Chelsea Stokes - Photo Editor

14/03/2024

Our recent editing! 😍 we love using kindred! But we are skilled in other presets as well!

15/08/2022

20/05/2022

Hey guys! We are in the middle of "Re-branding" so our website may be down for a little bit. In the meantime feel free to send us a message if you need more info!!

29/08/2021

A little before and after I worked on yesterday!! This wedding gallery is now sent off within 48 hours!!! 😍

29/08/2021

So… we’ve been keeping a secret for awhile now and I guess it’s time to share the news! Russ, my husband has started doing videography for our company not too long ago. Well, it started to pick up a lot more! Meaning he has been working full time almost an hour and a half away from home while helping with the kids once he gets home around 6:00/6:30 so that I’m able to get a few more things done. Yes- I’m a stay at home momma too!! Lol so, when you tell me your stories I relate 100%!! Ha! Anyways, since everything has started to pick up for him we have contemplated on whether or not he was going to leave his day job or not. Well, fast forward to the start of this editing business… and what do you know!? God provided- and when he provided he went all out!!! I literally owe it all to him too! This business has taken off so quickly and is such a high demand that I actually needed help! What!! I just started this business a few months ago and it literally took off so quickly! So with that being said we decided it was time for Russ to leave his day job and not only continue to do videography- but to also become a SECOND editor for this new business!!! 🥰😍 they always say it can be hard working along side your spouse but I swear we’ve never been closer! I am so extremely excited about this new transition in our lives! I cannot wait to watch this business take off even more and I cannot wait to work along side my best friend!! 💕here’s to new adventures!!!

05/08/2021

Hey guys!! Are you following me on Instagram!? To see more recent content be sure to follow on ig!

02/07/2021

My website is officially LIVE! Go check it out at www.chelseastokes-photoeditor.com !

01/07/2021

Just a little before and after for you this afternoon!! 💕 I loveeee a great mommy and me shot!

28/06/2021

I love the light and airy feel of this flat lay set up!! 😍 the creamy tones are to die for!! What color flat lays and ring boxes do you use most? If you were to invest in one color ring box which would you choose!?

28/06/2021

Helloooo mindset! Does anyone else have a hard time getting in the “right” mindset? Like one day you’re pumped and ready for the day and the next you’re just like overwhelmed and stressed thinking Lordy mercy how in the world am I going to get all of this done in a short amount of time!? Your mindset matters!! Those frustrated and overwhelming feelings only start to get better and to feel better when you train your mind to think better!! Don’t think about how stressed you are…. Change it to I CAN get this done by this time and I WILL! Anyone else grow up in school or with parents who always say don’t say you can’t because you can!? 🤪 help your mind out by creating positive influence for yourself! Stop worrying and start believing in yourself! 💕

28/06/2021

This family is absolutely gorgeous!! One of my clients reached out to me to help her with a special edit! This family really wanted a photo with these rocks for their mantle! So, I used another image from a session the photographer had previously and merged them onto this photo of the rocks! Her clients were soooo happy that they were able to get this photo they wanted so badly!! Which means my client had a very happy client which makes me so extremely happy for the photographer herself and for her business!! 💕💕 I love it when things like this work out!!

28/06/2021

Whew I am feeling this quote this morning!! My husband and I have been adjusting to the newborn and 2 life and we have been so exhausted! Our newest little has been pretty fussy on and off and our 3 year old has been having a harder time adjusting lately! Yesterday my husband went for a run and I was at home working while both kids were taking a nap. Literally within seconds BOTH kids were crying wanting to be held and I was just like oh lord here we go who do I hold who do I calm down first!? 🥴 I grabbed my 3 year old and held him to calm him as I’m reaching as far as I can to hold a paci in my newborns mouth and my arm fell asleep 🤦🏼‍♀️ so I’m rocking one and trying to calm the other…. And my 3 year old looks at me and then our new baby and starts crying like mom just hold me and whewwwww it was a roller coaster! But, I have to learn how to adjust because come next week it’s just me and the kiddos and dad will be back at work! 😅 fast forward to this morning… I accidentally slept 40 minutes into my newborns feed time… I jumped up so quickly got a bottle ready and fed him. He would’ve kept sleeping anyways if I let him lol I washed the dishes and did one load of laundry…. I sat down to start working and guess what? Nope. Not happening this morning lol little man is so fussy and wants to be held constantly! So… this quote reached out to me big lol wake up and do all you can!! 💕 it’s ok!! I can find time later to work but this sweet little baby needs me right now and that’s what this morning is all about! Currently… he is finally content!! I just won’t move 🤣

26/06/2021

Let’s talk investment! Whether it’s time, money, equipment, or services! How much do you invest in your business monthly on average? Do you know? Who plans out their time using a schedule? Do you ever scroll through sites that sell ring boxes and think wow! I don’t know if I can pay $50-$80 for a ring box!! Or, do you look at that macro lens or that 85mm lens that you keep eyeing or the nifty 50 that’s calling your name and think ughhh if only!! Or that new canon or Nikon that comes out every year like an iPhone 🤣😅 whew! Lol been there!! Let me tell you… save up for these things!! Even if you have to get an envelope and stash the cash in your closet somewhere! These small things are investments for your business and they work towards the future of your business! They will eventually pay off themselves in the long run!! But, the QUALITY of work they will provide to your clients…. Will be 100% worth it in the end! I struggled for so long with trying to justify not spending that money when I knew what the invested item or service would do for my business. When I finally started to invest… my business started to take off! This doesn’t just go towards equipment either! Think about it… your time is valuable! These editing programs are valuable! There are only so many days in a week and so many hours in a day am I right!? And if you need help with editing to give you back some of your time you know I’m all there!! 🙌🏻 so take that leap and invest in the things that you need for your business to thrive!! You got this!

26/06/2021

This right here!! Whew! If you’re not surrounded by love and support when it comes to your business it can really begin to drag you down! You start feeling like you’re not good enough. You feel like you’re powerless in a situation that you are actually in control of. Managing a business can be challenging! This is why when running a business we try our very best to do the best that we can at managing our time, money, and commitment to it. If you don’t have the right circle around you… of inspiring and empowering people … you can start to feel less than and inadequate and like you just can’t do it! So, find those people who inspire you the most! Make those connections with the ones who fill your cup with encouragement!! I promise you it will go such a long way!! Also- if you see someone who needs this encouragement… reach out! Tell them hey I see you! You’re doing a great job! I’m so proud to see where you have gone with this business. I know it takes a lot of work and dedication and you’re doing amazing!!! 💕💕 sometimes all it takes are those first few words of encouragement to really make someone’s day and helps that person push forward to continue to do the best they can do without giving up!! I hope everyone has a great Saturday today!! What’s your plans!? Anything fun?

26/06/2021

Ok, so how about this cake setup!? It is absolutely gorgeous!! I have a huge appreciation for florists, planners, cake artists, and so many other wedding vendors who make gorgeous things like this happen!! Let’s give it up for these vendors!! Because without them we wouldn’t be able to photograph or edit awesome set ups like these!! 😍😍

Host-
Venue-
Flowers-
Invitations and calligraphy:
Table Setting and Tea Cart-
Cakes- .cakes
Dress-
Menswear-
Hair and makeup-
Embroidery Hoop-
Linens-

26/06/2021

Little by little… we make lists and start marking our to dos off! Don’t give up! Don’t quit! Just keep pushing forward! A little progress doesn’t mean no progress!! So set that frustration aside and get all of the thoughts out of your head about “not being able to do it”! I get so trapped in this thought sometimes! It beats me up and beats me down!! Anyone else? It’s like you have this whole list of to do’s and plans for the day… and then bam! Guess what!? Something comes up and you’re not able to get to the things that are high priority in your mind and then we get so tense and frustrated about it! But guess what!? A little progress is better than NO progress!! So take that deep breath in and remember …. You always have tomorrow. It’s not the end of the world! You got this!!! 💕

24/06/2021

My new website is coming soon!! I have had so many people reach out from all over the country already and I am so excited that creatives and photographers are interested in becoming a client!! When I started this business I was editing for a few photographers based out of Florida and a few from Alabama! Little did I realize that the market for an outsourcing editor was needed!! Especially for those in the wedding industry. I did want to mention that we do outsource for other sessions as well! This includes… newborns, families, maternity, children, lifestyle, you name it! My pricing options will be posted to the website that’s coming soon! I’ll also post FAQs, before and afters, client reviews, and more info on how to get setup and what the process is! Thank you so much for reaching out for quotes and for all of the positive feedback through dms!! I’m so excited to jump start this business!! 💕 ohhhh and yes!!! We are currently taking on new clients!!

24/06/2021

Destination weddings have always been my absolute favorite!! We love to travel and make a mini trip out of it. Whether it’s just 4 hours away or 10 hours away we are like heyyyy mom and dad trip let’s go! 😅🤣 editing weddings that are in a different location than what you’re used to is always nice too! It kind of helps get your creative juices flowing. You start thinking of different ideas… how to pose with a different scenery to make it interesting and beautiful! Whether it’s the ocean or the desert.. or even the mountains! 😍 there is always something new to bring to the table!

Who else loves to travel!? Are you one to just stay home in your comfort zone or you one to run for the door!? 💕