Black and white photo of a woman with long wavy hair making a playful face and resting her chin on her hands forming a semi-circle.

behind the lens

HI, I'M SHAYLA

I’m Shayla Brown, a destination wedding + elopement photographer based in Ohio. I’m always striving to create art, and my photography style is all about authentic, raw and emotional storytelling through imagery. I love playing with shadows and capturing the candid moments.

My life motto has always been to enjoy the little things. Morning rain, the first sip of coffee, the smell of fresh laundry. I’m a homebody at heart, but always up for an adventure! I’m passionate about non toxic living, hike whenever I get the chance, and pray I can have 30 acres of land one day!

Bride and groom posing with two female friends outdoors, all smiling and making playful gestures, overcast sky in background.

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BASED IN OHIO — BOOKING WORLDWIDE

Two women in wedding and floral dresses smiling, holding bouquets, standing on grass in a sunny outdoor setting with trees in the background.

Inspired By

LONG ROADTRIPS
childhood memories
MORNING COFFEE
rom-com movies

A young man and woman smiling and taking a selfie outdoors during daytime. The woman is holding a drink with a straw. Behind them is a rustic wooden structure surrounded by trees with some autumn leaves.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors on a grassy field with trees and hills in the background. The bride and groom are holding hands and exchanging vows, with the officiant standing between them. Two women and one man are standing nearby, witnessing the event.

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MY WHY

CAPTURING human CONNECTION

I’m always striving to create art, and my photography style is all about authentic, raw and emotional storytelling through imagery. When I photograph a couple’s special day, my goal is to tell their love story in a way that feels honest and authentic to them. That’s a momentous responsibility and one that I do not take lightly.

My top priority is to honor the trust my couples place in me to preserve the memories of their day beautifully and honestly. So sit back, relax, and just be yourselves — I’ll take care of the rest! The end result will be a collection of breathtaking photographs that you and your family will be able to treasure forever.

These aren’t just simple images — they’re moments in time that have been captured forever so that you can relive those joyful memories again and again. That’s the kind of magic I strive to capture with every couple I photograph.

A person's hand with a ring, partially covered by a sheer, flowing fabric, creating a soft and ethereal effect.

UPCOMING TRAVEL

TENNESSEE

June

KENTUCKY

July

FLORIDA

Sept

A FEW things ABOUT ME

cincinnati, ohio

01/ BASED IN:

timeless. emotional. authentic.

02/ STYLE IN 3 WORDS:

iced shaken espresso

03/ COFFEE ORDER:

elopement in Ireland

04/ DREAM SHOOT:

i’m a canon girly

05/ CAMERA OF CHOICE:

hanging with my pup and husband

06/ OFF DUTY:

READY to MAKE SOMETHING beautiful TOGETHER?

I’m so excited to get to know you!