Woman in olive green dress sits beside candles in a dramatic dark Renaissance-style portrait.

A Black woman with a natural afro hairstyle poses confidently against a golden background wearing a green spaghetti-strap top.

A young man with a beard wearing a cream knit sweater sits with clasped hands against a blue textured wall.

A couple shares a romantic dip kiss in front of San Francisco City Hall's ornate golden doors.

Woman in a brown polka dot dress with arms crossed, standing in front of draped fabric backdrop.

Young Black woman in olive jacket and jeans sits confidently on stool against brown studio background.

Person in black jacket and white shirt stands before a city skyline under cloudy blue sky.

Three musicians perform on stage under red lights, playing trumpet, bass, and electric guitar.

A couple walks hand in hand along a sandy beach with dramatic cliffs and misty sunlight.

A musician plays saxophone on stage captured with motion blur effect in warm golden light.

Woman with shaved head in black corset top sits on bench surrounded by colorful garden flowers.

Golden eight-pointed star with gradient shading, isolated on white background, ideal for decorative or celestial design use.

Woman wearing a brown leather jacket and sunglasses standing outdoors at golden hour.

A woman in a light blue tiered sundress poses between dramatic shadows and brick columns.

Blonde woman laughing and socializing with friends at an indoor gathering with festive decor.

Two women pose dramatically at a table with candles, holding detached heads in a surreal, Renaissance-inspired theatrical scene.

Thoughtful older man with white hair and beard resting chin on hands, wearing a silver ring, against dark background.

Two people sitting on outdoor steps surrounded by lush greenery.

A cheerful young woman in a red ribbed sweater laughing against a vibrant red background.

A woman in a blue jacket with dark hair in a bun poses thoughtfully against a dark background.

Red-haired man in a green knit sweater and black jeans sitting casually on a light gray background.

Guests sit at an outdoor table under umbrellas during a rainy event.

Three women posing together on an ornate sofa in a stylish black and white portrait photo.

Blonde woman sits cross-legged on a wood floor in front of bookshelves filled with art and books.

Two filmmakers operate a professional camera on a sunny beach during a film production shoot.

Bride in white veil holding colorful bouquet with groom in gray suit posing on rocky ocean cliffside at sunset.

Young woman in orange mini dress sitting on rooftop ledge at golden hour.

Young woman with curly red hair holds flowers while standing in a colorful flower shop.

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

A collage featuring a blonde woman with a sword, classic artwork, friends laughing, a city street, and a book titled Homesick for the World.

What's up! I'm Shelby, and I'm thrilled you're here.

Obviously... I'm a photographer. But I'm also an actor, writer, and director. I'm a Libra, a perfectionist, an athlete, a people-loving introvert, a DIY-er, a former marching band geek (not to brag), an eldest daughter, and a jack-of-many-trades.

I love portraiture because I love being able to capture the beauty in different faces & energies and reflect it back to my subjects; the reaction I'm always looking for is "wtf, this is the best picture ever taken of me" -- not just because you look incredible, but because you recognize yourself in it.

I'm known for bringing a warm, welcoming energy to every shoot; because when people feel comfortable and heard, the best, most compelling version of them comes out naturally. We'll keep it playful, relaxed, real -- and we'll end up with photos that capture you in all your authentic glory. Sound good?

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MY CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS

flora + fauna / the medieval weaponry section @ The Met / a colorful meal / a wild night out (once a year) / tree bark / collaging / a great tablescape / flaneuring / renaissance + baroque art / scary stories / weird little knick-knacks / Yorgos Lanthimos films / the Great Outdoors™ / impractical clothing / my friends who are so cool and I love them /