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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Kalynn + Phil // Tucson Maternity Session

Kalynn is one of my beautiful and sweet cousins! We have had the opportunity to document her engagements, her wedding day, and now her maternity photos. It’s been so fun to watch her and Phillip grow as a couple and now into a family! I can’t wait to meet baby Bullington and continue to watch their […]

Portraits

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Happy 30th Birthday! // Styled Shoot

We met as vendors at Adi and Tyler’s beautiful wedding. Gail was their wedding planner!  We sat down for dinner at the table together and started visiting and from then on out I knew we were going to be great friends. This coming year we have a handful of weddings together and I can’t wait […]

Portraits

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Brianna // Thatcher Senior

Brianna’s senior session was such a stunner, and so is she! Her and her sweet mom and sister came up from the Gila Valley to visit family up here in the Valley and for her Senior Pictures! I was so happy they did! We had so much fun exploring the land around the Salt River! […]

Seniors

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