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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Erin + John // South Mountain Engagement

Even though I spent 7 amazing years of my life in Oklahoma (all through middle school and high school), I love the desert. Something about the way the sun reflects off of the rough dirt with incredible saguaros shooting up into the air gets me. I love how the sun is almost always shining here […]

Engagements

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White Sands, New Mexico // Birthday Trip

Ever since I started this photography journey living in Oklahoma I dreamed of the day I could take pictures at White Sands, New Mexico! I don’t know what it was about the place that always intrigued me, whether it was the mountains or the sand I just knew I had to go! Years passed and then […]

Seniors

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Lydia // Chickasha High School Senior

Three years ago I took Lydia’s sister Lauren’s senior pictures! So when their sweet Momma contacted me about Lydia’s pictures I couldn’t say YES quick enough! This whole family is full of the sweetest, most beautiful girls! They are incredibly talented and so fun to be around! We woke up super early for Lydia’s senior pictures […]

Seniors

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