Shelby Rae Photography // Portraits

The Portrait

experience

I firmly believe that investing in your memories is a decision you won’t regret. Life changes so quickly. How precious would it be to have photos from each changing season to look back on and tell the story of your life to future generations?! Each anniversary you celebrate, each new baby you welcome into your family, each milestone your children reach as they grow…then suddenly you blink and those children are graduating from high school…all of these are important moments in life to treasure and document. The once-in-a-lifetime moments matter greatly, but all of the beautiful seasons in between matter just as much. So capture every part of the journey! The good, the hard, the fun adventures, and the little moments you never want to forget. These photographs will be a priceless gift to your future self and the generations to come after you.

My primary focus in portrait photography is on seniors, couples and families. However, if there is something else you have in mind, let me know and we can work something out! Ultimately, I’m here to serve you and want to do everything I can to make your vision come to life. Most of all, I want YOU to have your memories hanging on your walls and living in albums for you to look back on often, so let’s make it happen. My goal is to give you a laid back, fun, and stress-free experience during your portrait session. I will give you direction for posing, while also seeking to capture your natural personality and the special bond you have with the ones you love. All you need to do is show up and I’ll do the work from there!

The Process

Once I receive your inquiry, I will contact you to schedule a date and time for your session. We will also discuss locations and come up with a perfect spot to take your photos! Payment will be due by the date of the session.

step 1:
bookinG & scheduling

The Process

Once I receive your inquiry, I will contact you to schedule a date and time for your session. We will also discuss locations and come up with a perfect spot to take your photos! Payment will be due by the date of the session.

step 1:
booking & scheduling

The Process

In preparation for your session, feel free to look to Pinterest for inspiration or ask me for recommendations when it comes to outfit choices that will work best in your photos. I also suggest thinking about any special items you may want to incorporate, particularly for senior sessions or with kids. This can be a fun way to showcase your unique personality and interests. Then all you need to do is show up, have fun, and let me do the work! I will even direct you with posing, making sure to capture those must-have smiling shots, as well as the natural moments.

step 2:
The session

The Process

In preparation for your session, feel free to look to Pinterest for inspiration or ask me for recommendations when it comes to outfit choices that will work best in your photos. I also suggest thinking about any special items you may want to incorporate, particularly for senior sessions or with kids. These props can be a fun way to showcase your unique personality and interests. Then all you need to do is show up, have fun, and let me do the work! I will even direct you with posing, making sure to capture those must-have smiling shots, as well as casual, candid moments.

step 2:
the session

The Process

You will receive your full online gallery of downloadable images within two to three weeks. It will include a print release so you have the ability to print your photos wherever you'd like. Now you get to look back and enjoy all your precious memories!

step 3:
the gallery

The Process

I will post a sneak peek of your images on my social media pages within one week after your session. You will receive your full online gallery of downloadable images within two weeks. Now you get to look back and enjoy all your precious memories!

step 3:
the gallery

Shelby made the whole process feel easy and personal. During the shoot, I felt comfortable and confident. She gave just the right amount of direction, while still letting me be myself, and it honestly felt more like hanging out than being in front of a camera. Afterward, when I looked through my gallery, I was blown away. I felt so proud and excited because the photos truly looked like me--just the best version. It was hard to choose favorites because I loved them all!

- caden

Shelby made the whole process feel easy and personal. During the shoot, I felt comfortable and confident. She gave just the right amount of direction, while still letting me be myself, and it honestly felt more like hanging out than being in front of a camera. Afterward, when I looked through my gallery, I was blown away. I felt so proud and excited because the photos truly looked like me--just the best version. It was hard to choose favorites because I loved them all!

- caden

Shelby was a dream to work with! From booking to seeing our photos, we had a great experience! She provided beautiful images that felt natural and relaxed thanks to her guidance during the session. I would definitely book with her again and tell my friends and family about her work!

- bevan & zach

Shelby was a dream to work with! From booking to seeing our photos, we had a great experience! She provided beautiful images that felt natural and relaxed thanks to her guidance during the session. I would definitely book with her again and tell my friends and family about her work!

- bevan & zach

Shelby was great to work with. Scheduling was easy and prompt. At our session she did a great job communicating with our kiddos. Shelby captured our girls, their beauty and their smiles perfectly. We love their individual photos, as well as our family photo. Can't wait to schedule our next session!

- brittney

Shelby was great to work with. Scheduling was easy and prompt. At our session she did a great job communicating with our kiddos. Shelby captured our girls, their beauty and their smiles perfectly. We love their individual photos, as well as our family photo. Can't wait to schedule our next session!

- brittney

Shelby was punctual and arrived before our engagement photo session. We ran a bit late setting up our decorations, but she was patient and never rushed us. Shelby made us feel relaxed, gave us helpful pointers on how to pose for the best results, and accommodated our requests. We love our photo gallery and would definitely seek her services again in the future.

- duncan & lydia

Shelby was punctual and arrived before our engagement photo session. We ran a bit late setting up our decorations, but she was patient and never rushed us. Shelby made us feel relaxed, gave us helpful pointers on how to pose for the best results, and accommodated our requests. We love our photo gallery and would definitely seek her services again in the future.

- duncan & lydia

I felt joy and happiness looking through our gallery. Her work is breathtaking and wonderfully done. The experience before, during, and after was amazing. Before the shoot there was good communication, fast responses, and she helped with details. She made it easygoing and fun. Getting the gallery back was fast and had easy instructions on how to download the photos. I would tell a friend to reach out to Shelby to get your photos done as she does an amazing job, makes it feel comfortable, and will work with you!

- emma & charlie

I felt joy and happiness looking through our gallery. Her work is breathtaking and wonderfully done. The experience before, during, and after was amazing. Before the shoot there was good communication, fast responses, and she helped with details. She made it easygoing and fun. Getting the gallery back was fast and had easy instructions on how to download the photos. I would tell a friend to reach out to Shelby to get your photos done as she does an amazing job, makes it feel comfortable, and will work with you!