Not just your photographer—.
your timeline builder, vendor finder, and elopement sidekick
(And yes, I’ll tell your aunt to give you five minutes alone.)
If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that’s simple but meaningful, doesn’t involve 200 guests or a giant seating chart, and gives you space to actually enjoy your person—then we might just be soulmates.
I’m equal parts laid-back and meticulously organized.
The kind of person who sends timeline reminders and packs a portable fan just in case.
I’ve photographed over 100 weddings and elopements, planned my own in under two weeks, and developed a sixth sense for knowing when you need a pep talk—or a quiet drive to the next location with no small talk and snacks on hand.
Whether we’re hiking the Indiana Dunes for golden-hour vows, ducking into a Chicago alleyway for portraits between rain showers, or calming a toddler mid-family shoot with Bluey on full volume—I’m there for it.
Hi, I’m Shelby — Micro Wedding & Elopement Photographer,
Authentic story teller, fan of Indiana Statehouse elopements, always down for a day of antiquing & trying a new coffee shop (bonus points if it’s got a vanilla latte and good people-watching).
“Shelby truly cares about her clients & it shows in her work.”
“I instantly felt like I could be myself with her.”
"Shelby did an amazing job on our couples shoot last year & as such we asked her to photograph our wedding this past April. Planning our wedding, engagement shoot & then actually following through was a breeze… We have no hesitation posting, hanging, framing them everywhere we can."
"Shelby is wonderful – she went ABOVE & BEYOND in helping us plan for our pictures, and since we were out of state and flying into the area for our wedding, it saved us a lot of headache… When our wedding plans changed last minute, she was compassionate and professional in accommodating the changes."
I’m not here for the productioN—
I’m here for the people.
AND I BELIEVE YOUR WEDDING SHOULD BE…
Rooted in what matters most — whether that’s handwritten vows on a windy beach or a quiet dinner with your favorite people after the ceremony
Rooted in what matters most — whether that’s handwritten vows on a windy beach or a quiet dinner with your favorite people after the ceremony
Documented with care, not control — real moments over rigid posing, candid laughter over curated perfection, timelines that serve you, not the other way around
Documented with care, not control — real moments over rigid posing, candid laughter over curated perfection, timelines that serve you, not the other way around
Uncomplicated in all the right ways — no pressure, no performance, just a day that reflects you two without the chaos
Uncomplicated in all the right ways — no pressure, no performance, just a day that reflects you two without the chaos
You’re in the right place if:
You’re planning a chill elopement or micro wedding and want someone who’s done this a hundred times (literally)
You’re planning a chill elopement or micro wedding and want someone who’s done this a hundred times (literally)
You want support with timelines, vendor recs, and logistics—not just pretty pictures
You want support with timelines, vendor recs, and logistics—not just pretty pictures
You care more about connection than perfection
You care more about connection than perfection
Your dream day might include dogs, cupcakes, a good playlist, or a private dinner afterward
Your dream day might include dogs, cupcakes, a good playlist, or a private dinner afterward
You’d like to not cry over a seating chart (unless it’s happy tears)
You’d like to not cry over a seating chart (unless it’s happy tears)
