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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Ashley + Everett // Salt River Engagement

A few weekends ago we shot Ashley + Everett’s engagements and let me just start with how much fun we had. We recently took her little sister, Brianna’s Senior Photos! Ashley had tagged along to that shoot and we had a blast. I knew as I was headed out to the river to meet Ashley […]

Engagements

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Aferdita + Ricky // Mogollon Rim Engagement

This adventurous couple wanted something different with a fabulous view and I would have to say that we ended up with just that. Aferdita and Ricky got engaged this January and are getting married next January in Costa Rica! It will be our first destination wedding outside of the states and we couldn’t be anymore […]

Engagements

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2015 in Review:

Wow. Words can not begin to explain this past year, so many wonderful things have happened along with a few harder ones. I’ve compared myself to others and wanted to quit, I’ve cried many tears. I’ve redone my website (a handful of times), purchased a new camera body, new flash, 3 new lenses, and tons […]

Personal

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