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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The Hulme Family

Family Mini Sessions have been a blast this Holiday Season. I love each and every family I get to spend time with taking their pictures. I love capturing the silliness, the fun, and the different personalities of each family. I am so thankful to you all for helping me in supporting my dreams.

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Adilene + Tyler // Boyce Thompson Arboretum Engagement

The moment we met these two at Starbucks I knew we were going to become great friends! Not only did ttheir engagement photos turn out looking like a dream but we had loads of fun while shooting it. We went out to Boyce Thompson Arboretum and it was the first time any of us had been […]

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The Alexander Family // Mount Lemmon Family Session

The key to getting perfect family photos is to simply let your kids be kids.. And these parents were perfect at just that! Not to mention their wardrobe selection and how perfect of a location Mount Lemmon is. I adore this session and this family.

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