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:

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 […]

Weddings

read more

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 […]

Weddings

read more

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 […]

Weddings

read more

see you on the 'gram?

site credit

© shelby lea photography, llc, 2025