Images By Valerie

Images By Valerie IMAGES BY VALERIE Capturing your event or everyday moments and making memories you want to hold onto in Santa Barbara County.

Specializing in family, maternity, newborn, children and senior portraits.

Motivation Monday + National Best Friends Day. 💛Sometimes the motivation we need doesn’t come from a quote, a podcast or...
06/08/2026

Motivation Monday + National Best Friends Day. 💛

Sometimes the motivation we need doesn’t come from a quote, a podcast or a perfectly planned morning.

Sometimes it comes from her.

The friend who knows who you were, who you are and who you’re trying so hard to become.

The one who can make you laugh when you want to cry.
The one who gently pushes your buttons because she believes in you.
The one who supports you, checks on you and hugs you when you finally take that deep breath you didn’t realize you were holding.

We need those people.

Every day. Every week. In the messy seasons, the growing seasons, the joyful seasons and the “I’m just trying to get through today” seasons.

So today, reach out to your person.

Your ride-or-die.
Your encourager.
Your safe place.
Your “I see you” friend.

Tell her you love her. Tell her you’re thankful for her. Tell her she matters.

Because sometimes being seen by the right person is exactly what keeps us moving forward. ✨

Tag a friend who has been that person for you. 💛

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The summer nobody gets back is the one we’re living right now.The missing tooth.The freckles.The wild curls.The serious ...
06/03/2026

The summer nobody gets back is the one we’re living right now.

The missing tooth.
The freckles.
The wild curls.
The serious little thinker face.
The dog who follows the kids everywhere.
The pet who somehow becomes part of every family memory.

That’s what Simply Me is all about.

Simple portraits of kids and pets that celebrate who they are in this exact season, before it quietly changes.

Not perfect.
Not overdone.
Just their personality, their sweetness, their silliness and the little details you never want to forget.

Because whether they have two legs or four, the ones we love deserve to be remembered beautifully.

If your child or pet is in a season you want to hold onto, send me a message and I’ll share the details for Simply Me. (link in bio)

P.S. Best Of nominations are open this month, (tomorrow) and your support would mean the world to my family’s small business!

✨ Motivation Monday ✨Breathe.Not because everything is figured out.Not because the to-do list is finished.Not because li...
06/01/2026

✨ Motivation Monday ✨

Breathe.

Not because everything is figured out.
Not because the to-do list is finished.
Not because life suddenly got quiet.

Breathe to pause.
Breathe to make space.
Breathe to collect your thoughts.
Breathe to remember what matters.
Breathe to face the next moment.
Breathe to choose your response instead of simply reacting.

Whether you’re juggling work, family, pets, appointments, laundry, or a calendar that seems to have a mind of its own, you don’t have to carry the entire week all at once.

Just this moment.

One breath.
One choice.
One step forward.

You’ve made it through every Monday before, and you’re stronger than you realize. 💛

🌿 What’s one thing you’re choosing for yourself this week?

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Today I had the joy of presenting our donation check from the 5th Annual Pooch Playoffs to Care4Paws!I am so excited to ...
05/27/2026

Today I had the joy of presenting our donation check from the 5th Annual Pooch Playoffs to Care4Paws!
I am so excited to have completed another year of this fun competition, and even more grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness for the amazing work Care4Paws does in our community.
Thank you to every pet family who participated, voted, shared and cheered us on. Because of you, we were able to help provide additional funding so Care4Paws can continue their important work and grow their impact.
We are honored to support this incredible organization and can’t wait to see the difference these funds will make for pets and families who need them most.
With so much gratitude! and thank you for jumping in 📸. And thank you for our sponsors this year for jumping in approving prizes and swag to those participating!

Spent part of Memorial Day weekend wandering a the antique sale in Buellton … but let’s be honest, Samson the bulldog ...
05/23/2026

Spent part of Memorial Day weekend wandering a the antique sale in Buellton … but let’s be honest, Samson the bulldog owned by completely stole the show 🐾❤️ Between vintage treasures and this soulful face, it was a pretty perfect day.

There’s something so sweet about the bond between a child and the pet they love. 🐾The giggles. The snuggles. The little ...
05/21/2026

There’s something so sweet about the bond between a child and the pet they love. 🐾

The giggles. The snuggles. The little routines only they understand. The way a child lights up when their dog, cat, bunny or favorite furry friend is nearby.

That connection is exactly why I created Simply Me: Kids & Pets Edition.

I’ve always loved animals, and I know how much they become part of the family story. These sessions are designed to celebrate your child just as they are right now, with the pet who makes their world even more joyful.

If you’ve been thinking, “Oh my goodness, my child would LOVE this,” this is your sign.

I have a limited number of spots available for Simply Me: Kids & Pets Edition, and I’d love to create something meaningful for your family.

Comment PETS below or send me a message and I’ll send you the details. 🐶🐱🐰

Because these aren’t just portraits. They’re the love story between your child and their best little buddy.

(Thought i would share a picture i took of the favorite chicken I have ever had- yes i have had a favorite- this if Buffy) she never knew why she wasn’t able to live in the house.

Does your child have a pet they absolutely adore?The dog who follows them from room to room.The cat who sleeps by their ...
05/19/2026

Does your child have a pet they absolutely adore?

The dog who follows them from room to room.
The cat who sleeps by their feet.
The horse, bunny, chicken or beloved family pet who has become part of their childhood story.

This summer, I’m creating a limited series of 10 Kids + Pets Portrait Stories for families who want to remember this season in a meaningful way.

These sessions are designed around the connection between your child and the animal they love, with finished artwork in mind so you can enjoy these memories in your home for years to come.

If this sounds like your family, message me PETS and tell me about your child and their animal. I’d love to send you the details.

Only 10 families will be included

Here’s a Motivation Monday reminder as we step into a new week and take on the too dos: your life does not get better by...
05/18/2026

Here’s a Motivation Monday reminder as we step into a new week and take on the too dos: your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.

Here’s to small changes, meaningful moments and making space for the people and pets we love most.

What’s one change you’re choosing this week?

Quote: Jim Rohn

Hanging out preparing to watch the first annual old Spanish day fiesta dog parade downtown Santa Barbara and hanging out...
05/16/2026

Hanging out preparing to watch the first annual old Spanish day fiesta dog parade downtown Santa Barbara and hanging out with a bunch of King Charles cavaliers ! So cute!!!

Happy Mother’s Day to every kind of mom. 💐To the moms holding little hands.To the moms-to-be dreaming of the days ahead....
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every kind of mom. 💐

To the moms holding little hands.
To the moms-to-be dreaming of the days ahead.
To the grandmothers whose love becomes part of every family story.
To the godmothers who love, guide and show up with open hearts.
To the work moms who encourage, support and care so deeply.
To the dog moms whose hearts are full of paw prints.
To the women who mother, nurture, protect, teach, cheer and love in a thousand beautiful ways.

Today, we celebrate you.

May you feel seen, loved and appreciated for all the quiet, ordinary and extraordinary ways you show up.

And here is your gentle reminder today and always: get in the photo. You deserve to be remembered in the story too.

Tag a mom, grandmother, mom-to-be, godmother, work mom or dog mom you’re celebrating today. 💕

Happy Mother’s Day. 💐

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