Chelsea Matson Photography

MILWAUKEE, WI

WEDDINGS

FAMILIES & LIFESTYLE

BRAND

Capturing the joy, warmth, and connection of life’s biggest deals — and all of the magical bits in-between

Milwaukee, WI & Beyond

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Services for Every Milestone

Let’s create lifelong keepsakes that hold the magic and feeling of your favorite moments

Wedding Photography

No matter what your perfect day may look like, I will be there to document your life and the beauty of the real you.

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Brand Photography

It’s so easy to hide behind our work, but your clients and potential clients want to see YOU. I can’t wait to empower you and highlight the amazing work you do.

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Lifestyle Photography

(AKA everything else! Families, engagement, events, and in-between) I have a passion for connecting with people and families honestly and as they are - beautiful, complex, raw, and so much more. Come as you are, and let’s celebrate that together.

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Meet Chels

Oh hey! I’m Chels, a firm believer in the human connection. I work my buns off to support inclusivity and show off what makes you, you. I love always photographing you in your most real state, loving all of the tiny moments of your day that make your heart explode with joy. I think people are so incredible, and it’s amazing to be able to translate the connection shared between one another through art. I love your love, no matter what that looks like.

My style is helpful and approachable and I love working really closely with my clients to build relationships based on trust, respect, and understanding. My goal is always for you to feel comfortable and connected working with me.

I strive to educate my community with my voice and honor every person for who they are. Photography is such a powerful way to spread love, understanding, and unity.

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Love Notes

“Chelsea was so integral to the execution of our wedding at the Schlitz in Bayside. Several people have said that our photos made our wedding look magical and enchanting, and that they do. Chelsea has a great eye for beauty and a curiosity that aids in her craft. What was better than having my dream wedding day? Having an incredible photographer that captured the day so perfectly that I can relive it over and over when I look through the album forever.”
Liz C
“My wife and I had an absolutely incredible experience with Chelsea! From our first phone call to the very last dance she was AMAZING. Although my wife and I met in MKE, we now live in Indianapolis and we were a little nervous being out of town brides. We were instantly comfortable with Chelsea as she creates an incredibly warm, inviting, and safe environment to be yourself and share your love for your spouse and everyone else involved in your big day. She cares, she asks questions, she makes your priorities her priority. Book her! She is a phenomenal photographer and a better person.”
Lizzy W.
“Chelsea is beyond perfect. I used her for my (surprise) engagement photos last year, and I was so impressed I said I HAD to have her for my wedding. Oh, she is just the best! As a person she is so lovely and filled with positive energy. She really made my husband and me feel so good on our wedding and engagement days. The pictures came out magazine-worthy. And what I truly love is that the beauty she captures is real. The love and happiness you see that she captures is what we actually feel. She doesn’t just know how to take a good picture, she knows how to make her clients feel as best as they can so she can capture those special moments.”
Ron S.
“Chelsea was OUTSTANDING to work with. We did family photos at her studio, with a four-year-old, two-year-old, and a newborn and the experience working with her was incredible. The photos she captured are simply magical. She was SO great working with our kids, making the whole session one big playtime, and the studio itself was so gorgeous. The ad hoc photos she captured are simply stunning and some of my favorite! She was punctual, responsive, fun to work with and made the whole thing such a breeze. Five stars, worth every penny, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
Catherine S.

Studio Sessions

Join me in my studio! My space in Bay View has huge windows with south-facing light and is perfect for brand refresh, lifestyle, newborn, intimate couples, family, and pet photos - and the weather is always on our side.

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