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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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!
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What's it like to work with Shelly & Jason?
My fiancé booked Shelly & Jason for our engagement and I cannot express in words how amazing not only the pictures are but them as well. They are wonderful people to work with and the pictures hold memories of a lifetime! Highly recommend them for any special occasion!!
Jason & Shelly were amazing! We had family photos taken for my in-laws 50th anniversary and they handled our large multigenerational family with ease. They were so communicative, fast with every deliverable, and the price was so reasonable. If I didn’t live out of state, I’d book with them every year!
Shelly & Jason did a terrific job with our family photos! They were so easy to work with from start to finish. And we LOVE the finished product. They come HIGHLY recommended!
Jason & Shelly blew me away. They listened to what I wanted and delivered even more than I imagined. I cannot recommend them enough!
My family had such an incredible experience with Jason & Shelly. Our toddler was having a very hard day. I had kind of thrown up my hands and come to terms with the fact that we probably wouldn’t get many pictures with him NOT crying. Jason & Shelly were so patient and so kind, just going above and beyond. My breath hitched when I saw our photos for the first time. They were so beautiful and so very US, not super posed or stiff or fake, they captured our family so PERFECTLY. If you’re on the fence, take the leap. Jason & Shelly are so professional, personal, and worth every penny!!
Our engagement session with Shelly & Jason was genuinely everything I could have hoped for and beyond. They made us feel comfortable and at ease, creating such a relaxed, natural environment that after my nerves wore off, we ended up having an amazing time and genuinely loved every second of the experience. Every single image was beautiful, romantic, and exactly the feeling we were hoping to capture. Their eye for detail, lighting, posing, and emotion is incredible. They are also just genuinely cool people to work with. We are beyond impressed and so grateful. Highly, highly recommend!!
When we wanted to get last minute newborn photos done, Jason & Shelly fit us in. Jason came to our home and was very patient and professional as our 3-week-old cried throughout the session. Our photos are wonderful and we are so glad we have a beautiful memory of our tiny baby!
My daughter-in-law scheduled a photo shoot with their new baby and the grandparents. It was so special and every photo turned out amazing! Jason & Shelly had ideas immediately and made the experience delightful! I would definitely recommend them.
Jason did an amazing job with our engagement photos! From start to finish, he made us feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident in front of the camera. He has a great eye for capturing natural moments and genuine emotions, and the photos turned out even better than we imagined. He paid attention to the little details and made sure we got a variety of beautiful shots that we will cherish forever. The quality of his work is outstanding, and he delivered photos that perfectly captured such a special time in our lives. Thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime!
We had an amazing experience with our engagement photos and couldn't be happier with the results. Jason was friendly, professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain what to expect and answered all of my questions. I really appreciated that he visited the location ahead of time to scout the area and prepare for how we could get quality photos at the location. During the shoot, he made us feel comfortable and helped create a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and dependable photography team!
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!!
Jason & Shelly have been so, so amazing! Ever since we hired them, they’ve been very easy to contact and a joy to work with. We just recently got our engagement pictures back and we are OBSESSED with their work!! I think the fact that they’re a husband and wife team makes everything go so smoothly – they work very well together! They’ve also covered all the bases, making it very easy on us. I’m so glad we went with Jason & Shelly!
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!
