Author archives: photosbymichelle
Ashton + Josh | The Oaks at Salem Wedding in Raleigh, NC
- Outdoor wedding at the Oaks at Salem. Full of lush greenery and creative details with an earthy vibe. "I couldn't possibly say ENOUGH amazing things about Shelley. My husband and I had the BEST time exploring Roan Mountain with Shelley for our engagement shoot, and we were relieved to know that she can han[...]
Alice + Chris | Adventure Elopement in South Iceland
- Adventure elopement in Iceland. Chock full of waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and epic scenery. "My husband and I couldn't believe how lucky we got to have Shelley photograph our adventure elopement in South Iceland! She was easy to communicate with and so personable in person. I pretty much instantly felt comforta[...]
Hannah + Matt | Barn Wedding near Raleigh, North Carolina
- Barn wedding at Starlight Meadow, between Raleigh and Greensboro. Flower crowns, happy smiles, and dandelion fields. "My husband and I stumbled across Shelley's work on our wedding venue's Facebook page and immediately fell in love! We booked them almost a year in advance because we just knew we had to have[...]
Jill + Dave | Homestead Resort Virginia Wedding
- Glamorous wedding at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Mountain views and luxurious details. "What we wanted in a photographer for our wedding day was someone that could capture the natural beauty of the day, our love, and a moment in time that would not be forgotten. We could not have asked f[...]
Tiffany + Nate | Highgrove Estate Wedding Raleigh, NC
- Wedding at the Highgrove Estate. Tons of flower crowns and elegant earthy details. Tiffany and Nate are two very sweet people who I had the pleasure of photographing last September. These two got married at the Highgrove Estate in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, just a short ways outside of Raleigh. It’s a beaut[...]
Katy + Nick | Glacier National Park, Montana Epic Day-After Session
- Katy and Nick held their BEAUTIFUL wedding in Montana this summer in Glacier National Park. While we were able to make a quick escape to Lake MacDonald to enjoy the sunset, I prefer to focus on the important family moments and memories on the wedding day. It was great to be able to take a few hours the da[...]
Casey + Dan | Outdoor Raleigh Rose Garden Wedding
- "Stunning, breath taking, over and beyond expectations. That was my exact sentiment towards my wedding photos when Shelley sent them over. My husband and I created our dream wedding in the Raleigh Rose Garden this past spring. Shelley did an incredible job with our engagement pictures the previous fall and [...]
Yeh + Miin | Ilulissat, Greenland Adventure Session Day 1
- This November, I had the wonderful chance to travel to Greenland to photograph a couple’s session. I had been wanting to travel to Greenland for quite a while to see the icebergs and the northern lights. While it was a pretty interesting time of year to travel up to the Arctic Circle to do a session, it allowed me [...]