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, and complimentary engagement sessions. 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, 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, 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 ethos as your wedding photographer is for you and your family to feel like I'm an old friend on the day of, because that is when I can capture the real connections and personalities. My wedding photography approach is simple, non-invasive, and fun. Knowing when to step in but most importantly when to step back.
When a more composed portrait is required, couples are guided through natural, everyday actions like embracing, cuddling, walking, and kissing - rather than contrived poses. 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, while also getting incredible photos to look back on.
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
Your experience is my top priority.
Throughout our time together, you will have access to your very own wedding photography portal, which includes questionnaires, timeline calls, vision boards (if desired), etc. I like to be involved in the timeline planning and truly get an understanding of how you want to experience your day.
Before the wedding, you will receive a personalized and detailed photo timeline that will be reviewed & approved by you and your partner. This photo timeline will be made based on the hourly coverage that is scheduled and my recommended timing for events to ensure a seamless experience. I'm available to help with portrait location options and collaborating on the overall vision of your day if desired!
After the wedding, I will intentionally curate and refine each image; delivering a collection of high-resolution photographs elegantly showcased in an online gallery which will be easily accessible and downloadable for six months.
As your jacksonville wedding photographer
what's it like working with me?
Each photo is carefully selected and hand edited by me to ensure a cohesive gallery of images. Within 4 days after the wedding, you'll receive a preview gallery of around 50+ photos. Film scans will be delivered within 4 weeks. Your final online gallery of digital photos will be delivered within 8 weeks!
Delivery
I'll show up early, ready to capture your day. I'll be there to help guide you along the way, while also knowing when to step back and let things unfold naturally. Providing guidance during our scheduled portrait time and letting you enjoy your day.
Wedding Day
After booking, I'll send over a link to your very own wedding photography portal along with my Welcome Wedding Guide to assist you in your planning! This is full of helpful tips, example timelines, Jacksonville vendor recommendations, engagement session tips, and more. About 6 weeks before the wedding, I'll send over a questionnaire to gather all the information I need to know for your big day! As your Jacksonville wedding photographer, I play a significant role in crafting the overall timeline and flow of your wedding day, ensuring that you can fully immerse yourself and savor every moment that unfolds. I'm available to help with portrait location options and collaborating on the overall vision of your day if desired!
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 be reserved on my calendar and I'll officially be your wedding photographer! The remaining 70% is due 3 weeks 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 24 hours on business days.
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working with your wedding photographer in Jacksonville, fl and beyond
Film scans are sent within 4 weeks of the wedding date.
Digital images are sent within 8 weeks for the final gallery.
I will send out a preview gallery within the 4 days of the wedding with about 50+ images from the day as a special gift. Each photo is carefully selected and hand edited by me to ensure a cohesive gallery of images.
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
