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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Brilynn // Gilbert High School Senior

Brilynn is just so stinking cute I can hardly stand it!! Not only is she beautiful on the outside but she’s so incredibly sweet. We absolutely loved working with her and being able to take her senior pictures! The weather was so beautiful and we went to one of my absolute favorite locations. Boyce Thompson […]

Seniors

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Ryan // Mill Ave Senior Session

Ryan is as sweet as she is beautiful. When she got out of her car in this fabulous pink dress I almost died! I couldn’t have picked a more perfect dress myself! She wanted a unique location that would stand out from the typical session so we headed to Temple down Mill Ave. It was so […]

Seniors

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