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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
Wedding Tips to Help the Day Go Nice and Smooth
- Here are some wedding day tips to help your day go smoothly and to make the most of your cherished photographs. I've photographed well over 200 weddings since I first started in 2010, so I figured sharing this information might make your life a little bit easier. When I photograph, I love to ta[...]
The Oaks at Salem Wedding in Autumn | Alex + Andrew
- Autumn outdoor wedding ceremony at The Oaks at Salem "Shelley is a magician. From the moment I saw her pictures on Instagram, I knew that I needed her to photograph our engagement and wedding pictures. The engagement photos captured every little bit of our relationship. My favorite part is that most of t[...]
Kari + Ryan | Classic Wedding Photography in Urban Warehouse
- classic winter wedding elegance in an urban rustic venue Kari and Ryan have a cool story! Apparently, Kari lived in Atlanta a few years ago, and Ryan came in to town to visit some friends. Kari saw him on a dating app, where his description joked about being Ryan Gossling’s doppleganger. She felt intrig[...]
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[...]
Christine + Jamie | Durham Museum of Life and Science Wedding
- Classic wedding in Durham, North Carolina. Ceremony at the Museum of Life and Science. Reception at the Rickhouse. "Shelley's photography was recommended to us by our wedding planner, Sarah Shumay (Sweet Sara Belle), and couldn’t be more thankful because I can’t possibly speak highly enough of her. From [...]
Katelyn + Rick Chapel Hill Engagement Session with all the Animals
- Engagement session in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with farm animals, dogs, and authentic moments. After photographing this session with Katelyn and Rick it has literally taken everything in me to combat my impulses to go out and adopt ALL the animals. Between the rabbits, chickens, and their two adorabl[...]