Category Archives: Press

That dress from the back of the closet | San Diego Photographer, Carlsbad Photographer, San Diego Headshot Photographer

Backyard headshots for me- a family project! What do you do when you are a photographer, but are super camera shy, & beyond overdue for an updated pic of yourself and finally have a day off? You set up the camera settings, throw on some makeup, a dress you swore you’d wear one day, but…

Another Photography Review To Share From a Mom of 3 | San Francisco Family Photographer, San Diego Family Photographer, San Mateo Photographer

  I have been so swamped with work and family stuff/ kids sports/ homeschooling, & hubby’s been working out of town for the week- and just when I think I am at my wits end I get an email from this awesome repeat client who goes out of her way to give me yet another…

She used to sing on Broadway |Ojai Photographer, Ventura County Photographer, San Diego Family Photographer,

I have had the pleasure of working with this sweet and beautiful family multiple times now. I adore them. I look forward to our sessions together, and I am so grateful to call them one of my “regulars”. The mother of this family, Laura Dekkers, is not only gorgeous and kind, but she is also an…

  • LeanneOctober 14, 2015 - 4:01 pm

    Beautiful session, such a great way to remember their precious memories before moving.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa Frechette CarlowOctober 15, 2015 - 12:35 am

    These photos are gorgeous, Shell!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie WestbrookOctober 15, 2015 - 1:00 am

    Delightful – so fun to see more photos of lovely Laura Dekkers and her darling girls! Great work Shell!ReplyCancel

  • LauraOctober 15, 2015 - 12:27 pm

    Thank you Shell!!! As always I love every photo! You take such care with each photo, you do amazing work. Truly the best experience, the girls love you and the photos capture each one so well. Let’s do it again soon!!ReplyCancel

    • ShellOctober 15, 2015 - 6:45 pm

      What a wonderful comment Laura! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I treasure you and your family <3ReplyCancel

Fun Press: Featured in Style Me Pretty! San Diego Couples and Engagement Photographer, San Diego Family Photographer, San Diego Teen and Senior Photographer

Do you remember this romanic, intimate, seaside wedding I shot in Connecticut? Well, turns out it was featured in the lovely and awesome Style Me Pretty! Very cool! *****   If you know me, I am pretty picky about shooting weddings. I get a lot of inquiries, but I really just like to stick to…

  • Laara WilliamSenJanuary 30, 2015 - 12:42 pm

    Shell, I am so happy for you to receive this well deserved recognition! And what a lovely sweet couple! Congratulations! Laara from Canada!ReplyCancel

  • TeraFebruary 2, 2015 - 10:57 am

    Shell… You are sensational! Thank you for your continued support and love. Jeremy and I are beyond grateful that you chose to do our wedding and I’m so happy your work is featured and recognized on Style Me Pretty! We hope to work with you again soon!ReplyCancel

The Best Feeling! And also another feature! ~ Rhode Island Child Photographer, Rhode Island Maternity Photographer

{Umm, yeah- those lashes?? Are you kidding me with those? I’m dying over here!} ***** Have you ever hired someone  to take photos of your kids and your kids were not that thrilled? Yes, as fun as I like to think I am, sometimes kids get to the session and they are not gonna have…

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