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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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 […]

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Caitlin + Jake Christmas Photos

Remember these two sweet faces? I took Caitlin and Jakes engagement photos this past Summer. When I got the text of Caitlin asking if I could take some Christmas pictures of them I almost jumped out of my seat. I was so excited and I had the perfect idea that I had been dying to […]

Engagements

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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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