Chelsea Cota was raised in Tucson, AZ, where she currently resides as a student in the University of Arizona. Chelsea has had a profound love for art since she was a child and began her interest in photography early in high school. She immersed herself into the art world by entering competitions and applying as an intern in a local art museum. Chelsea gained more professional experience as an intern/PA for several photographers in Los Angeles during the summer of 2009. She is currently working towards her degree in visual communications and is secretary for The Female Art Club and Education organization at the university of Arizona.