she's shelly. he's jason.
He's coffee and the mountains. she's sweet tea and the beach.
We’re high-school sweethearts, blessed with three daughters, living in southern Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
Shelly loves taking photos of people, especially natural, unposed moments when her subjects don’t even realize her camera is clicking. Jason loves shooting just about everything, especially if it involves a long walk in the woods.
With more than 15 years of client experience, we love having front row seats to the things you’ve been hoping for--engagements, weddings, families, high school seniors, newborns, and more. Our aim is always to keep the entire experience relaxed, natural, and stress-free, working with you to create heartfelt, authentic, timeless images so you can relive those once-in-a-lifetime moments for years to come. Snapshots on a phone document how it all looked; the best photos, natural and unforced, will forever remind you of how those precious moments felt.
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YEARS OF CLIENT EXPERIENCE
FIVE STAR REVIEWS
WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHED
CUPS OF COFFEE
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Lauren & Kevin
Jason & Shelly are AMAZING to work with! They were caring and committed to making sure our pictures were perfect. They took care to include everything we wanted and came up with ideas we wouldn't have on our own. They are talented, thorough, wholesome people. It was like having friends photograph our big day. The images are stunning and it didn't even feel like we were being photographed because it was so fun!
Abby & Brandon
I cannot say enough good things about Things Hoped For Photography! They are truly some of the best people to work with–fun, kind, professional, and amazing photographers who work seamlessly together to capture all of the sweetest moments. The engagement session with them was such an amazing experience, but the wedding photos surpassed all of my already high expectations. If you need any event or milestone photographed, I would highly recommend Jason & Shelly every single time.
Becca & Matt
Jason & Shelly were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. They were amazing to work with and helped our day go so smoothly. They are also just amazing people and felt so natural to be around. We were so thankful for their amazing presence as my husband and I started our life together.
Anastasia & Nathan
My fiancé and I had the absolute best experience with Jason & Shelly. They did our engagement pictures, which are absolutely stunning, and we cannot wait for them to do our wedding. They are so easy to work with and make you so comfortable! My fiancé and I cannot recommend them enough!!
Mary & Gerard
I had the best experience with Jason & Shelly! They did *the most perfect job* capturing all of the best parts of my wedding. They were always very helpful and easy to reach throughout the whole planning process. On my wedding day, they both had cheery, ready-to-go attitudes, which made the day even better! Their professionalism was top-notch and they met every standard I had. The pictures came back so quickly and my husband and I are **obsessed** with them. I could not recommend Jason & Shelly more. They are the best!
RECENT STORIES
Moments pass, but photos and the stories they tell live on...
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TELL YOUR STORY?
We'd be honored to help you tell it for generations to come.
LIFESTYLE
Family photosFrom maternity to newborn to kids of all ages and seasons, we've got you covered.
KIND WORDS & Testimonials
What's it like to work with Shelly & Jason?
Jason & Shelly provided such a fun and relaxing atmosphere for our newborn photo shoot. Not only did we enjoy ourselves throughout the experience, but their photos captured our new little bundle of joy perfectly. We can’t thank them enough!
We have used Things Hoped For Photography for everything from baby announcements to extended family photos. Jason & Shelly are extremely easy to work with, efficient, and they produce a beautiful end result. I cannot recommend this duo enough.
Jason & Shelly were an absolute pleasure to work with for our engagement photos. They made us feel comfortable and at ease through the whole process. The final product was absolutely breathtaking! I will cherish these memories forever.
Jason & Shelly captured our family perfectly! The entire process, from pre-planning to the on-site session at our home, and the communication along the way was seamless and exactly what I had hoped for. They were wonderful with our children and it shines in the candid images of our girls. I look forward to working with Things Hoped For Photography for years to come.
The pictures you get back will blow you away! Shelly & Jason are the kindest folks and have a ton of patience for kids and big families. Once you work with them, you will want them to do weddings, newborn pictures, family pictures, and help capture every amazing moment in your life. You will be truly impressed with the results, I promise!
Jason & Shelly are an absolute dream to work with! They have this innate ability to work together while seeing different opportunities in different ways. They made my daughter feel comfortable and relaxed during her senior photo shoot. I highly recommend them for any of your photo needs.
Jason & Shelly were wonderful to work with! They made our session stress free and FUN with a toddler. They captured this season of our lives perfectly and we are so grateful we chose them. We will cherish these photos for many, many years!
