K. & I. | Fun Couple Photo Session at Alki Beach, Seattle
K. was riding her skateboard when she got hit by a car. Luckily, the car didn’t strike her directly, but the impact caused her to fall, tearing a ligament and breaking her knee. She wore a cast for months and used a wheelchair. To lift her spirits, I set up this photo session with her husband (and their little one joined in too).
The session was a blast! Her husband even organized a wheelchair race on the sand, which was quite a challenge. Their dog joined in the fun, racing around like crazy. At one point, their daughter found a bag of bread meant for the seagulls and devoured it before we noticed. We were in stitches watching her eat it so fast.
It's been almost a year since the accident, and K. is doing well. She can walk, but still can’t fully straighten her leg, but she's working hard on her recovery.
Thanks for this happy memory, dear K. and I. It was a wonderful day full of laughter and joy. It was a special moment that I will never forget.
I’M VALERIE, YOUR ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
My style is called “candid photography.” The idea is to preserve moments as they were, not as we wish they looked.
Before we speak, I ask you to fill out the contact form. It helps me better understand what you want to get from your elopement. Knowing precisely what you want, I can offer you the best locations, activities, and vendors. Don’t worry if you don’t have a concept for your event. Together we’ll find the best solution. What I really won’t do is force you to accept something that I suggested. This is your day, and I just help you to turn your thoughts, ideas, and dreams into reality.
Friendship is not something you can buy, but here you will get a real friend. Yes, I’ll be pretty much invisible during the elopement, but as with any intimate event, the elopement goes better when you are surrounded by people you trust. I’ll try to become that kind of person for your couple. I’ll help you to spend this day in a relaxed atmosphere. One of the most popular reasons why people choose to elope is the desire to spend the wedding day without haste and fuss. Your elopement will be adventurous but stress-free! I'll be your rock, your shoulder to lean on.
Finally, when we discuss all the details, and you choose everything from location and date to clothes and champagne, I’ll get my camera. At that moment, my purpose will be to capture your real feelings and emotions. I’m not going to tell you what to do and how to pose. Our common goal is to save these brilliant moments of your love story, not to do posed photography.
