Shelly is amazing! We’ve been working with her for our wedding since last summer and she has been so accommodating to our needs. We did our engagement shoot with her last year and unfortunately we had to postpone our reception another 5 months because of the pandemic. Shelly was so proactive and flexible that we didn’t have any issues with rescheduling. She was present for our small ceremony this weekend and she not only took care of her scope of work but also coordinated with our videographer to make sure they captured what we wanted. Shelly goes above and beyond what you expect from a vendor. She’s professional, but easy to talk to, and she makes the environment fun and comfortable for her clients. This is on top of the beautiful pictures she produces after each session =) We’re looking forward to working with her and her husband again in a few months!

My husband and I got married in Virginia in July 2024. Shelly Pate Photography exceeded our expectations with our engagement and wedding photos. From the moment we met, her professionalism and passion for capturing special moments were evident. On the big day, Shelly and Patrick seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid shots and intimate details that truly reflected the spirit of the occasion. Shelly’s eye for detail and creative flair resulted in breathtaking photos that tell the story of our wedding beautifully. Every image is a perfect blend of artistry and emotion, preserving our memories in a way that we will cherish forever. Beyond their exceptional skills, their warm and friendly demeanor made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. They were incredibly accommodating and genuinely invested in making sure every moment was captured to perfection. If you’re looking for a photographer who delivers stunning, memorable images with a personal touch, look no further. My husband and I still cannot believe how stunning the photos are from our wedding - we have never felt so beautiful in our lives! Thank you Shelly and Patrick for capturing our perfect day perfectly. Shelly Pate Photography is truly outstanding! Shelby & Joe G.

Look no further...Shelly and Patrick are not only exceptional photographers through their expertise and professionality, but they are incredible human beings. Other than your spouse, you spend the most time with your photographer on your wedding day- Shelly was so joyful, flexible, and made us feel so special on our day. Shelly went above and beyond throughout the whole process, we had a pre-wedding phone call where she literally took the ideas in my head made them into an organized event timeline and scouted my venue so that she could capture all that it had to offer. Shelly made the most of our time and was able to get the attention of our bridal party, families, and little ones so that we could spend the most time celebrating and not posing for photos. I am so excited by our sneak peek photos and can’t wait to see the rest. She has an absolute incredible eye and is so fun. There are a lot of great photographers out there, but truly feel that Shelly is the best.