Weddings + Portraits
Lifestyle photography covers a lot of ground: weddings, portraits, engagements, families, seniors, and everything in between. Regardless of the occasion, what I am really here to do is the same thing every time: understand your story, create the conditions for something honest to happen, and document it with care. The result is imagery that feels like you because it was made for you.
Pricing
Starting at $5000
Portraits
- 7hrs Digital Coverage
- 400+ Final Image Gallery
- Custom Photobook
Starting at $750
Weddings
- 1hr Digital Coverage
- 50+ Final Image Gallery
- Custom Photobook
Add-Ons
- Additional Digital Photo Coverage - $150/hr
- Second Photographer - $150/hr
- Additional Custom Photobook - $400
STEP 01
Fill out the form
Share as much detail as you can. The more I understand about who you are and what you're looking for, the better I can meet you there. I'll respond within 48 hours with a contract for your review, any remaining details, and a link to schedule a video chat if you'd like to get acquainted before booking.
STEP 02
Booking
Sign your contract and submit a 20% deposit to hold your date. The remainder is due at the time of your session.
STEP 03
DETAILS & PREP
Behind the scenes, I'm already shaping your vision based on what you shared early on. About a month out, I'll send a short questionnaire to finalize the last details, then send the full plan your way for final review before your session.
Within 72 hours, I'll send a handful of my favorites so you have something to hold onto while the full gallery comes together.
STEP 04
YOUR SESSION
I show up to document. Stepping in to guide when it's helpful, letting the rest unfold on its own. You'll walk away with a mix of portraits and candids that tell your story as it actually happened.
STEP 05
SNEAK PEEKS
STEP 06
GALLERY DELIVERY
Your full gallery arrives within 3 weeks. Delivered online in high quality, with both web-size and print-size downloads, plus a print release so the images are fully yours to use and print.
STEP 07
YOUR PHOTOBOOK
Favorite your must-have images from the gallery. I'll use those to design your custom photobook, delivered 3 weeks later.
FAQ
I feel awkward in front of the camera, can you help with that?
Absolutely. I approach every session with a documentary eye, guiding you with natural prompts that let you fill in the blanks with your own gestures. You'll always know what to do, and you'll look like you doing it, not a version of you performing for the camera.
Do you charge for travel?
I split my time between Raleigh, NC and Sacramento, CA, so travel within 30 miles of either city is already included in your session. Beyond that, it's $1/mile, with a custom rate for anything past 150 miles.
Do you deliver RAW images?
No. I cull through every session and choose only the images that best represent you, then edit each one for lighting and white balance. What you receive in your final gallery are your best, fully finished images, all included in your session.
Can we order prints?
Yes. Every gallery comes with a print shop built in, so you can order prints, albums, and more all in one place, right from where you view your images.
Ready to get started?
Spoiler: you are going to love your photos.
Testimonials
Shelby is wildly talented. She made the entire experience feel effortless from start to finish and was an absolute joy to work with. As someone who doesn’t love having their photo taken, I especially appreciated how relaxed and comfortable she made me feel during the shoot. Communication was clear and seamless throughout. She delivered a sneak peek and final gallery exactly within the promised timeline, and her pricing felt like an incredible value for the quality of work. I can’t recommend her enough.
amanda N.
Testimonials
Shelby is phenomenal! My husband and I are not comfortable around the camera and usually tense up when cameras are pointed at us, but Shelby is extremely intuitive and knew what direction we needed. Our photos are organic and not posed. She did a beautiful job of capturing the essence of our wedding and went as far as taking beautiful family photos of our friends and their children. My guests even commented on how amazing and kind she was at the wedding. She knew exactly what she was doing and I could not have asked for anyone better. She is also just a kind and genuine person. I would (and do) recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer and I’m so thankful I picked her! I will cherish the memories and photos for the rest of my life.
Bridget K.
Testimonials
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Shelby Spencer for our wedding weekend, and words can’t fully express how grateful we are. From the start of field day, to the end of the night at our wedding, she made us feel completely comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Her kind and calming presence was exactly what we needed on such an emotional and fast-paced day.
She has an incredible eye for detail and an unmatched ability to capture the most meaningful, candid moments — the ones that truly reflect the love, laughter, and joy we felt. Looking through our photos brings us right back to each moment in the most beautiful way. Every image tells a story and feels so uniquely “us.”
Not only is she an exceptionally talented photographer, but she is also a genuinely wonderful person to work with — patient, thoughtful, and passionate about what she does. We are so lucky to have had her document our day and could not recommend her more highly!