About uS
YOUR CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
OUR STANDARDS OF SERVICE
Our Vows to You
To Tell the Truth Like Art
We document what’s real, then shape it with an artist’s eye. You’ll have images worthy of your walls, and moments worthy of your memory.
To Protect Your Presence
We won’t turn your wedding into a photo shoot. We’ll give you space to actually live it, so your memories aren’t just documented, they’re experienced.
To Bridge Memory and Image
Photos shouldn’t be proof you had a wedding. They should feel like a portal, something you can step back into years from now and immediately remember what your chest felt like.
To Capture What You Didn’t Notice
While you’re in the moment, we’re catching the edges of it, the reactions, the hugs you missed, the little kindnesses. The day is bigger than any one vantage point.
To Honor Your People
This day is built from relationships. We’ll frame them with care, light, composition, and timing, so the images feel cinematic because they’re real.
Our Team
WHO WE ARE
MANNY
Owner, Lead Photographer
Dad | Veteran | Former Teacher | Dork | Loves Europe
Just over 20 years ago, Manny picked up a job as a senior in high school. With that first paycheck, he bought his first camera and unknowingly started a lifelong obsession with light, timing, and the kind of images that don’t just look good, but hold something.
A U.S. Army Veteran and former educator, Manny brings calm presence and clear direction to wedding days. His approach blends documentary candids with intentional, cinematic portraits, so couples get both: wall-worthy photographs and the tears, laughter, and in-between moments that make the day feel alive again.
PAOLA
Co-Owner, Lead Content Creator
Mom | Educator | Loves Disney | Would Live In Europe
With a background in education and roots in photojournalism, Paola brings a calm, observant presence to wedding days. She’s the one quietly collecting the moments that happen between the big moments, because that’s where the real story lives.
As our Lead Content Creator, Paola captures behind-the-scenes in motion: candid clips, real reactions, and the little details you didn’t even notice while you were living them. The result is content that feels effortless and honest, your day, as it actually happened, so you can relive it without ever feeling like you were “on camera.”
THE PEOPLE BEHIND VALR STUDIOS
A quick rundown on US
We have two beautiful boys.
We have two great dogs
(One great dog, the other misbehaves).We love to travel!
We are both current or former educators.
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
"Because of him I will always have these moments to admire and relive."
Manny did a wonderful job communicating with us and planning before the event. He spent time getting to know us and what our goals were for our photos. Manny captured one of the best days of my life and he did it beautifully. He was wonderful to work with and we cannot thank him enough for the amazing photos he took. His photos are absolutely stunning and because of him I will always have these moments to admire and relive.
— Desiree & Don
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“He captured the energy and emotion of the celebration beautifully.”
We had a fantastic experience working with Manny for both our engagement session and our wedding. He made the process feel smooth and easy, bringing a warm, professional, and positive presence to every step. During our engagement shoot, he came prepared with thoughtful ideas and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. On our wedding day, he captured the energy and emotion of the celebration beautifully. The photos turned out great and truly reflect the spirit of the day. We’re so grateful for his work and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer.
— Arieana & Pedro
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“Any future events in my life will be shot by him."
We hired Manny to photograph our wedding, and things couldn't have gone better. Even before our wedding Manny was attentive. He showed up early, had everything ready to go, and when he was shooting I didn't even notice he was there. Truly! Ghost-like in nature, I didn't physically see him until we had our couples photos. Manny was incredibly attentive to our needs and very professional for the duration of the time we had him. Any future events in my life will be shot by him. I am so grateful for the way everything turned out, if you are looking for amazing photos that will last a lifetime, hire this guy.
— Ray & Abi
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“The quality of their work was truly outstanding.”
Valr Studios Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, Manny was quick, responsive, and incredibly sympathetic to our needs as a couple. Their communication style was effective and made the entire process seamless. The quality of their work was truly outstanding. On the day of our wedding, they showed up on time and ready to go and being there every step of the way to immortalize our big day. Manny is a true professional - caring, attentive, and a fantastic listener who ensures he delivers the exact experience you desire. We are thrilled with the results and couldn't recommend Valr Studios Photography more highly.
— Val & Ryan
PORTFOLIO
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WORK
I’ll see you in Valhalla
How WE Got Here
WHY WE DO IT OUR WAY
Miguel wasn’t just my brother, he was like a father, my best friend, and the guy who could make me laugh when I didn’t even want to smile.
Don’t tell my wife, but aside from a few key shots, I probably wouldn’t have thought much of our wedding photos… until I realized I only had a few more years with him.
Now, those photos of him, smiling and laughing, are some of the happiest memories I have.
I’ll never forget that day, and I’ll never stop cherishing those moments.
Art you can feel
Coverage you can trust
Photographs that outlive trends