I like to say that this photoshoot was a collision of my professional life, and my secret reality TV life. It’s actually not a secret at all, I just love how dramatic that sounds.



My friends and family know I’ve been a Bravo fan for years (RHONY, Watch What Happens Live + Southern Charm to get real specific), and if you’re familiar my photography you may also know that I am all about working with women, which means it was the ultimate recipe for excitement when Kim Spraldin Wolfe reached out to see if I was available to do the first photoshoot of Chelsea Meissner’s beautifully renovated home. I knew who Chelsea was from watching Southern Charm over the seasons past, which felt extra bizarre when I met her in real life. Reality TV has a way of doing that, right? You’re catapulted into a curated-for-television segment of someone’s life who you don’t know at all, but suddenly watching snippets of them on a TV show makes you feel like you actually do know them. Well, I’m happy to report that if you’re a big Chelsea fan from afar, she was so warm, so welcoming, and has the exact easy going chill girl vibe that you see on the show.



As I stepped into her house, I saw immediately that the vibe she exudes completely translated to her home, which is equal parts relaxed, chic, curated, and approachable. Her kitchen had me feeling like I was transported to a California juice bar, while the sunken living room was the perfect place to hang and eat an entire bowl of gummy bears. I’ve seen a lot of boho-style spaces that end up claustrophobic, or needlessly cluttered, and this was neither. Nothing about is fussy, while pops of color, print, and texture create a completely calm sensory experience as you step inside. That easy breezy bohemian feeling pairs perfectly with the minimal vibe and thoughtful details. Kim is the designer behind this recently renovated abode, (you may recognize from Survivor Season 24, she won!) and a close friend of Chelsea’s. There’s a clear conversation between the two of them throughout the house, which was immediately noticeable as I was capturing the space.

Now that we’ve renovated our own house, I find myself getting extra inspired and excited to see what other people have done to make old and outdated spaces come alive again. As soon I got to experience this gorgeous house up close and personal, I was anxious to ask them so many questions about the process. Keep reading below to hear how they met, the creative process, and working to make Chelsea’s home the beautifully curated bungalow that it is.