Xoxo by Shelah Riley Photography
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Shelah Riley is a portrait photographer based in Lancaster, PA.
02/27/2026
I am both/and
“Each year I do this, I grapple with a theme that I want to look back on and also use to drive me forward. Both/and resists binary thinking. I wanted photos that were monochromatic to contrast. I also (quite literally) woke up like this. A reminder that my body is art as it is.
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Being a Fire Ox — it predicts that under pressure and transformation, we will rise to re-establish stability, command respect, and shape a legacy rooted in wisdom. It predicts chances for recognition, authority, and a renewal through courage. I can only hope to meet that challenge head (and horns) on.
I want to give myself the gray area though too. I am allowed to be my full self within my new happy marriage, for example. I can feel joy in my personal life and also anguish over issues in the world. I can feel helplessness but also hope in my advocacy work. All of it can be both/and. I get to determine that.”
Chúc mừng năm mới 🧧🐎
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About Shelah
Hi there! I'm Shelah (Shay-lah), the face behind xoxo by Shelah Riley Photography.
My favorite things in life are reading, tea, traveling, movie marathons and making people feel amazing!
About a year ago, I started to focus more on bo***ir and body positivity. I loved working with women and helping them to have fun, feel confident, and enjoy their session. This motivated me to take it to the next level, and when it became time to move, I prioritized finding a place where I could shoot bo***ir in my home.
When I am not behind the camera, I am probably exploring Lancaster in search of yummy food and drinks. I love to read, and my favorite days start with a good book and a mug of green tea. I'm obsessed with Harry Potter and LOTR, and my guilty pleasure is watching Golden Girls every morning.
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Lititz, PA
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