Winter Couples Session at Woodward Park.



This is a special shoot for me because it is my baby sister and her boyfriend! We went to Woodward Park and I had my husband gracefully tossing leaves in the air and it was just so much fun.

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Custom invites I've designed recently.





Maternity / family photoshoot in Shaver Lake, CA.


GUYSSSSSS. Look how beautiful my sister looks!!!! I am obsessed with this photoshoot and so excited to share a few of the photos here with you guys today. 

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Newborn session with the Sanchez family.

GUYS! I just shot my first newborn session, (that wasn't mine or any family's babies!!!) I'm so thankful that my friend Crystal allowed me to come over and take some photos of her BEAUTIFUL daughter. 

Now, for privacy reasons, I am choosing not to share a ton of these photos, just because I don't want to exploit her, but here are a few! 

xoxo, Chelsea.


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Quincenera in Kerman.


This weekend I got to attend and photograph a beautiful Quincenera for Stephanie! 
It was so beautiful and I really enjoyed the entire day.

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My 23rd birthday- in Monterey!


I spent my birthday in Monterey, CA (again)! I just love this city so much. It was my grandparents' favorite getaway spot and now it is mine and Dillon's as well. The kiddos looooove when we take them to the beach and to see the fish in the aquarium. We started the day at Wave Street Cafe. (good food, big portions, kind of pricey.) We've eaten here several times and opted to go again because we knew they were pet friendly, and we had Pearl with us. She did really good on this trip! I was excited that she came!
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Madelyn's 1st birthday!


Over this past weekend was my niece's first birthday! The theme was a carnival and it was absolutely beautiful. My sister and brother in law threw an extremely amazing party full of fun!
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practicing, because growth takes so much practice!

             Hey everyone! I am just kind of playing around with some old photos and figured I'd share the before/afters of each practice session I end up doing tonight. If you haven't noticed, I am really passionate about my growth and investing in myself. I love to listen to podcasts, watch youtube videos, read tutorials, order new classes, etc! I have been really trying to embrace new styles and take my photos to a whole new fairytale level, rather than deep toned photos!

             Let me stop babbling away and just get to the photos! First up, my dear friend Adrina! I forced her to take these photos and I plan to go through them and re-edit them AGAIN because I want to make them super magical. I really didn't have a style at the time and was just starting out and now that I've edited soooooo many photos, I just really want to re-do some.

Original from camera on the left, my new edit on the right.

Living Room Wish List

Hi everyone! As most of my friends know, Dillon and I are currently living with my parents while we wait for a package with the Marine Corps to be approved and to receive new orders. Meanwhile, we are working/ going to school/ and taking care of the kids while planning and dreaming about our next chapter of our lives. A lot of the budgeting/ planning/ saving all falls on my shoulders so I have a lot of lists and plans going on in my head. I figured I have so many things in my shopping carts and bookmarks online, why not share a few of them here for fun? :)

So first I am going to do my living room! It is the room you walk into first typically, so its the first stop in my virtual shopping cart! 

I feel I should also mention that the majority of the stuff I want is from Target and IKEA. They're my favorites and typically close to most places, or deliver the things I want! I have also been looking on Wayfair and Overstock!

First, I imagine an entry way bench near the door, with baskets for the kids shoes, our running shoes, and a compartment for dillon's combat boots. I also imagine a stylish mirror, I'm definitely leaning towards a sleek, round mirror. I'll probably keep using hanging baskets like these for mail, keys, etc.  last but not lead, obviously some hooks for coats!


entry way sources:

ROUND MIRROR - TARGET
hooks - TARGET
JUTE RUG - TARGET
SIGN- JAXN BLVD
baskets - target

Swim party at Copper River Country Club


This week I shot a first birthday at the Copper River Country Club! 
It was such a blast and this family was soon nice. 
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Custom Invites.

I just wanted to share some of my custom work I've done recently for family/friends.

Take me to the coast, I need a break.



If you would have told me a year ago that Dillon and I were going to begin the hardest year of our marriage, I would have laughed at you. I would have thought that our first year was the hardest. Or the year we had Opal and spent 10 months living on opposite ends of the country. But no, I wouldn't have thought that this past year would be the hardest. Man, oh man, was it the hardest.... and it is still going!

We decided that Dillon attending school would be the best decision, and it still is. But with the way companies hire and distribute hours to employees, you just don't seem to get more than 20 hours ANYWHERE. Dillon has juggled working 2 different jobs at all times, but its just getting so hard. He is never home and never gets to relax. I got 2 jobs, but Oliver will not take anything but breastmilk, and even if I pump, he won't drink it that way. It has been horrible for us with me being home, child care is ridiculous even when I did work, and it seemed like I wasn't bringing home very much after all of those expenses.




Gabby.

I loved shooting this sweet girl in Clovis, CA.




Anissa.

This chick was so fun to work with. I love when photoshoots are simple and genuine. I especially enjoyed capturing her letterman jacket for her.


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Nubia.

I love love loved getting to see my old high school and walk around campus with Nubia! It was so fun and a little nostalgic on my end.


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prom- Bella's group!


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Senior photos- Sophie.

Here's another fabulous senior!!! Sophie was awesome, and geez what a natural beauty! :-)

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senior photos... marissa part one

This is my baby sister! I am so excited for her to be graduating and getting to start her journey following her dreams in the beauty industry!! <3

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Sasha part two

This girl did so amazing! We got so many photos, locations and several outfits all UNDER her two hours and we drove around to multiple places! It was a lot of fun.... and eventful! We had crazy stuff happen like her phone being stolen! Thank goodness it was later retrieved so we had a happy ending to that story! <3

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Senior photos...Sasha!! part one.

LOVED getting to hang out with this girl! & loved getting creative with the editing process. 

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The amazing staff allowed us to shoot wherever we pleased in the shop!

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Senior photos- Maddy.. part two.

Here's part two of Maddy's photo shoot.


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Senior photos- Maddy... part one.

Maddy was a BOSS at this. Talk about changing quickly, bringing TONS of outfits, and letting me go crazy with the backdrops! We had a lot of fun and I think this shoot really showcased her personality!

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Senior Photos- Selena.

Ahhhh! I'm so happy with Selena's photos because she was super nervous! She nailed her photos and I just love how they came out!


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Senior photos- Gicelle.


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Senior Photos- Yesenia.

More Senior photos!! Yesenia did awesome!


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Senior photos- Rachel.



Hi guys. This is Rachel! Here are a handful of photos I did for her. 

I love how they came out, especially since she was so nervous! :) 


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My first time wrappin' - day one.


Hey everyone! So today I woke up and kind of wanted to wrap my belly before heading out to do 3 photoshoots! 

Before I go into the review- let me give you background on WHY I'm wrapping. 

I CANNOT work out. I can walk and jog lightly (if no pains occur) but I cannot work out whatsoever. 🙅🏽🙅🏽🙅🏽🙅🏽 I have what is called  diastasis recti!!! It is a split in my abdomen that causes number of health issues caused by having pregnancies back to back and my ab muscles being severely damaged! My separation is about an inch still! It was worse!!! I have a hernia in my belly button and can feel my "insides" while laying down and can lose my fingers if I "poke" my belly button! It literally sinks in that far! 

So I can not do any ab workouts because this actually can cause my organs to protrude out of my separation! It is really dangerous and I could die! I have been in a lot of pain from this and refuse to do anything!! 

But then wraps came into my life and I've been considering it for a long time! A lot of people glamorize stretch marks, scars, baby weight, etc... But I am deformed and I don't appreciate my scars. I have never in my life worn a bikini and I WANT to. But having had two c sections my belly has been sewn up crooked and my skin is a mushy mess. I don't like it, I feel gross, and I want a normal looking mid-section again!! 

So this morning I went straight to my office and wrapped myself after washing my skin and drying it. I'd say it was easy to apply. I'm glad I had the fab wrap, I feel like clear wrap like the kitchen kind would have irritated my skin. I liked knowing it was not slinding around, so I'd recommend ordering the fab wrap! 

I liked the tingly feeling that it gave off. It reminded me of icy hot, and I LOVE icy hot lol!!!! I actually felt the tingly feeling for 4+ hours after I removed the wrap! I was photographing some seniors and could still feel it!! 

I am excited for next Saturday when I am going to wrap again! Until then I will be eating right and working a lot so hopefully that adds to my results!! Next month I am planning to order Thermofit and greens! I can't wait to add to my regimine. 

Here are my immediate before/after photos:




Here are my end of day- about to go to sleep before and afters:


I thought my camera was out of focus because I couldn't find my major stretch marks!! But my skin is really that much smoother!!! 

All in all, I honestly feel like this wrap has helped me SO much! My stretch marks look amazing! My loose skin is tightened up and my scars are lighter tonight than they've been in a long time! 

THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME WRAPPING- EVERRRR!! 😱

I'd completely recommend them!!

If you'd like to try them or any other It Works! Products let me know!! 

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take me out to the balllllll game!


Hello everyone! I'm back with another photo set! This is Julian and he plays BASEBALL! We did this in a quick session- only 30 minutes and we had so many great photos! I'm offering these mini sessions for youth sports for $40! This price wont last- book now!! I will edit them and have them to you within a 2 day window. You can use them for printing, social media, etc. I just want to help you preserve this time in your child's life in a beautiful way.

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THE BAUTISTA'S.



Hi guys!! I'm back with another photo shoot to share! This is Ricky, Adrina, and Emily in mama's belly!! These are my really good friends! I am so glad one of my friends is finally expecting and that I wont be the only one anymore!


ISN'T SHE SO FREAKIN CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!






CHELSEA GONZALEZ
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
CHELSEAGONPHOTO@YAHOO.COM
559-892-6576

Senior Photos- Fresno, CA


Hey everyone! I am offering senior photos for those on a budget. AND NO, just because its budget friendly does not mean you're losing quality or quantity! I am willing to give you the best of both worlds. I will take my time and make sure you're completely happy with your photos. I will style and edit your photos and provide props in any way possible. This is a super happy and important time in your senior's life, let's capture and preserve it together!

Call, text, or email: Chelsea Gonzalez, 559-892-6576
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