Hi. I’m Sheila.
I ’ M S O G L A D Y O U ’ R E H E R E.
“God creates the beauty, my camera and I are just the witnesses.”
Meet Sheila— Follower of Christ, wife, mom, and your new Asheville wedding photographer
Hello and welcome! I'm Sheila, the photographer behind all of these images. I'm a wife, mom of boys, and my greatest joy is connecting with people and capturing the most important moments in peoples' lives. I don’t just want to be your wedding photographer, but your photographer for life. Your life is packed with priceless moments that start with the “I Do’s”, but they continue for a lifetime of PURE BLISS.
Photography is pretty much in my blood... My father (who passed away more than a decade ago) was a photographer and I got to witness the joy and beauty in this craft through his eyes. Today more than ever, I feel blessed to have found my passion and to carry on my dad’s legacy and his mission statement, “To show the Glory of God”. I am HONORED to share this passion with you!
xo, Sheila
My Second Shooter
Aka, my wonderful husband. Since we have been married forever, we have the unique ability to read each others minds which comes in handy during a busy wedding day. Max will be able to get just the right shot just in time as I am in a different area of the wedding venue. He is also the lighting expert and will add the perfect fill light to your reception and more.
But more than that, he has been there encouraging me from the very beginning. I am so incredibly blessed that he gets to be on this journey with me and that we get to do something we both love together.
Fun Facts About Me
I’m a mom of two boys that keep me on my toes.
Former educator, so I know how to wrangle a crowd.
Max and I owned a white water rafting company when we were first married.
I am related to Webster of the dictionary. (but please don’t ask me for the Jeopardy category of definitions)
My favorite places to visit include Kauai and Ireland, but Asheville will forever be my home.
I am a follower of Jesus.
I have 3 sisters who rock my world.
I will spontaneously start to dance at the sound of any Beyonce song.
Featured On…
In 2020, I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed on the podcast “Pistons and Prosecco” with the amazing Bryce Bjornson. Check it out here, and enjoy!
Now that we’ve been properly introduced…
I hope that you will gather that my main objective is to slow down time. I have found that photography has the beautiful gift of embracing a moment so that you can always go back to it and relive the experience. We are all spinning on the beautiful blue planet for such a short time. In cherishing simple moments, life becomes rich. It would be an absolute honor to slow down time for you.
To make your experience with SMP even more enjoyable, my incredibly talented husband and the love of my life, Max, can join your photo session as a second photographer. We are a dynamic team and we ensure that your event goes smoothly by creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere. In doing so, you receive images that reflect your natural, stunning self.
Above everything, we want our clients to relax during their day knowing that it will be completely documented. Enjoy knowing that you will be able to cherish the images for generations to come.
I look forward to chatting with you and hearing about your special day.
With gratitude,
S H E I L A
More Kind Words
"The photos Sheila took for our engagement session exceeded my wildest expectations! I truly feel like our personalities and love for each other come through in the photos she took! (And I am someone that typically hates 90% of pictures of myself). We even got some pictures with our dogs, and despite one of them being totally crazy the whole time, she was able to capture the most beautiful photos with them, that I will cherish forever! Not only is her work absolutely beautiful, she was such a pleasure to work with. She is a ton of fun, did a wonderful job directing us, and has an incredible eye for location & lighting. We honestly couldn't be more thrilled, and I'm so excited for the amazing photographs we will get when she shoots our wedding!"
Let’s Make Some Magic!
I would be honored to spend the day with you, capturing memories and moments to last a lifetime.