I've had a camera in my hand since I was 10, and it didn't take long before I learned the power I have to make others feel beautiful. When you step in front of my camera, that's my wish for you as well. To feel beautiful and confident just as you are.

I'm Shelby!

i'm obsessed with the arizona desert, muted greens, and sunset glows.

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Brianna // Thatcher Senior

Brianna’s senior session was such a stunner, and so is she! Her and her sweet mom and sister came up from the Gila Valley to visit family up here in the Valley and for her Senior Pictures! I was so happy they did! We had so much fun exploring the land around the Salt River! […]

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Taylor // College Senior + Sweetheart Session

I am always over the moon excited for all of our college graduates! It’s such a huge accomplishment! Taylor is graduating from Central Arizona College. She’s one of the sweetest girls we have gotten the chance to work with. She has grown up rodeoing and because of that she brought a few of their horses. […]

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Brielle // Salt River Senior Portraits

Remember Tessa and Arch’s beautiful backyard wedding? Well Tessa’s fabulous sister Brielle is graduating high school and I got to be the lucky photographer to take her pictures! Brielle is a senior at Perry High school and has plans to attend BYU in the Fall. Brielle loves to be outside and near water, preferably the […]

Seniors

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