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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Spring Break 2016 // Solana Beach California

Colbe and I were able to find a tiny break in both of our crazy schedules that actually matched up! It was a miracle! So we made a dead sprint to the beach. One of the many things I love about Arizona is that it is only 5.5 hours from one of our favorite beaches […]

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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 […]

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