My love for photography began when I was young. I loved the outdoors, bugs, animals, I couldn’t get enough of being outside so I took as many pictures on whatever camera I could get my hands on. This continued until a friend in high school asked me to take her photos. After we shared her photos, I was booked solid until I decided it was time to start charging for these photo shoots. I learned that I could help my peers in high school feel beautiful through my photography.

Now there’s nothing better than the feeling I get when showing you the back of my camera and knowing I helped you feel more confident than you ever expected you could. 

I love the outdoors, eating at new restaurants, and family dance parties. (Although I wouldn’t be caught dead dancing in front of other adults, my baby girls think I’m an incredible dancer)

(pronounced Lee, but to be honest - I’ll go by whatever you wanna call me!) 

Hi, I'm Shelby Lea!

Wife

Mama

Believer

Photographer

Your cheerleader

bonny lou

lola faye

Dottie

colbe

the ones who inspire it all

Becoming a mom really changed the way I see beauty. With my girls, I’m always reminding them how gorgeous and strong they are — and honestly, that’s the same thing I want for you when you step in front of my camera.

I couldn't do it without them

colbe

We met at church in college. He caught my eye at a church meeting but we didn’t talk until a few weeks later at a church activity, he swooped in while I was crushing on one of his buddies. We’ll have been married for 10 years this July. He’s my rock. I’m so grateful for him.

Dottie

Bonny prayed for a weenie dog for months and months before we ever knew we'd end up getting one. Dottie showed up in our lives at the perfect time. She goes with me drop the girls off at school and knows exactly when to wait by the door when it's time to pick them back up. She's the sweetest little pup, we love her to pieces. 

lola faye

The sweetest, bravest, most emotionally intelligent little lady I've ever met. She has been obsessed with animals since she could talk, and knows more about them than I do. She’s 120% girly girl. She's just so much fun. Sometimes I feel like heaven sent her to help me just as much as I help her.

bonny lou

She's hilarious. People fall in love with her everywhere she goes. She lives to make people laugh and she's really good at it. She's constantly singing, dancing, and wants to grow up to be just like Lainey Wilson.  She's a little fashionista and so fun to be around! I'm so grateful for her silly spirit. 

Slow Mornings

you think pink is a neutral

Country music

the outdoors

you like dance parties (with tiny humans)

Rothy's

sunshine filled 
days

staying home with my family

you overthink and sometimes overshare

Any kind of Animal

Vera Bradley

bright colors

you think the little things matter
(because they do)

trying new restaurants

A dog in the bed

Crafting

you fell in love with your very best friend

Fishing

Anything chocolate

Catching up with good friends

you wish life could slow down just
a little more often

laughing till you cry

Singing in the car

Reality TV

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