Your Bay Area Family Photography Experience
One day, you'll look back and realize how quickly it all passed -
the sticky fingers, the messy hair, the way your little ones ran to you for comfort. These are the chapters that slip by, and they deserve to be remembered. When the house is quieter than you ever imagined, you will have something lasting - honest, artful imagery that reflects your family's true love story.
Portfolio
Here's a peek into maternity, newborns, family bonds, and growing children.
Fall Family Mini Session
East Bay Family Session at Oakland Redwoods in Joaquin Miller Park
Our family photography services, 1 to 3 hour sessions, are designed to capture your love story in a way that's uniquely yours. Typically booked with 3 weeks notice.
Maternity & Newborn
Session
These sessions capture one of life's most meaningful transitions. You want to remember fleeting details like a growing bump or tiny newborn features that change far too quickly. The photographs become timeless heirlooms, telling the beginning of your family’s story for generations to come. Typically booked between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Milestone
session
Let’s celebrate the beautiful journey of your growing children as they change, learn, and shine in each new stage of life through milestone sessions. These sessions capture children in discovery and their expressive personalities, preserving the tiny achievements that pass quickly, but mean everything. From first smiles to first steps to first birthdays and beyond.
Family and extended Family Session
When you want to document this family chapter, the connection you feel everyday right now, this is your sign. No need to be perfect. No stiff posing. No pressure. Just honest, beautiful moments that feel like your family, so that your children have proof of how much they are loved. These are the memories you’ll look back on and be so grateful you preserved.
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Booking Process
1. Browse the Collection
View my portfolio and read about my services. Like what you see?
2. Get In Touch
Contact me to share your photography vision, preferred date, time, and location. I'll help answer your questions, add to your ideas, and make suggestions.
3. Make It Official
Your session date is officially saved when you sign the contract and deliver a 50% non-refundable retainer.
Your day of Session
During a relaxed and fun experience of play at your favorite place in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will be thoughtfully guided with prompts and will receive reminders of how brightly you shine, so that you can feel naturally connected in front of the camera.
Sonia
“Had the pleasure of working with Valarie and truly enjoyed every minute of it!”
From the get go, she is very professional and responded to all my messages within a timely manner. She is very detail oriented and gave me a thorough plan prior to our family photo shoot. I really loved all of the pictures we received. What struck me most is her ability to capture the moment. It gives me that warm, fuzzy feeling when I see our pictures. I can't wait to print them to hang around the house. I definitely recommend Val 1000%!!!
jamie
“You can see the cinematic quality in some of her shots carrying through from her videography background.”
Val is dependable, organized, and easy to work with. She is particularly great with natural light photography. You can see the cinematic quality in some of her shots carrying through from her videography background. I highly recommend working with her!
Ready to Begin
Let's work together, yeah yeah yeah!
Thank you so much for imagining the possibility of collaborating and creating a memorable family photography experience. Since becoming a mom, capturing the natural beauty of motherhood, family bonds, and children in discovery has never felt more meaningful. What I look forward to capturing the most is your connection and gestures of genuine care. To begin, receive a free planning consultation by contacting me here.
