Black background with white text reading 'Chelsea Marshall Photo' and a red line drawing of a lion's head.

Photographer based out of West Michigan, or wherever you take me

an image of mom and dad give a smooch, while their baby yells about it. mom has a coy smirk dad is holding her.

Rooted in

connection.

Image is of a set plate, the grooms at an elopement in hocking hills

Quiet Details.

Deep meaning.

a Mom, dad and newborn one week old baby at an in home session, documentary style, Michigan.
groomsmen snuggled up with groom before he gets married

when life becomes art.

Photo of newborn, lifestyle image, baby chunky cheeks in a blue room held by mom, image is shot from below

Inspired by

Real LIFe.

a blurry micro wedding image of the guest at their tables, the entire day becomes a blur.

Time Moves fast

this is proof.

photo of bride and bridesmaid helping lift her dress
guys shoots candid photo of the bride and groom
Family of 5 laughing and playing, child on dads shoulders, sitting in moms lap and lining up behind and beside them.
Maternity image of mom, dad, and a future big sister at the silver lake sand dunes during golden hour
Woman with brown hair smiling, sitting on a wooden chair covered in a yellow towel or blanket inside a room with wood-paneled walls, wooden floors, and a yellow mini fridge in the background.

Hey babe -

I’m chels

a Michigan-based photographer documenting weddings, elopements, families, and real life as it unfolds. I focus on honest moments, meaningful details, and how it all felt, not just how it looked.