Your brand is more than just a logo or a product, it’s the heart, the personality, and purpose behind what you do. I help small-to-medium businesses and creative entrepreneurs bring that to life with imagery that’s bright, clean, true to color, and full of intention, so you feel seen, heard, and equipped to show up confidently everywhere.
Perfect for business owners who:
Here’s what you’ll get when we work together:
My photography style is true-to-color, clean, and crisp. Whether it’s product shots, portraits, lifestyle scenes, or behind-the-scenes moments, I focus on clarity, authenticity, and brightness, capturing colors that represent you, lighting that flatters, and imagery that feels polished yet approachable.
Photography isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about telling your brand story. Together, we’ll plan the images your business needs most, whether for your website, social media, ads, or print—and execute each shot with intention. From lighting and composition to outfit changes and location choices, every detail will align seamlessly with your brand aesthetic.
I’m based in Winona, Minnesota, with a focus on the Twin Cities area - Minneapolis and St. Paul - and I proudly serve small businesses across Minnesota and neighboring states. I’m also available for on-location brand work outside of Minnesota whenever needed.
Chelsea is an amazing person, very easy going, and listened to all of our wishes for our big day with an open mind and some great feedback. She captured all of our big moments better than we could have asked for. We are so grateful to Chelsea!
- Kay + Ryan
Chelsea has done photos for my son over the years and also family photo sessions. She is so bubbly and fun to work with! She takes your ideas and creates them into something fun and memorable. Highly recommend!
- Toni D.
I have worked with Sage River Studios multiple times now and have always been over the top pleased with the results! I have two small children and Chelsea is an absolute pro at finding fun ways for them to pose and producing pictures with smiles on their faces. I would highly recommend Sage River Studios and wouldn't go anywhere else!
- Taylor B.
Chelsea was absolutely amazing. She made us feel comfortable, had fabulous and creative ideas, and all of the pictures turned out so nicely. We highly recommend Chelsea!
- Claire K.
Chelsea has been amazing every time we work with her! She makes each experience personable and fun!
- Emily H.
Chelsea did an absolute fantastic job on both our engagement and wedding photos! She is down to earth, full of great ideas and simply GREAT at what she does! I will continue to recommend her to everyone I know!
- Karli L.
She really was wonderful! On wedding day she made sure the vibes were always great and allowed both parties to enjoy their time while making sure the bride and groom and pictures that would last a lifetime!
- Jason K.
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was with Sage River Studios. Chelsea took both our engagement and wedding photos and both turned out beautifully. The turnaround to receive our photos was extremely prompt! She is calm, organized, and creative. We couldn't be happier with our experience working with her!
- Brittany K.
If I could leave more stars I would. Chelsea totally exceeded our expectations. She captured every moment we requested (2 page list) and more. Her creativity and flexibility were astounding. I would and have highly recommended her!
- Melissa R.
Chelsea is a pleasure to work with and very accommodating to whatever type of photos you're looking for. We've used her twice for maternity, and once for newborn family pictures and everytime has been awesome with the pictures turning out great as well! Will always suggest her!
- Jace B.
I had an amazing time working with Chelsea. Highly recommend! Got great pictures and she is very down to earth, friendly, fun person to work with and to have around on your special day. Very reasonably priced and gives fair price packages.
- Amanda K.
You pour your heart into your business. I want to help you show up in a way that matches that effort. If you're ready to invest in brand visuals that feel like you and represent the best version of what you do, let’s talk.
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