family photographer
Palo alto | bay area
helena valverde photography
LIFESTYLE
DOCUMENTAry
unscripted
Memories you get to live over
and over again
( For the Nostalgia loving Humans )
I am glad that you found your way here
Hi! I'm Helena :) a Bay Area photographer. I capture motherhood, document newborns, photograph growing families, and cover life's most intimate celebrations, creating images that feel real, timeless, and true to who you are.
Photos carry more than what we see. They hold feelings, stories, and the small details that often go unnoticed. I want your photos to feel like home: warm, real, and deeply yours.
slow down and see the beauty in your story
what are you looking for?
a life well lived deserves to be captured
I photograph families, maternity, newborns, portraits, celebrations, and weddings, always with a relaxed, natural approach. Sessions can take place outdoors or at home, with gentle direction and plenty of room for movement, play, and real connection. From quiet moments during pregnancy to growing families, personal portraits, birthdays, intimate gatherings, and wedding days, I focus on the people, details, and unexpected moments that make each story yours.
what are you looking for?
(KIND WORDS)
"Helena is quite literally a magician with the camera! She’s such an amazing, talented photographer and you can tell that she does everything with so much love, grace and makes the photoshoot seem so effortless and comfortable for the person getting pictures taken of! In my case, me for a magazine article!m extremely camera shy but she made it so effortless and let me feel like myself which is what I was looking for in a photographer! (...) "
TILLANA P.
Helena took pictures of my wedding last June and I absolutely love all my pictures. We had a few meetings to discuss what type of pictures i wanted and she captured all the moments I asked for and more. She is very sweet, attentive and professional.
victoria v.
We were looking for a photographer who could shoot in our home and include our cat in the session, it was a very personal vision, and we’re so glad we found Helena! She brought our idea to life perfectly. (...) Helena didn’t hesitate, she came to our house, made us feel comfortable, and the results are absolutely stunning. The photos look like something straight out of a Pinterest board! She’s not only incredibly talented but also sweet and professional. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!
MELISSSA L.
Helena captured our maternity photoshoot, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the results. From the very beginning, she was warm, friendly, and incredibly professional. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable throughout the entire session, something that truly made a difference during such a special and emotional time for us. She also carried a tent with her so we could do an outfit change.
melita d.
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