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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Lola’s Newborn Photos

When I was pregnant I had so many people ask if I was so excited to take her newborn photos, and my answer shocked them every time! I knew from the beginning that I wasn’t going to do them myself. I am a total “do it yourself” type of girl, but this time that wasn’t […]

Personal

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Kayla + Justin // Noah’s Event Center Wedding

Remember Joy and Henry’s beautiful Sedona Wedding? Well Kayla and Justin were in their bridal party on their wedding day and are some of Joy and Henry’s best friends! It was such an honor that they chose us to capture their wedding day as well! When we arrived to Noah’s Event Center there was nothing but […]

Weddings

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