
BEYOND THE EYES PHOTOGRAPHY
~Shayla Hemming~
A Little About Me 🤎
I’m a 23-year-old wife, proud mama to our sweet baby girl, Miley, and a lifelong cattle enthusiast with a heart for all animals.
​ Growing up, much of my life was spent traveling across the country showing cattle, making memories, and developing a love for the livestock industry. What began as a childhood passion eventually grew into our family’s show cattle operation. Today, I have the privilege of managing our family farm and running our show cattle program, where we raise and sell quality show cattle to young exhibitors who share that same passion.
Along with caring for our livestock, I manage our farm’s social media and create content to showcase the animals we’ve worked so hard to raise. Little did I know, something as simple as picking up a camera to promote our farm would lead me to discover a whole new passion.
What started as taking sale pictures/promo videos and creating content slowly became something much more meaningful. Overtime I have been asked to take photos of many animals/farms and their humans, although I did them for fun to help some friends out...Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just capturing animals and their humans—I was capturing their personalities, their stories, and the little moments that often go unnoticed. Somewhere along the way I learned how much I truly love capturing special moments of animals, or animals and their humans.
I’ve always believed there’s something special about looking into an animal’s eyes(hints the name) Whether it’s the wisdom behind the eyes of an old horse, the quiet personality of a cow, or the unconditional love of a four-legged companion, there’s a story there that words simply can’t tell. To me, animals are so much more than just animals. They’re early mornings, long days, hard work, childhood memories, once-in-a-lifetime friendships, and pieces of our hearts. They leave hoofprints and pawprints on our lives that never truly fade.
My goal behind the camera is simple: to capture the soul behind the eyes and preserve the stories that deserve to be remembered.
Whether it’s the show animal you’ve poured countless hours into, the horse that’s carried you through every chapter of life, or the beloved companion who’s been by your side through it all, I want to give you more than just a beautiful photograph. I want to give you something that takes you back to the way those moments felt.
Because the hardest part of loving animals is knowing we never get enough time with them. Someday, the little things we once took for granted become the memories we wish we could relive just one more time.And if my camera can preserve even a small piece of that love, that story, or that bond, then I’ve captured something truly priceless. 🤎


PACKAGES WE OFFER!
I offer a variety of photography sessions centered around the animals, people, and lifestyles that make each story unique. My packages include Animal Legacy Sessions, Hunting & Outdoor Sessions, and Equine & Livestock Sessions. I’m also available for rodeo photography, sale event photos, fairs, and promotional content, and other agricultural events. While my passion lies in capturing animals and the outdoor way of life, I’m always open to family portraits, senior sessions, and new opportunities to capture your special moments!
​​My books are NOT open for weddings, newborn sessions, labor/delivery, or boudoir photography.Thank You for understanding.



