Val Eguiguren – Photography

I have had two encounters with Val Eguiguren as a photographer. My first experience was great, the candid pictures she got of my son were wonderful at his daycare when he was 2. I loved them so much I purchased the entire shoot on a CD to share them with my family. Because of this, I didn’t hesitate to sign up for the second time at preschool, only to be so disappointed I will never give her a chance again for her business practices. I had to «Opt In» which meant I had to purchase so many prints, which I didn’t have an issue with because of my past experience, I knew that I would love the photos. But the second time, I only received half the quantity to choose from and she dressed my son in clothes that weren’t even his and not to my liking; which reduced the options to less that 8 or so to choose from and in all honesty none of them were great photos. I tried to not order a package because I wasn’t satisfied with them but after Val reminded me that I «Opted In» and she was going to hold me to it, I was ok with it and picked the best 5 out of the bunch for a CD purchase and paid her $ 25. Well I never received the CD and she says it’s my fault for not asking about it sooner. I have a Toddler and an infant and I work full-​time. I don’t have time to chase down a mediocre photographer for pictures I am not totally in love with. I do however want what I paid for and now she told me I have to pay another $ 10 for her to reproduce the CD and mail it. We all know that CD’s cost pennies and we all know what a stamp costs. It is just insane. Buyer Beware!!!

If you are looking for a professional photographer, seriously consider Val. She is absolutely amazing!
I was introduced to her work through my son’s daycare about a year ago. I was truly shocked when I saw my son’s proofs! They were far beyond my expectations! I recently hired her to do a session with my family. She took us to a local park and did so many different poses and backgrounds with us. She is incredibly friendly and such a pleasure to work with. She really knows what she’s doing.
I cannot tell you how pleased I was at how our family pictures turned out. Truly incredible!
Her prices are incredibly reasonable for the service she provides. You can’t go wrong with her!

This review is LONG overdue. Val was introduced to our family when she came to our daughter’s daycare and took pictures of them in November 2010. The parents were told ahead of time that Val does a daycare session where she will photograph ALL the children in the daycare and if parents like any of the photos then we are able to purchase. All this done RISK FREE to the parents. Let me tell you I was blown away at the session photos. She had only taken 25 – 35 pictures of my daughters and every single one of them were gorgeous. I actually made one of the photos our yearly Christmas card! This summer I decided to try Val again but this time to photograph our enitre family. I was tired of the studio photos. Wow. I was blown away.
Val simply has a gift. She makes you feel like you are being photograph by a member of your family. She spent well over an hour with our family and not once seemed like she was in a hurry. She kept giving us lots of feedback; saying words like fabulous, awesome, etc. It was great! After taking at least 300 of our family-​she then asked are there any other poses you would like. The photos were ready for us to view in a week, and let me tell you it was worth the wait. Every single pose was gorgeous. The lighting and colors magnificent. Not only did I receive a CD with ALL my pictures but I also received a DVD showcasing all the best pictures in the bunch! I don’t known how VAL narrowed it since they were all perfect.
I will NEVER EVER go to a studio again. My husband, children and I take a family picture ever year. I hope Val never gets tired of us because she is definitely going to see my family yearly. I actually have plans for her to photograph my daughters again this Christmas.
I really wish I could give her more than 5 stars!

Val is amazing, with both kids and adults. She has a very positive personality and a great sense of professionalism. She has taken pictures for my family and friends and has done a wonderful job. She takes her time, never rushes, plays with children and engages everyone in order to create a fun and enjoyable environment. I used to take my kids to other salons before meeting Val, but we were always rushed and never enjoyed the experience, we dreaded our photo sessions. Now, we look forward to them and enjoy every minute. Her photos are beautiful! Highly recommended!

I can’t say enough about Val. She is the BEST! She spent so much time with our family to make sure she got the best possible pictures under the best conditions. She pays close attention to detail, from makeup, to clothing etc… She is very reasonable with pricing. She is truly dedicated at what she does My son tends to be more on the shy side, but she was able to get some of the best shots with him because she has a natural ability to work extremely well with all different ages. You will not be disappointed at all. Her pictures are phenomenal!!!

Val has taken pictures at our Daycare and friend’s wedding, and there are always artistic photos that set her apart from other professionals. She can cover the typical photos you see from other pro’s, but she uses her environment and fun loving personality to bring out the best of individuals for those few exceptional photos we all love to share. When everyone in the family walks away with good pictures and a good session experience, it’s no wonder she will always have 5 star ratings.