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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Summer 2016 // Oklahoma Trip

This trip to Oklahoma was pretty special. On our usual trips its just me and my Mom and I jam as many photo sessions into the trip as I can. I’m talkin’ two a day type of thing. It’s usually just work. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE my job but this trip was different. […]

Personal

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Ashlee + Garrett // Sunrise Canyon Lake Engagement

Ashlee and Garrett were a match made in heaven. Literally. There’s no other way to explain it other than when we were around them it just made since. They have the most easy going, kind hearted, and happy personalities. You can tell from our pictures that we had entirely too much fun together. I always […]

Engagements

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Bailey + Laine // Mesa Temple Wedding

Remember Bailey and Laine’s dreamy engagement session? The one where we went up Mount Graham down in The Gila Valley? There was horses and snow and everything you could imagine to set the perfect scene for a country engagement session. Well, their wedding wasn’t much different. It was another perfect scene for a country wedding. Bailey […]

Weddings

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