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Have you ever thought of hiring an associate photographer for your wedding? Probably not because you may not even know what that is! Before we get into all the reasons why choosing an associate photographer could be the right choice for you, we want to explain exactly what an associate photographer at Rocha & Co Photography is. When you hear the word “associate” you might think of an assistant, or someone who is less experienced. This is actually just the opposite! Our associates have been personally and individually trained by Chelsey to work under the Rocha & Co name. To both shoot and conduct oneself in a way that aligns with everything Chelsey believes in. Let me introduce you to our associate photographers and I'll tell you a little more about what it's like to work with one of these amazing ladies!
and what it's like to work with them
Rocha & Co Photography Associate Photographers
How hiring an associate photographer works
and Why couples love hiring them:
You'll actually have 2 photographers at your engagement session! Chelsey and your associate photographer will meet you there and have so much fun!
If Chelsey is already booked on your wedding date but you LOVE our editing style, this would be the perfect opportunity to hire an associate photographer.
Chelsey will still be your main point of contact for the most part during your planning process. Chelsey handles client questionnaires and timelines but always encourages couples to meet with the associate who will be photographing their wedding either at the engagement session or at least via zoom!
Each couple that works with us gets the same experience. From session prep, vendor suggestions, timeline curation, tons of other information in our bridal guide, we got you! We are grateful that of all the choices out there, you have chosen us and we want you to have the best of everything we have to offer! That is absolutely no different when you hire one of our associates.
Our associates are personally trained by Chelsey and must second shoot a number of weddings with Rocha & Co Photography before lead shooting. This ensures our proven practices will remain the same no matter the photographer.
This is Katie! She started working with Chelsey and Rocha & Co Photography in 2021, which was ironically also the same year that she got married as a R&Co bride. That's right, Katie has quite literally been in your shoes! That alone gives her major points as she knows both what it's like behind and in front of the camera! Katie has had a passion for photography for years but never found the time in her busy schedule (as a fellow business owner) to fully commit to full time photography. That is why she knew immediately that she was the right fit for our associate position.
ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER
KATIE
meet our associate photographer
A FEW OF KATIE'S FAVORITE THINGS:
Gilmore girls, cheese pizza, non-dairy hot chocolate made with almond milk, fall weather, hiking and camping outdoors, and emerald green.
Katie's favorite part of the wedding day to photograph is the couple's first dance.
The grays
"We can’t recommend Chelsey enough! I booked almost 2 years in advance because I knew her style was going to be a perfect fit for our special day, and needless to say, it was more than perfect! Chelsey and her assistant made our wedding day stress free and run smoothly from start to finish by being very attentive and organized. From our engagement photos to the wedding photos we couldn’t have been more happier with how they both turned out! She truly brought our photo vision to life! Anyone needing a photographer, she’s your girl! Go book now, you won’t regret it!"
The mcdonalds
"Where do I begin… I booked our wedding day around Chelsey’s schedule because I knew from looking at her photos and talking with her, she was the one for us! We planned our wedding for a year and a half and Chelsey was always so helpful when I had questions! Our engagement photos were perfect and our wedding photos were over the top! She made my photo vision come alive. She kept me calm during the wedding day when we were getting a little behind schedule. I can go on and on about how amazing Chelsey and her team is!"
the spegars
"Chelsey was a vendor that I had found early on in my planning process. I knew instantly that her photography style was going to be the perfect fit for capturing our wedding and details - colorful, romantic, and bright. From our engagement session to the wedding itself, Chelsey was lovely to work with, and was even happy to make sure we got a few shots in with our rambunctious goldendoodle during both shoots. She and her associate Ashley were also key in making sure that we kept to our schedule on our wedding day, while capturing all of the big moments in between. Our photos are something we are going to cherish forever. Chelsey sent sneak peeks three days after the wedding, and we had our full gallery in just about a month. We had such a great time looking through it all and can’t believe that we have such gorgeous photos from our favorite day. Chelsey is a true talent behind the lens. Look no further for dreamy, colorful wedding photos."
The Hopwoods
"We can’t recommend Chelsey and her crew enough. Everyone was so sweet and captured our day perfectly. We haven’t even received all of our pictures yet but our sneak peek was beyond what I was hoping for. We were unable to meet with her before our wedding day but you would have never been able to tell, she made everyone feel so comfortable and she is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met! Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing a photographer!! 1000/10"
the Rosencrances
"If you’re not only looking for an amazing photographer, but also a wonderful person and friend for your wedding day, book Rocha & Co Photography NOW. Aside from my new husband, our family/friends, and all the love we had on our wedding day, the thing I am most thankful for through the entire wedding process was Chelsey. From the moment we started discussing and planning, she was so kind and helpful, going out of her way to offer us suggestions and tips to help make our day perfect. Our engagement shoot and pictures were amazing! She was so encouraging through the entire session and she got our photos back very quickly! On our wedding day, she was the one keeping us on track and keeping me sane! Our photos look amazing beyond expectation and words can’t describe how thrilled my husband and I are to have had Chelsey as our photographer and friend on our most perfect day!"
the MCELDOWNEYs
"Chelsey was absolutely amazing to work with! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She is organized, easy to communicate with, and very flexible in terms of schedule and location; she makes sure she has an idea of what you want and focuses on the things you say are important to you. She helped us organize our day and helped us stay PERFECTLY on schedule, which I imagine was very difficult with our busy day! Chelsey has an amazing understanding of lighting and location, and she captured some photos that we thought were just stunning! Aside from being super talented, she is also a joy to work with! Nice, easy-going, very organized, and professional. We could not be happier with our wedding photos."
The lebarrons
"If you haven’t booked Chelsey yet, stop what you’re doing and do it right now before someone else snags your date! I cannot recommend her enough. She is so patient, kind, and truly looks out for your best interest. She helps from the beginning to the end and covers all bases.
I had a lot of details in my day including honoring my late dad. It was important to me to incorporate him in our day and Chelsey captured it perfectly. I had my grandfather dance in honor of my dad, and these photos will be so treasured.Hiring Chelsey as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process, and I will recommend her to each and every bride-to-be.
Chelsey, thank you from the bottom of hearts!"
The szparas
"If you are getting married, you MUST have Chelsey as your photographer! There are not enough words to describe how much we LOVE our photos. Chelsey captured our day beautifully. She is SO easy to work with and ensures that you have amazing memories to look back on at the end of the day. We truly enjoyed working with her & I would 1000% recommend her to anyone!"
the jARVIS'
"We had to make a ton of changes because of Covid and actually ended up having two weddings, Chelsey was amazing throughout the entire process and was always there to help or give suggestions. We truly could not have picked a more perfect fit for us. Neither me or my husband are super comfortable in front of a camera but you would never know that looking at our pictures. Chelsey does a remarkable job bringing out the best in you while capturing every detail of your day. These are photos we will look at for the rest of our lives and I am so thankful for each and every one of them. She is extremely talented, organized, an excellent communicator, and all around a complete joy to work with. We can't recommend her enough!"
the teroksys
"Rocha & Co Photography was absolutely perfect. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail will always stick with me! Chelsey and her team helped with so much more than taking photographs like making a timeline, answering all my nervous bride questions, to even bustling my dress. We received our full gallery and I honestly cannot stop looking at them! I could not have asked for more perfect wedding pictures. They are the perfect way to look back on our big day and relive every moment. I love the authenticity of everyone’s emotions in the candid photos, the perfect keepsake from the day! I would 100% recommend Rocha & Co Photography to any bride looking for a photographer for their big day."
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