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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Bailey + Laine // Mount Graham Engagement

When we pulled into Laine’s family driveway we saw these two walking hand in hand. They were visiting and laughing and I knew instantly that this was going to be one fabulous photo shoot.  They share so much love. I didn’t get all the details but the way that Lane proposed to Bailey was by […]

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Megan + Todd // San Tan Mountain Bridal Session

Remember when we drove up to Utah for Todd and Megan’s Engagment session? Well they escaped the winter snow to get married in the Arizona sun and we couldn’t be any happier. Megan’s hair, Todd’s tie, the beautiful white flowers, and the AZ desert. I basically felt like I was shooting a styled shoot this […]

Weddings

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Kayla + Bo // Sonoita, Arizona Wedding

Throughout this day I felt my eyes filling up with happy tears for these two, their love set an example for everyone who attended. It was a beautiful day filled with friends and family. Kayla and Bo’s wedding was at Babacomri Ranch in Elgin Arizona. After the ceremony, the reception was held at the fairgrounds in Sonoita. […]

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