Your California 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, but 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.
First steps
1. Browse the Collection
View my portfolio, then scroll below to read about my customizable packages and pricing. Like what you see?
2. Get In Touch
Contact me to share about your family, pick your date, time, and location. I'll help answer your questions, narrow down 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.
Day of your session
During a fun and relaxed experience of play together, you will be thoughtfully guided with prompts and will receive reminders of how brightly you shine, so you can feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Portfolio
After you explore the collection's imagery, read the customizable family photography services below. They are designed to capture your love story in a way that's uniquely yours.
Customizable Packages & Pricing
Every package includes planning consultation, preparation style guide, location scouting, a warm and playful experience, a beautiful client gallery to easily view, favorite, download, and share photos.
20 Minutes
Mini Session
starts at $350.
up to 5 family members
1 outfit at 1 location
favorite 10 high resolution, edited digital images for you to download and share
delivered within 4 weeks
option to purchase more
15% off gallery print shop
for 2 weeks
60 Minutes
Full Session
starts at $550.
up to 6 family members
1 outfit at 1 location
all the best high resolution, edited digital images for you to favorite, download, and share
delivered within 5 weeks
15% off gallery print shop
for 2 weeks
your ideal location and date
$25 each additional family member
90 Minutes
extended Session
starts at $750.
up to 7 family members
up to 2 outfits and 2 locations
all the best high resolution, edited digital images for you to view, download, and share
delivered within 6 weeks
15% off gallery print shop for
2 weeks
your ideal location/s and date
$25 each additional family member
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destinations
Want us to travel to your favorite place?
This includes anything outside of Alameda County. Pricing for destinations is the same, except the client is to cover travel fees such as: lodging, airfare, rental car, bridge toll, and/or mileage at .70 cents/mile.
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.
