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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Kristin + Eric // Westin Kierland Wedding

It was freshman year of college in Des Moines, Iowa. Kristin and her parents were just arriving to campus and getting her settled in when Eric saw Kristin for the first time. He mustered up the courage to go up and talk to her and when he got there all that could come out was a sweet […]

Weddings

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