Thank you for being here
I’m Valerie, a wedding photographer based in Salt Lake City with a heart for storytelling, natural light, and the unscripted moments that often go unnoticed.
My style blends documentary honesty with an editorial touch — capturing your day as it naturally unfolds, while weaving in softness, intention, and a sense of ease.
Every couple, every celebration, carries its own rhythm, and I’m here to honor yours.
Whether you’re planning a backyard wedding, an intimate elopement, or a destination celebration, I’m here to create photographs that feel like you.
Wherever your Story takes you, I would be honored to preserve it with care and intention.
My Approach
Photography, to me, is about holding space — not orchestrating it. I’m a calm presence in the background, quietly observing, gently guiding, and noticing the moments that unfold on their own.
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I believe the most meaningful photographs are unscripted. They come from trust, from presence, and from emotion that doesn’t need to be staged. I’ll offer direction when it’s helpful, and give space when it’s not, letting connection and movement rise naturally.
Weddings aren’t just one thing. They’re emotional and layered,
full of excitement, quiet pauses, meaningful glances, and messy, beautiful in-betweens. It’s a rare kind of day, where all the people and pieces of your life come together. And all of it matters.
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Whether you're exchanging vows in your family’s backyard, or across the world, I’m there to photograph how it felt. Softly, honestly, and with intention.
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KIND WORDS
“ We are beyond thrilled with our engagement photos and can not thank Valerie enough for capturing such a special time in our lives so perfectly. From the moment we met, she made us feel completely at ease and comfortable.The session was not only fun and relaxed but also incredibly meaningful-it felt like we were just hanging out and being ourselves while Valerie worked magic behind the lens.
The final photos blew us away. Valerie has such a gift for finding the perfect light and catching the little candid moments that mean the most. We've received so many compliments, and we'll treasure these photos for the rest of our lives."
— Tiffani
" I don't know how to put into words how grateful we are for Valerie. She photographed our desert wedding - a wild, magical night with our closest friends- and she did so much more than just capture it. She helped create it.
Valerie fought through a 40+ mph wind and dust storm, stayed up past 1 am when our ceremony got delayed, and somehow managed to be both calm and commanding when we needed direction. She posed us, guided us, and even helped run parts of the day so we could just live it.
It's not just the stunning photos-it's the energy she brought, the care she gave, and the love she poured into everything that made her a vital part of our wedding. We couldn't imagine that night without her. She didn't just document our love-she honored it."
— Molly