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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Whitney + Bryce // Mount Lemmon Tucson Engagment

I drove down to Mount Lemmon in Tucson Arizona for this lovely sunrise engagement session. Colbe had football so I was a lone ranger during this shoot but it was totally worth it. Taking pictures of Whitney and Bryce was such a blast, not to mention how in love they are. I love being around […]

Engagements

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Katie + Jeff // Tempe Papago Park

Katie and Jeff are from out of town but they came up to the Valley for errands and pictures and I was absolutely thrilled that they did. These were their anniversary/family pictures, they have been married one year and have the cutest golden retriever I have ever seen. His name is Kenai and he loved […]

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Nikki + Carson // Mogollon Rim Engagement

Nikki and Carson decided to beat the hot summer heat here in the valley by heading up the mountains. Colbe and I were thrilled! We carpooled up together and during our drive it started POURING! We decided that these engagements were going to happen, rain or shine! We ended up with both! 

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