Hi Friend!

I'm chelsea

Wedding Photographer

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Your wedding day marks the beginning of a legacy one woven with laughter, joyful tears, and the quiet in-between moments that deserve to be remembered forever. At Magnolia Legacy Photography, I specialize in capturing those memories with timeless, storytelling imagery you'll treasure for a lifetime.

 

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My approach

 

From our first conversation to the final gallery delivery, I pour my heart into every part of your experience. I believe wedding photography should feel personal not transactional. I’m committed clear, consistent communication. A truly customized experience tailored to your vision, and building a genuine friendship with every couple I serve. You'll never feel like just another booking here. I’ll guide you, cheer you on, and be fully present with you every step of the way because your story deserves nothing less.

 

how do i capture your wedding day?

 

Your wedding day goes by in a flash but that doesn’t mean you should miss a thing. I approach every wedding with a storyteller’s eye, capturing not just the big, beautiful moments, but the quiet in-betweens you might not even realize were happening.

My editing style is light, airy, and true-to-color — like you’re seeing the day unfold again, just as it happened. I don’t believe in overly filtered or trendy edits that fade with time. I want your images to feel like you — warm, joyful, and full of life.

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Every wedding collection includes:

  • Full Wedding Day ( Usually 10 hrs )
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Customized wedding day timeline
  • High-resolution online gallery with download + sharing access
  • Day of Polaroid Keepsake Album
  • Full print release
  • Wooden USB Drive w/ ALL photos
  • Style +Bridal Guide to help you feel prepared, confident, and radiant

starting at $4,500

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When I tell you she is one of the best I truly mean it. I was struggling to find a wedding photographer and I’m an extremely picky person; and once we were done with the engagement session I just knew she was the one. She will take your vision and make it come to life. She also is so sweet and has so much patience. My fiancé is normally not a picture taker and she had him even having a great time. She was also very quick with sending me my sneak peak and album. To top it off she is very reasonable with prices and that’s an added bonus to her amazing skills as a photographer. 10/10 recommend!!!!


-Lana Kicklighter

 

Add ons

 

2nd Photographer

$100/hr

Rehearsal Dinner Coverage

$575

2hours

Additional Coverage Time

$200/hr

Polaroid camera coverage

$300

includes 80 pictures

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Kind words from

Addison & Jacob

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Chelsea is an AMAZING photographer! She has an eye for all the details and will go above and beyond to get the right shot! She did my engagement photos and wedding photos! Through the whole process she constantly went the extra mile, always reaching out and confirming details. She got to know myself and my husband along with all my bridal parties names and our families names. She came early just because she wanted to and she continued to take photos even past the time she had to. She even danced and had a great time at the wedding with us! You can truly tell she loves what she does and has a true gift. I cannot recommend her enough! She will be my go to person anytime I need pictures!