Meet Shelley
Family photographer based on the sunny North Carolina coast
Thanks for dropping by, friend! I won't bore you with all the years I’ve studied photography. Instead, I’ll share my heart with you…
Printed pictures and images etched into photo albums are at the heart of this small business of mine. I know the heartache that is felt when moments pass by or life deals us a difficult change and we regret not capturing the moments when we could have.
I believe your pictures were never meant to live on hard drives and in iClouds. They are meant to fill your walls and your bookcases and be seen all the time. You, your children, friends, and grandchildren will thank you for this one day!
There is nothing more beautiful than watching a child connect to the generations before them by exploring photographs as they hear the stories of the lives those generations lived.
shelley with husband garrett
Things that are close to my heart
1. The wide open spaces
I love the outdoors! In my younger years I always thought I’d end up living out west on a ranch in the mountains, but somewhere along the way my heart was pulled to the ocean. My family and I moved to the North Carolina coast and now we live this amazing coastal life with the ocean just steps away! God is great!
2. My dog, Havok
I love dogs! My favorite breed is the German Shepherd. Nearly everyday you will find me outside training and working my current dog, Havok. He’s my bestest boy and just pretty amazing all around! He tends to fill my Instagram Stories frequently!
3. Antique cameras
I have a thing for antique cameras and I love to collect them! I love searching for them, finding them and then holding them in my hands and imagining the photographers who used them and the people they photographed. If you have any antique cameras you no longer want, I’m your girl!
4. Shells & sea glass
I love exploring the beach and searching for shells and sea glass. My home is full of treasures from the ocean! But I also love the woods and the mountains. There’s just something about the smell of a deep forest and the wind blowing through the trees. I guess that’s why my work reflects both! They each offer something magical!
5. Native American history and culture
Like our great tribal nations, I believe all things are connected, Mitakuye Oyasin. When we are detached from nature, we lose our way on the path of life. During your photography session, my hope is that you'll allow yourself to feel the ground below you, the winds around you and the energy of the earth flowing through you. Let go and just be!
- Chief Seattle
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.
Family photos and important milestones such as senior year, birthdays, and anniversaries.
A completely bespoke experience to document a specific story or season of life.
An intimate photoshoot to capture the special bond that horse-lovers share with their horses.
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Here to capture the magical moments between you and your loved ones
I believe it is in our DNA to be connected to nature, animals and each other. When I look through the lens of my camera, I want to highlight this connection and preserve it so you can share your story with future generations.
work with shelley
