Adventure Elopement Photographer

I am putting this call to action out there! As I was looking for a second shooter for a wedding I have coming up, I realized I was clicking on their blogs to get a sense of who the photographer was and to see their current work. I really need to be better about this. How does this connect with adventure elopements? Well, one of my goals for 2016 is to shoot at least one adventure elopement and if you're here reading my blog, to see my current happenings, you'll see this call to action and maybe it will be just what you're looking for! I have always said that I want to take photos and travel as I grow up. I am doing both, but I would love to combine them professionally.  In this case, travel can be in California, it's doesn't have to be a destination (but I am always up for that as well)! Let's hike, let's explore, let's find the secret nooks and crannies of the mountains and make some photos that your kids and grand-kids can look back on, and be like, "they were badass!"

Being outdoors is such an important part of my life and I always want to explore and find new hiking places. I would hike every day I am off it I could (and I definitely need to get over my fear of going by myself...). Since I moved to California from Washington, I had felt a lack of getting outside and exploring the mountains around me. It took me a little while to find my groove, but I am learning that the Bay Area has some great hikes and I just need to be open to the fact that it will be different than Washington, but a close second none the less!

So, if this sounds like what you're looking for and want to connect, shoot me an e-mail!

hi [at] chelseadier.com

George + Julieta // Berkeley Engagement Photographer

George and Julieta are my first wedding of 2016! Whoop whoop! We did their engagement photos at Berkeley for multiple reasons. They both went to Berkeley, the campus is beautiful, and it's an East Bay staple. George and his daughters scouted some spots the day before, so we had a great time find all the good nooks and open spots of the campus. There are endless possibilities for photos! See you two in a month!

Baby Luke // San Francisco, CA Family Photographer

I was invited to hang out with the Landau family and take photos of this cutie. Big sister has lots of photos of her, so it was time to give Luke some photo love too. Not quite a newborn shoot, but a 7 month old shoot :) So scrumptious and cute! We were going to take family photos too, but SF decided to be freezing, and now super rainy. Once the weather warms up we'll get together for the whole family shoot. 

Ingrid + Julian // Stinson Beach, CA Wedding Photographer

Ingrid and Julian walked to their wedding venue holding hands, they walked down the aisle together holding hands, they listened to their toasts with arms intertwined, and they danced holding hands.

I+J wed at Stinson Beach, a place that has been special to them their whole lives. Their day was so them, with such a relaxed vibe. They had their guests do the wave before their ceremony, they picnicked on the grass with their friends and family, and they did contra dancing with a proper caller and live band. It was such a laid back day with all the most important people of their lives! The backdrop wasn't too bad either ;)

Location: Dipsea Gardens // Catering: Lunch Box Catering // Dress: Erica Waddell //Band: Emily Bonn and the Vivants // Caller: Susan Petrick // HMU: Bara // Photographer: Chelsea Dier Photography

Ingrid + Julian // Sneak peek // Stinson Beach, CA

Just a few frames from their wedding last Saturday! So much dancing and laid back fun! 

Mel + Ti // Healdsburg, CA Wedding Photographer

These two. Celebrating from Brooklyn on their friend's winery property was so much fun! The day started very casual and un-stressed with their close friends getting ready by showering outside and then getting dressed in the vineyard or even from their car trunk. Their ceremony was held in a rose garden, with their friends and family standing and surrounding them. After that, it was all about celebrating them and their friends and family, with lots of toasts and dancing!

I wanted to share every portrait I took of them, because HELLO, these two are gorgeous and Mel's dress was amazing. She had it cut to make it into its two-piece, and she sure rocked it!

Mel and Ti, thank you for letting me capture your day!! It was beautiful and so special!

(I couldn't not end the post with a doggy photo - Woody's ranch dogs were SO cute)

Caterer: Culinary Eye DJ: Julian McQueen Dress: The Williamsburg Seamster - Nayantara Banerjee Photographer: Chelsea Dier Photography (with many thanks to Michele Shore for 2nd shooting with me!)

#notaselfieheadshots // Melissa

Ingrid + Julian // Berkeley Engagement Photographer

I cannot wait for their wedding in October! Here's a few photos from their engagement session at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley, CA. Cheers to the sweetest, most beautiful, loving couple!

#notaselfieheadshots // Boo Boo

This guy. He has the best infectious smile and laugh! And is an amazing graphic designer and illustrator.

#franceonfilm

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This past November we traveled to France for about two weeks and it was so great. This was my first trip to Europe so it was all new to me. I met Sean in Paris, then we went in a circle around the country - Toulouse, Lyon, Strasbourg, Paris. We will be going to Germany in September, so I can't wait to see other countries!

Images taken with my Canon AE-1 on Fuji film. There pictures are so special to me and NOTHING compares to having film photos of your travel. Love 'em!!

Tara + Javier // Canyon, CA // Pi Day

My first solo wedding, ahhhhhh!! Tara and Javier could have not been more of the perfect couple for me to officially kick off Chelsea Dier Photography Weddings. Their love for each other and their community is infectious and they made my job easy. I love every photo of them and they are all my favorite!  The last two I posted may be my extra favorites... Models for sure. SO much love to you Tavie, thank you for trusting me!! 

Tara + Javier Sneak

 

YES! Just sent these lovelies their photos and I cannot wait to share more. I am going to have a hard time choosing. So much love in all their photos!

2014 Wedding Collection

Something is wrong with my blog and it's not allowing me to upload any photos, but I did want to share the link to where my curated collection of wedding photos I took last summer while second shooting with Ken Kienow are. And really, I want to show them off :) I am shooting a wedding on Pie Day this year (3.14.15) and I could not be more excited! I am hoping to book some more this year so if you know of anyone getting engaged or are engaged, please pass me along! Eloping or not, adventurous, fun, and loving couples please reach out!

Smooches.

(and cheers to getting the blog fixed asap!)

2014 Holiday Sessions

A small collection of the mini and family sessions I did at the end of this year. Many, many thanks to all the families that had me along :) You rock!  

Rob and Cody // Wedding // Oakland & Napa, CA

These two got married and had me along to document it. Rob and Cody had a Courthouse wedding on Wednesday and then a friends and family party up in Napa on Saturday to celebrate their love!

Being this was my first solo wedding, a small courthouse ceremony was just alright with me. Then the light was amazing on Saturday and all I really want to post are the portraits I took of them during the golden hour :)

Thanks for getting married you two, and thank you for trusting me! 

Updates

Yikes, I kind of neglected this space. Exciting things have and are happening though! I have been working with a wedding photographer and have assisted him on four weddings so far, with four more to go. I will be building my wedding portfolio soon so y'all can take a look. I will also be shooting my first SOLO wedding in two weekends... woah! It's going to be awesome. I came here to post a few pictures from Guatemala and our Seattle trip, which are from Deception Pass. I'm not too good with words, so I'll let the photos do the talking...

(Guatemala photos taken on a GoPro -- what a great travel camera -- compact, unsuspecting, and fun fisheye!)

 Semuc Champey -- beautiful, magical jungle doesn't those last two pictures remind you of a waterfall? 

#notaselfieheadshots

Pretty self explanatory :) Contact me if you would like to update your headshots or you would like one for your professional social media accounts, etc. Meet Jeff --

Windels Family // Maternity Shoot // Ocean Beach, CA

I cannot think of a better way to celebrate Sarah and her family, than having photos taken of their family and second child on Mother's Day. It may have been windy, but it made the wind-blown effect easy and we may have had only a little sand in our eyes. Enjoy!

Ben // Bar Mitzvah // Palo Alto, CA

For this Bar Mitzvah, I assisted Heather at the party portion of Ben's Bar Mitzvah. I haven't been to many weddings yet, but I know Mitzvah's give weddings a run for their money! It's basically a dance party for hours with some food thrown in the mix, and fun things to do, like airbrush painting onto shirts and hats. Here's my take on the event (sans flash)!

Karl + Jillian // Engagement // Alamo Square Park, San Francisco

For this shoot, I had the opportunity to assist Heather. This couple used to live in SF, but now resides in New York, but will be getting married in San Francisco, so the iconic Painted Ladies and Alamo Square couldn't have been a better backdrop for their engagement photos. We had a perfect Spring day with amazing light, and a couple that worked it!

(PS - as I am in the process of updating my website and blog, this travel blog will transition to a more everything blog, including posts of my photography... woo!!)