Business Details
32 Years
experience
Award-Winning Portrait Photography Services
Val Westover Photography has been dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments since 1994. Founded by internationally renowned photographer Val Westover and his wife Stephanie, our studio specializes in creating timeless portraits that reflect the unique stories of families, couples, and professionals. With decades of combined experience, we have served clients across Orange County, California, Reno, Nevada, and globally through virtual sessions. Our approach blends artistic vision with technical expertise, ensuring every image preserves genuine emotion and connection.As accredited educators and authors, we bring a deep understanding of photography's artistry to every session, from family milestones to corporate branding. Our commitment to personalized service and innovative techniques, including virtual photography, has earned us a reputation for excellence. We prioritize building lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their vision is realized through every photograph. With a focus on integrity and creativity, we strive to exceed expectations, delivering heirloom-quality images that resonate for generations.
Services
Family Portraits
Wedding Photography
Corporate Headshots
Virtual Sessions
Event Photography
Newborn Photography
Pet Portraits
Equestrian Photography
Maternity Portraits
Graduation Photography
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience capturing authentic, emotionally resonant portraits.
- Our personalized approach ensures every session reflects your unique story and vision.
- We provide innovative virtual photography solutions for clients worldwide.
- Our team includes internationally recognized educators and authors in photography.
- We guarantee fast turnaround times with heirloom-quality, professionally edited images.
What people say
Amazing artist
Capturing true emotion
Excellent service
Professional and approachable
Transformative experience
Services
Family Portraits
Our family portrait sessions capture the unique bonds and milestones of your household. From newborn introductions to multi-generational reunions, we create images that preserve your family's legacy. Sessions include personalized location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and up to 20 professionally edited images. Our approach prioritizes natural interactions over stiff poses, ensuring authentic moments that reflect your family's personality. Clients receive a private online gallery with print-ready files and optional heirloom album creation.
Wedding Photography
We specialize in documenting weddings from intimate elopements to grand celebrations. Our coverage includes engagement sessions, day-of coordination, and cinematic storytelling techniques. Couples receive full-day coverage with two photographers, 80+ edited images, and a custom wedding album. We focus on capturing emotional details - from the bride's first look to the final dance - while maintaining a discreet presence. All packages include print rights and a private online gallery for easy sharing with guests.
Corporate Headshots
Our business headshot services enhance professional branding for individuals and teams. Sessions include on-location shooting at your office or virtual setup options. Each client receives 10+ edited images in multiple formats optimized for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing materials. We provide lighting consultation and pose guidance to ensure confident, approachable portraits. Corporate packages include branded templates and bulk licensing options for team consistency across all digital platforms.
Virtual Photography
Our innovative virtual photography service delivers professional results from any location. Through pre-session setup guidance and real-time direction, we ensure optimal lighting and composition in your home or office environment. The process includes a test shoot, three outfit changes, and 15+ edited images. Ideal for headshots, product photography, and remote team portraits, this service maintains our signature quality while eliminating travel requirements for clients worldwide.
Event Photography
We document corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations with artistic precision. Services include pre-event consultation, candid and posed photography, and same-day sneak peek delivery. Clients receive 100+ edited images in both color and black-and-white formats with commercial usage rights. Our team specializes in capturing keynote moments while maintaining unobtrusive coverage of networking and presentations. All packages include branded online galleries for immediate sharing with attendees and stakeholders.
People
Val Westover
Lead Photographer & Educator
Internationally recognized photographer with 30+ years experience, accredited college professor, and best-selling author. Val has taught over 35,000 photographers globally and developed innovative photography apps. His work combines technical mastery with emotional storytelling, capturing authentic moments for clients worldwide.
Stephanie Westover
Co-Founder & Wedding Specialist
Award-winning wedding and boudoir photography expert with extensive teaching experience. Stephanie has developed training programs for photographers and co-created virtual photography solutions. She manages client relations and specializes in creating comfortable environments for portrait sessions.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We provide family portraits, wedding photography, corporate headshots, virtual sessions, event coverage, and specialized portraits including maternity, newborn, and pet photography.
Do you serve locations outside Reno and Orange County?
Yes, we offer virtual photography sessions globally and travel for weddings and corporate events. Our online galleries make sharing images easy regardless of location.
How do virtual photography sessions work?
Virtual sessions use your device's camera with our real-time direction. We guide you through lighting setup and poses to achieve professional results from any location.
What is your turnaround time for edited photos?
Clients receive professionally edited images within 24-48 hours through a private online gallery, with expedited options available for urgent needs.
Do you offer group discounts for team photography?
Corporate packages include team photography options with volume pricing. Contact us for customized quotes based on your organization's size and needs.
