Why Your Child Belongs on the Wall: The Heart Behind “SIMPLY ME” Did you know this is the most photographed generation but the least printed? In a world full of filters, fast scrolls, and fleeting moments, it’s more important than ever to slow down and truly see our kids. Not just how they look — but who…
Pet photography isn’t just about dogs, it’s also about the people who love them.
2nd Annual SANTA ON THE BEACH is NOVEMBER 12!!! It’s that time again! I am so excited to announce that the Images by Valerie’s 2nd Annual Santa on the Beach schedule is open! For those of you that haven’t heard about Santa on the Beach, I created this event during the Covid lockdown. As a…
Why is it important to exist in photos: Generation Session. Some might call them Mommy and Me, Mothers Day Sessions, I encourage two or more generations to be part of this session as a gift to the family, a story to tell and a treasure to hold on to. However you want to call them, me having…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!If we haven’t seen each other or connect since the clock ceremoniously ticked off the new year. I wish you an amazing 2022. I am a fan of even numbers, although 2020 was a hard one to accept, I stand strong in the support of 2022. Being born on February 2nd, my daughter…
It’s Fall!!! 2021!!! Have you thought about your family photos this year? How many times? I LOVE FALL! Basically, I love the seasons change and even though here in Santa Barbara, they don’t really change- there are local blocks or parks that have the trees that I LOVE to walk through. I look at the…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! I’ll say that again!!! YES, you heard that right! I really do love the holidays. My family can attest that I am excited all year prepared to enjoy the holiday season…BUT, I know this is summer…Yes, I DO know that. I’m not talking about Santa Clause and Snow While I’m…
Pooch Playoffs 2021 Benefiting Santa Barbara Humane I love dogs. I wanted to let you know how excited I am about creating the 1st Annual Pooch Playoffs that is live now for voting through June 1st with winner announced on June 2nd!! Throughout the years, I have seen the Humane Society jump in and support…
First things First….To all you new parents- CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know it seems like every moment flies and someone slows all at the same time! Several days may have already passed and now you realize how much your newborn has changed. You may already find you are reminiscing on what moments you’ve had while catching up…
How Are you? How have you adjusted your day to day? As a business that works closely with my clients- I have made a lot of changes. But life goes on with everyone! Babies are born, Everyone is graduating or moving on to the next step in their lives and normal events and moments are…