I know our friendship will be extraordinary...
Hi, dear friend! Thank you for being here. What an honor it is that you've visited my corner of the internet today. As you scroll, my greatest intention is for you to encounter meaningful moments that resonate at your core and touch your heart.
Shelby Day is a wedding and portrait photographer who has been documenting life's most joyous moments for over ten years - using both film and digital mediums.
meet the artist
passionate business owner, Photo aficionado
My clients often share that what sets me apart is the warmth, genuine kindness, and calming presence I bring to every encounter. They describe the experience as effortless and natural—more like spending time with a trusted friend than being in front of a camera. I’m grateful to hear how supported and encouraged they feel, and how the images I deliver reflect authentic moments filled with emotion, beauty, and thoughtful detail. Knowing that their photos resonate so deeply—that they return to them again and again, and receive so many heartfelt compliments—means everything to me. Above all, I strive to be not only a dedicated and skilled photographer, but also a gracious, attentive, and joyful presence throughout their experience.
Texas is where I call home, but I fly across the country - and wherever my couples call me - to document the sweetest wedding celebrations.
— Annie Leibovitz
“A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.”
Meet Grayson and Bompa...
These two profound moments, one filled with sorrow and the other with overwhelming joy, taught me that photographs are far more than captured images. They are the threads that hold our most meaningful memories together. Through these experiences, I discovered just how essential it is to preserve life’s fleeting moments with intention, honesty, and heart.
After becoming a mom and losing my grandfather, I started to see the importance of photographs in a whole new way.
THE INSPIRATION
The Heartbeat Behind The Business
After my grandfather passed, I found myself clinging to every photograph I had of him. Each image transported me back to the exact moment it was taken - the sound of his laughter, the warmth of his presence, the quiet details I never realized I would miss so deeply. These photos quickly became cherished keepsakes, reminders of a man whose influence shaped my life. It was during this time that I truly understood the importance of photography: one day, all we have left are the pictures that help us remember the people we love.
When my son was born, that understanding deepened even further. Watching him grow and capturing his tiny fingers, his first smiles, his unsteady steps made me more intentional than ever behind the camera. I began photographing not just what was happening, but what it felt like. Even now, looking back at those images brings me instantly into the moment again, reminding me how quickly time moves and how precious it is to document the seasons of our lives with care.
These personal experiences transformed the way I approach wedding photography. I photograph with the awareness that I am preserving memories a couple will treasure for generations - images that will become part of their family’s story. My goal is to create timeless, emotional, and authentic photographs that hold meaning long after the day has passed. Because in the end, when moments fade and life changes, the photographs we keep become the legacy we leave behind.
The couples who are drawn to my wedding photography are those whose love is unmistakable - deep, genuine, and beautifully real. They are the clients who radiate excitement about getting married, not just about planning a wedding day. They know their celebration is rooted in something sacred: the covenant of marriage and the lifelong commitment they are choosing to make. These couples value authenticity, emotion, and connection, and they seek a wedding photographer who can preserve those qualities with artistry and intention.
My ideal clients understand that the best wedding photos happen when they let go and truly live in the moment. They’re not worried about achieving the “perfect shot” or forcing picture-perfect poses. Instead, they trust in the candid, unplanned beauty of their day - the stolen glances, the soft tears, the loud laughter, the tender moments that unfold naturally. They recognize that these are the memories they’ll want to look back on for years to come, and they want a photographer who can document their story with honesty, depth, and heart.
For couples who value meaningful wedding photography, the experience becomes so much more than checking off a box on their planning list. They appreciate the importance of capturing their vows, their families, and the authentic emotions that make their day uniquely theirs. They seek a photographer whose style is timeless, documentary, and heartfelt - someone who understands that photographs are not just images, but lifelong keepsakes. If you are a couple who celebrates your love boldly, honors the significance of marriage, and wants wedding photos that reflect your true selves, then we are the perfect fit.
Our clients soak in their wedding day and have an affinity for living in the moment.
about our clients
our clients relish in the Moment
