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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Kristin + Eric // Westin Kierland Wedding

It was freshman year of college in Des Moines, Iowa. Kristin and her parents were just arriving to campus and getting her settled in when Eric saw Kristin for the first time. He mustered up the courage to go up and talk to her and when he got there all that could come out was a sweet […]

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Aferdita + Ricky // Costa Rica Wedding

We are so excited to share Aferdita and Ricky’s Costa Rica wedding with you! Since the day we shot their dreamy cliffside engagements we had been dying to get them in front of our cameras again. Not only were the details of the wedding stunning but this couple seriously knows how to have fun! The […]

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Wedding Wire 2017 Couples’ Choice Award Winner!

Cue the confetti!! Our couples are so wonderful and I am honored that they think the same of us! Huge thank you to all you clients who have left Fabulous 5 Star Reviews About Us on Wedding Wire! We sincerely give our job our 100% every time and it means the world to us that our […]

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