PNW Love Stories

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,999

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,199

Packages

Prices start at $549

About PNW Love Stories

PNW Love Stories

Photographer

Hi! My name is Valerie! I am a hopeless romantic who wants to be behind the lens of your love story. I fell in love with photography in my high school darkroom. I went on to major in media and communication at University of Washington with a focus on visual arts. I have always been a story teller, a big feeler and obsessed with all things love, so photographing weddings is quite literally living my dream. I have photographed over 130 weddings and have the same passion for them as when I first started. I cannot see myself doing anything else.

I am fully prepared to help you plan your timeline, refer reliable vendors and answer any questions you may have. I am a pro at preparing you for your big day and at calming your nerves when it arrives. You can count on me to get on the floor and bustle your dress and to fix your make up if you shed a few tears. I will show up not just as a professional but as a friend. I will laugh with you and I certainly cry with you all while striving to give you the most incredible images possible. I have truly found my bliss capturing love stories and I cannot wait to tell yours!

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Online gallery
Photo box
Printed enlargements
Slideshow
Wedding album

PNW Love Stories packages

8 Hours Wedding Photography

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,999

Off-peak pricing $3,999

Description

Includes 8 hours Wedding Photography with a Complimentary Engagement Session, Second Photographer and Timeline Assistance. Optional add on: Wedding Album / Studio Bridal Boudoir

What’s included

High Resolution Online Gallery with Print Rights.

6 Hours Wedding Photography

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,999

Off-peak pricing $2,999

Description

6 Hours Wedding Photography

What’s included

High Resolution Digital Gallery with Print Rights.

HOURLY COVERAGE - Build Your Own Package

4 hours

Peak pricing $2,000-3,500

Off-peak pricing $2,000-3,500

Description

Hourly Coverage is $500 / Hour - 4 hour minimum - Add a Second Shooter - $70 / Hour - Add an engagement session for 50% off

What’s included

High Resolution Online Gallery with Print Rights

ELOPEMENTS

2 hours

Peak pricing $1,199

Off-peak pricing $1,199

Description

$600 per hour with a 2 hour minimum

What’s included

High Resolution Online Gallery with Print Rights

Reviews

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5.0 out of 5

16 reviews

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Amazing Photographer!
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•Dominique C.•Jan 6, 2025
From the moment we booked PNW Love Stories for our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. Valerie is friendly, professional, and prompt in all of her communications, answering our questions and providing helpful guidance throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, Valerie was a calming presence, making us feel at ease and ensuring that all the important moments were captured beautifully. Her vibrant, bright photos perfectly reflect the joy and love of our special day. In fact, we've been so impressed with Valerie's work that we continue to use her for all of our photography needs - from milestone events to family portraits and holiday photos. We couldn't recommend PNW Love Stories more highly.
Storytelling
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•Annette B.•Dec 30, 2024
I highly recommend PNW Live Stories to anyone looking to capture their love in a way that feels true to them. Valerie commitment to storytelling and creating memorable experiences is unmatched. I can’t wait for our next adventure together! She blows me away every single time
Great Photos on Short Notice
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•Ron P.•Dec 26, 2024
Valerie was actually our second photographer after our first option wasn't going to work out. She joined us on short notice, maybe a month or two before the wedding. The photos she took that day were absolutely amazing, and we're so glad that she was able to memorialize such a special day. Not only did Valerie take great photos, but her communication with us was excellent from our first Zoom call all the way through the delivery of our photos. We can't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a photographer.
FOREVER CLIENTS!!
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•Josh and D.•Nov 10, 2024
Where to even begin! We were blown away by EVERYTHING Valerie did for us! From the very beginning of her quick responses and communication through it all, to the smallest details during our wedding and post wedding photos. Her care and thoughtfulness with us and our guests, her efficiency, and her ability to understand our needs are unmatched. To say that Valerie’s keen eye, skill, and professionalism at her craft were great is an understatement. It was extraordinarily incomparable in every way, and we are forever grateful for the memories that she has captured in our new chapter. If you are looking for the perfect photographer that will capture your wedding, your engagement photos, life events, etc. , look no further because Valerie will put your mind at ease providing the best experience for you and your loved ones. We feel as though we’ve gained a friend and are so lucky and forever grateful from this experience. Forever clients!

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My style is crisp, clean and colorful. I believe wedding photography should be timeless and classic so I am described as "true to life". I love documentary photography so I capture a lot of candid moments. My shooting style is fun and lighthearted but still assertive enough to get all your relatives looking my way so I can get the job done. I am easy going with a great sense of humor so people warm up to me quickly and it makes portraits with me more fun. I come prepared with prompts to help you connect with each other as well as a posing work flow.

I always think it is a great idea to have an engagement session so we can get to know each other better. I love using that time to connect with my couples. I will get a sense of your style and preferences so on your wedding day we are already in synch with one another. Another perk is that you will have images ready for save the dates, wedding invitations and to display at your wedding.

It depends on the number of hours I am there and if you have opted for a second shooter or not. You can count on me for a minimum of 60 images an hour. If I work with a second shooter a gallery is typically 500-750 images. Turn around is generally 4-6 weeks with a sneak peak ready within a week.

Keeping your images safe is a huge priority for me. I shoot with two cameras and each camera has two memory card slots. Your images are recorded onto both cards. When I get home, I upload the images to an external hard drive and then onto the cloud for safe keeping. I do not delete the memory cards until the wedding gallery has been delivered.

There are many benefits to having a second shooter. I cannot be in two places at once and there is so much to cover on a wedding day. For getting ready shots, I stay with the bride and my second shooter will hang with the guys so you both can be documented equally. If you do a first look, I can shoot the whole scene and my second can zoom in on reactions. You get a second perspective on all your big moments. A second shooter will call off the family shot list so I can focus on shooting. You have more full coverage when you are working with a team.

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PNW Love Stories

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About PNW Love Stories

PNW Love Stories

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

PNW Love Stories packages

8 Hours Wedding Photography

6 Hours Wedding Photography

HOURLY COVERAGE - Build Your Own Package

ELOPEMENTS

Reviews

Amazing Photographer!

Storytelling

Great Photos on Short Notice

FOREVER CLIENTS!!

Preferred vendors of PNW Love Stories

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