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🌈 A little bit of rainbows, a little bit of lacros 🌈 A little bit of rainbows, a little bit of lacrosse, and a whole lot of life happening! Today was the first day of tournament weekend, and we’re already seeing more rainbows along the way. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of spotting them! Today is about being a mom in the stands, cheering on my daughter, meeting parents from different teams, making new connections, and enjoying the experience along the way. It’s been a busy and wonderful week on the photography side, too. A beautiful maternity session on Thursday, a senior session last week, and now a weekend dedicated to watching my daughter do what she loves. I love that my days can look so different. One day I’m capturing the anticipation of a growing family, another I’m celebrating a senior’s next chapter, and then I’m right here enjoying another chapter of motherhood. Life has a way of reminding us that there is so much to enjoy if we slow down enough to notice it. Here’s to making memories, meeting new people, supporting the people we love, and finding a few rainbows along the way. 💙 #MomLife #LacrosseMom #LifeBehindTheCamera #SantaBarbaraPhotographer #MakingMemories MaternityPhotography SeniorPhotography ExistInPhotos
Some drives are about so much more than getting fr Some drives are about so much more than getting from point A to point B. 🌈 Today was a long afternoon of driving to get to a weekend lacrosse tournament with my daughter, but Mother Nature sure made the miles enjoyable! We saw 10–12 rainbows along the way! Sprinkles of rain, beautiful blue skies, enormous fluffy clouds, sunshine, and then rain again. Over and over, in so many different combinations. It was like the sky was putting on its own little show just for us. Add in some of my favorite songs playing, me singing along and bouncing to the music, and getting to spend this time together… suddenly that long drive didn’t feel so long. These are the moments I want to remember. Not just the big events, the tournaments, or the destinations, but the little in-between moments that turn into some of our favorite memories. Because sometimes the best part of the journey isn’t where you’re going. It’s who is sitting beside you. 💙 Now, let the lacrosse weekend begin! 🥍🌈 #MomLife #MakingMemories #MotherDaughterTime #LacrosseMom #LifeIsABeautifulJourney ExistInPhotos
🎄 The holiday fun is getting closer! And I need yo 🎄 The holiday fun is getting closer! And I need your help spreading the word! 12 Days of Christmas starts December 1st! 🎁 I’ve already been out filming with some wonderful local business owners, getting a behind-the-scenes look at their shops, businesses, and the people who make our community special. I have a few more visits scheduled, but I’m still looking for a handful of local businesses to round out all 12 days! Here’s where YOU come in! 🩵 Make sure you’re following @imagesbyvalerie so you don’t miss a single day. 💚 Share this post with friends and family and encourage them to follow along, too! 🩵 Tag your favorite local businesses in the comments. Who do you love shopping with, supporting, visiting, or recommending to others? Let’s introduce people to some amazing local businesses, spread a little holiday magic, and give our local business owners some well-deserved love! Who’s a local business you think deserves a spotlight? Drop their name below! 👇 And if you’re a local business owner who would love to be featured, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s make these 12 days count! 🎄 #12DaysOfChristmas #ShopLocal #SupportLocalBusiness #SantaBarbaraSmallBusiness #ImagesByValerie. Artwork by @givehomemadelove
Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and th Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸 Veterans Day is especially meaningful to me because I have two very special people in my life who have served: my dad and my best friend @mihoralisa @oesofphoenix I’m grateful for their service, their sacrifices, and the sacrifices made by the families who stand beside those who serve. Behind every uniform is a person, a family, a story, and a lifetime of experiences that we may never fully know. To my dad, my best friend, and all veterans — thank you. Your service matters, your stories matter, and you deserve to be recognized today and every day. ❤️🤍💙 Happy Veterans Day.
A little shoutout to my friend, my wingwoman, and A little shoutout to my friend, my wingwoman, and pretty much the ONLY person who can get me up doing karaoke! 😂🎤 She even took on the riff parts of Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours while I did my best to keep up. Let’s just say we had fun! But beyond being my karaoke partner, Sharolyn is an incredibly talented artist, photographer, and all-around amazing human and mom. If you’re in the Santa Rosa / Sonoma area, be sure to reach out to @sharolyntownsendphotog for your photography needs. And if you’re looking to bring a little more joy into your life through painting, crochet, or simply making time to create, Sharolyn is your person! And here’s another reason to celebrate her… she’s been featured in this month’s @ourppa Professional Photographer of America Magazine! How exciting is that?! I’m already planning on holding out for an autograph! 😉📸 So proud of you, Sharolyn! ❤️
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