Weddings go so fast. One minute you're walking down the aisle, and the next you're wondering where the day went. But don't worry, I'm here to capture all those tiny little moments - those crazy bridesmaids dancing, the groomsmen doing shots at the bar and your mum wiping away her happy tears, so that you don't miss a single minute.
The photos are superb, I couldn't love them any more! We need to spend some serious time with them, whittling them down to the several hundred we need to print and frame! We will treasure them always, I can't thank you enough. Life's too short to waste time standing around for endless group shots or feeling uncomfortable posing for pictures that just aren't you.
The photos are superb, I couldn't love them any more! We need to spend some serious time with them, whittling them down to the several hundred we need to print and frame! We will treasure them always, I can't thank you enough. Life's too short to waste time standing around for endless group shots or feeling uncomfortable posing for pictures that just aren't you.
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I am Shelly. I cut my journalistic teeth in a newsroom and now I tell stories with a camera. I've been doing this crazy job for almost 30 years and that's one hell of a lot of weddings! I have a fluffy dog, Spike, and a not-so-small person called Schyler - both named after film directors that I love.
Everyone wants to be a movie star right? After all the planning, it makes perfect sense capture it all on film with you as the star of the show! Don't get me wrong, as a wedding photographer, nothing beats great stills, but capturing the very essence of the atmosphere, and the sounds of you both exchanging your vows, or your Dad's emotional speech, mean that video just cannot be beaten.
Do you feel awkward in front of a camera? Do you wanna feel uptight and stressed on your wedding day? Do you wanna spend hours posing for group shot after group shot? Or would you prefer to have a no fuss approach that is guaranteed to ensure your wedding photography is pain free, fun and doesn't take hours?
Who knew this wedding planning malarkey was so stressful? Well don't worry your pretty face - this is not my first rodeo! I've got all the knowledge you need to plan your wedding like a boss. Everything you need to know about wedding photography, styling, bridal prep, church weddings, outdoor ceremonies, flowers, traditions and much much more.
Reviews (9)
Ca Wedding
Jan 15, 2022
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Where do we even start with this review? Shelly is incredible! We have loved working with her from when we booked her in January 2019, to our wedding in October 2021. She made us feel at ease with the most amazing engagement shoot, and was so much more than a photographer on the day itself. Shelly steps in as problem-solver and dilemma-fixer, as well as documenting the day to perfection. She knew just where to be at just the right time, and was quite simply part of the party - we wouldn't have had the day without her and can't thank her enough for the absolutely stellar job she did. If you want
Danielle Bosah
Jan 08, 2022
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Shelly at Toast of Leeds is one incredible lady. She made my wedding day so special and she was the funniest person ever. I don’t think I could have done half the day without her not only for her amazing pictures she creates but how much she made me feel so calm and took away any stress. She goes above and beyond for you. I highly highly recommend this beautiful lady. Her work is absolutely amazing.
Sophie Cookson
Jan 06, 2022
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Shelly is absolutely fantastic! She is the exact type of person you want at your wedding: confident, vivacious, funny and professional. This means she gets stuck in, has fun and creates amazing photos and videos for your big day, all whilst putting you at ease. I can't recommend her enough. She's that great that one of my bridesmaids booked her for her own wedding!
Kris Holland
Sep 23, 2021
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We just got our pictures back from Shelly after our wedding and it's capped off what's been a brilliant experience from start to finish. We spoke to exactly one photographer and immediately knew Toast and Shelly were bang on for our not very traditional and quite chaotic wedding.
It's only after getting the pictures back and seeing how ridiculously good they are that we've realised how big a decision your wedding photographer is, and we're so glad that we decided to go with Shelly and Toast.
She's class.
It's only after getting the pictures back and seeing how ridiculously good they are that we've realised how big a decision your wedding photographer is, and we're so glad that we decided to go with Shelly and Toast.
She's class.
Chris Duffy
Dec 25, 2019
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We spent ages searching for a photographer who'd be cheese-free. We wanted a photographer who'd capture our day without capturing us in awkward, posed-for 'school photo smile' shots. We found Toast, with a brooding, characterful style, and hoped we'd get over ourselves enough to let her do her thing. It was the best decision we made wedding-wise (apart from deciding to actually get married obvs.) We hoped if we got one or two shots that we liked, that we didn't feel awkward in, we'd be happy. Instead we got a shedload of album-cover classics. We (and our families and friends) have been blown away
Anna Cesari
Nov 26, 2019
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Shelly was absolutely amazing! We spent a lot of time looking at photographers and absolutely loved the unique style of photography Shelly brings to the table. We didn’t want any “classic” posed wedding photos and Shelly definitely delivered. Everyone at the wedding thought she was a blast and she was so easy to work with. She seemed to be everywhere at once getting all of the best shots all night long. She was so helpful after the wedding and super easy to get in touch with. 100% recommend!
Aimee M.
Nov 16, 2019
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I wanted someone who didn't do the normal stuffy formal shots and who was a bit 'arty' without being pretentious and I came across Toast of Leeds. Having fallen in love with Shelly's portfolio online I was hoping beyond hoping she had our wedding date free and I was so chuffed that she did.
Not only did I know that Shelly was going to deliver an album of absolute beauts that we could treasure forever, I had no real clue that on the day she would be as awesome as she was. It's a pretty stressful day but from the second Shelly and her trusted second photographer 'tea-boy' (Ian Wallace Weddings who
Not only did I know that Shelly was going to deliver an album of absolute beauts that we could treasure forever, I had no real clue that on the day she would be as awesome as she was. It's a pretty stressful day but from the second Shelly and her trusted second photographer 'tea-boy' (Ian Wallace Weddings who
Hannah-Grace Fitzpatrick
Sep 14, 2019
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We cannot speak highly enough of Shelly! Our photographs were beyond brilliant, we get so many comments about how great they are. They really captured the moment perfectly.
Just as importantly, Shelly was fantastic to work with. She blends in, or is authoritative when there is an opportunity for a good shot! It's clearly second nature to her, so so you have full confidence in her ability and can relax. Whether weaving in between guests on the dancefloor or spotting beautiful light outside the loos (!) she was like a ninja photographer.
We decided to opt in for a second photographer on the day
Just as importantly, Shelly was fantastic to work with. She blends in, or is authoritative when there is an opportunity for a good shot! It's clearly second nature to her, so so you have full confidence in her ability and can relax. Whether weaving in between guests on the dancefloor or spotting beautiful light outside the loos (!) she was like a ninja photographer.
We decided to opt in for a second photographer on the day
Anokh Goodman
Aug 31, 2019
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I rarely write reviews, but after hiring Shelly I felt compelled to do one. We hired Shelly for our engagement shoot and wedding, from start to finish she was incredible! Shelly is warm, funny and kind person who had an amazing eye to orchestrate the best shots.
I am passionate about photography, so really want to get someone who could really capture the atmosphere, stories, imagination and magic of our wedding day. Shelly was an omnipresent lens through the entire day right until the end, she managed to capture every moment and looking through our pictures has revealed so many hidden moments
I am passionate about photography, so really want to get someone who could really capture the atmosphere, stories, imagination and magic of our wedding day. Shelly was an omnipresent lens through the entire day right until the end, she managed to capture every moment and looking through our pictures has revealed so many hidden moments
