Sun-soaked, soulful storytelling for couples, dreamers, and wild-hearted love in San Diego + beyond

Hi, I’m Shelby! A San Diego-based photographer, storyteller, and mama of four.
I’m a wife to my high school sweetheart and a firm believer that life’s most beautiful moments are the ones you didn’t plan, the unscripted laughter, windblown kisses, and teary-eyed vows.

Photography found me as a teenager and quickly became more than a hobby. It’s now the lens through which I see the world. My style is warm, emotional, and true to you. Whether I’m capturing a golden-hour engagement, a maternity glow, or a senior stepping into their next chapter, I’m here for the real stuff, the soul-deep kind of moments.

When I’m not behind the camera or wrangling four wild (and wonderful) kids, you’ll likely find me curled up with a Colleen Hoover book, sneaking Oreos after bedtime, or soaking up the sun by the lake, sweet tea in hand.

I’m here to make you feel seen, comfortable, and celebrated. No stiff poses or fake smiles. Just you, your people, and the story you’re living.

Let’s create something honest, beautiful, and uniquely you.

Get to know me

A family of seven stands outdoors on a wooden bridge, smiling at the camera surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a dirt path.
A couple kissing while standing in a lake, with the man holding the woman in a red dress, and mountains in the background.
A pregnant woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a flowing dress sitting on grass in an open field with trees in the background, black and white photograph.
A young girl smiling and holding hands with two adults on a beach, with the woman pregnant, both dressed in white
Young woman with long wavy hair wearing a brown strapless top leaning against a white fence outdoors during sunset, with trees and a road in the background.
A young woman with long wavy hair sitting in a grassy field at sunset, smiling at the camera.
A woman with long brown hair and a cream-colored sweater holds a newborn baby wrapped in a beige patterned blanket near a window with white blinds, smiling and looking at the baby.
A man lifting a woman in a black dress and black boots in a grassy outdoor setting during sunset.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing back-to-back, holding hands, in front of a set of double doors with cross-shaped windows.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a beach, with the ocean in the background on a sunny day.
A woman holding a baby walks on the sandy beach near the ocean at sunset.
Woman holding a baby at the beach during sunset
A woman in a white dress lifting a baby girl in a pink and white outfit on a grassy shoreline with ocean waves and a clear sky in the background.
A woman holding a baby girl on her shoulder at the beach, with ocean waves in the background.
A couple with light skin and blonde hair in wedding attire embracing outdoors, about to kiss, with a cloudy sky and greenery in the background.
Pregnant woman smiling in a field at sunset, wearing a white tank top and distressed jeans.
A woman with a pregnant belly and a man during daylight in a grassy field, with the man touching the woman's pregnant belly.
A pregnant woman standing in a grassy field with mountains in the background during sunset.
A couple standing by a wooden fence in a grassy field at sunrise, with the man embracing the woman from behind and both looking into the distance. The woman is pregnant, wearing a white dress, and a white hat is hanging on the fence.
A pregnant woman in a white dress stands by a wooden fence in a field, with a man behind her, gently holding her abdomen. A white wide-brimmed hat hangs on the fence, and tall trees with hills in the background are visible, all during daylight.
Group of people celebrating at a wedding reception, with some holding drinks and smiling, in an elegant indoor venue.
A newlywed couple standing close with foreheads touching on a balcony overlooking the water, holding bouquets, during sunset.
A bride and groom share a kiss on a waterfront dock, the bride holding a bouquet of white roses, the groom leaning against the railing, dressed in a black tuxedo with a boutonniere, with cityscape in the background.
A couple walking on a wooden bridge through a field during autumn, woman wearing a large hat, denim shirt, white skirt, and cowboy boots, man wearing a plaid shirt and jeans, holding hands and smiling at each other.
A newborn baby wrapped in a gray towel with a hood that has bear ears, sleeping in a white crib. Behind the baby, there is a beige pillow with white writing that says 'thank heaven for you' and a brown teddy bear sitting next to the pillow.
A family of four sitting on a blanket outdoors during sunset. The mother, father, and two children are smiling and looking at each other affectionately. The background features dry grass, trees, and a warm, golden sky.
Family walking hand in hand on a dirt path in a mountainous, open landscape during sunset.
A pregnant woman in a light-colored dress sitting on the ground at the beach, being embraced by a person in a white shirt and jeans, holding her belly gently.
A family of five, including a baby, two children, and two adults, gathered closely together with the baby at the center, all appearing to be in an intimate, loving moment.
A pregnant woman in a white, ruffled dress and a man in a white shirt and jeans standing on a rocky beach during sunset, embracing and smiling.
A pregnant woman and her partner sitting on the beach at sunset, smiling and touching noses.
Pregnant woman in white dress holding belly on beach at sunset.
Two women are celebrating outdoors, both wearing white outfits and holding party noisemakers that are emitting blue smoke. They are smiling and enjoying the moment, with a decorated backyard in the background.
A young girl in a white dress and a young boy in a white t-shirt celebrating outdoors, with the girl holding a blue smoke bomb and the boy with an open-mouthed excited expression, possibly in an backyard party setting.
Three children sitting on grass, holding slices of watermelon and smiling, with a brick wall and plants in the background.
Two young boys hugging a golden retriever dog on a grassy lawn
Young boy with blond hair and blue eyes sitting on a white background, wearing a white t-shirt and gray pants, with a blue and white bunting banner that spells out 'one' hanging behind him.
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