Bay area photography for modern families & couples who love deeply and live colorfully
celebration, sunshine, togetherness, home
photos that feel like
about
the heart behind the lens
Valarie Duran
You can call me Val - a wife, new(ish) mom, big sister, bold artist, and Alameda based event and lifestyle photographer with a deep fondness for nature’s quiet beauty and the stories it holds. My work is for the lovers and the broken hearted, modern households shaped by real-life resilience and tenderness, because I believe the most powerful love stories are told not through perfection, but through presence, connection, and genuine emotion. Inspired by the ever-changing seasons, rich textures, warm colors, and the way light gently filters through, I capture fleeting moments that make each day feel like a gift. Every client holds their own kind of magic. If you’re drawn to an editorial meets documentary approach, with a balance of refined portraits and effortlessly candid moments that feel undeniably you, we may be a sweet fit.
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
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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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