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.

featured post:

portraits
engagements
personal
weddings

browse by category:

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

read more

Wedding Wire 2018 Couples’ Choice Award Winner!

We are so excited about our second year of earning the Couples’ Choice Award from WeddingWire! We have received this award because of our wonderful clients leaving incredibly kind reviews of our work on our wedding wire account. Reviews really do mean so much to us! We are so grateful for each and every one […]

Weddings

read more

Kalynn + Phil // Tucson Maternity Session

Kalynn is one of my beautiful and sweet cousins! We have had the opportunity to document her engagements, her wedding day, and now her maternity photos. It’s been so fun to watch her and Phillip grow as a couple and now into a family! I can’t wait to meet baby Bullington and continue to watch their […]

Portraits

read more

see you on the 'gram?

site credit

© shelby lea photography, llc, 2025