Weddings & Elopements
Jacksonville wedding photographer
The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, and happy tears.
Photography is one of the most important investments you’ll make for your wedding day. When it’s all said and done, your photos are the only tangible thing you have to hold on to long after your day is over. Think about it. These are photos you will cherish for a lifetime.
As a Jacksonville wedding photographer, my best work is always made when we are mutually excited about working together and trust each other whole-heartedly. With that being said, I’m not the photographer for everyone and that is OKAY! My goal is to get to know you and tell your story as authentically as possible. I'm here to serve you and provide an incredible experience from start to finish.
the moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
your wedding photographer in Jacksonville, capturing
- Devon + brian, jacksonville wedding
"Shelby was an absolute gem to work with from the very start of booking her till the very end of our time together."
Each wedding photography collection includes comprehensive, full day coverage (starting at 8 hours) with a blend of digital & film photography. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, I'm available to travel throughout the East Coast and nationwide, capturing love stories in every corner of the U.S.
Custom options such as additional coverage hours, pre-wedding events, a second photographer, and an intimate boudoir session are also available as add-ons. Every collection is uniquely tailored to fit each couple's vision, considering factors like wedding location, date, guest count, and specific coverage needs.
Out of State weddings start at $5,500
Florida Weddings start at $4,500
Weddings
For those intimate celebrations with under 20 guests. My elopement collection includes two hours of coverage of digital & film photography. I'm based in Jacksonville, Florida, serve on the East Coast, and travel all over the U.S to document love stories!
Additional coverage hours are available.
Out of state elopements Start at $2,000
Local elopements Start at $1,000
Elopements
My goal is to be seen as just one of the guests who happens to have a camera, because that is when I can capture the real connections and personalities. My wedding photography approach is non-invasive, knowing when to step in but most importantly when to step back.
I aim to document your day, not direct it and curate every moment. I never want you to feel like your day is a photoshoot! As a married woman myself, I deeply value marriage and the importance of having everyone you love in the same space as you. I want you to enjoy every minute of it.
I value the relationship between my couples and I so much. As your wedding photographer in Jacksonville, Florida and nationwide, I genuinely want to get to know you and make a connection instead of just being some random photographer that shows up to take photos. I’m not in this for the money, your story is the reason I am here. After it’s all said and done, I’m still so close with most of my clients and I absolutely love it.
as your jacksonville wedding photographer
I'm such a big believer that all the must have photos are already there on a wedding day... the feelings, the connections, the messy real life moments. There's no need for me to stage everything because I can anticipate the moment it'll happen.
My goal as your wedding photographer is to deliver a gallery that you can look back on and feel every emotion. I believe images that tell a story are more powerful than the perfect ones.
At weddings, I am constantly on alert for all of the in between moments and glances. For the tear rolling down your grandma’s cheek as you read your vows. For the cheerful hugs being exchanged after the ceremony is over. For the laughter and commotion during cocktail hour from all of your loved ones. For everyone gettin’ down on the dance floor at your reception. Down to the food and drinks being served throughout the night of your celebration.
what's it like working with me?
After the wedding, you'll receive around 50+ sneak peeks within 5 days. Your final online gallery of digital and film photos will be delivered to your inbox in 7-8 weeks!
Delivery
I'll show up at least 20 minutes early, ready to capture your day! I'll be there to document and step in whenever it's necessary. My goal is to fit in like I'm just another one of your old friends. Providing gentle guidance and letting you enjoy your day.
Let's get you married!
After booking, I'll send over the Wedding Guide included in the collection to assist you in your planning! This is full of information on tips and tricks, a detailed timeline, vendor recommendations, engagement session tips, and more. Then about a month or so before the wedding, I'll send over a questionnaire to gather all the information I need to know for your big day!
Wedding Guide and Questionnaire
After our call, I'll send over a customized proposal which includes a contract and invoice to book your wedding date. I require a 30% non-refundable retainer and signed contract upon booking. Once both of those have been submitted, your date will officially be reserved on my calendar and I'll officially be your wedding photographer! The remaining 70% is due 7 days prior to the date of your wedding or a payment plan option can be set up if preferred!
Contract and invoice
Fill out the inquiry form on my contact page so we can get the conversation going! If I'm available on your date, I'll send over an email full of all the information you need to know and a link to schedule a video call! I usually respond to all inquiries within 48 hours on business days.
Inquire
working with your wedding photographer in Jacksonville, fl and beyond
My turn around time for when you receive a wedding/elopement gallery is approximately 8 weeks and engagement sessions are 2-3 weeks! For weddings, my couples receive 50+ sneak peeks within 5 days after their date.
When do i receive my images?
Yes!! I'm extremely passionate about film wedding photography which is why I include it in all of my wedding collections.
Do you shoot on film?
Absolutely! I'm based out of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Jacksonville, Florida but travel often for weddings. As of right now, I’m only traveling within the United States. I have a package specifically for out of state weddings that include travel costs!
will you travel to shoot our wedding?
Yes I am, and a copy of my COI can be provided to your venue.
are you insured?
Absolutely, I adore meeting new people and collaborating with others!! The most important thing (for everyone involved) is to make sure you understand my approach to weddings and that the videographer you’re hiring has a similar approach. My goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible and to let the day flow, however I can’t achieve that documentary style in your photos if another vendor is disrupting it.
do you work with videographers?
The camera that I use (along with my second photographer's) have dual card slots which means that your memories are being copied on to two cards at the same time. So from the moment I start shooting, your images are automatically in two locations! Immediately after I get home from your wedding, I directly export your images on to a solid state drive and both memory cards are stored safely until your wedding gallery is delivered.
How do you ensure all of our images are safe?
"Shelby was an absolute gem to work with from the very start of booking her till the very end of our time together. The photos she delivered us of our elopement were more than we could have ever anticipated them being, we are in awe with her work. But more than that Shelby made the time to constantly check in leading up to our elopement, always asking if we needed help, providing a guidance on the best ways to make the day flow, and made the entire process so much better with her help. We adore her and her work and will absolutely be working with her in the future."
- Devon C. / Jacksonville Wedding
“Shelby was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She was helpful, thorough, and extremely detailed. Her finished work floored us and we couldn’t be happier with our choice to use her as our photographer for our special day. It was easy, seamless, and she was prompt in getting our photos back to us! I don’t typically write reviews, but it’s also not typical to have someone go above and beyond these days. You should not have a shred of doubt when choosing her. She will WOW you like she WOW’D us!”
- Heather C. / Wedding in Florida
"Cannot recommend Shelby enough!! She did our engagement shoot and our wedding. Since our first conversation she knew exactly what we wanted and boy did she deliver! Her work exceeded beyond our expectations and is all over our home! Not only is her work amazing but so is she! She is such a sweetheart, so attentive to detail, caring, professional, kind, all around great to work with! She is so good at her job, we love her!!"
- Julia L. / Wedding in Jacksonville
"I cannot say enough good things about Shelby. Our wedding was considered a destination wedding as we live in Arizona and our family and friends were coming mostly from Indiana. I had never met Shelby in person until after our ceremony was over and I got to say hi to her for the first time. I could tell from her social media and our few interactions that she was going to be so sweet and kind and she was exactly that. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera and had so many suggestions for poses and different shots she wanted to capture. She captured our day exactly the way that i had envisioned it and we're so lucky that we get to have these photos for a lifetime! If you're looking for someone in or around Florida to capture your wedding I highly recommend you book with Shelby."
- Nicky S. / Jacksonville Wedding
