Val Photo Co

In the whirlwind of wedding planning, finding the perfect photographer can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, from the moment we discovered Valerie, we knew we had struck gold. Valerie's talent, professionalism, and warmth transformed our wedding journey into a captivating story, etched forever in timeless photographs. Valerie seamlessly navigated every step of our wedding experience, from the enchanting engagement shoot to the heartfelt moments of our rehearsal dinner and the grandeur of our wedding day. Her ability to capture the essence of each moment with finesse is unparalleled. Every frame tells a tale of love, joy, and cherished memories. Beyond her remarkable skill behind the lens, Valerie's personable nature is a treasure. From the first consultation to the final click of the camera, she exuded a genuine warmth that made us feel like old friends. Her easy communication style ensured that our vision was understood and flawlessly executed. On our wedding day, Valerie's presence was a calming force amidst the flurry of excitement. She effortlessly orchestrated group shots, making our family and bridal party feel at ease, resulting in authentic smiles and genuine laughter frozen in time. Her ability to blend into the background while capturing candid moments is a testament to her professionalism and artistry. What truly sets Valerie apart is her unwavering dedication to her craft. She went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect, from scouting locations to accommodating last-minute requests. Her passion for her work shines through in every image, each a testament to her commitment to exceeding expectations. In Valerie, we found not just a photographer, but a storyteller who captured the essence of our love story with elegance and grace. Her photographs are not merely snapshots but treasured heirlooms that we will cherish for a lifetime. To anyone seeking a photographer who seamlessly blends professionalism with personal touch, look no further than Valerie. She is a true gem in the world of wedding photography, and we feel immensely grateful to have had her capture our special day. Thank you, Valerie, for immortalizing our love story in photographs that speak volumes. You are a true artist, and your talent knows no bounds. Here's to the countless memories you've preserved and the countless hearts you've touched with your craft. Thank you for being apart of our lives! -Emelyn & Lucas Ramirez
Mar 22nd, 2024

From start to finished product, working with Valerie was easy and fun! She communicates well and helped us with every aspect of our session, from picking out the right color scheme to finding the perfect location. Most importantly, she captured the essence of our family and gave us not only a memorable experience but priceless photos. We really appreciated her fun and easy-going nature.
Dec 13th, 2023

A few years ago my husband and I knew we wanted to have our engagement photos in Arizona. We hired Valerie and that was the best decision. Traveling from Texas to Arizona, we werent sure where the best place for photos were but she gave so many great options and was even willing to drive up to Sedona and take a hike with us so we could get the great views we wanted. Our photos were amazing and we still get compliments on them to this day. Fast forward a few months and we hired her for our wedding. Valerie stuck with us throughout the long wedding planning process and was always supportive and responsive when I had questions. There was never any doubt that she was in our corner. When my husband and I were having second guesses on wedding decisions due to how they might photograph, Valerie was always there to answer a text or schedule a call to put our mind at ease. During my wedding day Valeria was so attentive, had the most wonderful energy and always reassured us that if we needed anything, just to let her know. Our wedding photos turned out amazing, it was so hard to figure out which ones to frame. Guests from our wedding are still making comments on how wonderful Valerie was and how she made the picture taking process so fun! I would hire her over and over again and she will continue to be our Arizona photographer! 1000% recommend for anyones engagement and/or wedding needs!
Dec 25th, 2023

We hired Val for as our Wedding Photographer and it was truly the best decision we made for the entire wedding. Val was responsive, incredibly helpful, willing to email/call/text throughout the entire process and very knowledgable not just about wedding photography, but about all things planning. Not to mention she has a heart of gold and is truly the most loving, encouraging and supportive person to work with. She gives you her FULL attention, whether in person or on the phone and makes it clear that this is not just a job for her, she is here to experience the day with you. We had an hour long phone call before the day in which she provided valuable insight into our timeline, and helped me flesh out a 12 hour timeline to ensure we got to everything we wanted. She showed up EARLY on the day of, was above and beyond prepared, and treated absolutely everyone, whether fellow vendors or our friends and family with true kindness and respect. She is half therapist half photographer I would say, as she is willing to be with you in moments of emotions to provide kind words and a reassuring smile, but also to capture those moments with her unbelievable talent. NOW TO HER PHOTOS- we were BLOWN away. I am a wedding coordinator myself and I look at thousands of galleries a year, and when I say I have never seen such raw emotion captured, paired with a beautifully creative eye, I mean it. We told Val we wanted less posed photos and more candid shots, and she absolutely nailed it. She sent us sneak peaks less than 12 hours after our wedding ended, and had the full gallery back to us in less than a MONTH. That is unheard of in this business, and Val did not sacrifice a single image quality, creativity or intentionality. We are so beyond happy with our pictures, and so thankful to have had Val by our side for our wedding. She is also amazing at providing prompts that inherit true reactions, which I loved. I gave her a two page long shot list of family photos, and she cruised right through them, without any stress or confusion. She was patient in time when we were running behind, and was flexible to move around timeline items as necessary. We did our private vows and asked her to give us a little space, and I didn't even notice she was there, but she got the MOST beautiful images that did not interrupt our moment by one bit. Val is truly wonderful to work with and I would recommend her to absolutely ANYONE!!! HIRE HER RIGHT NOW!
Dec 4th, 2023

Valerie is incredible. Actual photography skills aside (which are plentiful and impressive our event's album made me laugh, cry, scream at the moments she and her team captured), she made all of us feel like a friend was snapping the photos not some stranger with a camera. 10/10 recommend to everyone I know & cannot wait for her to shoot my other bestie's wedding next year!
Nov 9th, 2023