I found Valerie by just searching Google to do my fiancé and I's engagement shoot. My fiancé and I were incredibly nervous about the photo shoot as neither of us really likes taking photos and feel incredibly awkward in front of the camera. I also had no idea what vibe I wanted for the shoot. From the very first phone call Valerie made us feel incredible comfortable and she came up with the idea of having activities that represented our relationship to help us relax in front of the camera. My fiancé and I loved the idea and had so much fun during the shoot! Valerie kept us laughing and gave direction which made the whole process so much less stressful! She was also incredibly helpful with coordinating outfits and all the little details needed to make the photos look perfect! We have only seen our sneak peek photos and are already incredibly obsessed with them and cannot wait to see the final product! We could not recommend Valerie enough and will most definitely be coming back to her for future photo sessions! read more

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I had such a specific vision for our engagement shoot and Valerie really listened and understood what we wanted. She helped with styling and confidence posing. We are so thrilled with how everything turned out!! She made the whole thing a fun experience and it comes through in the photos. Highly reccomend!! read more

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A few weeks before my little one came into the world I realized I hadn't spent any energy capturing the wonderful experience of my first pregnancy. After mildly panicking, I found Valerie of Tilted Crown Photography. I looked through her portfolio and read about her philosophy as a photographer and decided to reach out. She was super easy to talk from the very beginning! We chatted about what I wanted to achieve from our session and how our collaboration would work for gorgeous photos. I was lucky that Valerie had availability and she accommodated my last minute request--seriously we took my photos the week before I gave birth! We met up, had fun getting to know eachother and enjoyed our time in Old Sac walking and taking photos. I received my final gallery this week and all of the photos are amazing! They captured my pregnancy and incorporated Sacramento flawlessly into this momentous life experience. I especially love the female empowerment that Valerie is able to bring forth in her photos. Even at my most sweaty and uncomfortable, she was able to make me feel sexy and strong as a new mom to be. If you want a friendly and passionate photographer I can't recommend Valerie and Tilted Crown enough! read more

I had a lifestyle photography session with Valerie in late September. I did a lot of research and found that her wholistic approach would create great results. I was/am not disappointed. She spent some time getting to know me. She was very comfortable to chat with and eager to find ways to convey my personality through photography. We had a few phone calls discussing my tastes, personality, goals, what her ideas and goals were. Together we worked to form a plan for the session. She gave me a few pointers to follow to ensure the best photos such as skin care, when to get a haircut, and wardrobe styling. I was surprised that Valerie provided much more than photographs. Throughout the whole process Valerie was thoughtful, receptive and supportive. The session was fun and she made it that way. Working with her I saw how she is dedicated to great photos. When I got my pictures I was stunned and elated. They are amazing! She did a great job capturing who I am and incorporating things I enjoy such as books, music, sweets, cars. I have recommended her to everyone. She should have charged me more for everything.... Definitely goes above and beyond. I guarantee you will not regret using Tilted Crown! read more

If you're looking for a photographer, no need to look any longer. Valerie and her team are amazing. We recently did our family photograph and it was a wonderful experience, from the beginning to the end working with Val. I planned it at a short noticed and Val was able to accommodate and squeezed us in their schedule(5 family total). Very professional, after I booked. We had a phone call on what type of pictures we wanted and how long it would take(beyond my expectations). We did the photoshoot an hour away, and before hand Val even went out to scope the area and scene. After the photos were taken, Val was very very very responsive. Stayed in contact. Everything from the beginning to the end was great!!! (Thank you for the amazing photos Val, if you're reading) And for everyone else, don't look twice and book with Tilted crown... read more

Valerie did headshots for my company and was so easy to work with! She was very patient with all of my staff and all of the things going on that day. She was attentive to all 78 employees and shot some amazing headshots. Highly recommend Valerie!! read more

We'be used Valerie for our family photos for two years now and we won't be going anywhere else! She is our favorite to photograph with not only because she's awesome but especially because she's so great with my kids. She makes it fun and comfortable for them to get through the session even when they start to get grumpy and over taking pictures, she lets then unwind and play around while getting some amazing candids of them in the process. My girls look forward to our family sessions as much as I do. Not only does she always find the best place to get our photos done, but she makes the entire experience stress free. The entire session flys by and i find myself bummed it's over because we're having so much fun. We just had this years family session and I'm already excited for the next one we have planned! read more

I recently had a photography session with my grandmother and two young boys and Valerie knocked it out of the park! Before the shoot, she called me and asked questions about my kids personalities, my expectations and what I wanted to capture. The morning of, I was riddled with anxiety because children don't always cooperate when they're dressed nice and I need them to lol Val came in and beautifully took the lead. She got so many candid moments between the kids and grandma that I've never had, she worked with my toddlers energy and posed us perfectly for "together" family shots. I would recommend Tilted Crown Photography ten times over Thank you again, Valerie! read more

First off I wanna say how quick Valerie responds. Unfortunately the first day we originally scheduled got rained out and the location we originally had wouldn't have been easy to take photo, but luckily Valerie was very accommodating and was able to schedule for the week after at a new location where the rain wouldn't bother us as much as the previous location. On the day of the photoshoot it didn't rain and we were able to do everything we envisioned. I loved working with Valerie too. She kept us engaged and laughing and made it comfortable unlike some shoots I've done where it was kind of awkward. Definitely highly recommend! read more

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It's one thing to have great photos and capture moments; there are a host of photographers that can do that. But to come across someone who just has an overall good vibe from the start, good positive energy and aura and then for that to be transferred through her work... no other words are needed. You can feel the love she has for what she does and it clearly shows in the final product. Great service from start to finish! I already have her down as my favorite photographer like EVERRR! Thank you! Can't wait for the next shoot! read more

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Valerie at Tilted Crown Photography was absolutely lovely to work with! She came highly recommended by our friends who had collaborated with her on a newborn photoshoot for their firstborn son, and when we saw she had produced remarkable quality photographs, it inspired us to do the same for our daughter. Valerie made a great first impression on our phone call to prepare for the photoshoot; she showed keen attention to detail in the color schemes and outfits we proposed, brought props and backdrops that beautifully complemented our vision, and identified the best locations in our home by requesting photos of our interior ahead of time to keep the shoot efficient. Valerie was so gentle with our daughter on the day of the shoot, and worked with all of us patiently through outfit changes, feeding schedules, cranky crying, and the nerves all first time parents have taking care of our new baby. She knows how to work with multi generational family groups, capturing priceless moments of us with our baby and both sets of grandparents. Valerie's delivery turn around is incredibly fast; she gave us sneek peeks after just 1 weekend and delivered dozens of additional photos to us in about 3 weeks. The end result was incredible, with beautifully constructed shots and soft editing, that in the end far exceeded our expectations of what we could've imagined and what we could've taken ourselves. Thank you so much Valerie!! read more

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I wanted to commemorate my 30th birthday with pictures, so I started searching for photographers. I found Valerie on a whim via social media and reached out. Right away she was incredibly responsive and organized. She arranged a phone call where talked about what I wanted and she helped with location ideas, color palettes, etc. She was available during a random four day weekend I had which was awesome. During the shoot she was super easy to get along with and I did not feel uncomfortable at all. She has an easy going, gentle vibe. The pictures came out absolutely incredible and she offered to expedite them before my birthday which is exactly what I wanted. The platform she used for me to sign her contract, pay the invoice, and view photos was very clean, easy to understand and organized which I loved. I couldn't have asked for anything better and I will most definitely be using her as a go-to from now on!! Thank you Valerie!! You are a gem. read more

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I decided to do my 30th photoshoot with Valerie and honestly, it was the best decision I could have made. She literally gave me all I wanted and MORE!!! My main idea was to really have a nice classy/elegant theme with a black background and I just didn't know what exactly I wanted. Valerie gave the idea of shooting at a restaurant and not only did she make it happen but she was able to get exactly the restaurant I wanted. It couldn't have been a better experience than this. When you hear people describe themselves as a creative director you have a lot of expectations. Valerie definitely lives up to those standards. I had 2 main outfits where I chose a traditional wear and then a gorgeous bright red dress to bring in my western upbringing as well. Because of how my session was set up I was able to get an extra outfit in. Every single outfit and the photos taken were so perfect in their own way. What I love the most from this is the amount of images we get to have. We don't have to choose a specific amount and legit get all the ones you want and even ones you didn't even know you wanted. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Valerie as your photographer. Her creative mind, energy, and passion really reflect from the moment you get on the phone with her and to see even more of a fun spirit in person was literally just what I needed to be comfortable enough to make my own poses rather than her having to continuously guide me and I LOVED IT!! Thank you Valerie for the most fun and memorable moment of my life! I will most definitely be coming back to you in the future. read more

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Contacted Valerie to do a graduation photo and she gave me a grade deal. She found a perfect location near us and she took amazing photos. Can't wait to hire her again in the future. Thank you, Valerie and I recommend her 100% read more

I had a wonderful experience with Tilted Crown Photography. I had a photo shoot in old Sacramento. It was the best experience I have ever had. Valerie, the photographer was so patient, so creative, and so much fun. She took her time, we spent about 3hours and she never stopped taking photos of me. She directed my poses and even let me get creative. She is a gem! she was cheering me on and made me feel like a model. She listened and designed the perfect album i wanted. Thank you for the amazing experience. Looking forward to more photoshoots. read more

I had a great experience with Tilted Crown Photography! We had a newborn photo shoot and it was everything I hoped for. Valerie was punctual, brought excellent props and outfits, and was even especially exceptional at getting our three-year-old to participate, who is photo shy. She was patient with our busy schedule and fussy baby, and the pictures turned out beautifully. We got many more photos for a much better price than the other photography options I looked into. We are very happy with Tilted Crown and definitely recommend! read more

I met Valerie through a posting on Facebook. She came to Hawaii and was looking for a model for her session. I live in Hawaii and thought that it's a great chance to get some new pictures taken. And what can I say, she absolutely went above and beyond!! She is very communicative, friendly, Positive, outgoing and just a blessing to be around. From the first meeting via video chat to the first meeting in person, till the actual session at the beach. Everything was so well planned. She puts so much effort in understanding what you want, communicating what she thinks will look great and just mentoring you throughout the session. I felt super comfortable, beautiful, happy and like it's the most natural thing to do. I will always come back to her whenever I need a new session and will recommend her from the bottom of my heart. read more

Valerie was very good and allowed us to make suggestions. She listened to us and let us do what we were comfortable with. She encouraged us and allowed us to act real in front of the camera. We do recommend her to everyone who needs their photos taken. read more

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We had the best experience with Valerie! We had her do our family photos and I also specifically asked her to get some extra photos of just my girls (who are 2 and 5) because I don't have many aside from cell phone photos. And she delivered!!! All of the photos in my gallery are BEAUTIFUL!!! She was so patient with my girls, and let them be themselves and got so many great candids of them just being kids, really capturing their carefree smiles and giggles. Those are some of my favorites in the entire album. I can't thank her enough for capturing those amazing memories for us. read more

Words can't describe of the amazing photos Valerie took for me and my family. She captured every precious moment. This was a very special day and Valerie made it more special of the photos taken. I will hire Valerie again and recommend her to capture your precious memories. read more

I highly recommend Tilted Crown Photography and Valerie. She was very detailed and communicative prior to our newborn family photo shoot. She assisted in coordinating our wardrobe, props, and locations. Our baby was fussy most of the shoot, and she was very patient with a calm energy. Valerie also worked well with our dog to include pics of her, too! The photos were beautiful and shared with us very quickly. We are very happy with our experience and photos! read more

Most definitely recommend!!! Very professional, friendly and organized. Still receiving compliments on how beautiful the pictures turned out from friends and family. Booked for my wedding and all my guests loved how Valerie captured every single special moment as if she never had put her camera down. She managed to deliver the pictures to me faster than most photographers and every single image looks lovely. I have tons of beautiful memories to share and cherish thanks to Tilted Crown Photography. Don't go to overly priced photographers this is the perfect company to use trust me you won't regret it. read more