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I’M SHAYLA–
a photographer, observer, violist, coffee drinker, lover of Jesus, wife, and dog mom & I’m immensely excited you’re here!
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I love people and deep conversations over cups of coffee. When I got married in 2021, my husband encouraged me to take a step of faith away from being a journalist and to create Stabor Studios- a place where I could love people deeply, and serve them in the various seasons of their lives, just as they are.
When I’m not creating for Stabor, I’m probably hanging out with my husband, Ben, and our dogs, Cece & Hudson. I love music and you can usually find me listening to a good worship album, or playing an old record. I’ve recently rekindled my love of novels, and I’m always chasing beautiful worlds hidden inside written language. Also, if you haven’t noticed, Jane Austen is part of my personality.
Stabor is a safe space to dream big, be creative and even get a little goofy.
I see you, and I can’t wait to tell your story.
The Finer Things Club
life’s little pleasures.
I've always had a soft spot for the ‘finer things’ in life. Sometimes that looks like the world’s best cappuccino at a cafe by the Louvre, or a really wonderful dish of food that creates flavor fireworks like the ones straight out of Ratatouille. Most days, though, it’s remembering how good the Lord is, and finding the beauty in the world around me.
Here are a few little things that are bringing me joy these days:
For my Cola Locals: Champagne & a dessert at The Robinson Room.
Music! More specifically the new UPPERROOM album with Abbie Gamboa.
Books! I’m currently reading: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Want to be Goodreads friends?
What are some ‘finer’ things in your life these days? Let me know, and check back here as this section is sure to evolve.
Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.