WEB: shelbydarling.com | PHONE: 252-481-1852
Hi there! My name is Shelby, and I bring the same vibe to my photos that I bring to the function: a mix of playful spontaneity, genuine laughter, and a hint of whimsy. We want photos that feel alive—vibrant and full of screaming color.
There’s a stigma that high-end photography shouldn’t be fun; that it’s stiff, boring, and filled with ‘fine art’ poses where you stand still and smile down at your shoulder. Well, I say screw that! I’m here for you to get up on the bar and sing Lizzie McGuire songs, shove cake into your fiancé’s face, and have the most electric time of your life on the dance floor.
My goal is to capture the candids you dream of and create editorial-inspired poses that are magazine-worthy—without dedicating hours of your wedding day to a photoshoot.
REVIEWS
“Don’t think twice, if you want your photos to look nice! Shelby was and continues to be a DREAM to work with. I initially found Shelby through instagram during my search to find a wedding photographer for our wedding in August of 2024. From the initial outreach all the way through to now (two weeks after my wedding) , Shelby’s attention to detail, communication and fun personality have been so fun to work with. Aside from her professionalism she UNDERSTANDS the vision (if you know, you know). I had a very particular look and style that I wanted for my photos and wedding day and Shelby exceeded my expectations. We didn’t hire a videographer knowing that Shelby was going to be successfully execute on capturing the vibe of our big day and boy…she did not disappoint xoxo”
– Callie
“Choosing Shelby for my wedding was the easiest decision I had to make. She made the booking process incredibly easy and was extremely competitive with her pricing. Not to mention I had been following her on Instagram for years waiting for the day I could have her follow me around all day for my wedding. She got my gallery back to me way before promised and I cried the whole time I looked through them. The gallery told the story of our wedding day perfectly. I’m not sure how she did it but she captured every sweet moment that needed to be captured. The photos are absolutely stunning and her style is just perfect. I couldn’t imagine having anyone else by my side all day, she made me and my husband feel confident and comfortable (and that isn’t how we usually are with a camera around). I have received endless compliments on our photos and I’m not kidding when I say it has been INCREDIBLY difficult to choose what pictures to post and print because they are all stunning. I am forever a Shelby Darling fan. I really could go on and on… but long story long… book Shelby. I promise you won’t be disappointed.”
– Jessica
“Shelby is truly amazing! She went above and beyond capturing our special day. Her photographs are absolutely beautiful, and her vibrant and fun personality made the entire experience unforgettable. We can’t wait for the opportunity to work with her again. Shelby is not just a photographer; she’s a memory-maker! Thank you for everything Shelby!!!!!!!!! Do yourself a favor and book her!”
– Camille
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Shelby’s photography and our experience getting photographed on our wedding day!!! Our wedding photos turned out absolutely beautiful. Shelby was both professional and fun throughout the process. She made us feel comfortable, gave guidance on how to pose, and definitely made us laugh 🙂 She has an amazing eye and is really talented! For anyone nervous about having the “best” photographs for your special day, know that Shelby will make sure that happens and you don’t have to worry (looking at all the brides out there!). She captured our special day so well, and my husband and I are so proud of how the photos turned out. Thanks so much Shelby!!!”
– Maria
“I cannot say enough good things about Shelby and her photography. She did my engagement shoot and wedding day and all the pictures were absolutely flawless. I told her my vision and how I wanted my pictures to be bright and airy and what she delivered was better than I could have imagined. She is also so easy to work with and is so flexible with scheduling. Another thing I loved about Shelby is that she makes personalized time lines for wedding day and gave me a format of how things usually flow this was extremely helpful because this part of planning really over whelmed me but Shelby played a huge role in making sure things ran smoothly and on time. She goes above and beyond to make sure that pictures and details are not something you have to stress about come wedding day and brings so much fun to the day with her bubbly and energetic personality. Cannot recommend her enough!”
– Sarah
