I’m Valerie, and this is my family
My Story
I started photographing my own kids in the midst of a really difficult season where I had four little ones and one more on the way. I wanted so badly to focus on those small sweet moments that too easily got lost and forgotten in the busyness and chaos of raising a houseful of children.
Photography gave me a way to do that. Now I love being able to capture those moments for other families, too!
As a mom, I know just how fast times flies when you're raising kids. And I get how important to have great photos of your kids so you can look back and remember each season of life.
Whether you’re anxiously awaiting your first baby, chasing toddlers, or riding the roller coaster of emotions that is teenagers, I’ve been there.
I'm a mom of six now, five of them boys...rowdy, adventurous, crazy energetic boys. No matter what your kids do, mine have likely done it too - probably multiple times, with a few twists and "improvements" thrown in.
So I won't bat an eye at any kid antics, and I have a few tricks up my sleeve to get some great pictures of your family, even if your kids are being, well, kids!
When you work with me, you’re not just getting a photographer—you’re getting someone who truly gets the joys & challenges of raising kids.
So whether your kids are calm or a little bit crazy, you can trust me to capture your moments in heartwarming photos that feel like you.
Hi, I’m Valerie!
A little about me
I've always been a bit of a non-conformist. Which is why I have six kids, homeschool some of them, and somehow survive without coffee. (I can't stand the taste or even the smell.)
Creative problem-solving is one of my superpowers--and with a house full of boys, I definitely need it.
When I need a good laugh, you'll find me watching Tim Hawkin's comedy videos on Youtube.
If I get a kid-free afternoon, I love to go for a long walk on the River's Edge trails, play "Canon in D" on the piano, and then curl up with a good book and some popcorn. Can you tell I'm an introvert?
Ready to turn your family's everyday moments into heartwarming photos?
“I couldn’t believe how beautiful our pictures turned out! I was so nervous to have photos done with 4 littles that don’t always cooperate for the camera, but Valerie was so kind and patient and did an amazing job with them. So happy with our experience and with my family photos!!”
— Lindsay R.
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