Bay Area Family Photography

One day, your house will be quieter than you ever imagined.

You'll look back and realize how quickly it all passed - the sticky fingers, the messy hair, the way they ran to you for comfort. These are the chapters that slip by, but they deserve to be remembered. Together we will create something lasting - honest, artful imagery that honors your family's love story.

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Kindred Collection

Here's a peek into motherhood, growing children, and family bonds.

Highlights

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
choose 10 high resolution, edited digital images for you to favorite, download, and share
delivered within 4 weeks
option to purchase more
15% off gallery print shop
for 2 weeks
my preferred locations and dates offered in the Spring and Fall

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

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

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.

Next steps

Let's Chat

Like what you see? Fill out a contact form here to schedule a free planning consultation. During the call, I'll help answer your questions, narrow down your ideas, and suggest locations.

Make It Official

Your session date is officially saved when you sign the contract and deliver a 50% non-refundable retainer.

Your Session

I am here to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera. 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 along the way.

Featured Galleries

Spring season

East Bay Family Session at Piedmont Park Japanese Teahouse

Spring Season

East Bay Family Session at Alameda Beach

Winter season

San Francisco Family Session at Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line

Spring season

Walnut Creek Poppy Field Family Session

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%!!!

Sandra

“Valarie is great with babies! She has the ability to soothe them..."

...and make them comfortable in order to capture those special memories. She’s so easy to work with and can help non photogenic folks feel comfortable. Loving my family photos.

Michelle

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

Our experience with Valarie was wonderful from start to finish. She begins by consulting with you to immediately start envisioning what you hope for in photos and offers location suggestions.

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.