Customers describe the photographer as patient, flexible, and skilled at managing children, newborns, and anxious adults during wedding, maternity, boudoir, and family sessions. Reviews highlight the comfortable studio environment, clear communication regarding posing and lighting, and the high quality of the final images. One recurring criticism involves difficulty reaching the business for booking appointments, with a client reporting multiple unanswered inquiries over several months despite a perfect five-star rating from ninety reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 90 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 90 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 21 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
Most recent review: June 28, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Kansas City, Missouri.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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emily newcomer4 reviews
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we absolutely loved having shelby for our wedding! the photos turned out incredible and exactly the way we wanted! the energy and vibe she brought to the event was so fun and we appreciated it a lot!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Weddings, Wedding and engagement
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Emily,
I loved every minute of being sorry of your day! Thank you so much for trusting me with these memories and being apart of your journey. I hope nothing but the best for you and Josh’s future ❤️
Shelby is 10/10 amazing! She is incredibly talented, helpful and easygoing as well as being as patient as they come! She helped make our 2 year old have the best time during our photoshoot and it reflects in the photos. You wont be disappointed with Shelby or the photos you receive from her. Both are worth every penny🩷
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Maternity and newborn
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Marissa!!! Thank YOU for trusting me with your newborn portraits and being the one to document your families new beginnings. I was thrilled to welcome you into my studio and adored our time together. Your kind words mean so much to me! 🤍
Shelby is a magic!! She captured our wedding day perfectly. She was such a fun and positive light to have around us during the day I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We just got the sneak peaks and I am already blown away by her work. 10/10!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you for such a wonderful and kind review Sara! 🤍
Updated Review (9 Months Later)
I had an amazing experience the first time I had photos done by this photographer — the quality was exceptional, and I was in love with the results. That’s why for the past four months, I have been trying to book another session, specifically for my daughter’s photos.
I’ve reached out multiple times: through the website inquiry form (twice), Facebook Messenger, and Instagram Messenger. I can see that my messages have been read, but I have not received any response. I completely understand if the photographer is busy — as a small business owner myself, I know things can get overwhelming. However, a simple acknowledgment or update would have been appreciated.
I’ve waited several months without booking another photographer because I truly wanted her to capture my daughter’s photos. Unfortunately, due to the lack of communication, I am now on the verge of running out of time to find someone else.
This photographer is extremely talented and produces beautiful work, but unfortunately, my recent experience has shown that communication and reliability may be an issue. I hope this feedback is helpful for both future clients and for the business in improving the client experience.
Still leaving first session review because she is talented and friendly:
Absolutely thrilled with my experience! Shelby did an outstanding job capturing the precious details of my babygirl. From the soft lighting to the creative poses, every photo radiates warmth and love. The session itself was a joy—handled with such patience and professionalism, making sure my little one was comfortable and safe throughout. The final images were delivered promptly, beautifully edited, and each one feels like a perfect memory frozen in time. If you're looking for someone to capture those irreplaceable newborn moments, I can't recommend this photographer enough!
Shelby is wonderful to work with and makes taking pictures a breeze. Plus you get so many beautiful pictures that it’s hard to choose from. Wonderful photography
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hi Danielle! I’m elated to hear you’ve enjoyed my services and photography!! It was great working together ☺️
I did a boudoir session with Shelby a few years ago, and was so impressed! I was probably a little nervous to begin with, not having done a boudoir shoot before, but Shelby made it so comfortable! She told me exactly what to do and had a positive energy. The pictures came out gorgeous and I’m so glad I did them!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hey Taylor! I’m elated you loved your experience so much and appreciate your trust in me to make it unforgettable 🥰 Glad we got to connect!!
We had a wonderful experience with Shelby! She was so warm and welcoming. My kids had the best time and there was no whining or complaining during the photoshoot (saying a lot from a 5- and 10-year-old). We loved her studio and really enjoyed the elevator (iykyk). The photos turned out even better than I could have hoped for!
Response from the owner · a year ago
It was wonderful to meet you, I had such a great time working with you and your kiddos! So glad everything worked out smoothly. Thank you sooo much for your support, I’m thrilled you enjoyed your experience ♥️
Could not recommend Shelby enough! We did a newborn family session and she handled our baby with so much care and delivered amazing photos. So glad we went with her for our newborn pictures :)
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I had the best time working on your newborn portraits and love hearing you enjoyed our time together just as much as I did ♥️