


Best Photography Services in Fort Lauderdale FL
My love for photography began when I was about 10 or 11, thanks to my aunt, who introduced me to the camera. I was captivated by how a simple change in angle could transform a picture. Since then, I’ve taken my camera everywhere, always excited to see the developed photos.
In 2006, I started as a wedding photographer and instantly fell in love with the job. Seventeen years and over 2,700 weddings and events later, my passion remains as strong as ever. Each shoot excites me, and I deeply enjoy my work.
I treasure building long-term friendships with my clients, ensuring they feel valued and comfortable. Every event is unique, and I love capturing the emotions of each one. Working with genuine, good-hearted people is a true blessing, and I thank God for the opportunities my job has provided.
My commitment is to continue creating beautiful, lasting memories for all my clients.
Capturing Life's Moments, Professionally

Couples Photoshoot
I capture the connection and joy between partners in stunning, heartfelt, and beautifully composed photographs.

Graduation Photoshoot
Celebrate your academic achievements with my vibrant, expressive photos memorializing your graduation day

Wedding Photography
I document every precious moment of your wedding day, capturing timeless, vibrant images you'll cherish forever.
Jessica Turnage2025-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing photos! I couldn’t be happier with the way the turned out. We did our maternity photos at sunrise and they came out gorgeous:) Kristina Byzyka2025-04-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so happy to have chosen Shay for our beach maternity pictures! She was very easy to contact and work with. The photo session itself was fun and enjoyable, and the pictures turned out perfect! We look forward to working with her again in the future! Victor’s Treats2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Let me start by saying that I 100% recommend Shay Photography! Shay is the absolute BEST! We were from out of town- from out of country actually, and were looking for a photographer in the Fort Lauderdale area, as we were planning to visit. We were planning a small (immediate family) vow renewal ceremony to celebrate our 25th anniversary, plus a family photo shoot. This session was extremely important to us. It is difficult finding a photographer when you aren’t from the area. We needed someone who we hoped was trustworthy, someone who could suggest places to have our session, and someone who understood what we were looking for. Shay is all of those things and more. She was amazing with communication, and it was clear from our first interaction that she was who we were looking for. She recommended some great places, and we felt like she truly cared about our vision. On the day of our session, Shay was early, and had already scoped out the area. She was an expert at using many different natural backdrops (we were on the beach, but she incorporated trees, rocks, sand- you name it- into our photos.) She was laid back, relaxed, and an absolute joy to spend time with. Never once did we feel rushed or awkward (well, maybe on my first try of my husband “dipping” me- but that’s my own fault, not Shays! AND we still ended up with a stellar photo of that!). Honestly, it was as if an old friend was taking our photos- not someone we just met. She shot a fantastic mix of posed and candid shots, she captured true emotion, and got real smiles out of all 5 of us. One of my favourite photos are of our three kids (16,20,23) goofing around and chasing each other) Our photos were offered to us in a very timely manner (she had told us ahead of time approximately how long the wait would be, and she was true to her word). Honestly, we love every single picture. It was a fantastic afternoon with Shay, and I am honestly SO thrilled that we found her. We would most definitely use her again, without hesitation. She’s reliable, fun, helpful, honest, and I just loved her and her work to bits! Thank you Shay for such an amazing experience! Jennifer T2025-04-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Let me start by saying that I 100% recommend Shay Photography! Shay is the absolute BEST! We were from out of town- from out of country actually, and were looking for a photographer in the Fort Lauderdale area, as we were planning to visit. We were planning a small (immediate family) vow renewal ceremony to celebrate our 25th anniversary, plus a family photo shoot. This session was extremely important to us. It is difficult finding a photographer when you aren’t from the area. We needed someone who we hoped was trustworthy, someone who could suggest places to have our session, and someone who understood what we were looking for. Shay is all of those things and more. She was amazing with communication, and it was clear from our first interaction that she was who we were looking for. She recommended some great places, and we felt like she truly cared about our vision. On the day of our session, Shay was early, and had already scoped out the area. She was an expert at using many different natural backdrops (we were on the beach, but she incorporated trees, rocks, sand- you name it- into our photos.) She was laid back, relaxed, and an absolute joy to spend time with. Never once did we feel rushed or awkward (well, maybe on my first try of my husband “dipping” me- but that’s my own fault, not Shays! AND we still ended up with a stellar photo of that!). Honestly, it was as if an old friend was taking our photos- not someone we just met. She shot a fantastic mix of posed and candid shots, she captured true emotion, and got real smiles out of all 5 of us. One of my favourite photos are of our three kids (16,20,23) goofing around and chasing each other) Our photos were offered to us in a very timely manner (she had told us ahead of time approximately how long the wait would be, and she was true to her word). Honestly, we love every single picture. It was a fantastic afternoon with Shay, and I am honestly SO thrilled that we found her. We would most definitely use her again, without hesitation. She’s reliable, fun, helpful, honest, and I just loved her and her work to bits! Thank you Shay for such an amazing experience! Roxi Fallon2025-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with Shay for our family photo shoot. She came to our home and took a combination of posed group shots, individual shots and candid play shots. The photos are beautiful and her easygoing demeanor made for a comfortable and fun shoot, even for our young kids who gave the experience two thumbs up. She was also very flexible when we needed to reschedule from our original date. We would definitely recommend and use her again in the future. David2025-04-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shay is AMAZING! She accommodated our private family wedding at the very last moment (literally the day before). She was professional, very fun, and has a great eye for photography! Out of all the people we contacted, she was also the only one to mention the lighting at the time of day we intended to have our on-the-beach wedding. 10/10 recommend her if you want great results! Douglas Smith2025-04-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shay is the absolute best! I booked her for a small private birthday party and she did not disappoint. The results were phenomenal and she was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. My recommendation is to stop reading reviews and to book her now before you regret it. Thanks again for everything Shay! Jack2025-03-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with Shay! We had an unusual request to go off trail in Everglades National Park to shoot some photos out in the swamp. Shay was more than up to the challenge! She got her feet wet and even risked her camera to get the best shots for us and they turned out better than we could have hoped! She was also very easy to communicate with, was very punctual, and got our photos back to us very quickly. Can't recommend her enough! Catherine Uthe2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shay was a sweetheart in a rather stressful but happy time in my life - first time mom’Ing over here. She actually was supposed to do my maternity pics but when the baby came 3 weeks early before my scheduled photo shoot, she was agreeable to doing newborn pics instead- so thankful for that! It took the sting off of missing my maternity pics for sure. My favorite part about shooting with Shay was her insistence that the shoot was fun, no stress needed! I brought my whole family kind of last minute since they were in town anyway for my newborn Julian and she was adaptable to getting them just as many pics with the baby as we wanted! That’s super special because these grandparents are so obsessed with my little guy. We can’t wait to see the final product… but I’ve seen Shay’s portfolio online (my reason for choosing her), so I have no doubt they will be delicious! Also if you like greenery, shay knows all the angles in Tree Tops Park! :) Alexa Hubbell2025-03-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shay photographed my mini-wedding in Fort Lauderdale, and when I say she exceeded expectations, I mean it. The photos are insanely beautiful. She captured the moments, the memories, the love, not just the event. I can not thank her enough for how stunning these photographs are. She is such a delight as a person, too. She got the photos to us in a quick manor, and they’re PERFECT!
Answers to Your Questions
I specialize in couples, graduation, wedding, and engagement photography, each designed to capture unique moments and emotions for your event.
Absolutely! I can accommodate photoshoots at multiple locations to provide a variety of backdrops for your session. Travel time between locations will be factored in.
Absolutely! Props that hold personal significance can add a unique touch to your photos. Let me know so I can impeccably integrate them into your session.
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