the little things that
matter most
meet shelby
CAPTURE your moments
You know the feeling. The days are a beautiful blur of snuggles, giggles, and endless to-do lists. You're navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood, and while it feels like you'll remember every moment forever, you also know just how quickly it all flies by.
That's where i come in
I'm Shelby, a photographer who understands that the true magic isn't in a perfectly posed picture, but in the simple, real moments that make your family yours. I believe that this season; the one you're in right now; is worth holding on to. The way your toddler's hand fits in yours, the scrunchy-nosed laugh of your child, the quiet moments of connection.
This isn't just about getting a picture to hang on the wall. It's about creating an experience that feels like a run, relaxed family outing. It's about me capturing your family as you are, so that one day you can look back and not just see what this season looked like, but feel exacty what it felt like too.
i'm a mom too
I know what it's like to want to freeze time and hold on to every precious moment. That experience shaped how I approach every session: with empathy, patience and the heart of a mother who knows these moments are everything.
Let's capture your beautiful, chaotic, and completely unique family story. So you can stop worrying about remember every little detail and simply enjoy the season you're in!
I have a soft spot for animals and love bringing home new fur babies! Benny is our purebred Ragdoll Cat, Max is our yellow Labrador Retriever, Rocco is our Bloodhound, and we recently added Greg our Bearded Dragon to the group!
MY FURBABIES
Our favorite thing to do as a family is cruise! At this point the Bahamas feel like our second home.
traveling
In 2023, I picked up my first Colleen Hoover book and the rest is history! I now average reading about three to four books a month. If I am not reading you might find me crocheting a baby blanket or stuffed animal for fun.
books + crocheting
If I wasn't a photographer I would love to flip houses! When I drive by an old abandoned home I can quickly see it's potential. The older the home the better in my opinion.
old homes
Shelby McKimmie is a Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia photographer that offers a relaxed and stress-free portrait experience for growing families. Shelby offers maternity, lifestyle newborn, and family photography to her clients.
Her most frequented locations include: Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's County, King George, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Bowling Green, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Stafford.