Couple holds hands walking barefoot along ocean shoreline at sunset during romantic beach session.

 

Experiences & INVESTMENT

 

families - engagements - fresh 48

 

Family experiences

 

Family sessions celebrate the beauty of connection at every stage—whether you're a couple, expecting parents, a growing family, or capturing an intimate in-home moment. I photograph your family as you truly are right now, in this exact season of life. My mission is to create images that honor not only how your family looks, but how it feels. I focus on the moments that matter most—tiny fingers and toes, spontaneous embraces, genuine laughter, and your children's authentic selves—weaving together the genuine details that tell your family's unique story.


Whether we're at your home, along the beach, or any other space meaningful to you, my lifestyle photography approach honors the natural beauty found in your everyday life.

Young couple admiring their newborn baby by window while dog rests on bed.

 

Service Includes:

 

  • Up to 1 hour
  • Personalized location scouting to bring your vision to life
  • 30 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$385

 

Proposals & Engagement Experiences

 

These sessions capture your story as you begin a new chapter. I believe your session should feel authentic and enjoyable—never forced. I bring the same meticulous attention to detail that I apply to wedding and newborn photography.


My goal is to deliver a gallery filled with images that authentically showcase the genuine connections and love that define this season of your life.

Romantic couple tenderly holding each other's faces during golden hour outdoor portrait.

 

Service Includes:

 

  • up to 1 hour
  • Personalized location scouting to bring your vision to life
  • 30 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$385

 

Fresh 48 Experience

 

When your baby arrives—whether they're your first, second, or last—those initial days hold something irreplaceable. The quiet moments in your hospital room, just you, your baby, and your partner, slip away faster than you'd expect. Your baby will never look quite like this again. From this moment forward, they will change every single day, revealing a new version of themselves.


Your gallery preserves the small, fleeting details that define who they are at birth—the moments time tends to erase. These in-between moments, though they may feel overwhelming amid the exhaustion, capture the emerging version of yourself as well. Every detail matters in this new chapter, and my goal is to document all of it so you can revisit these precious early days whenever you wish.

Peaceful newborn baby sleeping in black and white portrait photography.

 

Service Includes:

 

  • Up to two hours at the hospital
  • Session must take place within the first 48 hours of birth
  • 40 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$400

Testimonials

"Valerie has been our family photographer for almost 5 years now. We love her! We are not normally comfortable in front of a camera but she makes the whole process feel so easy and enjoyable you forget you're taking photos - resulting in beautiful family memories to look back on and treasure. She's amazing with children. Our kids love her! She captures their sweet personalities and their real smiles in every stage they're in. She is kind, personable, professional, and focused while still being super fun to work with. We are already looking forward to our next family session!"

MALOREE + NATHANAEL

San Antonio, Tx

"Thank you for all the beautiful photos you have captured of our family over the years. Your talent, patience, and creativity have blessed us with a collection of wonderful memories we will forever treasure. Your eye for detail is simply chef's kiss! I will never not recommend you to family and friends."



Sabrina

Houston, Tx

"Valerie was fantastic all the way around. She helped me plan a surprise engagement, was super kind and understanding, and was very knowledgeable about the area and the spots that would make the best photos! She made sure we got exactly what we wanted and was very attentive to the details. The photos themselves were phenomenal and we could not have asked for a better photographer or experience. Valerie is a true professional and we highly recommend her!"

Nic

Corpus Christi, Tx

FAQ

Do you help with location options?

Yup! Based on your vision for your session, I will either recommend locations I feel will lend to the best story telling and overall vibe of what you are looking for, or I will scout locations for you and send you what I find. From there, if any one of the options scouted is one you love, we lock it in!

Where are your sunrise sessions held at?

My sunrise sessions are only done on the beach or at one of the beach resorts located in Port Aransas, Texas.

What should we wear for our session?

I got you! This is actually something I LOVE to help my clients with. Outfits can make or break the overall feel of a session. Due to that, I love for my clients to get a gallery filled with images that not only are beautiful, but feel like them and look like them. I will help with color palettes based on the location of the session, and even help search for actual outfit options if you are wanting to purchase new clothes for your session. If you want to stick with what you already own, I'll help curate outfits based off what is already in your closets.

How long does it take to get our photos?

Your gallery will be delivered within 2 weeks from the session date. If I finish them earlier than that, you'll get them early! I hand pick and hand edit every image in your gallery and strive to deliver the best images from your session. Two weeks is the max you'll have to wait for them.

If it rains, do you allow rescheduling?

Absolutely! With us living in South Texas (and especially during the summer months), our weather can be unpredictable. I will always work with you to pick a new date that fits your schedule and is available on my calendar.

Do I have to pay the full amount up front?

No. When you book, a non-refundable 50% retainer is due at booking to remove your time from my calendar and the remaining balance will be due a week before your session date.

Expecting couple holding hands barefoot on ocean beach at dusk during maternity shoot.
Moments framed in time

 

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