Free Engagement Session
The easiest ‘yes’ you’ll say
before the wedding
WHAT YOU GET
✔ An Engagement Session (Save $500)
✔ You pay absolutely nothing! It’s free, really!
✔ All Images, Fully Edited and delivered in an online gallery
✔ No Watermarks, No obligation to book, you keep every photo
WHAT WE NEED
✔ Sign a short simple service contract for your session
✔ Attend a short 25-minute discovery call after your session
Choosing a wedding photographer shouldn't feel like a gamble. Our free engagement session gives you a chance to test the vibes and see our work.
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FREE ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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Because we believe you shouldn’t have to gamble on your wedding photographer. You wouldn’t drop thousands on a new car without test-driving it. Or buy a mattress without at least flopping on it once. We want you to feel what it's like working with us before making that call.
Head’s up, most couples who do an engagement session with us end up booking us for their wedding, we think you’ll see why.
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These sessions happen in Colorado Springs, that’s home base and it helps us keep this offer free.
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Unfortunately these complimentary sessions come at a cost to us (and no, we can’t write them off on our taxes), the only way we can service requests outside of our service area for these sessions, are if you booked us for a full priced session.
1-Hour - $399
Travel Fees ($0.67/Mile)
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Yes, but it’s a simple session agreement, not a wedding contract.
It covers the basics: location, timing, what’s included, how we use the images, and what happens if the weather or life goes sideways. It protects you and us, and it’s the only way we can offer these sessions completely free while keeping things organized and fair.
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Truthfully, we can’t. This is why we’re intentional about it.
We limit the number of complimentary sessions we take each month and reserve them for couples who:
– Are engaged or actively planning a wedding
– Don’t already have a wedding photographer booked
– Are open to a short discovery call after the session
We only get paid if you love working with us and decide we’re your people for the wedding. When couples love the experience (and their photos), they book us or send friends our way. That’s the real win. -
We offer payment plans! Just a $500 retainer secures your date, and the rest is broken up into a payment plan that fits your budget.
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No used-car-salesman energy here.
The 20-minute discovery call is exactly that—a discovery. We’ll:
– Walk through how we photograph a wedding day
– Talk about what matters most to you (timeline, people, moments)
– Share how our collections are structured and answer questionsThere are no “today only” discounts, no pressure, and no obligation to book. If we’re the right fit, you’ll know. If we’re not, you’ll still have photos and a clearer idea of what to look for in a photographer.
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We’ve got a dedicated package (The Intimate Journey) starting at $900 for 3 hours. Need more time? Add extra time for $300/hr.
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Totally fair question. Honestly? It depends on what you value. Wedding photographers wear a lot of hats, posing coach, fly-on-the-wall, timeline ninja, because no two weddings are alike. Our specialty is candid, documentary-style photography: real moments & real emotion.
If you’re wondering how our prices stack up, pull us up side by side with others. Compare the hours and what's included. We think you’ll like our offerings.
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
"Manny was absolutely amazing. He truly captured our greatest moments... "
Manny was absolutely amazing. He truly captured our greatest moments and did not take away too much time from us to take pictures. He listened to what we wanted/what was important to us and was so easy to work with. He made us feel super comfortable taking portrait photos and truly captured our day beautifully. I would highly recommend him as a photographer.
— Emily & Tommy
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
"You felt like family from the moment you arrived..."
The photos were absolutely spectacular and captured every emotion of our day so beautifully. We’re truly grateful for the incredible work you did for us. You felt like family from the moment you arrived, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person or a better experience. Manny gave us photos of a loved one who had passed, and he helped us without hesitation. That kindness meant more than words can express, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Being able to relive each moment through these images is such a gift. You captured this moment, OUR moment, with absolute perfection. Thank you for blessing us with these memories that we’ll cherish forever!
— Krystal & Rudy
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“I can't stop looking through the photos.”
Words cannot express how grateful I am that we found Manny! He truly went above and beyond. During our meeting, Manny, completely ruined all the other lame plain phone calls I had with other potential photographers tbh! He kept us posted every step of the way and offered encouragement leading up to our wedding day. He made us so, so comfortable and knew just how to get us to loosen up during our portrait photos, and most notably, Manny's photos and style of editing are GORGEOUS. I am blown away with our final album. I cannot stop looking through the photos. My only regret was not finding him in time to do our engagement photos.
— Andrea & Shay
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“We had a blast working with Manny.”
Manny went above and beyond for our elopement. He took time to get to know us as a couple beforehand and put in the effort to make our day extra special. Manny was always there to answer any questions. He helped us with posing and made everything look and feel so natural. The photos turned out so amazing and we couldn’t be happier! We had a blast working with Manny and would absolutely recommend him for your special day.
— Mikha & Tristin
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“He got so many candid photos and special moments...”
Manny was very professional at my wedding and the pictures turned out great! I got a huge selection to pick from and got so many compliments on them. He made sure to get plenty of different types of pictures including all the photos of the ceremony and bridal party as well as romantic shots with my husband and me. He also got many candid photos of all the guests and captured all the special moments. I don't feel like a single thing got missed. Coordination beforehand and after the wedding was great as well. Very pleased!
— Jaki & Garret
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
“We’ve had non-stop compliments from friends and family.”
Manny worked with us for our wedding in Boulder. Manny had a way of ensuring our day was going to be captured to the fullest by setting up a virtual call to discuss important topics for our big day. Upon meeting Manny at the venue, he instantly began helping in all aspects. We’ve had non-stop compliments from friends and family of his outstanding work. I give Manny more than a 10/10! Thank you again Manny, you’re amazing!
— Marisa & Riley
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
“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
“Manny is a true professional... who ensures he delivers the exact experience you desire.”
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. We are thrilled with the results and couldn't recommend Valr Studios Photography more highly.
— Val & Ryan
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
"Manny... took pictures of memories we will never forget."
Manny made our special day so comfortable and took pictures of memories we will never forget, even some we didn't notice in the moment. Manny works extra hard to make sure you are happy and comfortable. Thank you so much!
— Jen & Sam
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. 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
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Ready to find out if we’re the right fit?
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