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, build each other, and form life long friendships. Val's Gals 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 session with one outfit. 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 coach you through 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.
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, 4th of July, picnic, just to name a few examples) and sometimes they are based around the season. At these group sessions each gal gets time in front of the camera for individual photos plus we take group and smaller group photos at the end.
GROUP SESSIONS
FULL SENIOR SESSION
All Val's Gals receive a the LUXE Senior Session. This session is all about you. It is up to three hours long, multiple outfit changes with corresponding locations to show off your personality, style and hobbies. Let's bring those dreams to life for the best senior photos ever.
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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.
All Val's Gals are invited to participate in multiple group photo sessions throughout the year. There are multiple group sessions scheduled throughout the year so you will have the opportunity for photos in each season. Sometimes these group sessions have fun themes (boho, 90s, summer picnic, 4th of July, just examples.) 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 at the end as well.
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 an up to three hour, 4 outfit and 4 location personalized senior session. They also receive an optional but complimentary access to the style closet where they can borrow any clothes or accessories they would like from my style closet that has over 1,000 pieces. Of course you will get digital images from your senior session!
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Are you ready to meet your new bestie? This party officially launches the Val's Gals year and is a great way to meet new people before group session start. It's a relaxed, no pressure environment where we will play fun games and yes there will be prizes! I know meeting new people can be intimidating and lead to some anxiety, but I make it easy as it's a fast paced interactive party. Who knows, you might just meet your future college roommate that day.
Welcome Party
Whether you are planning a joint grad party or if you just want adorable photos together before you head off to different colleges, I've got you. This is something you can add on to your Val's Gals experience in the spring. An small additional fee does apply for this, but only Val's Gals have access to the bff sessions.
You are welcome to bring multiple friends and none of them need to be in Val's Gals to participate.
BFF SESSION
Are you ready to meet your new bestie? This party officially launches the Val's Gals year and is a great way to meet new people before group session start. It's a relaxed, no pressure environment where we will play fun games and yes there will be prizes! I know meeting new people can be intimidating and lead to some anxiety, but I make it easy as it's a fast paced interactive party. Who knows, you might just meet your future college roommate that day.
WELCOME PARTY
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 become best friends, room together in college, be sorority sisters 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 and family. You also receive a print release so you are able to print your favorite images, make grad cards and more.
DIGITAL IMAGES
For your senior session, Val's Gals have access to shop the style closet. This is a closet of over 1,000 items including clothing sizes xxs-4x, shoes, boots, hats and accessories. You will be able to borrow anything you'd like for your senior session. Not only is the style closet a sustainable practice, but it potentially saves you a lot of money on clothes you might only have worn once. There area also a lot of designer items including Free People. Love Shack Fancy, It's Milla, Sherri Hill, Babyboo, FillyBoo, Anthropoligie and. many many more. Many gals describe it as the closet of their dreams.
STYLE CLOSET
I hear it time after time, year after year. Gals tell me their confidence has skyrocketed, both in front of the camera and just in everyday life. Parents tell me they see the difference in their seniors. It's the magical thing and I can't wait for you to experience this for yourself when you are part of Val's Gals.
Grow in Confidence
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)
