West Texas Wedding & Family Photographer

Local To Odessa & Midland

Holiday Winter Sessions

Capture your simple, loving holiday moments Please note: I will not be scheduling sessions on Thanksgiving Day or the week of Christmas (December 22nd – 28th). Book your date early!

NOW BOOKING ALL MONTH OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!

Christmas scene with a decorated wreath and snow-dusted pine trees and Christmas trees with lights, arranged in front of a white wooden wall.

Christmas-themed window decoration overlooking a snowy winter landscape with snow-covered trees and a path. The window frame is decorated with red and white garlands, candy canes, baubles, and snowflakes. A red Santa sack labeled "Santa Claus North Pole" and a fluffy white rug are in the foreground, surrounded by ornaments and greenery.

A family of four posing indoors during the holiday season. They are sitting on a wooden bench in front of a decorated fireplace with green garlands, candles, and ornaments. The father is wearing a cowboy hat, glasses, and a gray shirt. The mother is in a green dress, and the two boys are in matching plaid shirts and jeans. The background features a white brick wall and festive holiday decorations.

Festively decorated living room fireplace with Christmas stockings hanging, a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights, wrapped gifts, and wreaths with red decorations on the wall.

A father and daughter in matching red and black plaid pajamas sitting on the floor with cups, in front of a Christmas scene with a snow-covered house, decorated Christmas trees, a teddy bear, and snow.

A woman and two children smiling, standing in front of a Christmas-themed backdrop with snow-covered trees and lamps.

Pink Christmas scene with two snow-dusted decorated trees, pink ornaments, and pink bows. Pink door with window, pink wall, two lantern-style lights, white fluffy ground, pink velvet sofa with pink and fluffy pillows.

Snow-covered Christmas trees with festive decorations, a backdrop of falling snow and bokeh lights, and a small sled with wrapped gifts.

Three large white Christmas presents decorated with red ribbons and bows, arranged in front of red and white draped curtains with a Christmas wreath hanging above.

A decorated bedroom with a black metal bed frame, red and white holiday bedding, and various festive pillows. Above the bed is a wreath on a white brick wall, and on either side are side tables with holiday decorations, including lanterns and reindeer figures.

A festive holiday display featuring a bakery stand for 'North Pole Milk & Cookie Co.' with a snowy forest background, string lights overhead, a gingerbread house, plush bear dolls dressed as elves, and cookie decoration trays.

Decorated Christmas fireplace with gold and white ornaments, Christmas trees, wrapped presents, and festive decorations.

Festive Christmas scene with decorated pine trees, wreaths, lanterns, and presents in a rustic wooden setting.

Decorated Christmas tree with black and white ornaments, large white bow on top, surrounded by wrapped presents, against a pink wall with hanging disco balls and snowflake decorations, on black and white checkered floor.

Photography studio with a backdrop, lighting equipment, and a polished concrete floor.

Christmas-themed display with a red backdrop, decorated with a green, red, and white garland adorned with ornaments and candy canes. Two plush toys, a green Grinch and a brown reindeer, sit on a yellow rug in front of the backdrop.

All - Inclusive Winter Session

$400 + Tax

30 - Minute session

2 Backdrop of your Choice

Entire Gallery Delivered

Access to a personalized online gallery where you can view and download your photos.

Priority editing (guaranteed delivery within 1 week)

Small bonus gift

Speedy Winter

$175 + Tax

10 - Minute session

1 Backdrop of your Choice

3 Edited Digital Images

Access to a personalized online gallery where you can view and download your photos.

Small Winter Session $250 + Tax

30 - Minute session

1 Backdrop of your Choice

15 edited digital Images

Access to a personalized online gallery where you can view and download your photos.

Winter Mini Session $200 + Tax

30 - Minute session

1 Backdrop of your choice

7 edited digital Images

Access to a personalized online gallery where you can view and download your photos

Book Winter Session

Multiple hands, including a child's and adults', forming a heart shape, with a lush outdoor background.

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.

Girl in a bright pink ball gown sitting on stairs, holding a bouquet of red roses, wearing a tiara and jewelry.

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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 person with long hair, wearing a "Malibu Farm Stand" t-shirt, sitting indoors with sunlight streaming through blinds, casting shadows on their face and shirt.

Smiling person with long dark hair wearing a white T-shirt, sitting indoors with soft lighting and shadows on the wall.

Person tossing hair in sunlight, wearing white t-shirt with text "Malibu Farm Stand."

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.