Shelby Street Studios

11/04/2024

I have had the amazing opportunity to capture so many beautiful fall photo sessions recently, and this engagement sesh was no exception!

Katie and Zach selected the gorgeous Glenwood Gardens for their photos. As we were strolling through the park, Katie mentioned how, before she met Zach, that she would walk the very same paths and pray that one day she would meet her husband who embodied the character and values that were important to her. It was so special to revisit this lovely and sentimental location with her husband-to-be!

Katie and Zach, I can’t wait to celebrate you and capture your best day in 2025!

10/31/2024

Introducing the newest Mr. & Mrs. Smith!

Ann and Nathan’s timeless wedding featured the perfect blend of classy fall colors and chic city vibes. And let’s talk about their adorable dogs, Bentley and Baxter – they were VIPs of the day (other than this gorgeous couple of course), adding so much fun (and photo opp’s!) to the celebration. These precious pups were absolutely in love with their humans and so thrilled they tied the knot!

Congrats Ann and Nathan! Thank you for the honor of capturing your beautiful wedding day!

10/25/2024

Every fall when the colors of the leaves peak in all their glory, I can’t help but reminisce about this fun couple’s gorgeous wedding!! Just had to share a few faves from Grace and Evan’s special day!!

10/21/2024

One of my favorite parts of a wedding day is when couples write and share their own vows. Whether during the ceremony, a private first look, or later in the day, it’s such a personal way to express your love and commitment. Haley and Matthew’s vows were so incredibly heartfelt, beautiful and sincere. (Their words brought everyone to tears, including me!)

To all of my couples, I highly recommend rereading your vows on your anniversary! It’s a simple but meaningful way to reconnect and remind each other why you chose this journey together, year after year. 🤍

10/14/2024

Happy first anniversary, Catherine and Chandler! It was a day full of laughter and joy, and I am so honored to have been able to capture it! Hope y’all have the best time celebrating!

Xoxo,
Rachel

10/11/2024

Sihame and Monzer’s wedding was a celebration of love and pure luxury. From the warm glow of candlelight illuminating every detail to the romance filling the air, it was truly a dream. The bride wowed us all with three stunning dresses, each one embodying exquisite style. Their spectacular entrance—with fireworks, fog, and an energetic Zeffa band—set the tone for an unforgettable evening, while two vibrant dance floors made for an incredibly fun and lively party. Surrounded by family, friends, and an abundance of joy, Sihame and Monzer had a most unforgettable day! Capturing these moments was nothing short of magical - especially for two of the most kind people I’ve ever known! Congrats and much love, S & M!

10/08/2024

There’s nothing quite like that “just married” smile! Such joy! (And such a joy to capture too!)

10/08/2024

09/29/2024

Cheers to the weekend! 🥂

(And to a few days of vacay before a busy and certainly celebratory month of weddings! 🎉)

09/25/2024

These newlyweds shared a blissful day soaking up every moment along the way. There were a few quiet moments where Marybeth literally verbalized that she was “just trying to soak it all in” because she knew it would go by so fast. We started the day at Marybeth’s parent’s home on their farm that has been in the family for generations. It was very important to this sweet bride to have a few photos with her family’s farm in the background as it reflects her strong roots in the importance of family, hard work, and faith. It was mentioned during toasts that these values and more are found also in Austin, making them a most perfect match! After their lovely ceremony, we headed to the beautiful Glenwood Gardens for photos before returning to the reception to enjoy dinner, dancing, and ice cream galore, while being surrounded by their favorite people and a whole lot of love!

I am just thrilled for you two, Marybeth and Austin! Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Whisler!

09/24/2024

Happy one year anniversary, Carrie and Sunny! Capturing your beautiful and sentimental wedding day was a sincere delight! Wishing you many more years to come, full of the joy and love so evident between the two of you on your special day!

09/21/2024

One of my favorite bridal bouquets ever!

Floral inspo 😍💐

Photographer: Shelby Street Studios
Floris: Eve Floral Co.

09/18/2024

Being a part of Danielle and Mitchell’s wedding day was a privilege, and capturing the love they share was truly an honor. Following their heartfelt ceremony, we headed to their classy cocktail hour and reception, and had the most dreamy light for photos galore! Their wedding was a beautiful reminder of why I love what I do—witnessing and preserving these moments of joy, love, laughter and elegance and working with some of the most amazing people in the whole wide world!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Eglar! 🤍

09/14/2024

Haley and her dad have the sweetest relationship. From their tearful first look on her wedding morning, following mom helping her get into her dress and ready for her special day, to him walking her down the aisle, to their father-daughter dance and to his sentimental father-of-the-bride toast.

Capturing moments like these always get me thinking about the future. Watching these moments unfold, I can’t help but imagine my own daughters and my husband sharing a dance like this one day. I’ve had a few weekends off and we have been enjoying hanging out as a family on our back patio. We were listening to some Michael Buble and “Forever Now” started to play! I squealed and shared with my crew how when mommy is photographing weddings, sometimes the bride and her dad dance to this song! At that moment, my middle-school daughter started dancing with her dad. My younger daughter also joined in. I, of course, started videoing them and taking photos, and Eden, my oldest, said “I want you to play this video at my wedding while dad and I dance.” So sweet.

Real honored to be a part of bottling up these moments for my couples and their families in the form of photographs for them to cherish.

09/10/2024

Happy one year anniversary, Katie and Jack! I loved capturing your gorgeous wedding day! You all are such a fun and beautiful couple! Wishing you much love and many more anniversaries to come!

Xo,
Rachel

09/06/2024

How about a little Friday introduction!

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Rachel Braswell– owner and lead photographer of Shelby Street Studios. My goal is to serve the classy, kind-hearted couple in a refined and real way, creating timeless photographs that exude joy and real emotion. I love having the privilege to photograph once-in-a-lifetime moments so that my sweet couples can relive those moments over and over again!

In addition to being a wedding photographer, I’m also a wife, a mom (to 5 amazing kiddos!), believer and friend. I am a sentimental Southern girl, and I can get gushy when I describe my “job”. But I truly believe that serving couples by capturing their best day in a series of photographs that they can cherish for a lifetime is part of my purpose, and that I’ve been called to do just that. I’ve been blessed to document countless love stories for over a decade – and I can’t wait to see where the next decade takes me - and my couples!!

09/06/2024

Why an Engagement Session is a Must-Have💍

The moment you say “yes” to that greatly anticipated question, “Will you marry me?,” marks the beginning of a beautiful new adventure together, and an engagement session is the perfect way to capture this exciting season! Here’s why it’s a must-have:

1️⃣ Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera: An engagement session helps you ease into being photographed, so on your big day, you’ll feel natural and relaxed. I always say it’s a good time to get those “first date” jitters out of the way!

2️⃣ Build a Connection: It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better. I’ll learn your unique chemistry as a couple, as well as your preferences, which allows me to create even more personalized and stunning shots on your wedding day.

3️⃣ Celebrate Your Love Story: Your engagement photos are all about YOU! Whether it’s the place you first met, your favorite hangout spot, or simply somewhere that represents your timeless love, these photos will tell your story.

4️⃣ Create Beautiful Memories: These images are perfect for your save-the-dates, wedding website, or just to frame as a cherished memory of this exciting chapter.

5️⃣ Increase Joy. Decrease Stress: I emphasize this point to all of my couples. It is my goal as your photographer and friend to help increase joy and decrease stress from the moment you hire me, through the wedding planning process, on the wedding day and beyond. I want you to soak up every moment on your wedding day, and one way I help ensure that happens is by including an engagement session with all of my collections. That way you can reap the benefits mentioned above, including building that comfort and confidence in front of the camera, so that when your wedding day arrives, you both are fully present and ready to enjoy your best day with your favorite people (and not anxious about taking photos!)!

Also… isn’t this couple just lovely?!! I had so much fun with them at their beautiful engagement session at Laurel Court! I can’t wait to celebrate them in 2025!