Philosophy

Photo of val on dancing at wedding reception with cameras in hand

I believe in enjoying your wedding day to the fullest.

This is a top priority when it comes to celebrating your love and honoring your personality. I put a lot of emphasis on my clients enjoying themselves instead of following trends or making sure we get perfectly posed photos. Your wedding day should not feel like one big photoshoot but rather a day filled with tender moments of laughter, happy tears, hugs, and all the love.

Naturally, I am an observer, and my talent is seeking the love between two people and capturing that.

I prefer to foster an environment that invites movement and connection rather than crazy posing with strict direction. I let the important moments, details & interactions in your day dictate what I capture, and not the other way around. It’s incredibly important to me that my clients can look back on their wedding day and have not only gorgeous photos but fond memories.

On top of actually enjoying your wedding day, happy couples make the most beautiful photos.

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I am a wedding photographer for the soft hearted. Connection is at the heart of everything I love, and capturing that is what I do.

I love traveling, a spicy yoga class, being outside, long baths & obsessing over cute love stories. When I am not behind the lens, you can find me at home with my husband, and our two dogs OR somewhere without service and live music! There’s always a balance right?

I’d love meet you and hear your love story - connect with me!

Travel Schedule + Wedding Seasons

  • Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona

    Arizona Wedding Availability: November through April

  • Portland, Seattle, and Surrounding Cities

    PNW Wedding Availability: May through October

  • Las Vegas, Nevada, and all over California

    Destination Wedding Availability: Year-round

    Las Vegas has a special travel rate and depends on what time of year- Please be specific and provide additional details on where you’ll be staying (hotel) and additional dates!

Hi, I’m Val

Just for fun

There’s hardly ever a time I don’t have a film camera with me - when I’m not photographing couples or weddings, I’m that friend with the film camera documenting the mundane moments of everyday life.