Valorie Darling Photography

rty and a big wedding, and Val was able to navigate the group with ease and get every shot. The photos are everything I wanted and more. I can't wait for an opportunity to work with Val again.

ay of photos easy and natural, but they were the most amazing pictures. Our family and friends were blown away by the quality of the photos. They are natural and show the true magic of the wedding day. They also got us sneak peaks within 24 hours of the wedding. I would highly recommend working with them!!! Valorie and Vanessa are just the absolute best and they make sure that the wedding day is incredibly smooth by working SO well with everyone else throughout the planning process.

professionals that covered every aspect of our day beautifully. When I came across Val initially and saw her photos, they took my breath away. To see our own wedding captured through her eye was so special and I'm so happy that the one thing that will last forever from the wedding, the photos, are an absolute dream. Thank you, Val!

ill be able to remember our wedding day perfectly because of the incredible work Valorie does. As an event planner myself, I knew how important a photographer was for capturing each little detail and I will be forever grateful to Valorie for this! She made sure all the small touches were featured and created a warm/fun environment for all our friends and family. We love you Val!

ward to further cooperation. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the great pictures! :-)

s still constantly bring up how great the pics are. She beyond exceeded my expectations and I highly highly recommend her and her team!!

nd right from the first email they were nothing but professional and accommodating and knowledgable! I had no idea how much of the day's timeline depended upon photos and they were able to break it down to the minute. They were precise but never made us feel rushed and were fun and made everyone super comfortable and the results are STUNNING. I truly hope to use them for my big day someday :)

o anyone looking for a wedding / engagement / or any photo shoot.

ghly recommend working with them!

d and delivered with the utmost professionalism. We were recommended Val and team from our wedding planners and went through an extensive pre-selection process to ensure our wedding and engagement photos were going to be taken by the best of the best. We ultimately hired Val due to her knowledge, availability, and the personal connection we were able to make with her and her team immediately. Throughout the engagement photo shoot, as well as the wedding, Val and her team were very well organized and prepared to make the most of the time we had with them. They were friendly and made everyone comfortable, which showed in our final photos. We received our final set of photos and were extremely satisfied with the results which allowed us to relive all our our favorite moments. My wife and I would recommend Val and her team to anyone looking to have their special moments captured.

ecting certain vendors. That being said, having Valorie as my photographer was hands down one of the best decisions I could have possibly made. Her natural photography style combined with her eye for detail has let me relive some of my favorite wedding moments over and over – even the moments I didn’t know were happening. One of my most treasured photos from my wedding day was a moment Valorie shot of my dad and I admiring the venue space before the reception began. Taking in the calm before the storm, he snuck me a kiss on the cheek and unbeknownst to me, Valorie was in the corner capturing it all. And that’s why she is your girl – she’ll be sure to capture get the big moments of your wedding day, but she’ll also capture delicate minutes that you didn’t even know you were waiting your whole life to experience. She’s the extra pair of eyes that you want on your special day, and she’s the kind of person that you want on your team always. A good photographer is one thing, but a great photographer who’s an even a better person is another, and Valorie is just that.

ral and perfect. We knew Val was going to be great, but didn't realize to what extent. Her assistants are great. Her communication was great. Her personality is great. And, the photos are absolutely breathtaking. Val had such a calming presence on an emotional day. We will forever hold onto her genuine appreciation to play such a large role in capturing our wedding. This is more than a client relationship; it's now a friendship we will cherish for life. Thank you Val & Team!

every moment perfectly, made us feel super comfortable and were great with time management and large families. The photo turn around was so quick! We had them up on our walls so quickly after the big day itself. Do your wedding a favor and hire them.

the pictures turned out. She made everyone feel at ease on a day that can feel overwhelming and hectic at times. We are so grateful for the beautiful moments she captured and will treasure them always.

and bubbly— she makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. You won’t be able to find another photographer as amazing as she is!

el like you've been friends forever and gives great direction so you're never wondering what to do next. As someone who judges themselves harshly in photos, I am happy to say that I love every photo from the engagement, boudoir, and wedding sessions.

he exact person you would want to spend your day with!

welcoming & fun she makes it so easy to feel comfortable when shooting with her. Everyone at our wedding had nothing but kind words about her and how well she did. We couldn't have made a better decision on choosing her to capture our day. Looking forward to shooting with her in the future. She is simply amazing.

is unlike any photographer I have ever worked with and as Planner I am so grateful for that as timelines are our best friend and it is common we sometimes spend up to a year to curate them. She is kind, friendly, a breath of fresh air to be around and everyone gravitated to her, making the photography experience one to not be forgotten. Her ability to interact with family and friends and adjust to different audiences was really neat to watch. Can't wait for the opportunity to work with her again and it will be one of your best decisions to hire her for your wedding day

alorie. She was able to capture the essence of our wedding day like no one else could. It seems like she was absolutely everywhere capturing every moment and not missing a beat. From the portraits to the candids to the detail shots. We will cherish our photographs for the rest of our lives!

that I spoke to Valorie on the phone, I knew that she was "THE ONE!" (Like they say, when you know, you know)... I want to express our deep gratitude for all of the amazing work that Valorie and Vanessa put in for our wedding day! They made our day truly magical. We couldn't have imagined it going more perfectly than it did. Valorie helped make our day run smoothly, and on time, as her hard work and organization is very much recognized and deeply appreciated! <3 Valorie and Vanessa had a major impact on now our favorite day ever as well as on our hearts. We felt a connection with Valorie from day one, and are so beyond grateful that she was a part of such a special time in our lives. Valorie's beautiful photos reflect the type of person that she is: Beautiful, sweet and perfect in every. single. way! When my husband and I received our engagement photos, I cried some serious happy tears! Valorie captured not only the most beautiful photos that I've ever seen, but captured a feeling along with them. I would HIGHLY recommend Valorie to anyone and everyone. We are over the moon with our experience and CAN not wait to have Valorie capture more of our special moments in the future. <3

ust get it. She made us feel so comfortable and made the process so much fun. Her approach to the whole day was abundant with enthusiasm and joy, and radiated confidence that gave us the poise we needed to take great photos. Her spirit made the day that much better. We honestly couldn’t have dreamed up someone with better qualities to capture our wedding.

avorite- and our couples' too- for a number of reasons! A photographer is with you on some of the most intimate parts of your day, and it's crucial to have a great rapport and dynamic so that you feel at ease in front of the camera. Valorie truly is one of the sweetest most kind hearted people I know, and she has a grace about her that always makes everyone feel their best. She is an insanely talented photographer. Her work speaks for itself! But as a coordinator who has worked with many, I especially appreciate her ability to take control of the photography timeline and work hard to capture all the special moments and decor of the day. She has a beautiful eye for details and styles elements creatively. When I receive a gallery from Valorie, it literally brings me to tears EVERY TIME. She focuses on what's important and tells a beautiful wedding story for our clients and documents our hard work and designs in the most romanticized way. We love you, Val!

n in Washington and had several friends in common. Not only did I fall in love with her photography style, creative eye and charm but my husband and I fell in love with her! She has a way about her that makes you feel like a million bucks in front of the camera and her photos prove just that! Not only did we wake up the morning after our wedding to a sneak peek of photos but 2.5 week’s later we had ALL of them back. We’ve narrowed the 1500 down to 891 that we love, she’s just that good! Not to mention her “work wife” Vanessa who was a dream to work with as well! I wish we could get married every weekend just so we could spend more time with Val! Don’t even question it, hire her!!!

ding pictures. She's also incredibly fast, sending us a handful of favorite photos the day after the wedding and the whole shebang within a month. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation - she's' worth every penny!

capture our special day was an easy one, we bonded over our similar past career backgrounds, attention to detail and love to travel. Val made both my fiancé and I feel comfortable right away and was extremely supportive throughout our entire engagement. During our engagement shoot at a winery in Malibu, Val made us feel like we were hanging out, sipping a little wine and listening to JT while she snapped away. Val will do anything for the perfect light or shot, she climbed vines and hills for us. To say we love our wedding photos is a huge understatement, they are spectacular!! Val truly captured the pure love and joy we felt on our wedding day. Our families and bridal party were so comfortable with her and enjoyed having her be apart of the day. I was over the moon when she sent us a generous sneak peak directly after the wedding and received the entire album shortly after. I've received countless raves on how gorgeous the photos are from family and friends. Val is truly one of the most genuine and kind hearted woman I have ever met. Her energy is electrifying and her last name defines her perfect, "darling".

most important aspects of our wedding. To say Valorie completely nailed it, would be an understatement. From our engagement shoot in Los Angeles to our wedding day (along with our rehearsal dinner) in our hometown in Connecticut, Valorie went above and beyond on every measure. All of the photos came out truly amazing and confirmed our decision to fly her out to the East Coast, instead of using someone local. Valorie is so incredibly talented, laid back, and sweet. She really made the whole process of taking photos on our special day so fun and easy! Even our bridal party, family, and friends were commenting on how wonderful she was on the day of and how comfortable she made everyone feel. Working with Valorie honestly just feels like a friend of yours is taking pictures for you. Not to mention, everyone is raving about how gorgeous our photos came out! We are so happy to have met Valorie and to now call her our friend. We're already thinking of ways we can use her again. :) She really is the best and we cannot thank her enough for capturing our day so perfectly!

sonalities are simply one of a kind!! They learn your family dynamics and names of your entire party so everyone feels super comfortable and like they're hanging out with their friends! They know how to get incredible shots without you feeling like you're missing out on any of the fun stuff taking place during your day! Multiple guests commented on how sweet and professional Valorie was and followed up requesting her info the next day!! Val is professional, prompt and is honestly one of the most genuinely sweet people I've ever met! Her attention to detail is unmatched, I absolutely couldn't have picked anyone better for my wedding day! The pictures I've seen are incredible and capture everything we could have ever hoped for and more, we get chills every time we see our photos!! We love Val and can't wait to find more excuses to shoot with her! Thanks for making our day that much more special and capturing everything so beautifully!!

vailable on our wedding date and truly believe it was fate that we connected!!! My husband and I agreed long ago that Photography would be our #1 priority and we are so, so grateful we met Valorie. Her eye for detail is AMAZING and she seriously feels like a fun, cute friend taking pictures of you on our big day! She's super friendly and so professional. Valorie's style is contemporary, yet also something our parents really liked. (Can be hard to find these days). At the last minute, I also asked Valorie if she could squeeze in a boudoir shoot. This was my first time meeting her in person and she made the experience so fun and made me look so good!!! I can't thank her enough. Everyone says to find a wedding photographer that you are comfortable with and we loved, loved, loved Valorie!!! Her personality, services, customer service, etc. is just the best. We received some sneak peak wedding photos less than 24 hrs after our wedding, which we were able to show via slideshow at a family BBQ the next day; this was a HUGE hit. Our pictures are gorgeous, Valorie got the photos we wanted & what she knew we'd also like, was so flexible and fun and we will never be able to thank her enough. I am hopeful we can book Valorie for our future Photography needs (I.e. Anniversary shoots, family shoots, etc.).

wedding photos, and from the beginning we knew that she was amazing. She's great at capturing the natural and candid moments of excitement and emotion without making anything feel too posed. Her photos are beautiful and all my guests and bridesmaids are still raving about how amazing she was to work with.

ting my picture taken so I was a little nervous about how I would feel having a whole day of picture taking ;). Valorie killed it. My fiancé and I felt so comfortable with them and so did my family. Their energy and efficiency is epic. I even woke up to a preview the next morning. Pretty sure Valorie and Co. stayed up all night just to get us a slideshow. SO AMAZING. Now...the pictures... they are amazing quality. Stunning. I couldn't be happier. SO SO SO AMAZING!

taken all that often so when we booked our engagement shoot Valorie made him feel totally at ease. She found the coolest spots and worked the lighting just right and helped us pose in natural ways. She also let us be in our own world and took really lovely lived-in candid shots. She uses light in the most whimsical way, you just KNOW your photos are going to be insanely amazing when you shoot with her. We were lucky enough to have Valorie shoot our wedding as well and she captured EVERYTHING flawlessly! And I mean every little in-between moment you wouldn't even think of; like hand holding or looking into each others' eyes when you don't know anyone's noticing! Just the sweetest, intimate moments. Additionally, her attention to detail is unmatched. Things like detecting a random hair in your eye and sweeping it away before you yourself know it or a weird crease in your dress that you can't see. I am so thankful she noticed the little things! Her second shooter, Vanessa was awesome too. Together they covered our entire venue, ceremony and dance party, every guest, and all of our wedding party/family photos spectacularly. Overall, Valorie has a gifted ability to capture you and your significant other's essence in a way that is utterly special and timeless! During and immediately following our wedding, both of our families and friends remarked on her expertise, noting just how skillful she was in capturing every moment, with as much variety as possible. They were all blown away by her and they hadn't even seen the photos yet! I should mention, she is a photographer ninja! There is nothing she won't climb to get the right angle. Thank you, Valorie! These photos are our greatest gift, truly. She has a beautiful, giving heart and it shows in her passion for photography, people and her ever thriving business. My husband and I are honored to have been in front of her lens during the biggest moment of our lives and are forever filled to the brim with gratitude because of her.

ble and most importantly, beautiful! Our photos are my favorite photos I've ever had taken, and I am so grateful to have them to forever cherish. Valorie is such a talented photographer and someone you will stay friends with forever!! She's truly the best!!!!

to capture all the pivotal moments of my wedding. It took me three months find my wedding photographer, but I am so thankful that I never settled for less. Valorie has a dreamy and ethereal feel to her work that evokes warm fuzziness in your heart without crazy filters and over excessive photoshopping. She is truly a gem!

. She captures the moment beautifully and naturally, which makes the photograph have a different sparkle than staged photographs. I first discovered her at my friend's wedding when I noticed the photographs were different from others. Valorie captures photos like no one else can. She is incomparable. Not only is Valorie great at what she does but it's her Darling touch that makes her set apart from everybody. She pays attention to the fine details. Lastly, I must mention that your photographer on your wedding day should be someone you trust and makes you feel comfortable. Valorie has the brightest spirit and feels like someone you have known forever. Check out her website, or Instagram and you will not only experience her sweet vibe but you will also be impressed with her beautiful work.

ble. Her photos are amazing and captured our wedding perfectly. She is the best ❤

part as well. She communicates quickly and even set aside some cool little wedding keepsakes for us as the day progressed. We'll definitely recommend her when someone asks who they should hire for their wedding!

d that is shown in the quality of her photos. She is exceptional in every way.

f events, so Im very discerning when it comes to photographers and can honestly say she is one of the best in the biz! Neither my husband nor I are the most photogenic. We are camera shy, but we (of course) wanted amazing engagement and wedding photos. Enter Val (who had been referred to me by nearly a dozen people). We went into our wedding very confident because of how incredible our engagement photos were. She has a way of making you feel comfortable and capturing natural and beautiful shots. Val is uber professional and a lot of fun. We had our engagement photos in 3 days (she surprised us by getting them to us 2 weeks early!). The morning after our wedding we woke up to 50 photos as a "sneak peek!" They're ALL amazing. Try to find another photographer who does that! The BEST surprise the morning after our wedding. If you're reading this, look no further. You will not find a better photography than Valorie.

ncore Event Designs) and as they suggested, Valorie was fantastic! She and her second shooter were timely, prepared, upbeat, flexible, creative, extremely hardworking and just generally lovely. Valorie took charge in a way that allowed portraits to be efficient and fun. Our family, bridal party and guests also adored her. The images she delivered are stunning. Valorie got every one of the shots we requested and so many more that I never would have thought of (many of which are my favorites from the wedding weekend). The pictures were delivered in a beautiful electronic format that is easy to share with others and displays beautifully on our computers, ipads and phones. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful photographer. Thank you, Valorie!!

un to be around, she felt like one of our long time friends which made us and all of our guests so comfortable. She captured all of the details and all of our important moments, she was the perfect piece to our PERFECT day. I could not recommend Valorie enough, our wedding photos were amazing and I cannot stop looking at them! I look forward to having her capture our family milestones in the future!