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Capturing sun kissed love stories for strong couples changing the world

Shine light on your journey from marriage to parenthood

Wedding Photography

family photography

photos that feel like

celebration, sunshine, togetherness, home

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For the Lover

celebrate your engagement, wedding, elopement, or vows

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For the Nurturer

celebrate your motherhood, growing children, or family bond

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You Can Call Me Val.

Serving San Francisco, the East Bay, Napa, and beyond, I offer bespoke wedding and family photography experiences with an easy going presence and a warm personal touch. 

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overheard:

Oh my gosh Valarie, these are gorgeous.

I wish I could express to you how much it means to me to have these beautiful photos of us. It's an incredible feeling. I'm so, so grateful.




— PARISA & CARL

Nicole

They are gorgeous!!! Thank you for all of the care and your presence on the day! I looked at them again and can't get over how amazing they are!!! 

Kaveri

Just hire her! She will make sure you get everything you need to get amazing pictures of the day!

Michelle

She made everything so easy and they all came out so beautifully and exactly as I'd hoped!

Ezell

We appreciate you taking the extra time capturing us and letting us express ourselves freely.


Vivian

 We love them all! Dennis said it was worth it, so thank you so much!

Chantelle

Your work is beautifully stunning. Love your photos. This is both of our favorite pictures ever!!!! 

Maribel

Thanks for such a fun and intimate shoot! Love our photos. These are beautiful! Thanks for capturing these moments.

Sonia

Had the pleasure of working with Valarie and truly enjoyed every minute of it!

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