.jpg)
about
Photography: Shell O'Toole Photography

the full story
I'm a thirty-something year old girl born and raised in Norfolk. I started photography in college and then went on to study Photojournalism at Southampton Solent University. After graduating, I moved back to my seaside hometown, where I took a brief break from photography. But once I picked up the camera again to photograph my brand new, teeny, tiny nephew I realised how much I'd missed it. Since then, I've photographed weddings, families, newborns and couples.
​​
I'm a feminist and ally to the LGBTQ+ community which means you can always be your true self around me. No matter your sexuality, gender identity or religious beliefs, capturing your love story while ensuring you feel safe and happy is super important to me.
I am borderline obsessed with dogs (well, all animals really) and have two of my own; Walter and Percy. The dream is to buy a massive house with an even bigger garden, for all of the dogs I'm sure to have adopted by then. I love the beach and the sea; I am so lucky to live near a gorgeous beach with my boyfriend and dogs that we visit almost daily.
I also love all things Halloween, oversized novelty mugs of tea, fancy dress, exploring new countries and Mexican food. When I'm not shooting or editing, I love to bing watch Netflix series and get completely obsessed with fictional characters.
