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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Emily + Jace // Beautiful Backyard Wedding

If you’re looking for inspiration for a backyard wedding well, you have stumbled on the right blog post. Emily and Jace’s summer backyard wedding was a dream. It was decorated by her family, friends and neighbors. Her beautiful gown was from Sweetheart Bridal in Provo, UT. We met the week before at the Gilbert Temple for […]

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Shannon + Kevin // Desert Engagement Session

We met Shannon and Kevin at Chelsea and Alexanders beautiful SoHo wedding!  Ever since then we were super stoked to take their engagement photos! They have traveled just about everywhere. They are originally from the East Coast and they wanted a desert location to show off where they are living now. The Salt River definitely shows […]

Engagements

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Rachel + Ruston // Peralta Trail Engagements

Where do I begin with these two?! They love adventure almost as much as they love each other. We met out at the road that heads up to Peralta Trail before sunrise one Friday morning. The morning light was unimaginable. We followed each other down the winding dirt road through the desert until we were so […]

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