Val's Gals
For the senior who want to make the absolute most out of their senior year.
Val's Gals are seniors who truly want more out of their senior year. This is more than just having your senior photos taken. It is an exciting and unforgettable experience taking place over your whole senior year and the summer leading up to senior year. I liken it to a mini sorority! A bunch of gals come together to make memories, laugh together, build each other and form life long friendships. They focus on spreading kindness, encouraging others and growing in confidence.
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Joining Val's Gals includes perks similiar to those listed below! Some minor changes may change from year to year.
MINI SESSION
Each Val's Gal will receive a mini session! This is a short little session with one outfit and one location. This kicks off the start of your Val's Gals experience. We get to meet, I get to meet your parent(s), I get to learn all about you and your interest and hobbies, I walk you through posing and teach you all the things. You will gain confidence in front of the camera that will set you up for success for the rest of the year and beyond! Val's Gals receive optional, complimentary makeup application from one of my preferred makeup artist for their mini session.
All Val's Gals are invited to participate in group photo sessions! There are multiple group sessions scheduled throughout the year. Sometimes these group sessions have fun themes (boho, 90s, Denim, etc.) and sometimes they are based around the season. At these group sessions each girl gets time in front of the camera for individual photos plus we take group and smaller group photos as well! The images below are from a group shoot using colored powder like they do in color runs!
GROUP SESSIONS
FULL SENIOR SESSION
All Val's Gals receive a full blow senior session. This session is all about YOU. It is about three hours long, multiple outfit changes with corresponding locations to show off your personality, style and hobbies.
For the senior session, Vals Gals have access to professional styling by Style by Elle. She will walk you through this fun and special experience.
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POP-UP SESSIONS
Pop-up sessions mean bonus photos! We can't plan when the first sunflower field will bloom or when it will snow (and actually stick!), but we can run out the next day and grab beautiful photos! Pop-up sessions cannot be planned because they are either either or event related and happen suddenly. All the Val's Gals have access to these spontaneous sessions and these are in addition to our normally planned group sessions.
MINI SESSION
Each Val's Gal will receive a mini session! This is a short little session with one outfit and one location. This kicks off the start of your Val's Gals experience. We get to meet, I get to meet your parent(s), I get to learn all about you and your interest and hobbies, I walk you through posing and teach you all the things! You will gain confidence in front of the camera that will set you up for success for the rest of the year and beyond! Val's Gals receive complimentary makeup application from one of my preferred makeup artist for their mini session and virtual wardrobe styling from professional stylist, Style by Elle.
All Val's Gals are invited to participate in group photo sessions! There are multiple group sessions scheduled throughout the year. Sometimes these group sessions have fun themes (boho, 90s, Denim, etc.) and sometimes they are based around the season. At these group sessions each girl gets time in front of the camera for individual photos plus we take group and smaller group photos as well! The images below are from a group shoot using colored powder like they do in color runs!
GROUP SESSIONS
FULL SENIOR SESSION
All Val's Gals receive The Luxe senior session. This session is all about you.
For their senior session, Vals Gals have optional, complimentary professional makeup. They also receive a styling session for their outfits and can borrow any clothes or accessories they would like from my style closet that has over 1,000 pieces.
Find out more about a senior session
POP-UP SESSIONS
Pop-up sessions mean bonus photos! We can't plan when the first sunflower field will bloom or when it will snow (and actually stick, and be pretty, and be safe enough to drive on haha!), but we can run out the next day and grab beautiful photos. Pop-up sessions cannot be planned because they are either either or event related and happen suddenly. Any pop up sessions are in addition to our normally planned group sessions.
One of my favorite parts about Val’s Gals is the relationships that are formed and strengthened. I love getting to know all of the Val’s Gals so much, but possibly even more I love watching Val’s Gals become fast friends with each other. Past Val’s Gals have gone on to room together in college and even be in each other’s weddings! Some of these gals would never have met if it wouldn’t have been for being part of Val’s Gals.
GAIN FRIENDSHIPS
I am so excited to let you know that all Val's Gals receive digital images from each and every single photo session! From the mini session, group sessions, and the all important senior session. Get excited and get to sharing your favorite images with your friends! You also receive a print release so you are able to print your favorite images, make grad cards, etc. I of course have professional, keepsake products if you'd like to purchase them from me, but that is not a requirement.
DIGITAL IMAGES
Val’s Gals also are able to participate in several group activities. The exact events change each year but examples over the years of past events are, get to know each other party, scavenger hunt, summer swimming, obstacle course, corn maize adventures, tie-dying, movie night, game night, going out to dinner, end of year party.
GROUP ACTIVITES
Level up your senior experience! Val’s Gals will have exclusive access to apply to be able to participate in destination sessions. These sessions would be limited to a small number of gals. Joining Val's Gals does not guarantee that you will go on a destination trip and additional fees would apply.
DESTINATION SESSIONS
Past Val’s Gals have had the opportunity to model for creative sessions, video projects, model clothes and prom dresses for local companies and more. Please note that none of the above is a guarantee, but these types of opportunities might present itself if you are one of Val’s Gals
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
One of my favorite parts about Val’s Gals is the friendships are formed and strengthened. I love getting to know all of the Val’s Gals so much, but possibly even more I love watching Val’s Gals make best friends. Past Val’s Gals have gone on to room together in college and even be in each other’s weddings! Some of these gals would never have met if it wouldn’t have been for being part of Val’s Gals. Do you already have a great friend group? Sign up for Val's Gals and do it together!
GAIN FRIENDSHIPS
I am so excited to let you know that all Val's Gals receive digital images from each and every single photo session! From the mini session, group sessions, and the all important senior session. Get excited and get to sharing your favorite images with your friends! You also receive a print release so you are able to print, make grad cards, etc.
DIGITAL IMAGES
"Captivating... is all I can express! As a Senior parent, my heart is full of pure joy! Looking at what Val has provided for my daughter and for other Senior girls is riveting. Making memories is the key in life and especially at this stage in a young person's life. This will provide reminiscing moments to share for years to come. So, thankful for this opportunity for my daughter and others." - Jill (Avery's mom)
Making memories is the
key in life"
"My daughter (Pauline) was the one who originally found Valerie. After I looked at her amazing work we decided to work with her. And it was an amazing decision. Valerie really knows what she is doing. Once we started planning the session we could really see how much she cared. When my daughter's session was over she couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had. Which surprised me since she has never been one who enjoys having her pictures taken. It really showed how much Val makes people feel comfortable. When I saw my daughters sneak peek I was completely speechless. It was so beautiful and stunning. Senior year is a very important year to capture. And I would absolutely recommend that you have Val help capture it." - Charlene Oropesa (Pauline's mom)
