Celebrating your beautifully unique, badass energy
Phoenix-based, world-reaching
Hey sugar, I’m Shayla!
… and inspiring people to love themselves better is my ultimate passion!!
Like you, I’ve walked through my own seasons of struggle—inner battles, generational wounds, and the quiet weight of stories I never asked to carry.
We all have our histories. We’ve all felt guilt, shame, and the sting of not measuring up. Many of us grew up at odds with our own reflection, shaped by a culture that taught us beauty was narrow—and that our worth lived on the surface.
Finding boudoir photography changed everything for me.
It sparked a deep, personal journey of healing, self-love, and reclamation. Through that transformation, I discovered my purpose: to help you release the emotional weight you’ve been holding and finally see yourself—boldly, confidently, and unapologetically.
You’ve always been the one. It’s time you looked in the mirror and said it out loud: “It’s always been you.”
TESTIMONIES
"I have spent over 40 years learning to despise my body, continually reinforcing the idea that I couldn’t be loved, lovable, sexy, desired, worthy, until I was thin enough. I have recently decided to change my perspective, and I thought doing a Boudoir shoot would be a good start. I search hard, I was looking for someone who felt safe and inclusive. I found Shayla and I could not be more thrilled with the experience and the outcome. The experience itself was amazing. I NEEDED a safe space to be me, and I got that and more. Shayla immediately made me feel comfortable, not by trying to get me to be someone I wasn’t, but by giving me permission to be vulnerable and, well, just ME. When I looked at the photos, I didn’t focus on the fat rolls, or the stretch marks, or the double chin. I focused on the beauty of my femininity and the vulnerability. Those qualities Shayla easily drew out of me. I also focused on the quality of the photos themselves, the lighting, the angles. Nothing short of enchanting. What I think people really need to know is that what Shayla does, and who she is, is so far beyond, and so much deeper than photography. She is doing soul work, priceless work. I am just so grateful." - Miss H
"This was more than just pretty pictures, it was a day of self love, an amazing experience every woman should have !!! Shayla works her magic and has such an easy way of making you feel so comfortable." -Miss S
"Shayla is an incredible talent, and the best boudoir photographer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She makes you feel sexy, comfortable, relaxed, and truly creates the perfect space to get SO MANY perfect shots!!!! I would 100000000% recommend booking a shoot with her, especially if you're a little nervous to step in front of the camera for the first time. You will walk away from a session with Shayla feeling incredible, filled with confidence, and with absolutely phenomenal shots!!!" - Miss R
"Shayla is AMAZING. She is confident in what she does and wonderful to work with. I don't consider myself too daring but she made me feel good about myself and helped unleash the DIVA. I booked her session for my 47th birthday..and it was the best gift ever. She truly made me feel confident, pretty, sexy and inspired me to be a better ME.. Shayla has talent and doing Boudoir is in her blood you can see it and feel it. She is made for this. I encourage any woman any age, any size BOOK A SESSION. YOU WILL LOVE IT I PROMISE" -Miss B
"We flew out just for my photo shoot, and I had unexpectedly broken my ankle the week prior. We had an absolute blast and I can't wait to do it again!!!" - Miss B
"This is probably one of the most empowering thing I’ve ever done. I felt beautiful, sexy, and confident. The most confident I’ve felt in my own skin. If you’ve ever thought about doing a boudoir session Boudoir by Pelton Photography is the way to go. Shayla the photographer is amazing. She walks you through everything to make sure you’re comfortable and to get the best shots out of you. The whole experience from beginning to end was wonderful. From seeing myself get my hair and make up done to doing the photo shoot to seeing the results. I am in awe :) I fully recommend her and would do it all over again." -Miss F
Boudoir is a celebration of YOU! How will you honor your masterpiece?
From luxe albums to custom-designed wall art, every handcrafted boudoir product is thoughtfully created to reflect your unique desires
It’s an honor to be part of your story
Whatever you’ve walked through, wherever you’re headed, I’m here to celebrate you—authentically, intimately, and with the reverence you deserve.
