Chelle Wootten Photography

04/09/2026

I’ve been quiet for a while now
and honestly, I’ve gone back and forth on how (or even if) I should say something.

Social media has always been hard for me and I really wanted my next post of the year to feel light and fun!
Something about how amazing 2025 was and that 2026 is going to be bright and full of opportunity
(and I still believe there’s some much good stuff this year) but the more the world kept shifting, and the heavier things felt everywhere,
it just didn’t feel right to post like nothing was happening.

I’ve been hesitating making a post like this for weeks because the truth is… I don’t want to lose any of you, my regular clients, the people who’ve supported me for years and years,
or scare off new people who are just finding me
but I also don’t want to pretend I’m not feeling the weight of everything right now
between rising costs and fuel prices.

I’ve honestly felt a little lost trying to navigate how to keep things sustainable… but part of that means keeping things transparent!

If you’re still here reading this, thank you
it truly means more than I can say! Please swipe through my post and check out my blog post (link in bio)

if you’re booking a session, supporting my work, or even just quietly following along
I don’t take any of it for granted 🫶

xo

01/16/2026

You want to know why these two are laughing so hard? It’s because we noticed the “court in session” sign behind them and at the same time sang the Law&Order jingle… a hilarious moment I’ll never forget!

12/18/2025

I’m seeing a ton of year end reviews and round-up, and I’m just here to say… I’m not ready 😅🫶

I have 4 more sessions booked before the holidays!

This year started off slow, and I was worried I may need to shift careers, but things really picked up and now finishing with a bang! I definitely took on more than I could handle over these last few months but I’m forever grateful for everyone who trusted me and my process and loves what I do! You all seriously mean the world to me 🖤🥹 we are over here making ART!

Anyway I’ll share more when I’m done shooting these 4 sessions, it has been quite the year!

11/23/2025

When it’s your engagement shoot but you look like an ocean goddess 🌊🧜‍♀️ you deserve a cover photo spot on the feed!

11/22/2025

It’s definitely going to look like summer on here for a little while ☀️
I’ve got so much to share from the last few months… I’ve just been a tiny bit buried in my editing cave. Wedding season has finally wrapped, though, and I’m officially making real progress on editing again 🫶
Thank you all for waiting so patiently. I know the anticipation is real! Editing is a long (and honestly, kind of lonely) process, with lots of mini-breaks required, but your excitement keeps me going. Can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on!



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11/04/2025

At my favourite beach with one of my favourite families!

Sometimes photo sessions with kids don’t go exactly as planned… and that’s totally okay!

At photoshoots we’re on kid time, but the best photos usually happen in the moments between what we thought we were coming for… the snack breaks, the running away, the tears and the cuddles that come after.

A little advice from your family photographer? Let go of the plan, trust the chaos a little, and that’s usually where the magic sneaks in.
















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10/28/2025

Toronto was good to me!

Nadia and Shawn’s engagement session at Nuna feels like a dream 🥹🖤 I was definitely feeling at home and in my element for their session!

Sending this out to the universe… More Ontario sessions please 🙏

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10/22/2025

Those just married vibes 😎🖤

10/21/2025

Slowly but surely making my way through all of the editing I have to do!

Taking my time with every image and every session is something I really believe in. I love to sit with your photos for a bit and get a feeling for the session and how I should edit them. Your stories deserve care… not rush, no AI, not the same preset slapped on every photo. I promise I’m not lazy, I’m not not working, I haven’t forgotten about your session… good things just take time.

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I’m about two weeks behind my usual schedule after the broken laptop debacle, and a whole lot of travel this season, but I’m so grateful for everyone’s patience and breathing space!

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PS - these photos were all taken within 10 minutes, just before golden hour! If you don’t think you need some post-ceremony pics with your spouse then you’re wrong lol

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10/09/2025

Unfortunately I do love this trend but unfortunately I do hate the song it’s supposed to go with✌🏻

Unfortunately I do love….

- saying “just one more photo” when we all know I’m lying
- saying “omg cute” 100 times per shoot
- when clients turn into actual friends
- parents worrying that we got nothing when I already know their gallery is going to be amazing
- getting hugged goodbye at the end of a wedding like I’m part of the family
- when clients come back year after year and I get to watch the kids grow up
- photographing love so real that I makes me believe in it again
- golden hour photoshoots
-matcha lattes