Valentina Vladi Photography
LUMINOUS & bold
LUMINOUS & BOLD
LUMINOUS & BOLD
LUMINOUS & BOLD
LUMINOUS & BOLD
LUMINOUS & BOLD
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If you value presence over distraction
memories over things
and the unique-to-you over the same-for-everyone
You’re in the right place. Because I do, too.
Preserve your storybook wedding in narrative-filled photographs
You’ll only say “I do” once. But with my help, you can experience the JOY you felt on your wedding day again and again. Together, we’ll craft cinematic keepsakes that transport you back to the moments that mattered most and passed by in a blur.
Because you deserve
to feel all the feels
before, during, and decades after you say those two magic words.
10+
Years of experience
210+
weddings captured
500k+
miles traveled
155k+
pictures delivered
Blending the refined & intentional with the unguarded & raw for photos as real and true as you are
Ready to take the next step?
MEET MY PEOPLE
TESTIMONIALS
“WE ARE SPEECHLESS...
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The photos from our engagement shoot and wedding are absolutely amazing. We can’t thank Valentina enough for capturing our special day. She and her team were the best, easy to work with, and captured every moment, shot and more."
Jordan + Haley
TESTIMONIALS
“authentic & beautiful...
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Valentina did both our engagement and wedding photos and we’d hire her again in a heart beat! She does whatever it takes (even taking on 100+ degree summer heat from our wedding day) to get authentic and beautiful photos. Thank you, Valentina for capturing our wedding so beautifully!
Rachel + Drew
TESTIMONIALS
“FABULOUS EXPERIENCE...
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We had a fabulous experience with Valentina. I shared my Pinterest board with engagement photo inspiration and she nailed it!!! She really worked hard to capture my mood and ideas in the photos we took. I would definitely recommend using Valentina in the future for your special moments!"
Kylie + Mac
TESTIMONIALS
“VALENTINA IS AMAZING!
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Valentina is amazing! She did our engagement photos, wedding photos and vow renewal. Everything turned out stunning! I can't recommend her enough if you are looking for a wedding photographer.
Madeline + Jacob
TESTIMONIALS
“ABOVE AND BEYOND...
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Valentina cares about her craft and the couples she photographs. From the engagement pictures to the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond to ensure she captured moments that we will treasure forever. I wouldn't consider myself to be comfortable in front of a camera, but you wouldn't guess that looking through the pictures. She took the guess work out of posing and helped coach us into pictures that look great! Her services were certainly worth the investment and she was a joy to work with. I will definitely reach out to her for our photography needs in the future.
Kaleigh + Prem
meet your wedding photographer
about valentina
HEY, beautiful people! I’M VALENTINA:
Hopefully, this is where our love story begins...
But before I tell you about…
📸 My 10 years of experience photographing love-filled couples and families
⛰️ The literal mountains I’ve climbed to get THE shot
😍 And my process for guaranteeing pictures you’ll be proud to show off for the rest of your life…
Let’s bust a few myths likely freaking you out right now:
1.) Effortless, candid pictures just happen (or don’t)
2.) Only models can look natural (not to mention drop-dead gorgeous!) in photos
That is just sooooo not true! And I’ve got the portfolio to prove it.
TESTIMONIALS
“fabulous experience...
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
We had a fabulous experience with Valentina. I shared my Pinterest board with engagement photo inspiration and she nailed it!!! She really worked hard to capture my mood and ideas in the photos we took. I would definitely recommend using Valentina in the future for your special moments!"
Kylie + Mac
TESTIMONIALS
“Valentina is amazing!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Valentina is amazing! She did our engagement photos, wedding photos and vow renewal. Everything turned out stunning! I can't recommend her enough if you are looking for a wedding photographer.
Madeline + Jacob
service Highlights
photography
weddings & elopements
Remember the love and support surrounding you on your special day, the beauty of each detail you choose with care, and the strength of your commitment for generations to come.
couples & Engagements
Anticipation. Excitement. A little bit of nerves. And a whole lotta love.
These are just a few of the emotions we’ll preserve on film during the magical time that is your engagement.
maternity & family
A sleeping baby, the family dog, or Sunday mornings in the kitchen—there will be so many moments you’ll wish you could freeze as your family grows. With a family photo session, you can finally stop time to relive again and again.
TESTIMONIALS
“above and beyond...
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Valentina cares about her craft and the couples she photographs. From the engagement pictures to the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond to ensure she captured moments that we will treasure forever. I wouldn't consider myself to be comfortable in front of a camera, but you wouldn't guess that looking through the pictures. She took the guess work out of posing and helped coach us into pictures that look great! Her services were certainly worth the investment and she was a joy to work with. I will definitely reach out to her for our photography needs in the future.
Kaleigh + Prem
TESTIMONIALS
“We had A BLAST with her...
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Valentina was the most amazing photographer I have ever worked with. Her professional, bubbly, and warm personality made our entire wedding experience (about 2 years due to covid) such a fun one! As a covid bride, the added stress level was through the roof, but I never had to worry about Valentina and her capabilities over the course of planning and replanning our wedding. When we first met for our engagement session she was the best coach to teach us posing for the most optimal photos. But really, she is such a natural artist, and perfectly understands lighting. She has the keen eye for detail every bride hopes her photographer will have for the most stunning photos. A year and a half later, and Valentina DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We and all of our family and guests had A BLAST with her and her assistant photographing us at our wedding. She has a great energy; low stress, easy going, and captures every important moment. Weeks after our wedding I had emailed her asking when our photos would be ready. She even rushed the turnaround time so that I could have photos printed for my mom’s birthday. She is absolutely amazing to work with and we cannot wait to work with her for our future family portraits!
Erin + Liroy
Forget everything you think you know about having your picture taken
The stiff poses, forced smiles, and cookie-cutter photos you remember from school picture day don’t exist here
Guided, not posed
You’ve only got one shot to get wedding photos right, which adds pressure to an already emotion-filled day. Don’t worry—
I’ve developed a process for warming you up in front of the camera and guiding you through formal shots.
You’ll know how to position yourself to show off your best angles and feel confident with every shutter click.
An extra thousand miles
Many photographers say they go the extra mile. But few have driven 1,000 miles across the state to capture a love so beautiful it puts the South Bend sunset to shame.
Whatever your vision, I’ll go to the ends of the earth (literally) to make it a reality.
Plus, I come prepared with a shot-by-shot plan for the day that makes time for all of the details you want preserved forever in photo.
Quick to React
Tracking to-dos and verifying vendors is overwhelming enough already.
From the moment you reach out to me, you’ll get prompt answers, proactive proposals, and a helping hand to make your wedding day picture-perfect. Consider me you wedding photo fairy godmother (or godfather, no judgment)!
No dirty socks, bridesmaid bras, or off-wedding-brand details will sneak their way into your final shots.
Prepared for surprises
Whether it’s rain, vendor delays, wardrobe malfunctions, or a bit of family drama, I’ve seen—and solved—it all.
I show up with backup plans and gear plus boundless energy to turn sudden surprises into beautiful blessings for your wedding photos.
Just ask me to show you the infamous “fog shoot” for proof.
Timeless, true-to-you keepsakes
Fads come and go. But some things are forever. Most notably: elegance, light, and love. All of which you’ll find infused in every photo I take.
That way—
When your children flip through your wedding album in twenty years, they’ll find photos of you looking just as extraordinary as you did on your big day.
Raise a glass to 528 successful projects and counting
Take a peek inside my portfolio
Are we a match made in wedding photography heaven?
Even if you haven’t found your venue yet, now is the time to inquire about wedding dates you’re considering. I wish I could document every couple’s one-of-a-kind love. But I can only accept 20 weddings per year. And my calendar tends to be completely booked by March.
Good news: Making the first move is easy. Just ask me on a date! (Your wedding date, that is 😜).