JESUS FIRST, ALWAYS
MOVIE ENTHUSIAST
LOVER OF INTENTIONALITY
Hopeless romantic
Chicago Wedding photographer
VALERIE LAW
When I was sixteen, my father gifted me his old Canon AE-1 film camera. Consumed with excitement and curiosity, I signed up for film photography classes at my high school and began to learn everything I could about photography, light, and human connection.
From there my passion skyrocketed, and I delved into the world of digital photography, color editing, composition, framing, and posing. I asked family and friends to model for me and began showcasing my work on social media in 2022.
As I grew, I learned more and more how precious and valuable a memory is, and felt called to document as many as I could for others.
Photography is a gift that truly keeps on giving. My cup is overflowed every single session and wedding, and I am always immensely honored when I'm invited into such intimate moments.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
Colossians 3: 23-24 (ESV)
My philosophy
serve • COLLABORATE • DOCUMENT
From the moment we connect, my goal is to serve you through thoughtful collaboration, open communication, and mutual trust, in order to ensure the highest quality experience possible.
I will be by your side through the wedding planning process, offering guidance, support, and most importantly, learning who you are and what makes your love unique.
This collaborative process allows me to know you, your vision, and your personality, in order to organically and authentically document not just your wedding day, but who you are.
Together, I believe we can capture artful, emotional, and authentic memories that stand the test of time.
"Beyond her talent, working with Valerie was like a breath of fresh air..."
"My goal in finding a wedding photographer was to find someone who could capture our day as cinematically as possible, highlighting every raw, emotional element and preserving it in a way that felt timeless. I wanted someone who would not only document what was happening, but also catch the quiet, in-between moments I would inevitably miss as a busy, overwhelmed bride. Valerie did exactly that and more. She highlighted the most beautiful and genuine parts of our day and somehow managed to bottle up the emotion in every frame.
Her photography skills are absolutely killer. Every image feels intentional, artistic, and alive. When I look through our gallery, I see moments I didn’t even realize were happening, expressions, reactions, little details that made the day what it was. She didn’t just take photos; she told the full story of our wedding in the most stunning, heartfelt way.
Beyond her talent, working with Valerie was like a breath of fresh air. It never felt like I had a stranger or a random photographer following me around. It truly felt like I had a friend by my side the entire day. She brought such a calm, supportive presence, and that meant everything to me. I will forever love her for what she gave us and for the way she made us feel"
XOXO Sam & Jack, 2024