And we can’t wait to have her continue to capture the pictures of our family for years to come.
We were honored and privileged to work with Chelsea for our wedding day.
Erica & Hayden
Very flexible when I decided to add more coverage time like a month before. And the quality of the photos is just amazing! And the speed with which we got our photos back was also great! We didn’t have to wait long at all to be able to relive the best day of our lives through the photos! It’s so difficult to choose my favorites! They are honestly just the nicest humans and it was amazing to work with both of them. I have nothing negative to say! You can’t go wrong if you choose to work with them! I promise you will be so pleased with the outcome!
Chelsea and Ryan were amazing!
past clients
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what you can expect
If there is anything I want you to take away from your experience, it is feeling comfortable and having fun. That mission is at the core of this business and everything I do within it.
mission and vision
Experience
The
Elle & Josh
Her photography style, personality, and everything in between was perfect.
READY TO BOOK
After you’ve looked around a bit to learn about me and you’ve seen my work, we’ve chatted a little bit and you’ve decided I’m the photographer for you!! Yayyy!! I believe that things should be simple so all of the contract signing, paying, etc. is all done online to make things easy for you and me. At the time of booking, I do require a 20% non-refundable retainer and a signed contract to hold your date!!
the Planning
After we are officially official, the fun begins!! We will get you on the calendar for your engagement session and start planning all of those fun details. You’ll also gain access to the CLP Wedding Guide, full of information and recommendations, to help you in your wedding planning journey!!
Engagement
You engagement session is typically a little preview into what your wedding is all about and that’s why they are some of my favorite sessions of all time!! I get to meet you, see how you interact as a couple, and give you some gorgeous photos to share to get everyone excited for your big day!! In return, you will learn how I work as a photographer so that you are comfortable and confident from start to finish on your wedding day!!
Timelines
About 3 months prior to your big day, you’ll receive a questionnaire from me to ensure I have all of the details needed to capture your wedding day in the best way possible!! This will also help us to solidify a final timeline to assist me in capturing as many precious memories as I possibly can!!
Wedding Day
The day is finally here and it is going to be wonderful!! My goal from the very beginning of this process is to keep you as stress-free as possible so you can soak in all of the emotions of the day. I will be there to capture every moment so you can look back on this joyous day for generations!!
Your Gallery
You remember how I like to make things simple? That includes how you’ll receive your images!! Within 72 hours of your wedding, you’ll receive a sneak peek of some of the best images from the day. The rest of your gallery can take up to 6 weeks for final delivery but you’ll receive all of the amazing images!! I don’t believe in limiting how many memories my couples get so you will have access to download your entire gallery!! Directly from your gallery, you’ll be able to order prints, canvases, etc. from my favorite printers to make the process quick and easy.
Album Design
You’ve had the most magical day and now you want to remember it forever!! An heirloom album is the perfect way to keep all of those memories safe in a gorgeous and top-quality way. They also make the perfect gift for parents and grandparents who also want to look back on your magical day!! We will work together to choose images, album cover material, and ensure it is perfect before sending it to the printers!
why do you love photography?
I grew up in front of and around cameras thanks to my mother's hobbies and my life in dance. It's something I've always cherished as someone who thrives on nostalgia and reliving happy memories. Being able to capture those moments that perfectly reflect the emotions of the day is easily my favorite part of each and every photo I take.
what is your photography style?
It has taken years to find the style that I feel is perfectly mine but I'd describe it as light, bright, and colorful. Ultimately, the overall look of the images will always rely on the location and the design of the wedding day but I will always guarantee they are edited to look natural and timeless!
will you pose us?
I will guide you every single step of the way through your engagement session and the formal portraits on your wedding day. I love using a combination of traditional posing and fun prompts to get everyone smiling and laughing! For moments like getting ready and parts of the reception, I will make small adjustments to help guide you. For moments like the first look and most of the reception, I am very hands off to capture those amazing candids!
how much coverage do i need?
Generally speaking, eight hours is the typical amount of coverage needed for an average wedding. This allows me to capture getting ready images all the way through some dancing at the reception! If you know that there is a lot of travel involved, we can always add on an extra hour if needed!
do you charge travel fees?
For all packages, excluding “the Simple Collection”, travel is included throughout Connecticut. For weddings outside of CT, travel is charged at $1.25/mile after 75 miles from Rocky Hill, CT. Travel for “the Simple Collection” includes up to 40 miles from Rocky Hill, CT and then is charged at the same rate as mentioned previously.
how many images can i expect?
This varies from wedding-to-wedding based on what traditions you have, how large your bridal party is, etc. but I average about 50-75 images per hour not including a second shooter. There is no limit on how many images I deliver, I only remove “bad” images (weird faces, eyes, closed, out of focus, etc.)!
what locations do you cover?
Currently, I am booking weddings within the New England and Northeast regions. This includes CT, MA, RI, and parts of VT, NH, ME, NY, and NJ, I am not currently offering destination weddings at this time.
are engagement session included?
For all collections except "the Simple Collection" (my 5 hour package), an engagement session is included as a complimentary addition. This session is not removable to lower the cost nor is the value of it transferrable towards A La Carte options.
why should we hire you?
As weird as it may sound...you don’t have to hire me! I love what I do because it allows me to work with people who vibe with my weirdness and who love to have fun. If you’re sitting there wondering if I’m not the right choice (for literally what ever reason that may be) that’s totally okay! If you hire me, I want it to be because you like me AND the pictures I take because, come your wedding day, I’m going to be with you a LOT. It gets kinda weird if you don’t vibe with who I am, ya know?
Sunset Engagement at Harkness Park
Blush Spring Wedding at Independence Harbor
Boho Garden Wedding at the Phelps-Hathaway House
Engagement
8 hour wedding
5 hour wedding
Galleries
Example
Lee Ann & David
We count our lucky stars we found Chelsea Lavallee Photography when we did.
THE LITTLE DETAILS
COLLECTIONS
Additional Wedding Day Coverage: $400/hour
Additional Photographer: $125/hour
Engagement Session: $415
A La Carte
$2900
Complete Collection
8 Hours of Consecutive Coverage
Two Photographers Included
Complimentary Engagement Session
Sneak Peek with 25-35 Images
Full Online Gallery within 8 Weeks
Print Release Included
$1900
Simple Collection
5 Hours of Consecutive Coverage
One Photographer Included
40 Miles of Travel Included
Sneak Peek with 10-15 Images
Full Online Gallery within 8 Weeks
Print Release Included
$3500
Extra Collection
10 Hours of Consecutive Coverage
Two Photographers Included
Complimentary Engagement Session
Sneak Peek with 40-50 Images
Full Online Gallery within 8 Weeks
Print Release Included
**Taxes and travel fees not included. 75 miles of travel included for Complete & Extra collections.**
additional
Events
Wedding weekends are becoming increasingly popular and so comes the need for more than just your wedding to be captured! Only for my own wedding clients, special events such as Welcome Parties and Rehearsal Dinners are an optional addition to your wedding day package! These are a minimum or 2 hours of coverage, travel not included.
Starting at $850
