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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Jess + Alex // Superstition Mountain Maternity Session

Jessica was one of our fabulous 2017 #ShelbyLeaBrides, so when she contacted me and asked if I could take her maternity photos I couldn’t say YES fast enough! She wanted beautiful desert scenery in her photos and we got her just that by going to Lost Dutchman State Park at Sunset! I love how many […]

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Kayla + Justin // Noah’s Event Center Wedding

Remember Joy and Henry’s beautiful Sedona Wedding? Well Kayla and Justin were in their bridal party on their wedding day and are some of Joy and Henry’s best friends! It was such an honor that they chose us to capture their wedding day as well! When we arrived to Noah’s Event Center there was nothing but […]

Weddings

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Kristin + Collin // Secret Garden Wedding

Collin and Kristin met at Rock Point Church in 2007 and from then on everything just clicked. One day Collin took Kristin to Tempe Town Lake for some paddle boating, then they enjoyed lunch and hung out at the house for a bit. Once sunset came around, he took her on a picnic. Kristin said the […]

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