The moments worth holding onto
 
The windblown hair. The belly laughs. The quiet cuddles. The little hands reaching for yours. The moments that feel ordinary now, but become the ones you'll wish you could return to.
 
 
Hi, I'm Shelby!
Photographer in Northern Minnesota
 
I'm a wife, mom, corporate girlie, and unapologetic lake lover. Life for me, is a beautiful mix of busy days, my little toddlers, and time spent near the water.
I'm drawn to the way connection reveals itself in the smallest moments - a hand reaching for yours, a familiar laugh, the way someone looks at a person they love when they think no one is watching.
Photography became my way of preserving those fleeting moments of life. My approach is natural and thoughtfully guided, creating imagery that feels effortless, and true to the people in it.
Because the photographs we treasure most aren't always the perfectly posed ones. They're the moments worth holding onto.
 
A Glimpse into my work
Families
The people who make a place feel like home
Motherhood + Children
From growing families to the little years and everything in between
Couples
The moments that make your love feel like yours.
 
Let's connect
 
Whether you’re growing your family, celebrating a season of motherhood, or simply want to document the people you love most, I’d love to hear what you have in mind.
Tell me a little about you, what you’re dreaming up, and what makes this season worth remembering. We’ll take it from there.