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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McKenna + Prescott // Boyce Thompson Engagement

We’ve been hearing a lot about these two recently, they are a passing subject among our family and friends. Mostly because Prescott is Colbe’s cousin, and also because McKenna is good friends with some of our other sweet brides. So you could imagine we heard about their engagement… everybody who was talking has said something […]

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Grace + Nathan // Salt River Engagement

  After a few emails back and fourth Grace and I found out that we were already booked up on her wedding day, I was so bummed. She decided she still wanted us to shoot their engagements and we could not have been any more thrilled. Engagement sessions are one of our favorite types of […]

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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 […]

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