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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Caroline + Mike // Salt River Maternity Session

Caroline and Mike’s session was my very first portrait and maternity session since having our Baby Lola! It was so fun to get to relate to pregnancy now that I’ve been through it myself! Maternity sessions were some of my absolute favorite before, but now?! I love them even more!! Caroline and Mike aren’t just […]

Portraits

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Featured on Aisle Perfect

Working with AZ Party of 2 there’s always bound to be big things happening, that’s why we were so excited to take pictures of her and her best friends on her 30th Birthday!! Their fun boho themed styled shoot has been featured on Aisle Perfect Living!  C L I C K   H E R E […]

Weddings

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Grace + Nathan // Salt River Engagement

  After a few emails back and fourth Grace and I found out that we were already booked up on her wedding day, I was so bummed. She decided she still wanted us to shoot their engagements and we could not have been any more thrilled. Engagement sessions are one of our favorite types of […]

Engagements

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