Valerie Hart Photography

Hi, I'm Valerie.
Welcome to the place where I post my most recent sessions, and sometimes a little peek into my own life as well. Photography is my passion and I love capturing those moments that tend to pass us by "oh so quickly."
I am currently living in St. George, Utah and love the endless sunny days. I love meeting new people and getting to capture those moments you will cherish forever. I strive to get those candid shots that show true personality and the connections you have with one another. My goal is to have a fun session where you can be yourselves.

You can view my portfolio by visiting my galleries below on the side bar.

Please have a look around and stay awhile, I would love to hear from you!
Thanks for visiting.

May 17 2012

Beautiful Markham Family, St. George Utah Family Photographer

This family was just drop dead gorgeous, every single one of them.

The children were so polite and Mom had dressed them all so stylish and cute.

I kind of wish I was shooting them for a cover of a magazine because they would totally fit the part of “having it all together” while doing it effortlessly.

I loved getting to talk a little bit to each of them, especially the youngest since she is two and I speak “two yr old.” Impressive I know.

I love every image, we had great weather, great location, and yes you’ve heard me say it before, great light!

Thank you Markham family for trusting me to capture these beautiful memories of your family.

You are all just so lovely.

This needs to be printed big, above a fire place or something…can you picture it?

He was such a sweet boy and really well mannered

(I’m not used to that here at my home, my boys are CRRR-AZY …cute, but crazy!)

I loved their laughing expressions!

She has the most striking features, blond blond hair and dark eye lashes!

Ok you guys make really cute kids, I know you agree, but I am just backing you up…they are soooo cute!

Ahhhhhhhh

My favorite image.

She was just so perfect sitting in the “wish” flowers as the sun was starting to set. What a beautiful girl!

Daddy and son are outnumbered by those girl so they have to stick together

“Hey good lookin’…back at ya babe”

(I am guessing that ‘s what they were thinking)

You two are so fun!

I love the little bit of sun haze here.

Thanks again you guys, I loved getting to meet you, don’t stay strangers

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LindsayMay 17, 2012 - 9:06 pm

I love these pictures!! What a beautiful family!

May 16 2012

Cori & Carl Wedding, St. George Utah Wedding Photographer

I was so excited when Cori called me and wanted to meet about being her wedding photographer.

She had the cutest personality and has one of those smiles that lights up the room.

They decided to get married on St. Patrick’s day…”lucky in love”

I loved getting to capture them coming out of the temple and then whisking them away for a few bridal/groomal images.

It was a tad windy but we didn’t let that get us down. These two were so happy and radiant I don’t think even if it had rained it would have damped their spirits.

Yeah…you two are gorgeous

Hello good lookin’s!

Yes I think they rocked this pose…sassy sassy

“Life is good”

* * *

They were so excited coming out of the temple seeing all their family and friends

The St. George temple really is a beautiful sight to see, especially with newly weds in front of it

Cori & Carl had a cute candy table and “Lucky in love” matches for the sparklers later that night.

Cori snuck away for a minute to have her sister touch up her makeup.

These might just be my favorite images. I love the bond these two have with each other.

How wonderful to have such a sister who is a best friend as well!

Looking so good pregnant in that adorable green dress!

I loved that I caught this quick moment of Cori’s niece copying them putting on lip stick.

You two need to each frame this ok? k

The reception was a blast and after some fun mingling and cutting the cake, it was time to DANCE BABY!

Ok, I have high respect for anyone in a dress who can pull off that awesome “airplane” move going on.

I’m telling you, there was some serious dancing folks

This little boy is going to love this image when he gets older.

Who wouldn’t want an image of themselves having the best time with Mommy & Daddy.

This is why I do what I do, to capture the important moments.

I love this job!

Ok back to the reception….

There is always something so tender about seeing an older couple dance together.

I can just see all the years of memories come afloat as they danced…sigh

Some killer dance moves going on in these images

During all the fun, some of the family quietly left to graffiti a certain car ha ha ha

My favorite part? They saran wrapped the entire car, over the top and then under it lol!

This next image makes me tear up…

It was time to say goodbye and Cori’s sister just breaks down telling her how much she loves her and how excited she is for her.

I love this image.

* * *

Everyone went outside to light the sparklers.

Here was everyone reacting to seeing the gratified car

The culprits! ha ha ha, they looked pretty pleased with their work

You two were so much fun! I loved every minute of your wedding and I loved you guys.

Thanks for including me in your amazing day!

(special thanks to second shooter Alisha Shaw with One Memory at a Time Photography)

5 comments

LindsayMay 16, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Oh my goodness!! WHat a wonderful wedding! I LOOOOOVE her dress (I am a sucker for beautiful dresses…) wonderful pictures Val!!!

SuzanneMay 16, 2012 - 1:51 pm

You worked that wind! These all turned out beautiful- and that sparkler image at the end is so fun!! Nice work

RobinMay 16, 2012 - 3:29 pm

Super cute! You did an amazing job Val!!!!

tiffany taylorMay 16, 2012 - 3:34 pm

these are beatuiful pictersand what a fun day to get married on i love the sparklers thats so fun

JessicaMay 16, 2012 - 7:10 pm

you did an amazing job. kudos on the sparklers at the end

May 12 2012

Bateman Kids, St. George, Utah Childrens Portait Photographer

Over Easter I had my brother and his adorable family visit.

We always have lot’s of fun together, especially since our kids are very close in age.

My children LOVE when their cousins visit!

Our schedule was packed full of fun activities such as hiking, swimming, and decorating Easter eggs, and also Easter Hunts

(the Easter Bunny hid 270 eggs in our house…it took a while for the kids to find them all ha ha.)

So despite all the crazy, we found a quick hour to run outside and snap a few updated pictures of my darling nieces and nephews.

My brother and his wife have been told they make “cookie cutter” children because they all look alike.

I agree, they all closely resemble each other, and lucky them, being extremely cute is one of those resemblances.

Seth you have such pretty eyes.

(Of course if I said that to him he would say, “No, I’m not pretty! I am handsome!” lol

Olivia already takes such good care of her baby sis, they are so lucky to have each other.

My first nephew. What a stud!

I can’t believe how old he is now. He is such a great example to the younger kids and one of the best natured kids I have ever been around

(and I am not just saying that since he is my nephew either)

So glad we got a smiling one because after a few minutes of sitting there Reese decided she had HAD ENOUGH!

Livy-lou, your so beautiful

These brothers are all sports and are very good at them too, I always enjoy watching them play when I can.

Olivia was sweet to be my model for a little longer and try on a few headbands.

Love this cute crazy bunch!

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May 08 2012

Featuring my “mini me” in all her sweetness, St. George Utah, Child Photographer

I realized I haven’t posted much about me or my darling family.

I know when I go to a blog I like to find out a little bit about that person, who they are and why they do what they do.

So thinking back… I can’t even remember when I started taking pictures, but I knew that I loved it!

When I was younger I loved capturing moments with my friends and then scrap booking them. And I’m talking 1990′s scrap booking.

You know, where you used neon papers and cut your pictures into weird shapes and put those little sticker bubbles above each person’s head so you could add a caption that said, “I love my friends!”

HA HA HA

Despite my awful scrap booking skills, I still love to look back at those images and I am so happy that I have those memories.

I honestly wouldn’t remember half of the things in those books if they weren’t documented through images.

Even as a young child it was important to me to document memories, so it’s no wonder I am as passionate about it now.

I really do love taking images for people! I want them to be able to pass those images down t0 their kids, or grand kids,

so that their future generations will be able to see what they looked like at that time in their lives.

It’s sooooo important!!!

I try hard to get my kids into my studio or outside for their pictures often (not just posed shoots, but doing their everyday activities.)

Since my baby girl just turned two, I decided to feature her on the blog.

Just a warning…she is extremely cute and it might make you want to have lots of babies (you’ve been warned.)

My sweet Adeline Lily…age 2

This little girl steals my heart every day.

She pats my hair and says, “So pwetty Mommy” or she will add “honey” to the end of every request.

“Mommy…watch Bubble Guppies, honey?” or “Can I have a gucki (sucker) pweese honey?” ha ha ha

I love her to pieces and I am glad you all get to meet her here on my blog.

(Stay tuned…soon I will feature my two crazy, handsome, sensitive boys on here as well)

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JessicaMay 8, 2012 - 12:47 pm

She’s adorable!! And the honey thing… would melt my heart too

Apr 30 2012

Sweet Senior, St, George Utah Senior Portrait Photographer

I was really excited to get to go out and photograph McKensy. I used to live by her family and even helped out at a girls camp a few years back that she attended.

It is so crazy to me that in just a few years these kids grow up and all the sudden are graduating.

We had a great time and went to some great locations to match her cute outfits she brought.

I was so excited she brought one of her dance costumes to be photographed in. It’s fun when seniors bring things that show who they are.

Congrats on graduating (soon) McKensy, you are so darling!

3 comments

RobinApril 30, 2012 - 5:31 am

Good job Val ! I absolutely love love love those Dance ones !

LindsayApril 30, 2012 - 12:40 pm

I love all of these pictures!! She is a beautiful woman, inside and out! I love the dance ones too! My favorite of all is the close up in front of the tunnel (blue shirt)!

Wonderful picture Val!!!

Vickie BatemanMay 1, 2012 - 3:05 am

Wow! At first I thought, “Cute, cute pictures” and as I saw more, I thought, “Beautiful, beautiful!” She is charming and beautiful and you have captured her in some fantastic poses. Great Job!

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