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you're not looking for someone to pose you all day
you're looking for a wedding photographer
who values the authentic connection between
you and your partner
you're looking for a friend who can tell
your unique story through the big
and in-between moments
central New Jersey wedding photographer based in Princeton, adventuring worldwide
Dear Heart Film + Portraits
New Jersey Wedding Photographer
dear heart
film + portraits
new jersey wedding photographer
for the
undeniably in love
and
adventurous in spirit
marriage
mar·riage \ mer-ij \
a union whereby two individuals are joined forever
spoiler alert: whether done by elopement or wedding,
getting hitched is an adventure that can happen
wherever and whenever you want it to!
if you're getting married and you're looking for timeless recreations of your favorite moments
...
then you're in the right place and I'm so happy you made it!!
NJ photographer + cinematographer geared up for your adventures
you want a photographer that's going to
- encourage you every step of the way
- share their knowledge and experience with you
- look for the raw and real moments to capture
- give you vibrant photos to cherish forever
- party with you through all the celebrations
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timeless beauty
backyard bliss
Hi friend, I'm Shelby! I'm an Arizonan gal living on the east coast and bouncing anywhere that looks intriguing. I've been in the wedding world for the past eight years and I'm going on my sixth year of marriage to my best friend. So, I'm rather familiar with all the planning and work that you're putting into making your day perfect. All I want is for you to have the best day ever and leave with the biggest smile on your face.
so... who even are you?
sweet thoughts from past couples
Shelby is a MIRACLE WORKER. I was absolutely terrified to get our engagement photos done because I’m probably the least photogenic person alive, but we received our sneak peeks (literally 3 days after our session over a HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!!!!), and I am SO IN LOVE. She perfectly captured my fiancé and I exactly how I perceive ourselves in my imagination.
- abby + nick
" I never want to get photos taken by
anyone else ever again. "
- sinthia + alex
OUTSTANDING! We have hired Shelby for our engagement and elopement. She is so sweet, relatable, professional and easy going. Shelby captured every moment from our elopement perfectly. She makes being in front of a camera very comfortable and even natural and it really shows in the final product. We could not have asked for a better photographer or company than Shelby at Dear Heart Films.
"She has exceeded every expectation
we had for our elopement."
- catherine + aditya
Of the hundreds of decisions and choices we had to make for our wedding, choosing Shelby as our photographer was one of the best! We had both outdoor and indoor venues for different parts of the wedding, a mix of lighting, and multiple decor themes, and it is impossible to pick our favorite pictures. Our wedding also consisted of Asian elements (Chinese + Indian), and Shelby did her homework, researched the traditions, and asked us clarifying questions to make sure she captures the important moments appropriately. And all that effort really came through in our pictures; they were perfect.
" Shelby is great at creating pictures that
feel organic and natural. "
let's get creative!
