specializing in capturing documentary style weddings + epically romantic love stories around the world
Fine Art Photography
Fine art wedding, elopement & lifestyle photography
Romance, Play & Adventure
Wedding, Portrait, Lifestyle, and Branding Photographer based in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas for over 6 years.
Connecting with your photographer is essential for capturing your wedding day's true essence. It transcends professional rapport, fostering trust and comfort. This connection allows me to grasp your unique love story, personalities, and the pivotal moments. It enables me to capture not only stunning images but also candid, heartfelt moments that define your wedding day.
A strong connection creates an atmosphere of ease, ensuring authenticity, playfulness, and the adventurous spirit of your love story shine through in your photographs.
So, when choosing a photographer, look beyond the portfolio; make sure you find that intangible connection that will make your wedding memories all the more meaningful. Read more about me to see if we are a perfect fit.
I'm Shelby
Hello!
Louisville, KY Based Luxury Destination Wedding Photographer
The BEST photographer!! Shelby was everything I could have imagined as a wedding photographer. She directed us how to pose & where to place our hands, etc. She was the perfect instructor (which is what we needed on a day where we had so much on our minds lol). She was also SO creative which is what I love the most. She took the most beautiful unique shots that I will treasure for the rest of my life. She was relaxed, cool & open to anything I wanted to try. I had so much fun & I think that is so important... to be able to enjoy your day and the entire experience. She made it all happen. She truly is the best!! I can’t thank her enough for capturing my favorite day with my favorite person :)
Thank you Shelby for taking our STUNNING elopement photos in Tahoe! We only met briefly over the phone the week before we eloped, but I instantly knew you were so kind, fun and understanding. You really went above and beyond when we met up on a dirt road and drove up to the waterfalls together, climbing on rocks and doing everything you could to get that perfect shot. And then after we got married, you were so GREAT! Celebrating with us and instantly making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I was SHOOOOOK by our wedding photos... it was so amazing to get a few previews the SAME NIGHT we got married. And they were 1000% better than I ever expected- literally OBSESSED! We have shared these photos with our loved ones who couldn't be at the elopement because of COVID and they felt the magic and love in every shot. Shelby- you will do great things as a photographer and thank you again! To anyone reading this- if you are thinking of booking Shelby as your photographer, DO IT! She is worth every cent and then some! A hidden gem!
Shelby did an amazing job photographing not only our wedding but also our engagement! From the beginning she was extremely professional, organized and clearly loves what she does. For our wedding she sent out a detailed questionnaire of exactly who we wanted photos with, what vibe we were going for and much more. At the time I didn’t realize how helpful this truly was! The day of the wedding Shelby took the reigns and knew exactly where to be at the right time, without us feeling like she was in the way at all. She kept a list of who needed to be in photos and was great at organizing each shot in order to maximize the time we had. We were beyond elated once we received our photos! Every moment was captured beautifully and never filtered to look unnatural or unrealistic to who we are. Even with my husband having a critical eye for photography, as that what he does professionally, neither of us had any negative critiques for Shelby-she killed it! I would recommend Shelby for your wedding, engagement or any other event that you would love gorgeous and memorable photos of!
When you let your guard down, laugh freely, be a little silly, or dance with abandon, you create a space where your genuine emotions and personalities shine through. These unscripted moments are the heart and soul of your love story, and they translate into photographs that not only look beautiful but also feel deeply meaningful. I help craft these moments authentically.
