Greenville Family Photography Blog

Maternity photography session in Greenville, SC by Chelsea Sliwa Photography

As a Greenville photographer, I’m honored to serve families and businesses in this beautiful community. From tree-lined streets to vibrant small businesses, Greenville, SC is the perfect backdrop for timeless portraits. Whether you’re preparing to welcome a new baby, capturing your family’s unique story, or elevating your brand, here are 4 Ways to Work With […]

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At this Denver Studio Motherhood Session, I recently had the privilege of capturing the timeless beauty of motherhood. This particular session was unique, as it was not only inspired by the profound bond between mother and child but also by the raw vulnerability and resilience that characterize the journey of motherhood itself. As my dear […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, brands, much like fine wine, can sometimes lose their freshness. The good news is that you don’t need a complete overhaul to breathe new life into your brand. Visuals, often the face of your business, play a pivotal role in maintaining a vibrant and appealing brand. Recognizing the signs […]

As the golden hues of autumn painted the landscape, I found myself at Cherry Creek Reservoir, eagerly awaiting the arrival of a dear family. This marked the third time I had the privilege of photographing this family, creating a beautiful trilogy of memories that began with their son’s newborn photos, followed by his 4-month milestone, […]

In the heart of a cozy, sunlit home, a unique and heartwarming story unfolds in A Joy-filled In-Home Newborn Photography Session. Meet the family – a loving mother, doting father, an energetic young boy, and their precious newborn baby girl. This intimate in-home newborn photography session captures the essence of their growing family and the […]

Maternity photography is such a beautiful way to celebrate your pregnancy, your family, and your sweet baby on the way. I often get questions about maternity sessions: from where, when, how & why. So, here is everything you need to know about maternity photography sessions! I. Introduction: The Beauty of Maternity Photography A. Celebrating the […]

Meet Chelsea. Mother of 2, Photographer and firm believer that family memories belong on paper, not on screens.

MEET Chelsea

There’s just something so magical about In-Home Motherhood Sessions. This one, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. For one, it’s of one of my very best friends and two of her sweet little ones. You’ve seen them before on the blog a couple of times. But this was also the first session […]

You may have noticed a bit of a shift on my Instagram and website these days. I’ve been photographing a lot of families, newborns and branding sessions alongside my booked weddings. It’s been bringing me so much joy. One of the reasons I love Portrait sessions, like this Studio Newborn Session on film, is because […]

This isn’t the first time you’ve seen this adorable family. They’re great friends of mine whom I’ve photographed for some of their biggest milestones! What could be more of a gift?! They were one of the first couples I ever shot engagements for and I even got to photograph their maternity photos last year! This […]

This Denver fall family session was so beyond beautiful. The mountains, the glowy grass, this sweet family. I met Theresa and Joe at Jackass Hill Park (forgive the name 😬) in Littleton just before sunset to get this fabulous light. The views from his grassy park of the mountains is just gorgeous. It is definitely […]

Choosing what to wear for family photos can feel overwhelming. Especially when the number of people to dress grows! But with these easy steps, you’ll be looking incredible in your next family photoshoot and know just what to wear for family photos. Step 1: Choose a color palette for your family photoshoot When planning what […]

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During this slow transition between wedding seasons, I decided to focus on traditional analogue film photography. This in-home maternity session on film is proof! This medium has transformed my photography in so many ways. It requires a slowness and intentionality that I feel is easily forgotten with digital mediums. Photos have become a dime a […]

This cozy in-home newborn session holds an extra special place in my heart. I photographed this family back in 2020 when their first little girl, Lucy, was just 4 months old. In that blog post, I mentioned how I’d known Lucy’s Mama, Angela, from Instagram for years! And finally we were able to meet in […]

After what the year 2020 did to small businesses, I knew I wanted to start out 2021 serving small business owners in a special way. So I teamed up with my favorite studio space in Denver, Realm, and put the word out. Branding Mini Sessions for those businesses who wanted to take things to the […]

You may remember this family from last year when I photographed them on the top of Aspen Mountain in the Fall. This year, they came down from the mountains of Aspen for my Fall Mini Sessions at Majestic View Park in Arvada! This was the most beautiful fall Arvada family session. I have such a […]

This Summer Steamboat Springs Wedding was absolutely one for the history books! From the planning by Purple Summer Events to the florals by Lace & Lilies to Amelia’s dress from A and Be Denver to the stunning views at Lucky8 Ranch. It was an impeccable day! I met Amelia and Rob at Sapphire Point Overlook […]

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