WEDDING EXPERIENCE
"...to take a photograph is to participate in another person's mortality, vulnerability, mutability. precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time's relentless melt."
- Susan Sontag
Beyond the Beautiful Images
ROMANTIC, TIMELESS, & TRUE IN COLOR...
I cherish the unique qualities of film photography, which beautifully portrays light, vibrant colors, and soft, dreamy skin tones like no other medium. Picture your wedding day surrounded by your favorite people, with a dream team of creatives, allowing you to savor every moment while we take care of the rest.
MEANINGFUL PORTRAITURE
My approach to wedding photography involves capturing authentic moments as they unfold, elegantly styling the details to narrate the story of your day, and guiding you through natural, effortless poses. Your wedding deserves to be photographed with meticulous attention to detail and emotional depth. Creating a unique and memorable experience for my wonderful clients is my top priority.
Chilly oceanfronts, breathtaking mountains, stunning vineyards, & big city destinations...
I have traveled across the United States to document the most stunning editorials and wedding celebrations - both intimate and elaborate. From the chilly Oregon coast to the iconic New York City, I am ready to travel to wherever you are to capture your most joyous occasions and memorable moments.
Upcoming Travel Dates...
July 2024: Virginia, USA
August 2024: Washington, USA
September 2024: Colorado, USA
October 2024: Colorado, USA
November 2024: New York, USA
February 2025: California, USA
PORTFOLIO
when you look back at your wedding images, it should make you feel as if you've gone back in time...
THE PROCESS
Once you complete my contact form, we’ll schedule a time to chat and get acquainted. During our conversation, we’ll discuss your wedding details, your relationship, and any questions you might have. This time allows us to ensure we're a good fit for each other. Most consultations last about 60 minutes.
1. Initial inquiry & consultation
2. Making it official
After our consultation, I'll send you your personalized proposal along with a contract and an invoice for the 50% retainer. Once the contract is signed and the retainer is paid, your wedding date will be officially on my calendar!
3. Wedding Prep
Prior to your wedding day, we'll schedule your engagement shoot to deepen our connection and get to know each other better. I'll provide suggestions for locations, along with sample photos to illustrate what you can anticipate. Additionally, you have the option to include a bridal session for additional photographs of you in your wedding gown.
4. Wedding Weekend
Throughout your day, I'll be there to guide you, ensuring we capture every significant moment and the precious in-between exchanges. My approach is a blend of gentle direction and unobtrusive observation, allowing for authentic candid shots to unfold naturally. All of my packages include two professional photographers to ensure comprehensive coverage of your special day. Additionally, you have the option to add rehearsal dinner coverage to document your entire wedding weekend from beginning to end.
5. After It Ends
Within two days, you'll receive a sneak peek of your wedding. Each image in your personalized gallery is meticulously hand-edited by me. You also have the option to include personalized keepsake wedding albums, preserving your memories for a lifetime. Your complete, hand-edited wedding day gallery will be delivered within 8-10 weeks after your wedding day, accessible through an online gallery.
Ready to make
it official?
Our wedding collections begin at $5000 with our average couple investing $6000+ on full wedding day coverage.
To book or see if your date is available, fill out the inquiry form on the contact page of my website and I'll be in touch within 48 hours to schedule your initial consultation.
Inquire
I am always itching to get out into the world and explore new places - capturing your memories while doing this is certainly an added bonus. Whether you're planning an elaborate engagement session at the Salt Flats in Utah or a beautiful destination wedding down in Mexico, I am available to travel to wherever you call me to document your life's most treasured moments.
*please note: all travel taking place outside of Texas will incur additional fees
My answer is yes, both. Throughout my time as a photographer, I have fallen more and more in love with the nostalgic, romantic feel of film photography. Digital is fantastic, but nothing can beat the true tones that film brings to the table. I haven't been shooting film for long, but booking with me ensures you will receive a combination of both in your galleries.
I love being both interactive and discrete throughout the wedding day. There will be parts of the wedding day when I will need to be in control in order to accomplish everything that needs to be done in order to keep everyone on schedule. There will also be moments when you shouldn’t even know that I’m present (i.e., the ceremony, during dances and toasts, etc.). During the engagement session, I teach my couples how to pose and encourage them interact so they are naturals on the wedding day and don’t need quite as much instruction from me!
A second shooter is an additional photographer that I personally hire as a backup for your wedding day. Every package of mine includes a second shooter in the event of an emergency. They’re also super helpful if I need to be in two places at once (i.e. the groom's suite and the bridal suite, etc.). Having a second shooter with me on your wedding day will ensure that you’re entirely covered and will help the timeline run smoothly.
A bridal session is an additional session where I take pictures of you in your wedding dress with your completed wedding day look - hair, makeup, shoes, veil, dress, and bouquet! Bridals are a southern tradition and they are SO worth the investment. Adding a bridal session to your package ensures that you will receive an entire gallery full of at least 70-100 images of you in your gown. In addition, they give you an opportunity to see how things will look and feel on the day of your wedding!
All of your high resolution digital images will be delivered in an online gallery where you can download your images, order prints, and share with family and friends.
Complete wedding galleries usually take me anywhere from 8-10 weeks to edit and deliver depending on the season that I am in. Portrait gallery turnaround time is typically around 2-3 weeks.
Absolutely, yes! You can add items to your package at any point up until two weeks before your wedding. I’ll just need to draft up a new contract and invoice that includes the desired additions. Once these are signed and paid, we are good to go!
Whoo Hoo! Head over to the contact page on my website and fill out the inquiry form there. Tell me as many details as you possibly can about your day. I will be in touch with you within 48 hours of your inquiry regarding availability and packages. To secure your date with me, a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer fee is required - then the fun starts!
please note: no date is reserved without a signed contract and the non-refundable retainer fee
"Every single one of our family members has not stopped raving about how much they loved Shelby..."
Where to even begin... Shelby is hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding. This girl is so talented and so darn LOVABLE. Every single one of my family members has not stopped raving about how much they loved Shelby!! I could not be more grateful that we chose Shelby to capture our day and preserve the memories that we will cherish and hold onto for the rest of our lives. She made all of us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and just brought such fun energy to our day. We are so in love with the sneak peeks we received the day after our wedding. Love love LOVE Shelby Day Photography!!!
VICTORIA & BRANDON
"...Our ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOS ARE A COMPLETE DREAM..."
Brides, this is the photographer you want to book! I cannot say enough AMAZING things about Shelby!! Not only are our engagement and wedding photos a complete DREAM! She is so kind and so much fun to have around! She is also willing to help with day of timelines and any other wedding questions/suggestions. Communication from when we booked to day of the wedding was always very timely and open. If you want a fun photographer and the best pictures, book with Shelby!
CHARLOTTE & ZACH
"I PROMISE YOU WANT SHELBY FOR ALL OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY NEEDS..."
Shelby is the absolute best. I promise you want her for all of your photography needs from engagements to bridals to the wedding! From the very first meeting, Shelby was kind, personable, and so much fun to chat and work with! Instant friend! She was very organized, detailed, answered all of our questions, professional, and on time with everything! We got sneak peaks and galleries back so quick! We are always obsessed with our photos! She made both my husband I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. My husband said he was so glad we had Shelby because she made it so much easier to take all the pictures. It’s so helpful on your day to have someone you feel comfortable with and Shelby is exactly that! She is so very talented and I can’t recommend her enough!
MADISYN & ANDREW
"ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES HAVE ROARED ABOUT OUR PHOTOS..."
Shelby has been a dream to work with from the beginning! Through initially communicating with her long before I decided which wedding photographer to go with, she was always easy to communicate with, quick to answer any question I had, and always the sweetest! After meeting her to take our engagements, I knew I had selected the right photographer! She is so fun to work with, down to earth, and made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She listened to our insecurities and made sure to capture us in the best possible way. All of our friends and families have roared about our photos! Her creative eye and look is exactly what I was searching for and she has exceeded my expectations through every encounter.
