meet shelby

I’m Shelby, a family photographer, a boy mom, an aunt to three, and someone who understands just how quickly life moves when you're raising little ones.

I work with growing families who want more than just a few nice photos. My goal is not only to capture “Grandma’s picture” (you know the one—everyone smiling at the camera) but also to document the real, in-between moments. The giggles, the snuggles, the chaos, and the calm. Whether your session takes place on the beach as we splash in the water or at one of my favorite estates, my focus is on capturing your family's unique beauty and love.

My journey into photography began after the birth of my son, Jackson. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to have more children, so I became determined to hold on to every moment. With a camera in hand, I found a way to freeze time and rediscovered a sense of purpose. That experience still shapes how I approach every session. I bring empathy, patience, and the heart of a mother to everything I do.

I’m known for creating a relaxed, enjoyable experience for families and for delivering images that reflect not just what this season looked like, but what it felt like.

One day, you’ll pick up a toy off the floor and realize it hasn’t been played with in weeks. You’ll pull a shirt from the laundry basket and realize it no longer fits. The pace of parenthood is relentless, and the little things (the ones that feel ordinary now) will quietly disappear without warning.

That’s why this matters.

Photography isn’t just about having a beautiful image to frame. It’s about holding on to the pieces of your life that are changing right in front of you. The way your toddler curls into your lap. The scrunchy-nosed grin your child gives when they laugh. The way your family feels right now.

I photograph families because I know what it’s like to want to bottle it all up. To want to remember the way it felt to be theirs at this age, in this season. Not just for you, but for them, too.

Don’t wait for things to “slow down” or feel less chaotic. The truth is, these moments don’t wait. Your kids won’t stop growing until you finally have time. There will never be a perfect day, but there will always be the chance to remember it perfectly.

Let’s capture this season while it’s still here.