Hello! I’d be so excited to shoot with you!

Meet the Photographer

My name is Valarie, I’m just a Jesus loving gal with a camera in her hand and owner of Captured by Valarie Photography, located in Southern Illinois, as well as a wife to a wonderful supporting husband. I live in the same town I grew up in and I love being where my roots are. I fell in love with photography a few years ago. I love being able to capture the beauty in God’s creations. I aim to create images you will cherish for many years to come. I would be honored to capture part of your family’s story.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”

Capturing God’s beauty, one moment at a time.

Maternity, family, portrait, and engagement sessions

It’s not just a photograph. It’s all about capturing a moment.

Trust me, I know how much you want to hold on to every second

Genesis 1:27 “… in the image of god he created them…”

Looking at your photos is a way of going back in time to reminisce. You can remember how you felt just by looking at a beautiful image. They take us back in time knowing that this is part of your family legacy.