A camera’s been basically glued to my hands since childhood. I didn’t fall in love with photography because of the technical stuff, but because of the way it can make someone light up when they see themselves. That’s what I want for you: to feel beautiful and confident in front of my lens.

I'm Shelby!

I’m inspired by the Arizona desert, vibrant colors, and people who love out loud.

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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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Brooke + Tyler // Mogollon Rim Engagement

Brooke and Tyler came all the way from Minnesota to attend a friends wedding and to have their engagement photos taken.. by me! What an honor! Brooke was a bridesmaid a few years ago in the Bittner Wedding! I remember visiting with her and a few other girls during our downtime about “the cute boy […]

Engagements

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Cineprose Films // Tempe Town Lake

Beth and Denver are the sweet owners of Cineprose Films!  They are a fabulous, award winning, husband and wife team of videographers. We adore working with them at weddings. They have the kind of energy that you wish every one of your wedding vendors had. They do an incredible job and capturing the personality of each and […]

Portraits

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