Documenting the moments that define your family's story

A woman dressed in a blue ball gown with a tiara in a garden with arched trellises covered in green plants.

Close-up of a baby in a mustard yellow shirt with hands of two adults gently holding the baby's hands, one adult wearing a ring and the other a bracelet.

INQUIRE NOW

Two people hugging each other happily in front of a modern architectural structure during evening, with some onlookers in the background.

A man proposing to a woman during sunset at an outdoor arch with candles and greenery.

A vintage ornate mirror with a message written on it, reflecting a part of a white arch and trees in the background. The mirror is decorated with white flowers, green leaves, and small LED candles at its base.

It's not so much about the poses and smiles in front of the camera, but the emotions and connections that unfold behind the scenes

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT VALERIE

A pregnant woman in a white dress standing outdoors on grass with leafless trees in the background during sunset.

A pregnant woman in a white dress standing outdoors on a grassy lawn during sunset with leafless trees and houses in the background.

Portrait of a woman with long dark hair in an outdoor setting during sunset

Hi there, I'm Valerie Gonzalez! Life around here in West Texas involves being a stay-at-home mom, running around chasing my two amazing kids, and truly thriving in my 'homestead era.' At heart, I'm a total 'girl's girl' – seriously, if you need a sister-friend, call me sister! I'm always ready for a good chat over coffee, especially if we're discussing Handmaid's Tale, 1923, or just life itself.

My love for photography feels like a true calling, blossoming when I felt God gifted me the lens to see the incredible beauty He created here on Earth. As I've prayed for Him to amplify this gift He's given me, I've felt a significant shift in the way I photograph. I'm now leaning deeply into a documentary style, especially for weddings and quinceañeras. My passion lies in capturing the raw emotions, the unraveling stories told through feelings in that very moment, often beyond what words can express.

While I'm still a hopeless romantic thrilled by weddings and deeply touched by quince traditions (especially as a girl mom!), my focus now is on documenting the authentic narrative – helping the real queen within shine through genuine, unscripted moments. I truly believe this is my amplified gift: the gift of sharing these powerful, emotional stories so they can be treasured and passed down for generations to come.