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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Tegan + Collin // Saguaro Lake Engagement Session

Tegan and Collin live in Chicago! They are having a destination wedding here in Scottsdale, Arizona! From the first minute of our first FaceTime call, we knew they are OUR type of clients! Their kindness, excitement, and love for each other radiated throughout the call! When they decided to book with us we were thrilled. […]

Engagements

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Ellie + Zach // Van Dickson Ranch Wedding

After our first meeting with Ellie + Zach at Panera Bread we knew we wanted to work with them. Their sweet personalities radiate happiness, kindness, and love. We had the best time photographing their engagement photos and getting to know them better. They, like many of our clients, truly felt like friends by the time […]

Weddings

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Caroline + Mike // Salt River Maternity Session

Caroline and Mike’s session was my very first portrait and maternity session since having our Baby Lola! It was so fun to get to relate to pregnancy now that I’ve been through it myself! Maternity sessions were some of my absolute favorite before, but now?! I love them even more!! Caroline and Mike aren’t just […]

Portraits

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