Becoming a mother has been the most transformative and awe-inspiring experience of my life, and it has profoundly impacted the way I approach maternity, family, and lifestyle photography. As a mother myself, I've gained a deep understanding of the profound love, joy, and anticipation that come with welcoming a new life into the world.
Capturing maternity sessions is a heartfelt privilege for me. I understand the mixture of emotions that an expectant mother feels—the excitement, the vulnerability, and the incredible beauty of this fleeting moment. Through my lens, I strive to freeze these moments in time, preserving the radiance and love that surrounds a growing family. It's about celebrating the miracle of life and the unique connection between a mother and her unborn child.
When it comes to family photography, my own experience as a parent has given me a unique perspective. I see the beauty in the chaos, the love in the candid moments, and the unbreakable bonds that families share. My goal is to capture the genuine smiles, the playful interactions, and the love that flows through every frame, creating timeless memories that families can cherish for generations.
Lifestyle photography, to me, is about documenting the everyday moments that make a family's story unique. It's about capturing the laughter, the snuggles, the shared meals, and the simple joys of life as a family. These images tell a story of love, growth, and connection, and I'm honored to be a part of preserving these memories for my clients.
Becoming a mother has not only deepened my appreciation for the beauty of these life-changing moments but has also heightened my ability to connect with and understand the families I photograph. It's a privilege to share in the joy of growing families and to use my art to capture the essence of these precious moments. Through my work, I hope to provide families with a visual legacy that reminds them of the love, warmth, and happiness they share with one another.
Maternity, COUPLES, Family and Lifestyle Stories
Gong + Foley Family
Mel + Baylie
Morgan + Kavan
Jessica + Josh
Brooke + Ryan
Shelby + Evan
Bri + Matt
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.
The Experience
"She creates masterpieces."
"Shelby captured our love better than we could’ve imagined. She creates masterpieces.
Floored all of us with her talent and passion!
THANK YOU SHELBY!"
- Jackson + Morgan
"Shelby captured all of our joy."
"I have been losing sleep over waiting (only three days) for our family photos out of excitement. Shelby captured all of our joy. Thank you for making this such a memorable experience. We can’t wait for you to watch us grow together as our son gets older. Can’t wait to book another session. Thank you!"
- Emily
"Our pictures turned out perfect!"
"Shelby was amazing! She kept my husband, our baby, and me comfortable throughout the shoot, and our pictures turned out perfect! We highly recommend Shelby to anyone considering family photos."
- Morgan
"Every time I look at the shots, I am transported back to the moments instantly."
"Shelby was so amazing to work with. From the very beginning she was so communicative and helpful with getting everything organized for our big day. She went above and beyond to make us feel special and captured the day of our wedding perfectly. Every time I look at the shots, I am transported back to the moments instantly. We got our pictures back in a timely manner and her user interface is excellent for sharing photos with friends and family and ordering prints and cards. Book her for sure- you will be so pleased you did!
- Hilary
"We just had to show up and be ourselves!"
What can I say!?!? Shelby was incredible. She picked out a beautiful location and had all the details planned...we just had to show up and be ourselves! We have never taken quality pictures together, and Shelby provided SOOO much help with directing poses while keeping true to our story and personalities.
They always say when someone is passionate about what they’re doing, it shows and it definitely does with Shelby behind the camera! She took time to get to know us and our interests, her emotions and attitude during the shoot were genuine, and you can tell she takes time to make sure your photos are true to you and not “over-polished”. I can’t wait to have Shelby capture future moments in my life!!!
- Emily
" She took the most beautiful unique shots that I will treasure for the rest of my life"
Thee 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 SO creative too 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 & was open to anything I wanted to try. I had so much fun too & I think that is so important... to be able to enjoy your day & the entire experience & she made it all happen. Pictures were sent super fast too which I greatly appreciated. She truly is the best!! I can’t thank her enough for capturing my favorite day with my favorite person :)
- Chelsea
"11/10 would recommend!"
"Planning a proposal in a place you have never been seems daunting, but Shelby helped me draw up a flawless plan and was there every step of the way. The pictures turned out better than I could have expected and somehow captured how perfect the moment was. My fiancée 😉 and I will always have these pictures to look back on and they truly do the moment justice. Thanks so much Shelby!! 11/10 would recommend!"
- Cameron
