From getting ready to dancing through the night, I'll be right by your side. That's why I believe this role is about so much more than taking beautiful photographs.
It's about reading the room, noticing the little things, and creating a space where you can simply be present.
To recognize when you need a moment to breathe. To bring calm when the timeline shifts. To celebrate alongside you while never losing sight of what matters most. When you're feeling overwhelmed, I'll help you slow down. When a meaningful moment unfolds, I'll preserve it with care. And through it all, I'll be a grounded presence by your side. Because I'm not just there to take pictures. I'm there to help you experience your day fully and preserve the story you'll return to for the rest of your life.
Your photographer is one of the few people who will be by your side for almost your entire wedding day.
— Starting at 8 hours of coverage to all day coverage
— Custom timeline creation and planning assistance
— Second shooters
— Add-on rehearsal dinner coverage
— Professional online digital gallery
— 500+ high resolution images
— 48 hour sneak peek
— 1 month full gallery delivery
— 50% off your engagement session!
If you're dreaming of an intimate elopement or a smaller, intentional celebration, I'm here for that too. Whether it's just the two of you or your closest circle of loved ones, these moments are every bit as meaningful and I would love to document your story.
— Starting from 3 hours of coverage to all day coverage and multi day coverage
— Timeline and planning assistance
— Professional online digital gallery
— 200+ high resolution images
— 48 hour sneak peek
— 1 month full gallery delivery
— 60 - 90 minute sessions
— 1-2 locations
— Personal outfit guide
— Location guide
— 3 week delivery
— 65+ high resolution images
— Professional online digital gallery
Whether you're planning a surprise proposal, celebrating an engagement or anniversary, or simply wanting updated photographs to fill your home. Think of it as a date night, an hour to slow down, laugh together, and create memories while I document it!
— 60 - 90 minute sessions
— 1 location
— 65+ digital images
— Professional editing
— Online digital gallery
— Bump to baby packages available
These can be anything from senior photos, maternity photos, a pregnancy reveal, newborn sessions, or those sweet and crazy days with your toddler.
If the thought of being in front of a camera makes you nervous, you're not alone. You'll never be left wondering what to do. I'll gently guide you every step of the way with natural prompts that encourage movement, conversation, and genuine connection. Never stiff poses or forced smiles.
My goal is for you to stop thinking about the camera altogether. To laugh together, be fully present with one another, and walk away feeling like you just spent time together while I documented it all.
Directing with movement
My hope is that you never feel like you're hiring a stranger to document one of the most meaningful days of your life. I never want this experience to feel transactional.
When you book with me, you're not just another wedding or another gallery to deliver. I want to know your story, celebrate this season with you, and be someone you can trust from the moment you inquire until your gallery is in your hands.
Being a genuine friend
I want your gallery to become something you return to for the rest of your life. Not just to remember what your wedding looked like, but to remember the people who were there, the way your grandparents smiled at you, the hugs that lasted a little longer, and the feeling of being surrounded by so much love.
My hope is that these photographs become family heirlooms, images that grow more meaningful with every passing year.
Documenting real memories
Before you hit send, take a moment to explore my approach to see if it feels like the right fit.
You value genuine, candid moments over perfectly posed photographs.
You enjoy gentle guidance that helps you feel natural instead of being placed into stiff poses.
You want your gallery to preserve real emotion, meaningful memories, and the story of your day.
You want a photographer you can trust. Someone who brings a calming presence and truly cares about your experience.
You're looking for perfectly posed photographs
You'd rather be directed into traditional poses than guided with natural movement and connection.
Your priority is recreating a specific shot list rather than preserving the story as it naturally unfolds.
You're simply looking for someone to take photos, rather than someone to walk alongside you throughout the day.
If you found yourself thinking, “That's us” I'd love to meet you.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Corinthians 13: 4-13
The first step is simple, reach out!
Once you fill out my inquiry form, I'll send over my pricing guide, along with full wedding galleries so you can get a feel for what it would be like to work together.
After you've explored the guide, you can schedule a quick discovery call. I'd love to hear all about your wedding plans, your vision, and the moments you're most excited for.
It's also the perfect opportunity to ask questions, get to know me beyond my website, and see if it feels like the right fit.
Once you're ready to move forward, I'll send over your contract and invoice to officially reserve your wedding date. From there, we'll begin planning together. I'll help you build a thoughtful timeline, answer questions along the way, and be a resource throughout the months leading up to your wedding. About a month before the big day, we'll have one final planning call to walk through every detail so you can head into your wedding weekend feeling prepared, confident, and excited.
After all the planning, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Be present. Hold each other close. Celebrate with your favorite people. I'll be by your side, capturing all the moments you'll never want to forget.
Within 48 hours, you'll receive a handful of sneak peeks so you can relive the excitement while the memories are still fresh.
Your full gallery will be delivered within 1 month through an online gallery, ready to download, share, and revisit for years to come.
It feels less like having a photographer follow you around and more like having someone in your corner from start to finish.
I'll be there to help keep the day moving, calm the nerves when they come, and remind you to slow down and take it all in. When you need direction, I'll be there with it. When a moment speaks for itself, I'll know when to let it happen.
My goal is simple: for you to feel comfortable enough to forget about the camera and present enough to experience the day you've spent so much time dreaming about.
All wedding package includes a 1 month maximum delivery time for your entire gallery with sneak peeks within 48 hours of the big day! And all other galleries (couples and portraits) are delivered in 3 weeks!
Absolutely! While I am based in Northwest Arkansas, I make space in my calendar to take on a hand full of destination weddings a year so please reach out! I would love to go wherever your love story takes you!! When you inquire, I’ll send over my full pricing and service guide, which includes all the details on how my travel fees work, so you’ll have the full picture and can plan confidently before you decide to book!
YES!! I offer a collection that includes rehearsal dinner coverage for couples who want to remember the entire celebration, not just the wedding day.
There's something so special about the night before. Everyone you love is finally in one place, the excitement is building, and the reality of what's about to happen starts to sink in. Those moments deserve to be remembered too, and I'd be honored to preserve them alongside your wedding day.
Once you're ready to book, I'll send over your contract and an invoice with the first 20% of your package total due to officially reserve your date.
The remaining balance is due two weeks before your big day.
My passion is documenting love stories, which is why my focus is primarily on couples, weddings, and elopements.
That said, I do offer a small number of senior and portrait sessions throughout the year. If you're interested reach out for availability!
“You really see her passion, kindness & talent shine through her work.
From our very first message, her communication was exceptional. She was so kind, easy to talk to, and made the entire process effortless. On our wedding day, both Shelby and Mark made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. It honestly felt like spending time with long time friends who happened to be capturing every special moment on our big day.
If you’re looking for photographers who truly care and will capture your day so beautifully, they’re your people! You won’t regret it."
"Shelby is not only incredibly sweet and down-to-earth, but she also has a remarkable eye for detail. From the very beginning, she was meticulous in building out our day, creating a detailed itinerary that guided us seamlessly through the entire process.
Her vibrant energy brought our vision to life, and she articulated her ideas beautifully, aligning perfectly with what I had imagined for our photos. The edits she provided are so authentic and true to our experience, capturing the essence of every moment.
Overall, it was a 10/10 experience, and I find myself wishing I could relive that day all over again. Thanks to Shelby's stunning photographs, we have the perfect way to do just that!"
“Shelby saw my vision and turned it into something even better than I ever could’ve imagined.
She is an absolute angel to work with and she truly was the cherry on top of making our wedding the most perfect day.
I can’t thank her enough for capturing our love in such a beautiful and authentic way."