FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN WEST TEXAS ; LOCAL TO ODESSA AND MIDLAND TEXAS
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Keepsake Package
$400 + Tax
6 Members
1 Hour Session
20 Digital Images
Online Gallery
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The Heirloom Package
$425 + Tax
15 Members
1 Hour Session
35 Digital Image
Online Gallery
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The Storyteller Package
$575 + Tax
30 Members
1.5 Hour Session
50 Digital Images
Online Gallery
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The Legacy Package
$750 + Tax
50 Members
2 Hour Session
70 Digital Images
Online Gallery
Capturing Families, Seasons, and Stories Over the Years
Families are like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.
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![A family of four sitting on grass outdoors, playing and laughing together under trees during daytime.]()
Meister's Family
2025
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![A family of six standing together outdoors in a grassy park at sunset, smiling and posing for a photo.]()
Maltos's Family
2024
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![A family of four standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, smiling at the camera. The father wears a cowboy hat and beige jacket, the mother wears a black dress and patterned boots, and the two children are dressed in casual clothes with faux fur vests.]()
Mireles's Family
2024
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![A family of four stand together on a park pathway surrounded by trees, with the parents smiling and holding their children, a boy and a toddler, during a fall season.]()
Rothenberger's Family
2024
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![Family of six sitting on the ground outdoors in a field with trees, during sunset, smiling at the camera.]()
Strube's Family
2024
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![Family of five sitting on a bed in a bedroom, smiling at the camera. The mother is on the left, with three children in the middle, and the father is on the right holding a young boy. The room has a tufted headboard, floral artwork above, and a nightstand with a vase of white flowers and a framed black-and-white photo.]()
Priscilla + Daniel
2024
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![A family of five standing outdoors in front of ancient stone ruins, smiling at the camera, with sunlight casting long shadows on the ground.]()
Mendoza Family
2024
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![A family of three outdoors in a wooded area during the golden hour, with the sun shining brightly behind the trees. The man is holding a young girl on his shoulders, and the woman is standing close, touching his back as they share a kiss.]()
Galindo Family
2024
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![A woman with black hair and red lipstick sitting against a brick wall, smiling while holding a young boy with curly hair, dressed in black, who is sitting on her lap.]()
Maggie + Son
2024
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![Family of five consisting of three children and two adults, with the baby seated in a grey baby chair, posed against a plain white background.]()
Jones's Family
2024
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![A family of three posing in front of a decorative stone fountain with water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.]()
Trevino Family
2023
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![A close-up photo of a woman and a young boy with their foreheads touching, eyes closed, sharing an intimate moment. The woman has long dark hair, a nose piercing, wearing a hat, and a black sleeveless top. The boy has short dark hair, light skin, wearing a light-colored shirt.]()
Andrea + Son
2023
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![Family of nine standing outdoors in a field with trees and hills in the background.]()
Gonzalez Family
2023
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![A family of four sitting on the front steps of a house, with a man, woman, and two young boys, smiling at the camera. The house has a dark wooden door with a decorative wreath and the number 306 on the wall beside it.]()
Gabriel + Angeles
2023
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![A black and white family portrait featuring a pregnant woman, a man, and a young girl, all smiling, with the girl sitting on his lap and the woman standing behind them.]()
Jamie + Oscar
2023
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![A large family group standing outdoors on a dirt path in a park with trees and open space behind them, dressed in casual summer clothing.]()
Carrasco Family
2023
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![A large family group posing for a photo in a room, with some people wearing hats and casual attire, including children and adults of various ages.]()
Felix Family
2023
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![Family group photo with adults and children in colorful clothing, standing and sitting in a studio with a plain white background.]()
Marquez Family
2023
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![A couple stands together holding hands, with the woman showing her pregnant belly and holding an ultrasound image. They are smiling at each other, standing barefoot against a plain background.]()
Caldwell Family
2023
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![A newborn baby sleeping in a hospital bassinet, wearing a brown jacket, with a prenatal bracelet on its wrist. The bassinet has a white sheet with colorful footprints, and a pillow with a floral pattern. Behind, a card indicates the baby's gender as girl and contains birth details.]()
Jaramillo Family
2023
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![A smiling pregnant woman in a red polka dot dress holding her belly, with a man in a light blue polo shirt and jeans embracing her and kissing her forehead, standing on a dirt road in a rural area during sunset.]()
Keylah + Favain
2022
What People Are Saying…
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![Winter Mini Family Session In Odessa & Midland Texas]()
Valerie did an amazing job with my family Christmas photos. We loved every photo! ❤️ She was very sweet and made us very comfortable during our session. We definitely will be using her again for all our photo needs. Highly recommend! ❤️
- Christy
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![Winter Session in Odessa & Midland Texas]()
booked a shoot just a couple days out because i had family visiting out of town , she was able to get me in fast and take some great pictures of us ! super sweet and friendly! will be definitely booking again !
- Sasha
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![Senior Session Photographer In Odessa And midland Texas]()
My family and I love Valerie Gonzalez photography. Valerie has shot our family portraits, sweet 16 invitations, graduation announcements, and cap-n-gown pics! Valerie is knowledgeable in her field and has a wonderful eye for photography. Our experience is always a pleasure, as Valerie is knowledgeable in her field, as well as patient, punctual, communicative, and professional. We highly recommend Valerie and can't wait for our next session with our favorite photographer!
-Jennifer
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Valerie took our first family photoshoot and let me tell y'all…… she was amazing. Her work is amazing when it comes to editing and delivering our photographs as soon as possible. She works around your schedule if you have a busy life and I highly recommend her for all your photography needs!
- Jaylynn
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Valerie did such an amazing job with my wedding photos! She is so kind and a joy to work with! She was very considerate working with us! We are very pleased!
-Alisa
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She made us feel so comfortable and we had so much fun!! The pictures came so beautiful! We love them!! Will definitely be going back 💕 Thank you so much Valerie for helping us out with our kids💗 A super hero for sure!🫶🫶🫶 Definitely recommend and super professional!!! Again thank you !!!💗💗💗
-Karen
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Valerie did amazing at capturing exactly what I asked for. The pictures turned out beautiful and Valerie is very personable and easy to talk to and work with. She did both my maternity and fresh 48. She was very patient with my children and my newborn
- Brittany
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Loved my gallery!!! Valerie is AMAZING all around. Her work will leave you speechless. She is easy to be comfortable around when first meeting especially while she’s behind the lens. Plus my kiddos loved her interaction with them which made them even more photogenic! 1000% recommended. Can’t wait to book more sessions! 😊 thank you Valerie!
- Ariel
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Highly recommend Valerie Gonzalez Photography she recorded for my daughters XV and she did a great job with the video. she kept in touch with us on how the editing was going and she got them done before the time she had told us. we were even able to get extra flash drives. thank you Valerie
-Melissa
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Valerie is amazing and she never disappoints! She is attentive and patient, we absolutely love her❤️ if you are looking for a photographer who cares and makes you feel comfortable, look no further and book a session with her!🤩🤗
-Maria
FAQs
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I’ve been photographing families since 2020, and I continue to specialize in capturing families, maternity moments, Fresh 48s, gender reveals, and growing families today.
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Anything that captures your growing family! This includes:
Family sessions
Maternity sessions
Fresh 48 sessions
Gender reveals
Mommy & me
Daddy & me
Sibling portraits
All of these fall under my Family Packages, and you may choose your package based on the number of people included.
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Select your package based on how many people will be participating.
For example:Maternity (usually 1–2 people) can choose the smallest package
Family of 6 should choose the 6-person package
Larger extended families such as gender reveals should choose the appropriate group package.
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I’ve updated my 2026 pricing to focus on digital images only for a simpler and more affordable experience. Prints may still be purchased separately through your online gallery.
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My turnaround time is between 2–3 weeks. During busy seasons, galleries may take slightly longer, but you will always be updated.
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Don’t worry — I’ve worked with hundreds of families! I guide poses, bring fun prompts, and make sessions relaxed and kid-friendly. We always end up with plenty of beautiful images.
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Yes, I do. Travel outside of Odessa, TX may require a small travel fee.
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Fresh 48 sessions are done at the hospital or at home within the first 48 hours after birth. These are gentle, lifestyle-style sessions capturing the real and raw emotions of welcoming your baby.
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I do light retouching (skin smoothing, blemish removal, color correction).
I do not alter body shapes or remove people unless requested for an additional fee. -
Most family sessions allow one outfit, but some packages allow two. If you want more variety, just let me know so we can plan extra time.
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Yes! You will just need to choose the correct extended family package based on the number of people.
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Yes. Payment plans are available for all family packages as long as the full balance is paid by your session date.