Such a pleasure to photograph the unveiling of the updated sitting and garden area for the Assistance League of Santa Barbara, due to the donations of the spouse a most appreciated and dearly missed member Lorraine Rasmussen.  The icing on the cake was the new fully remodeled kitchen, thanks to Santa Barbara’s very own Kristen […]

Engagement party turned into a surprise wedding for the guests at this soiree.  So excited for you Kady and Mike!

I must say that I absolutely love fall!  It is by far my most favorite season…sorry summer, winter, and spring… I know it is not nice to pick favorites but lets be honest.  Amazingly blessed I think most describes how I feel about this session;  I got to be in the heart of America in […]

just sneak peaks…so I must leave you in suspense… Happy Wednesday I have had the pleasure of photographing what I love a lot here recently.   I cannot wait to share the rest of my love and play time with you.  I am truly blessed!

Ashley Design is an up and coming graphic, paper, and more designer.  She has great style and design aesthetic and is a great choice for logo’s, corporate branding, wedding invitations, invitations…and the list goes on!  Check her out, you won’t regret it!  You can view some of her work on her blog –> Ashley Design

The other day I had the privilege of taking a few shots of my cousins. It was great getting to see them…if I knew wouldn’t get in trouble with them, I would show you some of the outtakes; they made the evening.

Well some of you might be asking yourself how I could still be ringing in the New year when we are already at February 5th. To clear up any confusion, Chelsea Renee Photography now has a NEW phone number!!! How Exciting!!! So, from here on out to reach Chelsea Renee Photography simple dial 805-722-9920! Or […]

With Mother’s Day in mind, I thought this would be an appropriate time to share my latest family session with you! For all the Mom’s out there Happy Mother’s Day, own the day, you’ve earned it! Thanks Danny, Josefina, Tera and Tiago, I had a blast working with you! Chelsea

Some of you know I am a runner and in my mind the greater the distance the better….usually.However this marathon happens to not be running related. I am graduating! I am rounding the corner on the last leg of this particular race but at the same time lining up behind at the starting blocks for […]