Bordercollies & Irish Wolfhounds!

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Bordercollies & Irish Wolfhounds!

As we all know, life is filled with ups and downs, gains and losses and that is what keeps it interesting and exciting at the same time. Life for us is a constant adventure and I feel grateful for all of the positive and negative experiences, our life is anything but dull!

A year ago we lost our beloved Monty to an unfortunate accident on our last photography “Ranch” project in Northern California. Both Monty and Val had severe heat-stroke and Val pulled through and Monty did not. Monty’s tragic death was one of the most devastating and traumatic happenings in Val and I’s life together. Even though Monty was not human... his friendly and loving personality captured our hearts and won the admiration and love of many....he was a “superstar” used in our photo sessions, and going everywhere with us. Monty was my life and that kind of spirit can never be replaced.

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How To Rise Above Your Competition With Professional Looking Headshot Photography

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How To Rise Above Your Competition With Professional Looking Headshot Photography

Rising above your competition is always a goal in business. You want your business to be better, provided better quality products/services, have better employees, and make more money – but how do you do this? There are many ways you could try to outdo your competition, but you should first try updating your headshot by using a…

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Business Marketing Photography for Small Business

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Business Marketing Photography for Small Business

Photography for small businesses is completely different to any other photography. Acting as a much more important tool for small businesses for their high turnover siblings, photography is an excellent way to promote an enterprise with minimal input. At Val Westover Photography we take the needs of the individual very seriously and are…

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Amazing corporate headshots for women!

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Amazing corporate headshots for women!

Martina Reyes is a great client of ours! She lives in Puerto Rico but always makes sure to come out on a regular basis to Orange County, California, to have her corporate headshots done by Val Westover. She is so much fun and such a joy to photograph. Professional corporate headshots for women are such a big part of our business and…

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Stunning family portrait at the beach with cute dog!

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Stunning family portrait at the beach with cute dog!

This stunning family at the beach with their cute dog is what people can expect anytime they're photographed by Val Westover at Laguna Beach, California.

We've been photographing the McFarland family since the girls were very tiny. It's so great to watch them grow up and it was extra special to see their cute little dog.

The McFarland's annual family portrait has become a very important family event in capturing cherished memories that their girls will come to appreciate later in life.

Check out some of the McFarland's photos below from their family portrait at the beach with their cute dog...

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LOOK YOUR BEST IN YOUR TEAM HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

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LOOK YOUR BEST IN YOUR TEAM HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

Lets face it, we are all a little bit camera shy, and we find the prospect of a programmed photo a little bit intimidating. For this reason, it is always a good idea to research a photographer so that you can acquaint yourself with his or her work. You should check out their site and read all of the comments and reviews so that you find the perfect fit.

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Outdoor high school senior pictures ideas

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Outdoor high school senior pictures ideas

Your high school senior year is memorable; it is the last step before adulthood and before leaving home to go to college. What better way to immortalize your senior year than through photography? If you want to take a senior year photo you definitely need to capture the excitement and the fun of your senior year. There are many things that you should keep in mind when planning a senior year photo session. To begin with, there is no need to limit your background to a studio or inside a home. Taking pictures outside can be a great way to take advantage of the natural lighting and the beautiful surroundings.

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Studio Family Portrait Photography Ideas

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Studio Family Portrait Photography Ideas

When you book a photo session in a studio you have many options to create a memory that you will enjoy forever, because a family photograph captures the spirit of your family. It is a keepsake that will remind you of the thought that you put into creating that moment. Finding the right setting, the appropriate outfits and the best photographer.
There are so many portrait ideas to choose from and to showcase that your family is one of a kind. It can be an outdoor session celebrating a season, a place or an occasion. Or it can be a choreographed indoor shoot designed for you. Either way, the ones who make it unique and memorable are the people in the photo, your family.

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Looking More Approachable With A Casual Corporate Headshot

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Looking More Approachable With A Casual Corporate Headshot

Casual headshots are an informal way of introducing yourself within all of your marketing efforts. They are more lifestyle oriented that your average corporate headshot and portray a much hipper and trendy vibe. It is a way to give a personal touch of your branding so that it better reflects your personality and the tone you want to set.

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Capturing True Emotion - Equestrian Portrait Photography

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Capturing True Emotion - Equestrian Portrait Photography

Equestrian photography is the best way to capture not only a memory of your equine companion, but to also show the bond that you share. It partners you with an important part of your life and who you are. Becoming a constant reminder of the love and friendship that has become an essential part of the relationship. A fondness of shared experiences and a rapport created in each others company.

It is a unique gift that embodies the essence of mutual respect in photos that are only slightly posed but very natural. Always trying to maintain a balance and creating an atmosphere that is relaxing for both the rider and the horse. The end result is a piece of stylish art that fills you with emotion.

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Our own "Black Beauty" Story just in time for the Holidays

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Our own "Black Beauty" Story just in time for the Holidays

This incredible tale is one of those stories that is so impossible that is is hard to believe, but in the season of miracles I thought our own "Black Beauty" Story would be appropriate. A little back story is necessary... Val and I spent a little under 2 years before we were married in Montana photographing Horses for sale for our dear friends The Mantles of MontanaHorses.com. At that time, we traveled back and forth from Montana to California monthly to Photograph our wonderful Orange County Clients. While in Montana, we were so blessed by the graciousness of a friend to stay in the most incredible Montana Home on a 10 acre gentleman's ranch. Gorgeous views of the valley, daily sounding of the train following the infamous Missouri river, all of our beloved animals and horses in the backyard, I was in complete heaven! The 2 day 24 plus hour commute to California once a month seemed like a small price to pay to live in our dream home.

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How to have fun during your corporate headshot photo session

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How to have fun during your corporate headshot photo session

Most people consider the thought of getting their corporate headshots very stressful. So, how can you remove the stress and have fun during your photo session? Your headshot is your most important marketing tool, so take the time to find out who are the top corporate headshot photographers in your area.

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A picture says a thousand words Jack and Brynlee's engagement photos at the beach

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A picture says a thousand words Jack and Brynlee's engagement photos at the beach

There is a fun story behind Jack and Brynlee's engagement photos at the beach in Laguna Beach, California. Both Jack and Brynlee live in Saint George, Utah, where they met in church at a young age. Just recently, since both of their families just happened to be visiting Orange County, California at the same time, Jack decided it was the perfect time to propose to Brynlee. The very next day, Stephanie and I met them at the beach for their engagement photo session. As you can see in the photos, they have such a great and fun relationship. Jack and Brynlee plan on getting married this march at one of the LDS temples.

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Aria's Eight days old Newborn photography portrait session

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Aria's Eight days old Newborn photography portrait session

Brand new Aria was such an angel during her newborn photography shoot. She only had to be fed twice during this special photo session. Aria stayed calm, happy and asleep most of the session. Both of her parents were on the sidelines with blankets, family heirloom props, little outfits and fresh flowers.
Stephanie and I first met Aria's mom Lauren a few months ago, as she needed headshots for a collages alumni magazine. We were so excited to find out that she wanted us to photograph her soon to be newborn.

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Family Portrait Photography at the Park - Keeping it simple with white & denim

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Family Portrait Photography at the Park - Keeping it simple with white & denim

Let your clothing choice enhance your family portrait by keeping it simple. Parks are filled with greens and earth tones, by wearing multiple colors and patterns, it's difficult for the eye to stay focused on your beautiful family.

White looks spectacular against a green backdrop and will create a timeless family portrait that will stand the test of time. A splash of denim breaks up the white nicely and creates the necessary contrast.

To make your family portrait color choice look less uniform, use tonal variations with your whites and your denim. to maintain that classic look, either go barefoot, or select shoes that won't date your family portrait.

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Creative Wedding Proposal ideas

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Creative Wedding Proposal ideas

If you were to compare a wedding proposal in 1940 compared to 2016, you’d see that everything has gotten bigger, better, and more extravagant. This is because people want to gain the public’s eye and approval. They may also want to secretly become social media stars. Because of this, we’ve all seen tons of out of the box and creative proposals online, being spread from Facebook to Facebook page. Ultimately, this makes it hard for some people to come up with the perfectly creative and “never been done” before proposal. In this article, we’ll give you quite a few creative proposal ideas.
Scavenger hunt proposal
Now, this has been done quite a few times before, but each are catered to the specifics of the relationship. Hide things in places that are significant to your relationship. For example, the first clue could lead to where you had your first date (or this could be the final place, where the proposal happens), and then make the other clues point to significant places with the final and most significant place leading to the proposal.

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High School Senior Photography Triplets Laguna Beach, California

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High School Senior Photography Triplets Laguna Beach, California

Having photographed these triplets since they were very young, it was an awesome opportunity to photograph their Laguna Beach, California high school senior session. These triplets are very special to me and we had so much fun on this beautiful overcast night.

These triplets flew in from Florida to have their high school senior photos done in Laguna Beach. Because of the distance, I don't get to see them that often, which made this photo session even more special.

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Orange County, California Business Headshot Photography What to wear to attract the right client

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Orange County, California Business Headshot Photography What to wear to attract the right client

You’ve recently decided to get new headshots to appear fresh and desirable to new clients. Did you know that what you wear will have your potential client ultimately and subconsciously decide to choose you for your services? They may not consciously make this decision, but if they view your image and see you wearing gaudy jewelry and…

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5 Simple Steps for a Successful Corporate Headshot Photo Session

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5 Simple Steps for a Successful Corporate Headshot Photo Session

ou’ve made the right decision; you’re going to jump into the wide world of using a professional photographer to complete your corporate headshots. The hardest part really is over, but there are still some things to consider before the big day arrives. Now is not the time to get experimental with your look.

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Five things to consider before hiring a wedding photographer

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Five things to consider before hiring a wedding photographer

Arguably the biggest day of your life, choosing a wedding photographer shouldn’t be stressful. It will be, but it shouldn’t be. Provided you know what questions to ask and the things you need to think about beforehand, hiring a wedding photographer should be a straight forward process.
Portfolio & Price
It’s really important that you view the portfolio of any prospective photographer, because you need to know if their style is compatible with your personality and your wedding. You want to see their style and the quality of the photos they have produced in the past.

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