Creativity has always been a part of my life. I picked up a camera for the first time in Jr. High and loved capturing the world around me, but it took years before I ever imagined photographing people. It wasn’t until my husband and I had our engagement photos taken (and our photographer encouraged me to try) that I finally stepped into this work. What started as a small side project while I studied engineering slowly grew into a passion that felt more meaningful than anything else.

Motherhood has shaped my journey in a way I never expected. In April of 2024, we found out we were expecting our first baby, our son, Willard Jack. Two days after his due date, I went into labor, but he no longer had a heartbeat. Losing him shattered our world, and I carry him with me in everything I do. Through grief, many passions fade, but photography stayed. It became a place of healing, purpose, and connection. It’s given me a deeper desire to serve others in the meaningful seasons of their lives.

My husband Waylon and I now live in Spanish Fork, Utah on a small farm where we raise animals, grow a garden, and embrace a slower, intentional way of living. Moving from Texas in 2024 was a big change, but it opened the door to photographing couples across Utah’s beautiful landscapes — something I’m incredibly grateful for.
My approach to photography is calm, trust-driven, and heartfelt. I want every couple to feel seen, supported, and comfortable being themselves. The stories I document are emotional, important, and uniquely yours, and it is truly an honor to capture them.
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a Utah wedding photographer, wife, Texas native, and lover of all things timeless and romantic

Hey, I'm Shayna!