Lifestyle photography for modern families & couples who love deeply and live colorfully in the bay area
celebration, sunshine, togetherness, home
Bay area Newborn and Family Photography that feels like
about
the heart behind the lens
Valarie Duran
You can call me Val - a wife, new(ish) mom, big sister, bold artist, and lifestyle photographer with a deep fondness for the natural beauty your love story holds. Inspired by becoming a mom and our ever-changing seasons, I left my career as a creative youth development program director to pursue a deeper calling of service behind the lens. Today, I preserve fleeting moments for modern families and couples in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, so that you can have tangible proof of your life together. A gift that will one day mean everything to everyone you call home. Each of you have your own kind of magic shaped by values, traditions, meaningful cultural customs, and small everyday rituals. I am dedicated to capturing the true essence of your genuine connection, honoring the fact that love and family are never one-size-fits-all.
overheard:
Oh my gosh Valarie, these are gorgeous.
I wish I could express to you how much it means to me to have these beautiful photos of us. It's an incredible feeling. I'm so, so grateful.
— PARISA & CARL
as seen in
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Nicole
They are gorgeous!!! Thank you for all of the care and your presence on the day! I looked at them again and can't get over how amazing they are!!!
Kaveri
Just hire her! She will make sure you get everything you need to get amazing pictures of the day!
Michelle
She made everything so easy and they all came out so beautifully and exactly as I'd hoped!
Ezell
We appreciate you taking the extra time capturing us and letting us express ourselves freely.
Vivian
We love them all! Dennis said it was worth it, so thank you so much!
Chantelle
Your work is beautifully stunning. Love your photos. This is both of our favorite pictures ever!!!!
Maribel
Thanks for such a fun and intimate shoot! Love our photos. These are beautiful! Thanks for capturing these moments.
Sonia
Had the pleasure of working with Valarie and truly enjoyed every minute of it!
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