West Texas Wedding Photographer

Local To Odessa & Midland

Close-up of a couple, the woman wearing a green dress and necklace, and the man in a suit with a floral boutonniere, showing a romantic moment.

Documenting the moments that define your family's story

A woman in a dress leaning on a man in a suit, outdoors with trees in the background.
Close-up of a woman's hand with an engagement ring resting on a man's hand. The woman wears a green dress and her nails are manicured with small floral designs.
Close-up of beige heeled sandals with a diamond ring resting on one of them, placed outdoors.
Bride and groom at outdoor wedding table with flowers and oranges
Bride and groom dancing outdoors

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.

Bride and Groom looking to the right gazing at the sunset at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
Bride and Groom looking at the photographer smiling at The Kessel Building & Courtyard In Slaton Texas
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