Channel Title: Chelsea Nicole Photography Channel Description: No-fluff photo tips, editing tutorials, biz strategies and real-world advice to help photographers build dream businesses– with heart!⚡️💗 Hey fellow photo lover! I'm Chels! I empower photographers to enter their “Thriving Era” by standing out in their art, biz strategy and mindset. My own journey started with a borrowed camera and adventurous weekends in a high school photo class. In just two years I turned my side-hustle into a consistent 6-figure portrait and wedding photography business. Now I get to work with fun dream clients, and I feel creatively inspired on the daily! Many helped me in my journey, so my mission is to help other photographers create the same fulfillment and freedom. I hope my videos will inspire, uplift and serve you on your own photography path. Hit that subscribe button for a regular dose of photography real-talk. And don’t be shy! Drop a hello in the comments. 🙂 Can't wait to catch you there! xx Chelsea <video> Chelsea Nicole Photography Live Stream Description: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE RECOMMENDED videos: ▶️ ▶️ ▶️ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Sound: Sennheiser lavalier: https://amzn.to/2MSYZXw Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Music Code: </video> <video> Sell Like a PRO: 3 Savvy Photography Business Tips for More Bookings Description: How are you at sales? Learn 3 savvy photography business tips to increase your bookings and bottom line! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE RECOMMENDED videos to start and grow your photography business: ▶️ BOOKINGS: The key to getting MORE photo clients with LESS work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekK1QsdxDyA&t=1s ▶️ INSTAGRAM: How to grow your photography business on Instagram (without a following): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpCkFcwqfBM ▶️ PRICING: Psychology-Based Pricing Strategies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVWPABeZVyw&t=0s ▶️ WEBSITE: Biggest Photography Website Mistakes (+ How to Fix Them): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHzo5INRJbM&t=0s 💫 Details about my Business Course, IGNITE! Photographer CEO Academy: https://bit.ly/photo-biz-course :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Sound: Sennheiser lavalier: https://amzn.to/2MSYZXw Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this video I'm sharing 3 including the common selling mistakes to watch out for and savvy strategies to implement instead to connect deeper, sell with ease, get more photography clients, and stand out as a photographer! Music Code: ROG72TJZI6TINXSP </video> <video> Sips & Strategies: Photography Business Coffee Chat ☕️ Description: Welcome to our first "Sips & Strategies" virtual photographer coffee chat. Let's chat Business. Marketing. Mindset. Branding. Sales. Strategy! Drop any questions or topics you'd love covered on future coffee chats in the comments! 👇 🔗 LINKS: Free Photo Biz Quiz: https://quiz.chelseanicole.com IG Photo Biz Besties Broadcast Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbbrCohQaczMvtHw/ IGNITE Business Course Waitlist: https://chelseeanicoletraining.com Here's an outline of what we covered in today's chat: 00:00 Hellos & Intro to Coffee Chats with Chels 5:15 My story - How I built a 6-fig business I LOVE 10:36 Blindspots in business 14:15 How to deal with burnout as a photographer 17:20 Identifying CAUSE of burnout 19:53 A mindset shift around marketing 21:35 Tracking & Stacking Evidence of Progress 25:23 Take Control with Process Goals 28:04 Connect with your Business Vision 29:53 Dream Clients 37:48 Defining your RULES for the Game of Business 40:40 Marketing, Sales Strategy + Getting Clients 51:20 Key to Confidence in your Sales Consultations 54:08 Balancing responsibility & family with desire to go Full Time 1:00:46 Getting clear on your North Star 1:02:41 How do you find Dream Clients 1:07:39 What to do to help finalize the booking </video> <video> 25 Gifts for Photographers ❄️ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! ❄️ Description: The BEST gifts for photographers – from shooting and editing tools, to camera bags, to gifts under $30, to cool stocking stuffers! ✨ CLICK HERE for the full Photographer Gift Guide ➡️ https://bit.ly/photographer-gift-guide (updated with new sales throughout the holiday season!) ✨ Get my Lightroom Brush Presets ➡️ https://chelseanicole.thrivecart.com/lightroom-essentials _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🔗 ALL THE LINKS: See the FULL Holiday Gift Guide here: https://bit.ly/photographer-gift-guide SHOOTING GIFTS MagMod Flash Modifier: https://amzn.to/4fJk0kZ Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/4g9Atit Watch band: https://amzn.to/4g7aisD Popup Changing Tent: https://amzn.to/3VdbqTp Kindly Camera Bag - Dual Camera Holster: https://kindlycamerabags.com/products/holster Ona Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3ZoK27q DJI Osmo3 Video Camera: https://amzn.to/3VhHgyp WANDRD Crossbody Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/4i8UXtu WANDRD Backback: https://amzn.to/3Zb2GOK EDITING GIFTS SanDisk Pro-Blade Drive: https://amzn.to/3Z4usws Light & Airy Essential Brush Presets: https://chelseanicole.thrivecart.com/lightroom-essentials PHOTOGRAPHER GIFTS under $30 Kindly Leather Memory Card Holder: https://kindlycamerabags.com/products/memory-card-pouches Compact Phone Tripod: https://amzn.to/4g7gjpi Newer Fractal: https://amzn.to/3Z9hqO9 (more in the guide!) The Artist's Way Book by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3Z97eW1 Big Magic Book by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/3ANirUg Pocket Full of Do by Chris Do: https://thefutur.com/pocket-full-of-do HOME OFFICE GIFTS Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3V7gbhm Apple Studio Display: https://amzn.to/4i43OMX Vitruvi Diffuser: https://amzn.to/4i8VjjO Apple Airpod Pro: https://amzn.to/4i8RcEf Analog by Ugmonk: https://ugmonk.com/collections/best-sellers/products/analog-starter-kit STOCKING STUFFERS Airtags: https://amzn.to/4i0lUj3 Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/3CO4wOl Universal Lens Caps: https://amzn.to/4ibqwCW Portable Speaker: https://amzn.to/3VdThoK Note: If you purchase using my links, I may get a small commission (thank you!) However, none of these products are sponsored. Everything in this gift guide I personally use, love and recommend– or things that are topping my holiday personal wishlist! 😊 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ VIDEO TIMELINE 0:00 Intro 0:27 Gift Guide for Photographers 0:44 Gifts for Shoots 3:05 Camera Bags 6:11 Editing Gifts 8:51 Photographer Gifts under $30 10:49 Books for Creative Entrepreneurs 12:22 Home Office Gifts for Photographers 16:24 Cool Stocking Stuffers ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Whether you're shopping for a photographer in your life, are wondering what to put on your own Christmas wishlist, or are shopping the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend holiday sales – I've got you covered! In this video (+ companion PDF Gift Guide), I'm sharing my top gifts for photographers across all categories and prices ranges. Happy holidays friend! xo Chelsea </video> <video> Lightroom AI in Action: How I Transformed This Wedding Edit in SECONDS Description: Want stronger, more polished photos – faster!? Watch how I used the Lightroom AI tool to level up a recent wedding edit. 💫 Grab my FREE Premium Portfolio Checklist to give your photography portfolio a pro-level glow-up 👉 https://chelseanicole.lpages.co/premium-portfolio-checklist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE RESOURCES for photographers: ⚡️ FREE Light & Airy Mini course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com ⚡️Details on my full Shooting & Editing program: https://shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com 📷 Inside my camera bag: https://kit.co/chelseanicole :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS VIDEO: If you’ve ever wished Lightroom photo edits could be faster and easier, you’re going to love this. In this video, I’m walking you through how I used Lightroom's generative remove AI tool to edit a recent wedding gallery — and yep, it saved me so much time! I’ll show you how I clean up distractions, fine-tune details, and create polished, professional portfolio-worthy photos — all while speeding up my workflow. If you’re curious about how to edit like a pro in Lightroom or want to see what’s new in Lightroom, you’re in the right place. From wedding galleries to portrait portfolios, these Lightroom editing hacks will help you edit smarter, not harder. So, let’s edit together! xo Chelsea TIMELINE 00:00 Intro to AI's Generative Remove Tool 0:25 What We're Covering 0:47 Edit One - Removing Distractions from Patterned Backgrounds 1:27 Quick Tip for the BEST results 1:50 Working with this tool 6:00 More Quick Examples 7:02 When to NOT Use Lightroom Generative Remove 7:40 Reason One 7:57 Reason Two 8:33 Removing People & Objects from Complex Backgrounds 10:25 Premium Portfolio Checklist 10:48 Common Mistake using Generative Remove & Adjustment Masks 12:27 Attempting to remove an ENTIRE row the wedding guests </video> <video> Stop comparing to other photographers. Do this instead. Description: ➡️ Take my free quiz to learn the best actions to take based on your photography business stage: https://quiz.chelseanicole.com ⚡️ 🎥 Watch the FULL video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6-OffrsFc – Sharing the things I wish I knew before starting a photography business, along with concrete ACTION steps to help you put the advice to use on your own journey. ⚡️ Doors to my business course for photographers open April 8th, for one week only. Get more details, and hop the VIP waitlist here: https://biz.chelseanicoletraining.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ♥️ LET'S BE FRIENDS! Follow on Youtube for more photo + business tips Connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto </video> <video> Pack with me for my next photo shoot 📸 Description: Full breakdown below of what's in my camera bag ⬇️ Everything is linked at kit.co/chelseanicole 💼 ONA CAMERA BAG: She’s my old-faithful. Reliable and cute! 📸 CAMERA: Nikon Mirrorless – I did the full switch to mirrorless two years ago and haven’t looked back! ⚡️ LENSES: My 3 most used must-have lenses are 85mm, 35mm, and 24-70mm 🎵 PORTABLE SPEAKER: I pair this with a custom Spotify playlist I make for each couple (that’s pre-downloaded for those off the beaten path spots with no Wi-Fi!)  It’s an essential for setting the right mood and vibe! ⌚️ APPLE WATCH: Used to quickly check my shoot-timeline, hands-free communication, taking voice notes for social media post ideas, and as a remote camera viewer for behind the scenes! 💾 MEMORY CARDS: Of course! 🙃 I shoot RAW + HighRes JPG with my duel-card slots to always have an in-camera backup, just in case! 🫧 SIMPLE CLEANING KIT: Gotta keep it clean!  🤠 CAMERA HARNESS: I LOVE my Money Maker Camera Strap from @holdfastgear. This allows me to have one wider lens and one portrait lens, typically my trusty 85mm 1.4! ⚙️ TRIPOD: To easily capture BTS content for socials! Am I missing anything? What’s your fave lens or camera bag MUST you can’t go without? Let me know in the comments. :) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ♥️ LET'S BE FRIENDS! Follow on Youtube for more photo + business tips Connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto </video> <video> From Average to Irresistible: 3 Stages of a Stand Out Photo Portfolio Description: Want a stand out photo portfolio that attracts your dream clients? 📸 Discover the 3 levels to elevate your portfolio in ways that capture attention, build trust, and set you apart in a crowded market. 📥 Grab my Premium Portfolio Checklist for a deeper dive: https://bit.ly/the-portfolio-checklist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ⚡️ Get my Shooting & Editing Course: https://shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com ⚡️ FREE Light & Airy Mini Course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com MORE VIDEOS in this series: ❌ The 6 Photos to *NOT* put in your Portfolio (if you want to get bookings): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRN-uh-n_54&t= 📐 Cropping Your Photos for Better Compositions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRjO2SIVH8&t=0s :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Tired of feeling like your portfolio is "just one of many"? This video is for photographers ready to build a stand out photography portfolio that gets noticed by premium clients, so that you can raise your photography prices and get fully booked with clients you love! I'll show you the 3 stages to turn your portfolio into a powerful tool that positions you as the one-and-only for your ideal clients. Let's get started! 0:00 Intro 0:31 Most important role of your photography portfolio 0:57 Why POSITIONING matters 1:46 3 Stages of a Profitable Portfolio 3:18 Level Zero: The "GOOD" Portfolio 3:57 Why Good will keep you BROKE 4:51 Level One: The PRO Portfolio 6:24 How I finally broke out of the Budget Zone 8:00 Level Two: The CONNECTIVE Portfolio 8:27 Key indicators that you've reached this stage 9:00 How to add a deeper level of connection to your photos 10:13 Questions to ask when curating your portfolio 10:42 The Premium Portfolio Checklist 11:03 Level Three: The UNIQUE Portfolio 11:33 3 Ways to Think (and Shoot) DIFFERENTLY </video> <video> What I wish I knew BEFORE becoming a photographer | Photography Business tips Description: Here's what I wish I knew BEFORE becoming a photographer... things that would have made growing a photography business SO much easier and faster! ➡️ Take the photo quiz here: https://quiz.chelseanicole.com MORE RECOMMENDED videos for growing a photography business: ▶️ Sell Like a Pro – 3 Savvy Photography Business Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIG__1519Z4&list=UULFq2ZiWE385fpXl8CU-Fy_OA ▶️ 4 Biggest Photography Business Mistakes hurting your growth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7sAZNWI1zo&t=&list=UULFq2ZiWE385fpXl8CU-Fy_OA ▶️ Getting Photography Clients on INSTAGRAM without a following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpCkFcwqfBM&t=&list=UULFq2ZiWE385fpXl8CU-Fy_OA :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Sound: Sennheiser lavalier: https://amzn.to/2MSYZXw Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this video I'm sharing the things I wish I knew before starting a photography business, along with concrete ACTION steps to help you put the advice to use on your own journey. These are the things I wish someone had shared with me when I was beginning my business. My hope is that this will help other beginning photographers who were where I once was... If you have a dream of going full-time with photography, remember, you don't need lots of money, gear or connections to start. That will come. 🙂 Keep moving forward, taking aligned action– you'll get there! And I hope the advice in this video helps you skip ahead and leap over some of the struggles I had. You got this friend! xx Chels 00:00 Why I Made This Video 00:19 Lesson 01 01:23 How to Get Started 03:56 Making the Move to Full-Time 04:22 Action Steps 04:46 What You (DON'T) Need to Start 05:20 Lesson 02 06:30 The key to Quantum Growth 06:59 Strategies to grow 07:48 Action Steps: Identifying Stage 8:17 Photographer Quiz 8:35 Lesson 03 9:14 Creating a "Marketing Machine" 10:18 My Early Vision 11:31 Action Steps: Your Long-Term Vision 12:22 Lesson 04 12:45 Are you 'bringing down the industry'? 13:31 Pricing as a new photographer 14:13 Redefining "FREE" 14:30 How I Started & Grew Quickly 15:37 Advice on Dealing with Industry Opinions 16:07 What did you wish you knew? 16:18 Lesson 05 16:47 Using Customer Journey to Stand Out 17:38 Creating a Lovemark Business 18:48 Action Steps: Improving Touch Points Music Code: Never Felt So Good - Instrumental - MB01Q1LI2ERIHY4 </video> <video> The key to growing a photography business Description: For clarity on the next BEST actions in growing your photography business ➡️ Take the photo quiz here to learn your stage, strengths + biz blindspots: https://quiz.chelseanicole.com ⚡️ 🎥 Watch the FULL video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6-OffrsFc – Sharing the things I wish I knew before starting a photography business, along with concrete ACTION steps to help you put the advice to use on your own journey. ⚡️ Doors to my business course for photographers open April 8th, for one week only. Get more details, and hop the VIP waitlist here: https://biz.chelseanicoletraining.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ♥️ LET'S BE FRIENDS! Follow on Youtube for more photo + business tips Connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto </video> <video> 3 Ways to NAIL Natural Light Portraits (even in midday harsh light!) Description: 3 must-know techniques for stunning natural light photos as a portrait or wedding photographer. ☀️ Pro Tips on Direct light, Backlight and Blue hour! ➡️ Free Light & Airy Mini Course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com - your guide to dreamy, premium portraits! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE RESOURCES: ⚡️ [Free] Premium Portfolio Guide: https://bit.ly/the-portfolio-checklist ⚡️ Details on Shoot to Edit (Course): https://shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this video, I'm sharing 3 essential lighting techniques to help you create gorgeous natural light photos - even in tricky lighting conditions! Whether you're shooting in harsh light, experimenting with blue hour, or want to learn how to master backlight and direct light, these tips are perfect for portrait and wedding photographers who want to LEVEL UP. You'll learn actionable techniques to elevate your wedding photography and improve your on-location lighting for any portrait session. Ready to refine your craft and create images your clients will love? Let's do this! xo, Chelsea TIMELINE 0:00 Intro 0:14 Direct Light 1:05 Examples - Diffused Direct light 1:22 The Most Important thing to Know 2:03 Common Misconception about Overcast Lighting 3:10 Backlight 3:38 Example - wedding in bright midday sun 4:12 Shooting with Backlight 4:59 Using Creative Flares 5:19 How to Expose when Shooting Backlight 6:06 Hot take: Common misconception 7:07 Free Light & Airy Mini Course 7:23 Blue Hour Lighting 8:13 Examples - Blue Hour Photos 8:58 Pro tips for Shooting in Blue Hour </video> <video> How to Use the Brush Tool in Lightroom to Create Dreamy Edits! ✨ Description: Learn how to use the Adjustment Brush Tool in Lightroom Classic to take your portraits to the next level! ➡️ Snag my Lightroom Brush Presets for dreamy, light & airy photos: https://chelseanicole.thrivecart.com/lightroom-essentials MORE RESOURCES: ✨ Free Light & Airy Photography Mini Course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com 📸 Get details on Shoot to Edit: http://ste.chelseanicole.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EDITING TUTORIALS: ▷ FULL editing tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aeilMGWApY&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqrRYzP1u12enC3oxHJMZv8D ▷ Edit Together Tuesday's playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-0tvsmEzW0&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqoe-Y9fF8nuR5AmaOHdO0Yl - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: The adjustment brush tool is one of my FAVORITE tools in Lightroom Classic! From making specialized color corrections to retouching skin and creating dreamy light & airy backgrounds, this tool can take your photos to the next level in no time. In this editing tutorial, I walk you through Lightroom’s Masking Menu and show how to unlock the full potential of the brush tool. 🌟 Over the years, I’ve also crafted my own set of Lightroom brushes to streamline my workflow. If you’d like to try them out, they’re available here ➡️ https://chelseanicole.thrivecart.com/lightroom-essentials Happy editing! xo, Chelsea 0:00 Intro 0:32 Power of the brush tool 1:09 Overview of the brush and masking menu 2:08 5 Main Brush Settings 6:07 Photo Editing Example 1 14:20 Photo Editing Example 2 15:08 Tip for Saving Brushes as Presets 15:57 Skin softening with the brush tool </video> <video> SHARP FOCUS FORMULA: Nail sharp portraits every time! Description: Steal my 5-Part Formula for nailing SHARP portraits (every time) 🙌 Learn from a 15 year pro how to get consistently sharp photos as a portrait and wedding photographer, so that you can feel more confident on your shoots. RESOURCES MENTIONED: ⚡️ Get my Shooting & Editing Course: https://shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com ⚡️ FREE Light & Airy Mini Course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE VIDEOS: This video is part of a series dedicated to helping portrait and wedding photographers get sharper photos – to become a more skilled and confident photographer! Check out the other videos in the series below 👇 ▶️ How to get SHARP Group Portraits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1YQwrgCMU&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqpO3sIKfiduj3ewT-3Jeomq&index=1 ▶️ Getting Sharp Focus with Low F-Stops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9EWrDYN0xI&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqpO3sIKfiduj3ewT-3Jeomq&index=2 ▶️ Calibrating Your Lenses for Sharper Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dAWNc8OIjM&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqpO3sIKfiduj3ewT-3Jeomq&index=3 ▶️ Editing in Lightroom for Sharp Portraits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUNuovNq8s&list=PLJ6UhSuxhyqpO3sIKfiduj3ewT-3Jeomq&index=4 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Sound: Sennheiser lavalier: https://amzn.to/2MSYZXw Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this video I'm sharing my simple 5-Step process for getting sharp portraits of people – so that you can confidently nail focus every time, including when photographing moving subjects like children and families or on fast paced shoots like wedding days. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Best settings for low light + still subjects 01:43 Best settings for sharp photos with movement 02:56 How camera lenses impact sharpness 05:05 AF Mode to use for (consistently) sharp portraits 07:59 How to properly set your Focus Point for sharp photos 10:56 Focus points on mirrorless 11:33 Getting sharper photos of couples or group portraits 13:13 More vids in this sharp portrait series 13:48 Why your images might STILL look blurry (even with nailing focus) </video> <video> Is Your Portfolio Repelling Clients? 6 Photos to Remove NOW Description: Are your portfolio images costing you clients? Discover the 6 images to ditch for a profitable photography portfolio that attracts your ideal clients! 📋 Grab the "Premium Portfolio Checklist" 👉 https://bit.ly/the-portfolio-checklist :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MORE RESOURCES: ⚡️ Get my Shooting & Editing Course: https://shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com ⚡️ FREE Light & Airy Mini Course: https://guide.chelseanicole.com MORE VIDEOS in this series: 🖥️ 3 Elements of a STAND OUT Photography Portfolio: https://youtu.be/lwhdG8TY2B0 📐 Cropping Your Photos for Better Compositions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRjO2SIVH8&t= This video is part of a series dedicated to helping portrait and wedding photographers craft a profitable portfolio (ie: one that attracts those dream photo clients!) Check out the other videos in the series above. 👆 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: MY PHOTO GEAR: Full Kit here: https://kit.co/chelseanicole CAMERAS: Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: https://amzn.to/3c0HjYt Nikon Z6 Mirrorless: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC? LENSES: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3C4rdrp Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S:https://amzn.to/3F8CRnc Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: https://amzn.to/2r7tfFv Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: https://amzn.to/2KoQMdc Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: https://amzn.to/2HAG2q5 Nikon 24mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2HByKGA Nikon 50mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/2JDlZbn YOUTUBE KIT: Camera: Sony A7s: https://amzn.to/2zgRRCg Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 🎥 MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO: This video is part of a "Revive Your Portfolio!" video series where we'll be approaching different topics around what it takes to create better photos, stand out and curate an attractive portfolio as a photographer. So, be sure you're subscribed! In this video you'll learn the common mistakes that most portrait and wedding photographers make when choosing images for your pro photography portfolio portfolio. These are images I see when doing portfolio reviews– and it's not just the amateur photographers that include these photos... established professionals do it too! This is often the biggest thing that will hold you back from getting more inquiries and booking more photography clients, and is ESSENTIAL if you want to increase prices to elevate your photography business to attract high-end or luxury photography clients. 📋 If you haven't already, grab the 'Premium Portfolio Checklist' companion guide to help you self-audit your portfolio images and ensure each one makes the cut : https://bit.ly/the-portfolio-checklist VIDEO BREAKDOWN 0:00 Intro + The Power of a GREAT Portfolio 0:44 the Dead Image - This photo KILLS connection 1:36 the Unflattering Showstopper - This photo breaks TRUST 3:05 the Awesome Client… with Questionable Taste 3:49 Should you showcase EVERY photography client? 4:30 The MAIN PURPOSE of your photography portfolio 5:08 the Really Hard to Get Image 6:21 the Pretty, but Off-Topic Photo 7:03 the BIG miss 8:54 YOUR ACTION STEP 9:11 Premium Portfolio Checklist Music Cred: Fast Instrumental by Zack Paradis MB01EMH7D9O2WET </video> <video> They called my photography business “cute” until... Description: SO WHAT if you don’t know what you’re doing right now… You’ll learn. ⚡️ SO WHAT if you’re a hot mess… You’ll figure it out. ⚡️ SO WHAT if you don’t have connections… You’ll make ‘em. ⚡️ Success isn’t about having everything perfect from the start. It’s about playing the long game, and believing you can do it. It’s about embracing a blend of messy ACTION and relentless LEARNING – Knowing that it’s this lethal combo that creates the kind of growth that others like to simplify as: Magic. ⚡️📘 That’s real. Each step on my own journey was a strategic move toward my bigger vision of never having anyone ever call my dreams ‘cute’ again. Looking back, I thank my lucky stars for that rebellious, too-naive-to-listen-to-all-the-warnings Chels. The one who, despite the well-meaning advice from family and friends, wouldn’t settle for the suggested ‘Go to school ➡️ Get a job ➡️ Be bored ➡️ Stress out endlessly’ path. So, my friend. If you’re also holding onto a ‘cute’ (and perhaps a bit scary) dream, remember this: Your path doesn’t have to be conventional. It doesn’t have to be “right”. It just has to be yours. And only you can walk it. Maybe you’re the only one that believes in your ‘cute’ dream right now. Keep faith, keep walking. And one day… I guarantee they’ll all wonder just. how. you. did. it. 📸❤️🔥 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ♥️ LET'S BE FRIENDS! Connect with me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseanicolephoto </video>

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No-fluff photo tips, editing tutorials, biz strategies and real-world advice to help photographers build dream businesses– with heart!⚡️💗

Hey fellow photo lover! I'm Chels! I empower photographers to enter their “Thriving Era” by standing out in their art, biz strategy and mindset. My own journey started with a borrowed camera and adventurous weekends in a high school photo class. In just two years I turned my side-hustle into a consistent 6-figure portrait and wedding photography business.

Now I get to work with fun dream clients, and I feel creatively inspired on the daily! Many helped me in my journey, so my mission is to help other photographers create the same fulfillment and freedom.

I hope my videos will inspire, uplift and serve you on your own photography path. Hit that subscribe button for a regular dose of photography real-talk. And don’t be shy! Drop a hello in the comments. 🙂 Can't wait to catch you there!
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