Hi, I’m Chelsea | photographer, professional feelings-feeler, and enthusiastic hype human.

A black and white photo of a wedding photographer walking behind a bride and groom across a grassy field.
A female wedding photographer in a blue dress captures a couple posing under a large tree in a garden.
A wedding photographer raises her camera to photograph a bride and groom outdoors among tall evergreen trees.

You’re probably here to figure out who will be pointing a fancy little box at you during some very big moments. Fair question.


For many people, photos serve as tangible memories, capturing moments in time that evoke emotions and tell stories long after the events have passed. They hold the power to transport us back to significant milestones, trivial day-to-day happenings, or even fleeting glimpses of beauty in the world around us. My own love for photography blossomed when I realized its potential to immortalize these experiences. Armed with a camera, I began exploring my surroundings, capturing candid moments and vibrant landscapes. Each click of the shutter deepened my appreciation for the art of storytelling through images, ultimately transforming a simple hobby into a lifelong passion of documenting love in all its forms.

A cheerful plus-size woman in a white shirt and jeans lies on a wooden bench, smiling warmly in a bright studio.

 

Hi there, I am Chelsea

 

and I make people look good without making it weird.

I'm so happy you've stopped by to get to know me a little bit. My name is Chelsea McGee. I’m a Buffalo-based photographer with a love for deep greens, deep laughs, and telling stories that actually feel like you. Whether you're wildly in love, launching your brand, or just really into documenting your dog—I'm here to turn moments into moody, meaningful art (minus the awkward posing or fake smiles).




At this point you are probably wondering where “Kellio” came from. Well I have two sons, Kellan and Elio. Have any guesses now? I figured since I won’t be changing their names that it's safe to name my business after them. Also I do this for them, so why not let it be named after them.




I'm an enneagram two + an ISFJ-T, which basically means that I am supportive, reliable and I really care about humans. Look, you’re more than a number around here. I love to build connections and I thrive off of people. You’re more than a booking. You’re more than a client. You’re my lifelong friend in the making, and you can expect to be treated that way.




Building relationships allows me to learn your story and tell it in a beautiful, memorable way. I’m here for it all. I am here for the out of the box ones of us; the romantic realists, the introverted extroverts, the I don’t know what to do with my hands, and everyone in between. While I love the traditions and formalities surrounding one’s wedding day, I strive to push beyond these constraints to capture how your wedding feels, rather than how it’s supposed to appear.

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Facts about me
Favorite drinks

Diet Pepsi - if i'm not drinking

Paloma - if I am

Iced coffee - if i need a boost

Hot Tea - If i need a hug

I'm obsessed with

Finding pockets of light to photograph in


House Plants

Favorite place to shoot

Old Homes

Cities

beaches

Mountains

Honestly I'm not picky

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My go-to camera

My Nikon Z8 - she is my baby

Olympus OM-10 - my film camera


Favorite Food

Extra Salty Pretzels

Chocolate Glazed Donuts

Anything my husband cooks


One of my dreams is

Photograph a wedding in 10 different countries




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A bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a black tuxedo share a romantic kiss against a white brick wall.
Testimonials

We truly loved working with Chelsea on our special day!! She was so communicative and helpful and calming throughout the entire process. We are two camera shy individuals and she made us feel so at home which was really important and made for such beautiful pictures 😊😊 thank you, Chelsea!!!

Laura and Daniel

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Two brides in elegant white wedding gowns share an intimate moment by sunlit windows in a beautifully decorated room.
Testimonials

We had Chelsea photograph our wedding in Kansas City, and we could not have asked for a better experience! She was not only super easy to work with and very professional, but it truly felt like she was just another wedding guest who just so happened to be carrying around a bunch of cameras and taking pictures. She was fun, lively, efficient, and inquisitive. She wanted to know all the little special details that we included in the wedding to be sure to capture everything. And just from the few pictures we have received so far, as first looks, we cannot WAIT to see the rest!


We could not have asked for a better photographer for our special day. Thank you, Chelsea!!

Bekah and Celia

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