Captured By Chels

Q: Are you diversity friendly?

Absolutely!! Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, age. Love is love no matter what it looks like, every couple deserves to have beautiful photos from their day that are authentically them!

Q: Do you also offer video services?

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. However, I do have several videographer recommendations that I am happy to suggest and love working with!

Q: How long will it take to see our pictures?

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. This is the absolute maximum as I generally have a very quick turnaround time. There will be next day sneak peaks delivered for you to share with the world 🤍

Q: How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Typically, couples book me about 12 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame. My retainer is $500 to secure your date and the remaining balance isn’t due until 30 days before your wedding!

Q: Will you edit all our pictures?

Definitely. All final images will be edited by me to ensure they look beautiful and I also offer retouching services like blemish removal at no extra cost.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,200

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,000

Packages

Prices start at $1,200

About Captured By Chels

Captured By Chels

St. Louis Based Photographer

I’m a photographer at heart! Whilst being a nanny for over 10 years, photography always took a back seat until I got married myself in 2024 and realized I wanted everyone to be able to afford beautiful photos to be able to remember their special day for years to come!

I truly take the time to get to know you as people so that on the big day - your photographer is your friend and posing comes as naturally as candid shots do. I’m from the UK originally and have travelled extensively and I love learning about new people and their stories! I can’t wait to learn yours

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Wedding album

Captured By Chels packages

Platinum Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $1,800

Off-peak pricing $1,800

Description

Everything you need for your big day (photography wise) is included in this package! Getting ready right through to dinner and dancing.

What’s included

10 hours of wedding day coverage
Engagement session
High res gallery delivered digitally for download
Printing rights
10 Polaroids (optional)
NEXT DAY sneak peaks
Second photographer (Ceremony & extra)
All edited images back within 6 weeks
Timeline planning & Assistance

Deluxe Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $1,500

Off-peak pricing $1,500

Description

8 hours of wedding day coverage!

What’s included

8 hours of wedding day coverage
Second photographer (ceremony)
High res digital gallery delivered online
Engagement shoot
All edited images delivered < 6 weeks
Printing rights
48h sneak peaks

Standard Package

6 hours

Peak pricing $1,200

Off-peak pricing $1,200

Description

Perfect for an elopement/courthouse wedding with photos afterwards!

What’s included

6 hours wedding day coverage
Engagement shoot
All edited images delivered online < 4 weeks
Printing rights
Sneak peaks within 72 hours

Reviews

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Best photographer out there
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•Savanah A.•Sep 8, 2025
We had our engagement photos taken at Forest Park, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! Chelsey was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She has such a sweet, calming presence that instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Chelsey guided us through the entire shoot, giving us natural poses and helpful direction so we never felt awkward or unsure of what to do. Her eye for detail and the beautiful scenery of Forest Park made for the perfect combination — every shot captured the love and excitement we felt in that moment. We are so grateful to have worked with someone as talented and kind as Chelsey. The photos turned out better than we ever imagined, and we’ll treasure them forever!
Chelsey is the BEST!!!
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•Izelda M.•Jul 30, 2025
From the moment we reached out to Captured By Chels, her communication was quick, and she immediately understood our vision for our wedding day. The quality of her work was excellent - the photos she captured were absolutely beautiful and truly high-quality and professional and captured every feeling of the day for us. Chels made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day special in every way she could. We are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to cherish the memories of our special day forever. Captured By Chels is the perfect choice for any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Wedding pictures
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•Apolline P.•Jul 29, 2025
Chelsey and the team at Captured By Chels were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From our very first conversation, Chelsey demonstrated a patient, communicative, and listening approach that immediately put us at ease. She was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the photography process and her reliability was unparalleled. Chelsey's artistic eye, creativity, and kind perspective shone through in the high-quality, beautifully composed photos she captured. She was discreet yet always present at the right moments, documenting not only the big highlights but also the little emotional and intimate details we may have missed on our own. Chelsey made us feel comfortable right from the start, and her exceptional organization ensured our wedding day unfolded seamlessly. We are thrilled with the stunning photos that now allow us to relive our special day, and we cannot recommend Captured By Chels highly enough.

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Venue

Weinhardt Party Rentals

Absolutely!! Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, age. Love is love no matter what it looks like, every couple deserves to have beautiful photos from their day that are authentically them!

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. However, I do have several videographer recommendations that I am happy to suggest and love working with!

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4-6 weeks after your wedding. This is the absolute maximum as I generally have a very quick turnaround time. There will be next day sneak peaks delivered for you to share with the world 🤍

Typically, couples book me about 12 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame. My retainer is $500 to secure your date and the remaining balance isn’t due until 30 days before your wedding!

Definitely. All final images will be edited by me to ensure they look beautiful and I also offer retouching services like blemish removal at no extra cost.

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Captured By Chels

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Captured By Chels

Captured By Chels

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Captured By Chels packages

Platinum Package

Deluxe Package

Standard Package

Reviews

Best photographer out there

Chelsey is the BEST!!!

Wedding pictures

Preferred vendors of Captured By Chels

Frequently asked questions

Are you diversity friendly?

Do you also offer video services?

How long will it take to see our pictures?

How far in advance should we book you for our wedding?

Will you edit all our pictures?

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