Scroll down to see what's currently available. Petite and Mini Sessions are short and sweet, and the perfect way to update your family photos for gifts and holiday cards, capture that new toothless grin, or celebrate special holidays. They can also be great for creating new art for your walls and gifting to Grandparents.
short and sweet
mini sessions
raleigh, NC
Petite family sessions are perfect for a quick update, cards, and wall art. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes and include 8 digital images you'll select from your 25-35 image proof gallery. Sessions take place at my private Apex studio, or on location at Seagroves Farm Park, JC Raulston Arboretum or the NC Art Museum during weekday regular weekday hours. Additional nearby locations may be considered. Session fee includes photo session for up to one family (parents/children). Additional digital images, full gallery, prints, canvases and products available for ala carte purchase after the session. Contact me to schedule. (Petite Sessions are not available for newborns.)
Full Gallery: +$180 after the session
Single Digital Image Ala Carte: $50
Petite family session
$500
The first step is to check out what options are available. I only offer a limited limited number of petite and mini sessions per month or season. I recommend keeping an eye on the latest offerings. You can often sign up for Raleigh area Mini Sessions on the spot! But, spaces fill up quickly, especially during the fall. For Petite and Custom Portrait Sessions, contact me well in advance to reserve a time, and tell me all about the portrait session of your dreams!
1. Check out the options available
For Mini Sessions, booking your session is completely stress free. You'll be able to choose your time and schedule directly from the listing on my website. But, of course, you can always reach out to me if you have any questions. Please contact me to schedule a Petite Session.
2. BOOK IT
And now the planning begins!! Within a couple days, I'll follow up to your booking with an email that has more details about your session. I'm always available by text, phone, or email to discuss styling or answer any questions you have prior to your appointment.
3. Planning it
Here we go! I'll gently guide, prompt, and direct your family to ensure everyone is feeling comfortable and relaxed, all while showcasing your children's true spirts and your family's authentic connections. I take special care to provide easy to follow directions for the most flattering posing, and often throw in some bad jokes and off-key singing to get the youngest kiddos engaged . Your mini session will be short and sweet, but I guarantee we'll get some great photos. I have photographed hundreds of families You can trust you're in great hands.
4. Your Session
Within about a week you'll receive a gorgeous gallery of proofs from your session. You'll select your favorites, design your artwork, and choose your digitals. It's all up to you! You'll receive the number of photos that came with your session, and beyond that, you'll have the option of ordering additional photos and products from the online gallery. From there, I'll edit your images to perfection and get everything delivered to you in a timely manner.
5. Your Photographs
Val is one of the kindest, most empathetic humans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. These traits extend so beautifully into her work as a photographer...immediately putting you at ease the second you step into her warm and inviting studio, leaving the client feeling comfortable and cared for. This translates into quality shots that make her work worth every penny of your investment.
Motherhood session
Meagan
First of all, I need to express how absolutely beautiful the pictures are.... Val, they are amazing. You managed to capture not only her expressions, but her sparkle and that little inner spirit that we see in her eyes everyday. Chris and I are so grateful to you that we will always have these pictures. The most difficult part will be trying to choose!!! I honestly do not know how we will do it! You did a magnificent job!!!! ... I literally cried.
portrait Session
michele
Val has taken beautiful pictures of both my children and now my granddaughter. She works with you to have an idea of what you’re looking for and is very patient with toddlers. She is down to earth yet professional.
milestone Session
donna
Oh my God... I CAN'T EVEN SPEAK RIGHT NOW. Just want to tell you how AMAZING the pictures are. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. You truly are blessed with such talent.
milestone Session
kerrie
Val has done our newborn and one year old photos and they are stunning! We’ve done photos in her studio and also met her for photos at the arboretum. Both experiences were wonderful from start to finish, the pictures were amazing and Val herself is a fabulous human! She definitely goes above and beyond for her clients.
newborn Session
kate
Absolutely stunning! You captured the best of both children. We are going to have a tough time choosing. I am so glad that I decided to do this and a big thanks to Jennifer for recommending you. The children had a wonderful time, too.
family Session
polly
Thanks again for the wonderful pictures. I look at them everyday and can't believe how beautiful they are. After sharing my on line proof gallery and sending out the birth announcement, I received phone calls from friends and family who were honestly teary eyed from the tenderness you were able to capture. You really do have the gift of photography.
newborn Session
catherine
The Christmas pictures you took of Taylor are wonderful! You captured the very essence of Taylor's personality. Every single person (literally) that saw them said that they were the best photographs they had seen. Your work is more than just photography; it is truly artistic brilliance. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
christmas mini Session
kim
Thank you so much for the pictures. You are so talented, when I watched the slideshow I was sobbing because you were able to capture Ian so well. I am so thankful to you for the memories you have given us. I will treasure these pictures forever and ever. Thank you again so much, I can't tell you enough what these pictures mean to me.
family Session
deanna
I can't recommend Val highly enough! She is fun to work with, genuinely kind and takes gorgeous photos. She makes the process easy and enjoyable.
branding session
heather
Val does fabulous work. I love my photos. Very timely and great at keeping me updated.
headshot session
andrea
I loved the professional headshots Val made for me. She made the entire experience welcoming and efficient. She certainly has an eye for color and details that I needed for quality digital content. I will be using these on all my profiles and professional profiles going forward.
headshot session
thomas
Newborn sessions starting at $700. Family, maternity, and milestone sessions starting at $500. Please share all your details below. I can't wait to hear from you.
