a nostalgic, cinematic approach to capturing love, connection, and the quiet moments in between
to never forgetting how it felt
dallas, texas photographer & beyond
If you're reading this.. You already see yourself in my work.
you want it to be felt
you don't want your love to be seen -
You're drawn to something different - and you can feel it!!! No stiff poses or awkward smiles but truly something that feels honest and emotional. The kind of photos that make you feel in awe. And that's exactly what I create! I give you the space to be fully present, to move freely, and to experience your day as it unfolds. Your story deserves to be remembered with depth, intention, and purpose.
Hey, I'm Val!
A Jesus lover, storyteller and someone who believes your love story is being written with purpose.
Im a Dallas based photographer drawn to the moments most people overlook: the quiet, in between ones that carry the most meaning. Over the years, I have fallen in love with what goes unnoticed… the soft glances, the way your connection naturally comes when you're fully present. That's where the real story lives.
My approach is simple. I'll guide you when you need it and step back when you don't, so your day feels honest and true to you. I care deeply about capturing not just how it looked, but how it felt!
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I cannot begin to explain how special working with Val was. We planned our wedding in 30 days due to my grandfather getting a terminal diagnosis, so he could attend.
So Val had a very short notice, and made the process so easy. And oh my gosh… the way the photos turned out. My goodness. Even better than I could’ve imagined. To be able to have these moments captured… the way she captured them…means more than I could ever put into words. They aren’t staged photos like most wedding photographers.. They are real, raw, in the moment little pieces of art. I will cherish them forever. Especially now that my grandpa sadly passed away, I cherish them even more. If you’re in between photographers.. pick Val. You will not regret it.
When planning a photoshoot for my courthouse wedding, I had a very specific vision and I wanted our love to translate through pictures.
As soon as I came across Val’s videos, I knew she was a perfect match. On top of that, she made it soo comfortable and easy! We couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience!!! Val took my vision and inspiration and turned it into the pictures of my dreams. I will cherish these pictures forever and will definitely be using her for future shoots! 10/10 recommend!
No words to even describe how amazing Val is!!! She is so extremely talented and literally the best hype girl behind the camera! I’m a photographer as well and had been SEARCHING for someone who also took photos that gave that candid, creative, and story telling vibe.
And then I found Val!! I did a branding shoot with her, and though the results speak for themselves, she made the experience unforgettable! While shooting it felt like I had already known her she made it so comfortable, and exciting!!! I have since booked another shoot with her and I am so excited!! She’s the best! If your looking for a Photographer who’s both work, and personality shine bright definitely book with her! Couldn’t recommend enough.
over perfection
I get it, looking at the camera can only get you so far and sometimes we crave more than that. Our photos are the only thing we get to physically hold onto forever and to be able to look back on them and see the season of life you are in, truly brings you back to the feeling of that time. I'm here for the emotion felt lovers who want their photos to feel like them and truly represent the season you are currently in. If youre looking for a photographer who will capture you like a movie scene, well, I'm your girl.