About Shelly Fry Photography

I’m the mother of two grown men and the happy wife of the guy I met when I was 16. But before that I was a teenager who was given a camera my senior year in high school and fell in love with photography. I fell in love with the ability to capture a moment, person, place or event. I fell in love with the ability to look at things from a new perspective, find the unusual and capture it. My first Love – Adventure!

Hello

I’d like to introduce myself to you.
10 years ago after 23 years of teaching I switched careers and began a full time photography business.
I was born and raised in the PNW. I did spend the first 9 years of marriage in the South. But I have been happily back in the PNW and my hometown for the past 26 years.

Here are some things about me:

I love the outdoors! Hiking, cycling, rock climbing and taking my sweet Australian Shepherd Lucy on long daily walks.
Reading – I love to read! And if you sign up for my newsletter you will see my very casual book reviews as well as a monthly recap of what has been happening with SFP
I am blessed to be married to a guy I met when I was 16. We have raised 2 sons who are now happily married.
My favorite time of year to photograph? All of them! I love finding the unique backdrops each season offers.
Travel – I was born with a passion for traveling. And I am always looking for more opportunities. I have been to all 50 states and 29 countries so far.
I absolutely love designing photo sessions that fit my client’s energy and personalities. If that requires some hiking, climbing, wading, exploring or hanging out on a front porch and nearby yard I love it all.
I am living my dream with my new 1,500 Sq ft studio in Brush Prairie and having the opportunity to be your photographer.

While shooting on location I love the process of wandering an area and discovering awesome back drops for my photos.

I strive for each client’s photos to be original. I do not just shoot at the same location in the same poses over and over again – that would be boring! – I love people – I’m very social person and the opportunity to meet you is a huge plus in this job! Giving you permission to feel beautiful and confident in front of my camera is just icing on the cake!

When Louis Daguerre invented a new way of photographing in 1837 it meant you had to sit perfectly still for 15 or more minutes for the image to be properly exposed. Wouldn’t that be a fun experience! YIKES!

I did not fall in love with the expense of film or the time it took to see the results of my pictures. Having to wait days for my film to be processed just killed me! Impatience–Still an issue…

While I continued to love photography life happened. Marriage, college degree in History was earned, jobs attained, babies were born and digital photography found its way into the world. No longer did I need to worry about the expense of developing film. And better yet, I didn’t need to wait and see the results of my photographs – Oh happy day!!

Why I love photography? Because it simply encompasses all that I love about life! I love movement, exploration and variety–all can be found during a photo shoot.

I like to move quickly, keeping the atmosphere relaxed, warm and filled with laughter. And I LOVE having the privilege of being a part of the process of forever capturing your beautiful family in whatever special moment of life you are finding yourself in. Whether it be a graduating senior, a little ones 1st birthday, a family gathering, wedding, whatever the special moment in life is, I truly see it as an honor to capture that moment for you.
 Personally, I have dozens and dozens of photo albums on my shelves along with many pictures on my walls. I don’t regret a single one! Never once have I thought about getting rid of my photographs. They are treasures and worth every penny of investment!

Here in the Portland/Vancouver, WA area there are so many stunning locations to choose from for you photography session. Let’s book one today!

All prices based on Portland/Vancouver locations. Happy to travel!

All sessions include an online gallery for easy viewing, sharing and ordering of your photos. All images purchased will be fully edited and high resolution.

All high resolution digital images of your session will be available for purchase.