July 4th??

Yes, I know its very late for July 4th 2011 photos, but I forgot to post them. Better late then never.

There is something so magical about a sparkler. When I was a kid I used to pretend they were wands, spewing wonderful magic everywhere. Now, I enjoy seeing my 3yr old hold her sparkler and call it her wand, twirl it around in the air, and giggle with pure excitement and joy. 

Here are a few shots from our 4th of July 2011

 I  ♥  Fireworks

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2012 Investments Chart

Announcements

I, sadly, am not booking any weddings this year. I do enjoy them very much, but found myself far too busy with two young ones at home to take on weddings, engagements, seniors, infants, children, families, and commercial photography. I have found, I just can't do it ALL. 
Weddings take the most time and effort, and time is where I am at a loss.
I will still be taking bookings for the following

Seniors

Infants

Children

Families

Commercial (discussable)

Engagement (discussable)

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Mini Sessions

35minutes

Printing Rights

Editing

Location (Within a 40mile radius of Karlstad, MN. A $0.25 charge per mile thereafter will apply) 

5 images on disc 

= $40

Regular Session

1hr

Printing Rights

Editing

Location (Withing a 40mile radius of Karlstad, MN. A $0.25 charge per mile thereafter will apply) 

10 images on a disc

=$70

Hourly

$45 an hour includes Printing Rights.

$3 per image

$0.25 per mile one way + any driving done during session for change of location


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I will have 1 senior package this year. Shot with all natural light, using locations, objects, and wardrobe unique to you. Pets are welcome! I like to provide a fun, personal, and relaxed setting to take seniors portraits. I enjoy chatting, and getting to better know who I am photographing. 

Senior Package
3 hours

4 locations

3 wardrobe changes

up to 15 images

Printing rights

editing

Location of your choice (discussable) 

$130

Prints are NOT available. I give you a disc of your best photos, usually I give you a color, and black and white version of the images. This disc you can then take to any printer and have your photos printed at a much lower cost to you, or you can put them on your home computer and then print at home, or via online printing venders. 
I do not have viewings, where you can come choose your photos as of yet. 

If you have a senior, but do not feel you need the specifications listed in the senior package, the mini, and regular sessions are available as well for seniors. 

Investments Chart 2012

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Forgiveness is nice...

Oy! I want to apologize yet again for not having everyone's sessions done and sent out! I have been washed out by a cold turned sinus infection, sick girls, knee injury, and the list continues...When it rains it POURS! 

I will be hitting the editing hard and your sessions will be sent out! I have not forgotten about you, no worries. 

Thank you for your patience!




 - Sincerely -

Chelsie Hanson 

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[Nepstad] Senior 2012

Here is one really fun chick to be around let alone photograph!
I was so glad to have had a beautiful day like our booked date to take her senior photos. Alaina, wasn't so sure taking photos would be very much fun, but I think I changed her mind. Her and I had some adventures, one of which almost landed us in the Red River TWICE!

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I hope your senior year is wonderful for you Alaina, and that you like your photos! They turned out pretty good, if you ask me! I cant wait for you to see the rest! For now here is your sneak peek!

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Levenhagen Family

I had a wonderful time photographing this couple and their pup. We met in Grand Forks, and headed to the Campus where we took advantage of some of the buildings, and park areas. The day was perfect except for a few sprinkles right at the beginning of our session. Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful fall afternoon, or a cuter couple to photograph during it either! Hope you like your sneak peek guys! 

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Hamness Family

I was so happy when Chelsey asked me to do a family session with them! Our first attempt got rained out, but we were determined to figure something out. It was super windy our 2nd attempt, but we made it work, and I'm happy with how their session played out! Loved the locations and color scheme. :)

Hope you like your sneak peek!

Your sneak peek is very under-saturated here on the blog because of the file size, and image quality in a collage, just so you know! It wont look this blah... :)  

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C&B Harwood Wedding

This was one super cute couple I have to admit. I had met very briefly the bride before as she is one of my sisters friends, so I knew of her but didn't actually know her, so I was honored when Barb facebooked me about a wedding photographer. I wish we had more time to have taken photos, since the ladies "get ready" location was this super amazing home. I was very excited to use it for some photos! I am please with what we got, so here is your sneak peek! 

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Ingraham Family

Awesome family to photograph. This family used to live near us, and their children attended the same school as my siblings and I did, so although they moved away it was fun to take their family photos, and see them again! They all had changed so much! Makes you realize how time does fly. 

It was great to see your family, and I hope you enjoy your photos!

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Tyler & Megan

This wedding was a big wedding for me this summer. One of my high school best friends was tying the knot, and I wont lie...I was nervous. 

Congratulations again Tyler and Megan on your marriage. I love you both, and can't tell you how much fun I had spending time with you guys on your big day, and seeing all the behind  the scenes. I was honored to have been there with you on your special day Megan, and can't wait to see your new married life unfold! 

♥ you!

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♥ SKILLING WEDDING ♥

I had the privilege of photographing both this couples engagement and wedding. They were the highlight of my summer of weddings for sure, just because it was so beautiful to see how much they loved each other. They had a beautiful, simple, and meaningful wedding out near a lake in the warm summer sun. I enjoyed so much watching these two as they looked at each other with so much excitement, and love. Their ceremony was absolutely beautiful, but it wasn't the decorations, it was all about love, family, making a commitment before their God, which they serve so willingly. It was inspiring, and I loved every minute of it.

My husband & I wish you both the best in your marriage, and thank you for letting us have the honor of capturing your special day. 

more to come soon!

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Ryler Broc - Senior 2012

I had the honor of being asked to take this hansom cowboys senior photos. He also happens to be my cousin, so that was a little perk. Loved the locations used for this session!

I hope God is a strong overpowering presence in your life Ryler, and that you allow Him to guide your every move and action as you come to a point in life where you make some pretty important decisions that will carve out your path in life. He is the reason you live and breathe, and in everything praise your Maker for he is Great and loves you with a love that is perfect.

♥ You

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Luke and Andrea E-Session

This lovely couple are the winners of my last session giveaway. I'de say it was a good give away! They used there free session to take some engagement photos, which I was more then happy and willing to take.

This super cute bride to be is one of my highschool best friends, and I am so overjoyed for her! Luke, your one blessed man, and you best take good care of her!

Ha-ha, no I had a great time photographing them being mushy, gooshy, and madly in love. I was tickled pink watching these two, who were so much in love. Not with just eachother, but also with the Lord. Having Christ in there relationship was never a question for these two. He was the CENTER, and you could totally tell. I was blessed just watching you two interact with eachother.

Congratulations to you both! 

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{ M.S } Senior 2012

I had a blast with {M.S} doing her senior session. We got to work with highways, sunflowers, grassy fields, hay bails, and horses! I was super excited to work with her and there was not a dull moment.

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

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Little Baby Quinn

I would have loved to photograph her when she was new new, and a bit more sleepy and flexible, but now will do! This is my cousin, and she is beautiful! Shes got some super loving parents, and couldn't be more blessed to be in the home she's in.



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{P.G} 2012 Senior

Had a super fun time photographing {P.G}'s senior photo session. 

It makes me feel a bit old, but I enjoy seeing kids I went to school with finally reach their senior year.   Its awesome to think back at who they used to be, compared to who they have become and are today.

I was actually high school best friends with his oldest sister, so I saw plenty of this fellow when he was younger, and much more annoying. Ha-ha!

I am proud to say that {P.G} has grown and matured into a very respectable young man following the Lords plan for his life. I am excited to see where he will go in life, and was honored to be able to have captured him his senior year. I wish you the best, and pray Gods guidance upon your life as you make decisions as for what to do next now that high school is finally over!

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Hanson Family Session

I have had the honor of photographing this beautiful family now a few times, and each time is super fun! The Hanson's daughters are beautiful, and its not too hard to see where they get their beauty after you see their mommy and daddy! I thoroughly enjoy photographing them. Its always fun to see how different they are becoming as they grow, but its not hard to tell they are sisters! What fun!  

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Bryton Hanson

My baby brother is growing up, and I was so excited to have mom ask about taking some photos of him this year. Hes goofy, and so his session was fun. Very happy with how his session turned out!

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Easiest Session EVER

This little lady just saw the camera and knew exactly what to do. It was so fun photographing this little model, and more then easy with THAT smile!

I wish so bad that these colors didn't look so washed out on the blog!

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Skjerven Family

Loved getting to know this adorable family. Little miss {m} was a ball of energy, and had a free spirit about her, that was so fun to capture. Glad I got to meet and work with this family.

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Hanson Family Fun

This is the 2nd time I have worked with this amazing family, and was so shocked at how much their kids had grown! Their session slot came right as a lovely thunder storm passed leaving us cold and everything a bit wet. We did what we could without getting their cute white outfits dirty. It was a fun session, and I am so blessed to have been able to photograph their beautiful family once again.

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Handsom As A Toddler Can Be

This is one super handsome fellow! I photographed him when he was just a baby and recall thinking the same thing then. This little guy was a ball of energy, and very much so a boy. He even brought his blue football. :) Had a blast photographing him and his family! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

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Johnson Family

This family is very near and dear to my heart as they are my own flesh and blood. My Uncle, Aunt, and wonderful cousins who reside in Minneapolis, were up in celebration of my grandfathers wedding reception, and decided to get some photos taken while they were up! It was so fun to see them, and photograph them.

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Frustraition over saturation

I want to apologize to those seeing their sneak peeks, and wondering if they are going to be as dull as they look posted here on the blog. I may have at some point in customizing my blog to fit my needs, done something with the color settings, and that is why the color saturation of the photos looks a bit bla. I am really sorry if the first impression of your photos isn't what it could be if the color was spot on. Please, if you have any concerns about the coloring of your photos email me at Chelsiehanson.photography@gmail.com

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Grandstrand Family

I have known this wonderful people several years. A. Grandstrand, their oldest daughter, and I were best friends throughout high school, so I spent some time in their home, and with their family. I have come to respect, and love them. I was so excited when they showed interest in having me take their family photos. I had a great time photographing them, and hope they are not disappointed!



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Happy Birthday my Ladybug Princess

These were taken on her REAL Birthday, so knowing my, I'll probably do another post of her actual birthday party and decorations! So Excited!

My baby girl turned one the beginning of August, and it was an emotional week. A year ago she was said to not have much of a chance to meet her big sister, or to see her room, or to come home to her big loving family. The situation was bleak and hope seemed to dissipate as her health did. Her daddy and I held strong to the Lord as we watched our baby girl struggling to stay alive. Something amazing happened though....hundreds of people from all over the place fell to their knees in prayer over our little baby girls life. A undeniable sense of peace washed over my husband and I. We realized that although we were concerned for our baby girl, worrying ourselves sick was not going to make her heal, not going to stabilize her, it was not going to hold her hand, do us or do her any good. It only was a hindrance. Thankfully our ever present Lord took our fear and replaced it with abundant peace. So much so, people were becoming alarmingly concerned for us as we seemed almost in denial of our daughters failing condition. We knew perfectly well it was serious, and that she may not come home. We also knew we could give our fears, our worries, and our cares to the Lord, and trust Him to do what is best.

Today we have a baby girl who walks, falls, crawls, and walks some more. Shes smiley as can be, has quite the personality, and is my miracle. She shouldn't be here, and yet God proves to still preform some amazing miracles on a daily basis! She is mine.

Happy Birthday Joslyn H. Hanson.

YOUR 1 YEARS OLD!!

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{K} Hanson Family

I had never formally met {K} before our photoshoot, but I'm glad to have met her and her family.

Her and her husband to be live with their daughter not too far from my home town, so it was a convenient session as far as location. I loved getting to know them, and playing with their little girl while trying to snap a few shots of her. {S} unfortunately wasn't so fond of the camera, and wasn't in the "happiest" mood that day, so I came back another day to try again with her! The 2nd time was the charm!

1 more to come, I just cant choose!!

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Mini Session Day

Time slots are disappearing, so reserve yours now!

Limited space!

Thank you for all those who booked!

2:15 - 2:45pm -----> Slot taken

3:00 - 3:30pm -----> Slot taken

All time slots are reserved, so I am officially booked for this mini session day!

Cant wait to work with all of you!



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3 Little Princesses

I adore the Levenhagen family of now 5. Their family recently grew with the addition of a sweet little baby girl this year. What a blessed family they are! I enjoy meeting with them to take photos because of the warm spirit they carry in action and word. I enjoy their daughters laughter, and beautiful smiles so much I just couldn't get enough. They are such a wonderful family to have around, and I'm excited to see their little family grow, and change. How beautiful is the glory of the Lord shinning through His children!

Note: For some odd reason my photos are looking very under saturated or dull when I post on my blog, so the colors are actually brighter then how they may appear right now. Sorry about that!

Isn't she just adorable?

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Cote Wedding Teasers ♥

What a beautiful wedding to photograph. I was so excited to find { A } was interested in hiring me to capture her special day on camera, and we quickly exchanged information and booked the date.

Just days before the wedding { D & A } discovered the church also booked a funeral for the same day as their wedding, and only hours apart, which put a dent in the decorating, and added alot of stress on these to wonderful people, and their families. It was hectic afternoon pre-ceramony, but everything turned out absolutely beautiful, decorations and all. I was honored to take their photos, and help them in any way I could. I am so happy for these two as they embark a new life together as husband and wife, and I am sending them my best wishes!

Your photos are beautiful.

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