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 the week of Christmas (December 22nd – 28th). Book your date early!

NOW BOOKING ALL MONTH OF DECEMBER!

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

Backdrops To Select From

  • Festive Christmas scene with a wooden barn door, decorated with wreaths and red bows, surrounded by Christmas trees, lanterns, and gifts on a wooden floor.
  • Bedroom decorated for Christmas with a white brick wall, a black metal bed frame, red, green, and white pillows, a red blanket, a white pillow with gold text, and a decorative wreath above the bed. Two black lanterns with snowflake decorations sit on gold side tables on each side of the bed, and a red and white holiday patterned rug lies under the bed.
  • Decorated Christmas tree with black and white ornaments, large white bow on top, in front of a bright pink wall with hanging disco balls and snowflake decorations, on a black and white checkered floor surrounded by wrapped gifts.
  • Snow-covered Christmas trees with decorations and a backdrop of falling snow and lights.
  • Festive Christmas scene with candy canes, ornaments, and a Santa Claus gift bag, overlooking a snowy winter landscape with snow-covered trees.
  • A holiday display with a backdrop of snowy evergreen trees and string lights. In front, a wooden stand features a gingerbread house, a plush gingerbread doll, a plush gingerbread man, and a sign that reads 'North Pole Milk & Cookie Co.' with the tagline 'Baking Santa's Favorites Since 1851.'
  • Photography studio with a beige backdrop, studio lighting equipment, and a white wall.
  • Pink decorated holiday scene with two snow-covered Christmas trees adorned with pink ornaments and bows, a pink couch with fluffy pink pillows and throw, pink lanterns on either side of a pink door, and a white fluffy carpet simulating snow.
  • A festive Christmas scene with a red backdrop wall, decorated with a green, red, and white garland featuring ornaments and candy canes. Two plush toys, a green dinosaur and a brown reindeer, sit on a yellow rug on white faux fur flooring.
  • Christmas fireplace scene with decorated wreaths and stockings, a Christmas tree, wrapped presents, and a cozy fire.
  • Christmas decorated fireplace with gold and white ornaments, wrapped presents, and Christmas trees.
  • Three large white gift boxes decorated with red ribbons and bows are arranged in front of a background of white and red curtains with a green garland and a hanging wreath.
  • A woman and two children sitting on fake snow in front of a Christmas-themed backdrop with snow-covered trees, lanterns, and a wreath.
  • Family of five in front of holiday decor, including a fireplace, wreath, candles, and greenery, with two young boys, a pregnant woman, and two men.
  • A man and a child are lying on artificial snow in front of a Christmas-themed house set up with trees, wreaths, and decorations.
  • A holiday scene with decorated Christmas trees, a wreath, and a snowy winter theme in front of a white wooden wall.
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.

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Groom gazes at his bride with she sits on his lap The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Close up of the Groom and Bride snuggled close at the The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Landscape of a upclose shot of the Groom and Bride holding hands at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Landscape of a upclose shot of the Groom and Bride holding hands at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Groom and Bride holding hands at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Groom and Bride slightly touching hands at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Groom and Bride become one placing their hands against one another at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
A newlywed couple hugging outdoors on a sunny day, with a white wall background and green grass in the foreground.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors on a grassy area with a white wall in the background.
A newlywed couple stands outdoors on a grassy area, with the groom in a navy suit and the bride in a white lace wedding dress, both smiling at the camera.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing on green grass against a white wall, sharing an intimate moment.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors on a grassy area with a white brick wall background.
A newlywed couple kissing under a wedding veil outdoors on a sunny day.