Why I Became and Arizona Wedding Photographer
Hi! My name is Chelsee, and I'm an Arizona Wedding Photographer, a wife, mother to S I X, target shopper, Starbucks coffee lover, elephant obsessor, 12 passenger Nissan Van dancer and a Big Dreamer. I love traveling and hope to add more traveling into my life with my family. I am a burst of energy and will keep you laughing throughout your wedding day. There is never a dull moment when I have my camera in hand.
When I decided to start a photography business in Arizona, I had no idea what I was doing. In 2010 I was a young Mom of 3 and had a love for photography. At that point I was struggling to find something I had a passion for and that I could put my heart and soul into, other than my children of course. Although being a mom is amazing, I needed a creative outlet for me and something that could help provide for my family. Thus, Poppyseed Photography was born. I put myself out there and booked my first photoshoot. Oh man, the editing was TERRIBLE, and the poses were horrid, but I kept shooting and learning as much as I could. From classes to endless amounts of Youtube videos, I was finally able to create a vibrant and unique style that my clients cherish. Now my business is thriving and is better than ever.
Poppyseed Photography has been one heck of a ride and one rewarding journey. I put my heart into my work and into creating lasting relationships with my clients. I love when I shoot a young brides wedding, and she returns for maternity and family sessions. That right there warms my heart. I have a fun way of connecting with my clients so they can let loose in front of my camera. We basically just play the entire time. I love capturing those happy interacting moments between two lovebirds, also the "in the moment" candid shots are my absolute favorite and of course kissing, I love a good kissing photo!
I love being a wedding photographer. I frequently tell my clients the crazy things I do is "all for the photos." They totally get it! Whether that is hanging off a mountain trying to get the perfect shot or making weird noises at the top of my lungs so a couple of cute cozy Alpacas can look directly at me for the photos. I love being able to freeze moments in time that people can look back on and remember, and being able to Capture the emotion of their wedding day through my lens. I love that my clients trust me enough to photograph the most important day of their lives. Some people think being a wedding photographer is a glamorous job; I assure you it's not. On wedding days I'm running around crazy trying to get everything photographed that needs to be, Calming down the bride. By the end of the night, I have boob sweat galore, my eyebrows have rubbed off, and my eyelashes are barely hanging on (yes, I wear fake lashes, and they are BOMB), but guess what..... I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD! I am passionate about what I do, and that's not changing anytime soon!
Take a look around my website, follow me on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about me and view my recent work, and don’t hesitate to reach out! If you are looking for a fun loving Arizona Wedding Photographer Click Here. If you are interested in creating beautiful and meaningful photos Click Here.
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Chelsee Bingham
My latest Engagement Session at the Superstition mountains.
Engagement Session at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Camera: Canon 5D Mark iv, Canon 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4L, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8
Flashes: TWO Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite flash
Editing: Lightroom CC
1 Comments
May 8, 2019, 10:15:48 AM
Erin - Erin WUZ Here! On another note you are kick ass!