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Maybe your DESIRE for photos gets swiftly overridden by anxiety, like: what to do with your hands, how many times you’ll have to say cheeeese, or whether your toddler will keep their pants on.
A celebration of the bond only a mother and child share.
These timeless portraits capture the quiet tenderness, connection, and love that define motherhood — transformed into artwork that will be cherished for generations.
mommy & me
Children grow at a breathtaking pace — one minute they’re tiny humans with chubby cheeks and serious stares, and the next they’re off to kindergarten with missing teeth and big opinions.
Heirloom portraits capture this fleeting season in a timeless way, creating beautiful artwork you’ll cherish now and your children will treasure decades from now.
Heirloom
Portraits
The newborn days are a blur — but they’re also some of the most magical days of your life.
All you have to do is love on your sweet baby.
I’ll preserve the tiny details, the quiet moments, and the overwhelming love — so these fleeting first days become artwork your family will treasure forever. again. (chunky rolls & gummy smiles..need I say more?)
newborn
Pregnancy is one of those seasons that somehow feels both endless and impossibly fast.
Your body is doing something extraordinary. Your heart is stretching in ways you didn’t know were possible. And before long, this quiet chapter of anticipation becomes the beautiful chaos of life with your baby.
Let's create timeless portraits that celebrate the strength, beauty, and quiet magic of the life you’re growing — before your world changes in the most wonderful way.
maternity
you pass them in the hallway–even when you’re carrying your
3rd basket of laundry.
The kind of photos that feel like HOME, make you teary, and reaffirm all your (amazing) life choices.
You want the kind of photos that make your heart smile every time...
Because you don’t want to look back at your photos and think, “Who are those people and why do they look so frazzled?”.
- scott zog
She took amazing family photos that are hanging all over our house. Her photos of us show everyone as the best versions of themselves.
Hiring her as your photographer is a no-brainer.”
“Shelley is the best. She is talented, funny, and patient.
What people are saying
Trying to stay present and soak up the sweet little moments (while juggling shopping lists, missing library books, & booger trails), can feel like a lot.
*starts uncontrollably sobbing/resumes fetal position*
What you need is someone who knows what it’s like when little people grow up and need you a little less. Someone that knows which expressions/moments/split seconds to look for.
Not just because you’ll want to remember this chapter in 20 years–but because you want to anchor your grateful heart right now, tomorrow, next week. All the days.
THE FACTS ARE IN:
Life never slows down, and
time is a jerk.
- Rachel
Not only was Shelley very professional and flexible, but she was so kind to my daughter–my daughter even told me she had the most fun time taking those pictures.
Even on the ride home from the photo shoot, my daughter kept saying how nice Shelley was. We will definitely work with Shelley again in the future. THANK YOU again Shelley!”
They are my favorite pictures that I have EVER had taken of my daughter.
“Shelley did an AMAZING job on my daughter’s photos! I was beyond impressed with them.
And I’m obsessed with helping incredible people get the heart-smiling, joy-inducing, timeless photos they crave.
From photographing expecting mamas, newborn babes, and hilarious toddlers, to soulful teens and proud parents…
I’ve been in the photography world for over 15 years (does that make me old?).
Mama, photographer, garden lover,
and stray animal collector.
Hi, I’m Shelley
IT’S ABOUT TIME WE MET
*circa 1985, when I put my foot down I told my mom "not without my dog"
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That's why I specialize in (tangible) memories…it’s my duty as a photographer (and good human) to get those photos into your hands and onto your walls in the form of beautiful artwork.
Sound like something you need?
I’m here to help *grabs camera*.
So, photos that are forgotten about on dusty hard drives make me sad.
They hire me because I know the secret to creating their most loved photos isn’t about Pinterest perfect poses & fake smiles–
it’s about understanding THE WHOLE POINT of why they want need the photos in the first place.
Photos are evidence. Photos are the gathering of your favorites and committing to documenting this glorious life you’re building together.
But my experience is actually not the main reason people hire me.
And I’m obsessed with helping incredible people get the heart-smiling, joy-inducing, timeless photos they crave.
From photographing expecting mamas, newborn babes, and hilarious toddlers, to soulful teens and proud parents…
I’ve been in the photography world for over 15 years (does that make me old?).
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