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Hello! I’m Shelby.

I like to make things look pretty.

I'm an optimistic guy. I'm one of those big dreamers. I'm one of those kids with that annoying imagination.

— Tyler the Creator

Basically…I live for this *ish.

There is one single thing I have always wanted to be since I was just a shy girl growing up in a small Iowan town….

…a photographer.

I followed my passions to college, where I studied Commercial Photography, focusing heavily on creative studio lighting techniques and high-end retouching.

That’s when I fell in LOVE with the “movie magic” of product photography. The behind-the-scenes. The secrets.

From learning how to make fake grill marks on a burger with a 1980s hair curler to discovering the absolute wizardry of Photoshop compositing…I was hooked…and obsessed.

Somewhere along the way, I also fell in love with videography, content creation, and social media strategy.

So I started Shel.B.Creative Studio with grit and passion and big, big, BIG dreams to combine all of those into a one-stop-shop of CREATION.

I’m here for the process of it all and the connections that we build along the way.

So…let’s make some magic!!

stand out. step forward.

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.”

— Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance

what shel.b.creative is all about…

  • It’s me, Shelby. I am the face and founder behind the brand of Shel.B.Creative. Some stuff about me:

    • I am a fresh transplant to New England, and I love getting a chance to explore my new turf.

    • I am a perpetually sleepy girl who can’t nap to save her life.

    • My friends call me “Three Bevs Shelby.” Guess why.

    • Hobbies include starting really good books, baking too frequently, quoting It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia at every opportune moment, thrifting for yet another little glass dish, and hanging out with my plants.

    • I survive off gratitude journaling, herbal tea, and being cozy at all times.

    Basically, I like to chill and be chill.

  • Well…simply put…Shel.B.Creative Studio is me. I have always wanted to create, and as a multi-passionate person, it took me a while to realize I didn’t have to pick a lane if I didn’t want to. I’d have to forge my own path. So here at Shel.B.Creative it’s content creation from all angles.

    From my studio, I am able to create high-quality commercial images and UGC-style organic content all in one neat and convenient bundle for you.

    I prioritize cohesion in brand visuals and the overall impact they have over how a brand is perceived in order to ensure I’m helping to put your best face forward.

  • My studio is located in Central Massachusetts.

    Generally, all of my work is done by mail.

    I am available locally for on-site work for events, launches, storefront photos, and branding shoots. Just ask!

    I’m always open to a new challenge and an excuse to check out a new town in the area (I’m new here). Reach out if you want more info on these types of opportunities!

  • For a long time, I could not figure out what direction I wanted to pursue. I felt pulled by a million different things that all light me up. Photography (obviously), but also social media management and graphic design and website building and food blogging, and it goes on and on and on…

    When I decided I didn’t need to put Baby in a corner, I realized I was sitting on a wealth of knowledge that all complement one another. And I could mash it all together and create an offer unique to my skillsets.

    I love a high-production shoot with fancy lighting and spending days on prop sourcing, but I also love taking out my iPhone and shooting a product reel in natural light.

    And since there’s a market for both…I thought…well, why not do both? So here we are!

  • First, let’s get in touch!

    Once we get all the details ironed out on the scope of the project, what your expectations are for the deliverables, and work out a package suited to your needs…just ship me your product.

    Once received, we will lock in your shoot date and get to work with an agreed-upon delivery date.

    After the shoot, I will send you previews for approval, and once final approval is granted, I will release all your fresh and shiny new visuals.

    If you need your product(s) back, no biggie! Just disclose this upfront and include return labels so I can get your goodies back home safely.

  • My mission with Shel.B.Creative Studio is to help brands who have a strong appetite for aesthetics create visuals that connect and convert.

    Whether this is your first rodeo and you’re ready to take it to the next level with your online presence, or you’ve been around the block, and you know exactly what you’re looking for on an upcoming campaign, I want to connect with those of you out there ready to make it happen.

    I’m here to help you with visuals that tell stories, drive connections, create intrigue, and help you become a binge-able cult-worthy brand.

    Let’s give your audience some yummy visuals they can’t resist!

so…why choose me for your next project?

I could list a bunch of reasons why I think you should hire me, and I could try to brag about my skills or sell you on my personality. But what it really all comes down to is…I care. I really, really care.

I know that as a biz owner, your products/services feel like your baby. And you know your baby best.

I also know as a biz owner, it’s hard to do it all yourself. You have a thousand hats, and Content Creator doesn’t need to be another.

Which is why collaboration is so vital to my work style. I want to know your vision so I can take it off your hands!

I love seeing the transformation from nothing to SOMETHING. Completing that final step in the process of creation is a thrill, and I live for it!

The moment those final visuals are delivered might be the end of my project process, but it is truly just the beginning of everything else.