| ABOUT US |
Welcome! We are so happy you are here.
We are a boutique studio, so we want to get to know who you are and our service to you is our number one priority. We want your experience to be like nothing you have ever experienced before! We want you to "feel" valued and special. Whether this is your first newborn child, maybe you are deeply in love soon-to-be-weds, maybe you are a actor/celeb, or you are a big company that love the hands on relationship and customer service. We surely meet a wide variety of needs!
A passion of ours is to create images that will become a priceless family heirloom and works of art that will become your most prized possessions.
Meet the team
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Steve Neilson
* Started working photography after a couple begged him to do their wedding * Father to four adult children * Likes to sing at karaoke bars when he has free time |
Kelly Wiseman
* Started working with Valen after walking in from off the street in 2009 and just never left * Mother to two furry cats * Has a tattoo of a cat and a camera |
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Rachel Christy  
Photographer
* Started working at Valen a few years after we did her wedding * Mother to many, many children * Currently in the military |
Uno Gonzalez 
Photographer
* Started working at Valen after asking Kelly a million questions * Family man by marriage * Has the best dad jokes on the team |
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Jax Neilson
Photographer
* Started working at Valen after we learned he has the family gene for photography * Steve's 2nd youngest child * He might have been found next to a dumpster as a baby |
Keith Stateler 
Photographer + Videographer
* Started working at Valen a long time ago that we forgot how he started with us * Father to adult children * Always has the coolest mustache
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Brian Mabus
Videographer
* Started working at Valen shortly after we did his wedding * Father to four adult children |
Valen laws:
These laws are what make our boutique studio team stand out!
Team work:
We work together to accomplish the goal of taking care of our clients' needs by utilizing the unique strenghts of our team members.
Unparalleled Service:
Our #1 priority is to help guide and support you to keep you from being overwhelmed.
Change Lives:
We want your experience to be like nothing you have ever experienced before. We want you to "feel" valued & special.
Reliability:
To consistently bring our best everyday and act with integrity & dignity.
Culture:
To cultivate a community of respect, connection and encouragement.
Passion:
We commit to our craft and deliver our finest work to every client.
Happy Notes
Are you ready to get started?
Work with us
We can only work about 30 weddings per year and only accept a handful of family sessions every year.
Our dates fill up fast! Lets connect to see if we are available to serve you for your special day or event.
847-417-8302