hi, i’m shelby! i’m a photographer, actor, and equestrian based out of manhattan with a bfa in drama from nyu’s tisch school of the arts with a minor in child and adolescent mental health studies.
the most important thing to me when i’m working with anybody (weddings, engagements, horses, dogs… you name it!) is that my client is comfortable and able to be themselves in front of the camera. i like to believe i’ve become an expert at minimizing the presence of the camera and giving my clients the space to relax and enjoy themselves. most of my clients start off with “i’m really awkward,” and i always assure them (you) not to worry, because the more present you are able to be, and the more comfortable you become with discomfort, the more you will shine through the camera.
i believe in not having a client-photographer relationship while i shoot, but rather a relationship between people who are all there to achieve the same goal: capturing a relationship, personality, and life. whether it’s a summer outdoor ceremony or a rustic winter wedding, i adapt to the environment to make your special day look as magical as it feels.
what i offer
my booking page has tons of information on any questions you may have: www.shelbyphillipsphotography.com/booking
you can also read about how i work from past clients: https://www.shelbyphillipsphotography.com/testimonials
i look forward to being in touch!
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Philippa · Married on 04/02/2018
We honestly don’t think we could recommend Shelby enough! We decided to elope in New York very last minute and so as the day approached were worried that we might have ended up without a photographer at all. After some last minute searching we found Shelby’s website and were so taken by how stunning, professional and yet natural her photos were. Having never had any couples photos together we were completely unprepared, but Shelby’s warm and friendly personality relaxed us, and her experience and knowledge in both photography and the area led us to some beautiful shots, capturing the day and our personalities perfectly. On the day we tied the knot, there was a considerable amount of snow, which meant some gorgeous pictures but also that visiting other sites in the city would have been cold and miserable. Shelby was kind enough to go out of her way to meet us again a few days later so that we got the best photos possible – the absolute best of both worlds! Shelby really surpassed any expectations we had by miles! It is over a month later and we are still getting compliments on all of our stunning photos. We have absolutely no regrets booking with Shelby, and would 100% recommend her, regardless of the occasion! If ever we need a photographer in the New York area, we know exactly who to contact!
Sent on 12/03/2018
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Beth Bates · Getting married on 10/02/2019
Creative thoughtful photographer
Shelby was very communicative and responsive and it was easy scheduling a date for our engagement photo shoot with her. I was very happy with how the photos turned out and she did a great job encouraging us to try different poses and moving to different spots in the location we had chosen. I would highly recommend hiring her!
Sent on 02/14/2019
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Chantel Taylor · Married on 12/08/2018
Amazing Photographer
Shelby was the perfect photographer for our big day. When I initially reached out to her she had a mix of wedding and equestrian photography, but we were so drawn to her aesthetic and I’m so happy we chose her! She was so responsive leading up to our big day and reassured me that we would get exactly what I was looking for as it applied to our getting ready, first look, and photos throughout the ceremony and reception! Not to mention she was so easy to work with the day of- we got all the shots we wanted and she was sure to direct us as the evening progressed. And man did she deliver, we got all of our photos on New Years, not even a month following our wedding. And they were absolutely perfect and caught the playfulness and love that day. We will cherish these forever!
Sent on 02/17/2019
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