you get married.

I’ll get the moments

ONTARIO PHOTOGraPHER FOR COUPLES WHO WANT THEIR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHED AS IT FELT.
NATURAL MOMENTS, MINIMAL DIRECTION, AND SPACE TO STAY PRESENT.

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Norfolk County & Southwest Ontario PHOTOGRAPHER

You’ve been together long enough to know a formal production isn’t what you want.

You’re choosing simple elegance, with unique touches that feel personal to you both.

A room filled with the people who actually know you, big enough to feel like a party, intentional enough to still feel like you.

You deserve to be present.

And you want photography that reflects that vibe.

“We just went through all the photos and I just have to say WOW! you captured every moment, every smile that was extremely special to us.

They are all incredible and I just have to say thank you!”

-Alicia+Travis

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SERVING SOUTHWEST ONTARIO, INCLUDING NORFOLK COUNTY, HAMILTON, CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, AND BEYOND

Hi, I’m Shelley. Wedding photographer, steady presence, and the person who will gently tell you to “look at each other” instead of me. I’m based in Norfolk County and I photograph weddings for couples who care more about how the day feels than performing for it.

After years of doing this, I know when to step in, when to step back, and how to keep things moving without turning it into a production. You won’t spend the day posing. You also won’t be left wondering what to do.

You’ll get solid portraits, organized family photos, and a gallery that reflects what actually happened.

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“Everyone that sees my wedding photos is absolutely blown away! They are pure magic and better then we could have even imagined.

Shelley captured the beauty of the venue, scenery, all the special moments and more. She is easy and fun to work with and provided great direction. Shelley is a true talent!”

— Kasey+Jordon

Tell me your date and location - I’ll take it from there

A bride is walking down a sandy beach aisle with two older adults, surrounded by palm trees, during a wedding ceremony.

Weddings Anywhere

Getting married somewhere far from home?

I travel for love. And good light. From tropical beaches to old stone castles in Ireland (I hope one day), I photograph destination weddings with full-day coverage and optional bonus shoots. That could mean a pool party with your friends, a moment in the ocean, or whatever version of fun you’re planning the day before or after.

These weddings are more than just one day. They’re made up of small, unforgettable moments stretched across a few beautiful days.

Destination weddings

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If you’re planning a wedding and want photos that reflect how it actually felt, then we should meet!
You don’t need to be “good at photos.” You just need a wedding day that feels like yours. I photograph weddings across Southwest Ontario (and the occasional destination one) with a focus on real moments, not stiff posing or forced t
When you love him so much that you just want to squeeze him!
Me shooting through the window of an ice cream parlour and the shot that I captured. Stopping for ice cream on your wedding day = so fun!
The kind of golden hour that makes you want to shoot forever. And I almost did but I had to let the couple get back to their party. Even in black and white you feel that warm glow.