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
  • 35 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$415

 

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
  • 35 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$415

 

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
  • 45 high resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery with images for viewing, downloading & sharing
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Gallery delivery within two weeks

 

$450

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

"A great photographer possesses the ability to encapsulate the unique bond and the love shared between a mother and daughter. Valerie’s ability to preserve a fleeting and treasured moment is incredible. Her passion for her craft and intentionality behind the camera are truly gifts beyond compare. Each photo illuminates her confidence and her brilliant eye for natural moments. Valerie’s gentle spirit elicits a sense of reassurance and confidence that is rare and unmatched. Continuing to choose Valerie as our photographer has been a gift only God could grant. The timeless moments captured evoke a heartfelt joy that will resonate forever."

Jasmine

Corpus Christi, Tx

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

 

Let's document your story

 

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