Look like yourself.
You don't need to know how to pose or have any experience in front of a camera. I'll help you settle in, offer direction when it helps, and give you room to enjoy the people and the moment you're here for.
Hi, I'm Cam.
I got my start in photography in 2020, during COVID, alone in my apartment, taking a college class over Zoom. I found a Canon AE-1 film camera on Facebook Marketplace for about fifty bucks.
The class was supposed to include a darkroom, but COVID took that part, so we mailed our black-and-white film off to get developed. No screen, no do-overs. You shot the roll and waited to see what you got. It taught me to slow down and get it right in the camera, and that's still how I shoot today.
I started taking paid work in 2022, and in 2024 it officially became Campbell Shepard Photography. Today I photograph couples, families, pets, and businesses around Frederick and the DC area. Same job every time: catch the real moment and hand it back the way you'll remember it.
"Leave it better" is a principle my high school soccer coach instilled in me. I carry it into photography by taking care of the people I work with and paying attention to the stories they want to tell.
When I'm not shooting, I'm out on a trail with my dog, Nova, the unofficial mascot of Campbell Shepard Photography.
Book a SessionMy approach to photography
Remembering how it felt
A photograph can bring back more than what a day looked like. It can remind you how it felt to be with someone, what made you laugh, or the little things you didn’t know you’d miss. Those are the moments I want to preserve.
Making deliberate choices
Getting my start in film photography taught me to be deliberate. I learned to pay attention to the light, the composition and the moment before pressing the shutter.
I carry that approach into my work today. I gravitate toward natural light and places where you feel comfortable being yourself, offering direction when it helps.
At CSP, my focus is photography. I don’t offer videography, social media management or marketing services. I put that attention into the photographs, from the choices I make behind the camera to the care I take finishing each image.
Photographs in everyday life
“Leave it better” is something my high school soccer coach instilled in me. In photography, that means caring about the experience we have together and what you take away from it.
I know you’ll want to post your photographs and share them with friends and family, so I aim to deliver your finished digital images promptly, with the care they deserve.
I also believe photographs belong in your hands.
A print gives a memory a place in your everyday life: on the wall, beside your bed, or in an album you open together.
I’ll help you explore that if you’d like, but buying prints is never a requirement. Having photographs of what matters to you shouldn’t depend on purchasing more.
Print details: Prints are priced separately.
Real people, real stories
For a business or nonprofit, photographs should show who you are and what you're doing now. I look for the people and details that give your work its character, from a product you make to a community event you bring together. We plan for useful, current images that help the people you hope to reach understand your story and follow the work as it moves forward.
Partnerships
Salty Chief K-9
Serving Frederick and communities throughout Maryland.
At Salty Chief K-9, Jay works one-on-one with people and their dogs, helping them understand each other and build a stronger relationship. His approach centers on clear communication and consistency, with practice that carries into everyday life. He’s a trusted partner and friend, and my first recommendation for a local dog handler.
Learn more about Jay’s approach at Salty Chief K-9 and connect with him to explore building a stronger relationship with your dog.
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NorthStar Consulting Agency
I also co-founded NorthStar Consulting Agency. We help mission-driven business owners figure out what’s next, then work alongside them to make it happen—growing their businesses and their impact in the community.
See how NorthStar can help you or your organization move forward.Organizations I support
Movember
Movember funds research and programs focused on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Its work helps men get support earlier and live healthier, longer lives.
Sometimes support starts with a conversation.
Let’s have one.
Three things you can count on
Guidance when you need it
We talk, take our time, and find a rhythm that feels comfortable. I'll give you a place to start and gentle direction when you need it. You can stay present for the genuine moments in between.
A plan before we meet
We plan the location and timing together. I handle the light, preparation, and weather calls, so you know what to expect before we meet.
Look like yourself
Your photographs are hand-edited with care for the color and feeling of the day. The aim is simple: photographs that feel like you.
The best sessions start with a short message.
Tell me what you're picturing, or just say hi. I'll reply personally to talk through your idea.
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