Hi, I'm Chelsey.

I'm so glad you're here.

I'm a mom of three, an Ontario Certified Teacher, and the photographer behind Chelsey Kae Photography. My kids are 6, 9, and 12, and I truly understand how quickly these seasons of life move because I am living them right alongside you.

Most days, you'll find me with a coffee in hand, driving to activities, cheering from the sidelines, or enjoying the beautiful chaos that comes with family life. I know what it feels like to want to freeze time for just a little longer. The little voices, the belly laughs, the tiny details, and even the ordinary moments that somehow become the ones you miss the most.

That is why I love what I do.

With more than 20 years of experience working with children and families as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, an Ontario Certified Teacher, photographer, and mom, I bring a deep understanding of children and how they experience the world. Every child is different. Some jump right in, some need time to warm up, and some have endless energy they need to move through first.

That is completely okay.

When you book a session with me, you don't have to worry about your children sitting perfectly still or smiling on command. My goal is not to create a perfect version of your family. My goal is to capture the real one. I gently guide when needed, but I also give children the freedom to play, explore, laugh, and be themselves.

My sessions are designed for real life. For busy moms. For growing families. For those who want beautiful photographs without the pressure of making everything look perfect.

My love for photography started when I was a little girl. During a visit to my grandmother's home, she gave me a small Kodak camera, and I spent hours photographing the little things that caught my eye. Flowers tucked into tree bark, snow piled on the deck, old fire hydrants, and all the small details that most people would walk right past. At 10 years old, I took my first photography class and began learning how to use a camera creatively.

Years later, when I was 23 and had just met my husband, I bought my first DSLR, a Pentax. It was a big investment for us at the time, but he believed in me and encouraged me to follow that passion. I carried that camera everywhere, documenting everyday moments and the people I loved most. Before long, I discovered how much I loved photographing families and children.

Not long after, I joined Edge Imaging as a school photographer. If you remember school picture day, that was me! I loved the energy, the personalities, and the unpredictability that came with photographing children. Every day was different, and I loved finding ways to help each child feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Becoming a mom changed photography for me in a way I never expected.

I always knew childhood went quickly, but experiencing it with my own children gave me a completely different perspective. Suddenly, I wanted to remember everything. The sleepy newborn stretches, the tiny hands reaching for mine, the laughter that filled our home, and the little moments that seemed ordinary at the time but became incredibly meaningful.

That is the perspective I bring into every session today.

I know how precious these seasons are while you are living them, and I know how quickly they become memories. My goal is to preserve your family exactly as you are right now. The connection, the personality, and the little moments that make your family yours.

What started with a little Kodak camera has grown into a business that allows me to photograph so many incredible families throughout Guelph, Puslinch, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas. I feel incredibly grateful every time a family trusts me to capture this chapter of their story.

Meet Chelsey – Your Guelph  Family Photographer

Hi, I'm Chelsey

My years as an educator taught me that every child communicates differently. Some jump right in, some need time to observe, and some need a little encouragement before they shine. I bring that same patience into every session.