Chelsea Stratso, founder of photography course GCA
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Hawaii Photo Session Tips | What are Haku Leis and why you should wear one! You might be calling it a flower crown, but here in Hawaii these gorgeous head pieces are called Haku Leis! I think they are the perfect addition to your elopement or photo session. What is a Haku Lei? Sometimes called […]

bride and groom in elopement during rainy season in hawaii

When is the rainy season in Hawaii – and what happens if it rains during your elopement? Does the idea of rain on your wedding day sound awful? What if I told you it’s quite magical?? Since all of my elopements take place outside, the weather is always a concern for my couples and I […]

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IT’S GOING DOWN January 4-6th! ๐Ÿ”ฅ โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € To kick off the launch of my coaching program, The Game Changer Academy, Iโ€™M HOSTING AN EPIC LAUNCH PARTY WEEK where I will be going live daily in an exclusive FB group with free trainings, an inside look at GCA, and a chance to win fun prizes! ๐ŸŽ‰ […]

Why Your Follower Count Doesn't Matter

Photogs – I know that it can be so easy to get caught up in the comparison game. But I have some news for your…. your follower count means diddly squat ๐Ÿ˜ฎ And here’s why! โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € You might be thinking…. โŒThe larger my following, the more I will book โŒI need 10k followers to make […]

elopement on oahu

Marly and Andrew’s Elopement on Oahu all started with a right swipe! I’m so here for online relationships resulting in a vow exchange. Their love of travel is what landed them on the islands of Hawaii for their intimate elopement. It was just the two of them and one of my favorite officiants, Wesley with […]

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Are you thinking of eloping just the two of you, but you know your family and friends are going to be upset? Their response is to be expected. They love you and want to be part of your big day! But you are also allowed to want to share this intimate moment in a private […]

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