INVESTMENT

 

 

"Valerie helped us visualize what we wanted, even though we didn't fully know ourselves..."



"Valerie was amazing. She is such a great photographer and has a great eye for it. She is so organized as well. She sat us down for multiple calls to go over the whole timeline of the wedding and what photos we needed to have. This was so helpful because she helped us visualize what we wanted, even though we didn’t fully know ourselves. Her organization also came in very useful when it came to communicating the wedding day schedule to other people because it had every major event for the whole day, with times for us to reference whenever we needed them. On top of everything else, the photos that we received from the wedding are amazing. It is truly amazing to look back at the photos that Valerie took and feel like we are reliving the day. There were moments that she captured that we didn’t get to see on the day of, and seeing it in the photo album really helps us better appreciate the day. If you are looking for a photographer to shoot a wedding or really any other shoot, Valerie is so easy to work with, and with the quality of her photos, there truly is no other choice."


David + Taylor, 2025

 

Weddings


Couples who work with me value intentionality, organic moments, and artistry. My wedding packages put trust at the forefront, allowing you to sit back, relax, and experience your wedding day authentically and fully while I focus on document and preserving your precious memories.


Standard: $6,600

8hrs of coverage, engagement session included, second photographer included, 2 timeline planning calls, previews within 7 days, minimum of 400 photos returned


Upgrade: $7,800

10hrs of coverage, engagement session included, second photographer included, 1 complimentary roll of film, 2 timeline planning calls, previews within 72hrs, minimum of 600 photos returned


Premium: $9,200

12hrs of coverage, engagement session included, second photographer included, 3 rolls of film, 2 timeline planning calls, previews within 48hrs, minimum of 1,000 photos returned

 

LIFESTYLE


Where cinematic, editorial, and documentary become one. This process is collaborative and aims to express your love in the truest way possible, with a focus on emotional depth and connection.


Starting at: $650

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A couple performs a romantic dip dance move on a wooden floor in an elegant setting.

"I cannot stress this enough… Valerie was the BEST choice as our wedding photographer..."


"... I did LOTS of research before choosing & her value is incredible. After the engagement photo session, I felt like we were already fast friends & that made it so easy to be comfortable behind the camera. She was very on top of scheduling, and I could always count on her to be responsive to texts & emails. Valerie has a wonderful artistic vision. She makes every session/wedding/event distinctive and original, while also never compromising on quality or cohesiveness in her portfolio. Valerie was quick to get photos edited and you can tell she really loves what she does. She is a true professional & now I consider her a friend!!! THANK YOU, VALERIE!!""


The Russomano's, 2024

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A person with dark hair lies on a textured brown surface in dramatic lighting creating a moody artistic portrait.

"We feel so lucky to have had Valerie as our photographer..."


"We were both so nervous because neither of us had ever done a photoshoot like this before and we both tend to feel a bit awkward behind the camera. You made us feel so comfortable, made it so fun, and the photos came out looking so great! We really wanted to feel like our photos caught us happy and relaxed and looking like ourselves instead of stiff and posed (especially because we don’t really know how to pose well) and we are so happy with the results. Thank you so much!! We are rooting for you big time and we will cherish these pictures forever."


Erika + Quintin, 2025

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Let's do this

 

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