Fort Smith, AR and Van Buren, AR area photographer takes headshots.

Hey there!

I’m Chelsea Fraley.

I have been behind my camera about 4 years now. I feel like I have hit the lottery when I capture the genuine connections between couples and the sweet, moments of growing families. Golden hour is my bread and butter, unless we are doing an indoor session. Every session is unique and tailored to fit you. Let’s create something not only social media worthy, but print worthy as well!

My job is so fun. I have two kiddos of my own and a wonderfully supportive husband. My husband and I have been together since my senior year of high school (2012). Now you know how old I am.

When I am not editing, shooting, scheduling posts, and all of the jobs in between, I’m usually with my 3 dudes.

In my spare time I like to paint door hangers or find another fun creative outlet.

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Located in Van Buren, AR mostly. My studio is in Fort Smith, AR. I travel to the surrounding areas. Anything 30+ miles from my home will be subject to a travel fee.

Contact me

Think of this as saying hi, not signing a contract. Let’s see if my style and your vision click.

You don’t have to know every detail or be ready to book. This is just where the conversation starts; no pressure, just possibility.

For inquires about a session with me please submit your information here or visit my Facebook and send me a private message.

I book my sessions in advance by the month. You do not need to commit to a certain day and time when you book, simply select what month you’d like your session to be in.

About 4-6 weeks before your selected month, I will reach out to you and we will choose your exact session day and time.

I could tell you how much I love what I do… but I think my clients say it best.

Every kind word from a client reminds me that I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do;

capturing your moments, your chaos, and your connection.

A family of four, including a man, woman, and two young girls, walking through a field of yellow flowers during sunset with trees in the background.

Worth it

• Natural

• Amazing

• Genuine

• Worth it • Natural • Amazing • Genuine •

What are they saying about me?

Chelsea did an amazing job with our maternity & newborn photos! She is so sweet, so patient and intentional. She does an amazing job at making you feel comfortable and makes sure she captures exactly what you want!

She’s def stuck with us now, as the official Joyce Fam photographer!

Tailor Joyce

A young woman with long brown hair wearing an off-the-shoulder floral dress, standing outdoors at sunset with trees in the background. She has a tattoo of flowers on her left thigh and shoulder, and she is smiling softly.

Chelsea has taken several pictures for my family including our recent maternity and newborn pictures and I am very pleased with them. Not only does she make the sessions enjoyable, she is timely with editing and provides wonderful finished results. I also appreciate her willingness to accommodate our wishes with various poses and her reasonably priced photo packages.

The investment is so worth it because at the end you will have photos of your family that you will truly cherish.

Taylor Murdock

A young woman with long light brown hair, blue eyes, and a big smile, wearing a teal dress with floral patterns, sitting outdoors in front of a leafy green background during sunset.

Chelsea Marie Photography is awesome! She makes the whole thing easy and fun, even for guys who don’t usually like taking pictures.

You can tell she loves what she does, and the photos always turn out great.

Cole Cannon

A man with a beard and a tan cap tenderly holding a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a beige blanket, with a floral headband and a slight smile, conveying love and protection.

Her editing style is warm and inviting, giving every photo a timeless and heartfelt feel. She’s also incredibly timely and accommodating, always making sure everything goes smoothly and her patient, easygoing attitude helps so much when things don’t go exactly as planned (especially with little ones!). We also love how she takes the time to get to know our family and understand what we’re hoping for through her thoughtful questionnaire, which makes each session feel personal and perfectly tailored to us.

Chelsea’s attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart. We’re so grateful to have found a photographer who consistently captures our family’s story so beautifully. I can’t recommend her enough!

BreAnna Blair

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Chelsea Marie Photography for multiple sessions and every experience has been amazing! Chelsea has a natural way of making you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Her approach to posing feels effortless and genuine, allowing her to capture moments that are beautifully authentic and full of emotion.