photos that feel like you
The you that's comfortable and having a great time, not the you that's nervous in front of a camera.
candid VANCOUVER
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
SERVING METRO VANCOUVER,
VANCOUVER ISLAND & BEYOND
your wedding should be felt, not performed
You've started planning your wedding, excited, maybe a little lost in the details too. With so many decisions to make, it's easy to lose sight of what it's really about: the commitment, the memories, the people you're sharing them with. This isn't a day to rush through doing "what you're supposed to do."
That goes for photos too. The time we set aside for portraits is still time with your now spouse, meant to be easy and fun, not something you're performing for the camera.
I'll bring in prompts that get natural laughs and smiles, like "give her five kisses on different parts of her face" or "walk towards me holding hands and bump hips," alongside a posed moment or two, like facing each other with arms wrapped around one another. There's no right or wrong way to do it, as long as you're having fun.
When you receive your gallery, I want you to look back on your photos and be transported straight back into the moment, because you were truly present in it.
Guided when you need it. Candid when you don’t.
This time in your life is fleeting and precious. Let’s document it in a way that feels honest, beautiful, and true to you.
Hey I’m Val,
GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
When my husband and I were dating and he met my friends, he said all my friends were different but good and kind people. Maybe it's because I like variety, but also maybe it's because I'm more interested in what comes after the surface topics. I think that comes from creating a safe space for people to be themselves.
Whether I have a camera in hand or not, I'm curious to know how the person infront of me came to be who they are and be where they are.
I love the opportunity to meet and document the love stories of the couples I meet. //
Your wedding day is going to move fast. There will be a moment during the ceremony, or at dinner, or on the dance floor, where you think, I want to remember exactly this. My job is to make sure you do.
I photograph weddings the way they actually happen. Not posed and paused, but alive and in the moment. Through thoughtful timelines and gentle guidance, I take the pressure off so you can stop thinking about the camera and start just being there, with your partner, your people, and every moment that makes your day yours.
The laughter, the quiet glances, the in-between moments nobody planned — these are the ones you'll return to for the rest of your life. And those are exactly the ones I'm here to catch.
If that sounds like what you're looking for, I'd love to hear about your plans.
how it works
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Before your wedding, we'll build a thoughtful timeline together so nothing feels rushed and every important moment has space to breathe. If your collection includes an engagement session, we'll use that time to get comfortable together first.
TIMELINE PLANNING
LET’S GET YOU MARRIED
On your wedding day, just be present. I'll handle the rest — blending into your day, anticipating moments before they happen, and creating a gallery that feels genuinely, beautifully yours.
MEET + SECURE YOUR DATE
REACH OUT
We'll connect over a video call to get to know each other and make sure we're a great fit. If it feels right, a deposit and signed agreement holds your date.
Fill out the inquiry form and tell me about your plans — your venue, your vision, and what matters most to you. I read every message personally and look forward to hearing from you.
For couples who want to be present, not rushed.
CANDID MOMENTS THAT REFLECT HOW YOUR DAY TRULY FELT.
What couples are saying
"When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. Every photo captured the story of our day and looking through them genuinely felt like we were reliving our wedding day."
— Kalena Eng
"Val was a constant source of peace throughout all things wedding. On the day, so many friends and family came up to tell me how amazing she was — that she just felt like a friend. And the photos? The sweetest of our special day."
— Dejah Batten
"All day, everyone complimented how she was in the right spot at the right time to capture every special moment — she didn't miss one. We looked at so many photographers and Valerie is the absolute best option. Zero regrets."
— Samantha Van Tunen
Photographs that feel honest, meaningful, and full of life.
Capturing the moments you'll want to return to — for the rest of your life.
Currently booking 2026 + 2027 — limited dates available