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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Shae + Spencer // Fall Maternity Session

Is Shae not just the cutest little pregnant lady you have ever seen? If there’s such thing as #PregnantBellyGoals she’s for sure achieved it! Not only is she beautiful on the outside but she is super beautiful on the inside too. She was so kind and her love and excitement for her little one on […]

Portraits

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Chelsi + Nick // Wichita Mountain Sweetheart Session

This Summer while visiting Oklahoma, even though I had promised Colbe that I wouldn’t schedule photo shoots and that it would be just vacation time… I had to. Just two! I have so many old friends and clients who were wanting photos. I couldn’t not do any! I love the people in Oklahoma, I also […]

Portraits

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Taylor // College Senior + Sweetheart Session

I am always over the moon excited for all of our college graduates! It’s such a huge accomplishment! Taylor is graduating from Central Arizona College. She’s one of the sweetest girls we have gotten the chance to work with. She has grown up rodeoing and because of that she brought a few of their horses. […]

Seniors

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