Valgene Erickson Photography

Adrianne and Justin's Sneak Peak

2010-11-12T22:18:00.006-05:00

I had so much fun with these two the other night, can't wait for their wedding next month!! Enjoy your sneak peak guys!

Neil and Katie

2010-10-27T17:26:00.011-04:00

Great couple, great shoot!!!

Youngstown Stake Princess Ball 2010

2010-04-19T10:06:00.009-04:00

I had the opportunity to take pictures at our Churches annual Father/Daughter Princess Ball last week. It was a great experience and heart warming to see the special bond between fathers and daughters. Here are a few pictures from the event!

{Princesses Isabella and Ireyna and their daddy Sir Michael}

{Princess Olivia and her daddy Sir Brian}

{Princess Miaya and her daddy Sir Tony}

{Princesses Paige and Rylee and their dad Sir Kevin}

Sping Mini Shoots Are Back!!!!

2010-03-09T11:04:00.004-05:00

Just in time for Easter spring mini shoots are back!!!

Cost: 65 dollars

Included: 30-45 minute session at a location of your choice

10-15 images professionally edited on a high resolution CD with copy right release

Professional prints may be purchased at an additional cost

5x7: $2.00 each

8x10: $4.00 each

16x20: $20.00 each

wallets: $ 5.00 for 16

Larger prints and packages can also be ordered at your request!

Contact me at valgene{dot}erickson{at}gmail{dot}com for more info or to set up a session

Mr. Ian

2009-11-14T20:23:00.006-05:00

I could not get enough of this little boy....I mean come on, look at his hair...it's like his own little party on top of his head!!! Hope you enjoy your little sneak peek Marcie and don't worry there is plenty more were these came from!

Introducing baby Jack

2009-11-05T21:38:00.007-05:00

Congratulations Saxey family, hope you enjoy you sneak peak!!!

Enjoying The Weather

2009-10-30T22:40:00.006-04:00

How did I get so LUCKY!?!?!?

Mr and Mrs B

2009-10-26T20:51:00.008-04:00

Love this couple, they kept me on my toes the whole time I was photographing them!! Enjoy you sneak peak!!

More of the Farris/Shurtz Family

2008-08-21T19:24:00.009-04:00

Here are some more serious pictures from yesterdays shoot. Thanks guys for a good time!!!

Farris Family Preview

2008-08-20T22:01:00.005-04:00

One word describes this family CRAZY....Here's some fun ones, more to come soon!!

{And a cute one of Riley to balance out the craziness}

Isaiah, Isabella, and Ireyna

2008-08-19T16:04:00.003-04:00

Say that three times fast!!! Aren't these kids adorable, I'm a sucker for big brown eyes!

Sunflowers

2008-08-05T10:59:00.003-04:00

Saturday afternoon I got a call from a good friend of mine asking me to come over and take some pictures of her sunflowers. She loves sunflowers and wants to use the pictures through out her house. I had fun taking these and most importantly was able to work on shooting in manual. I also was able to work on my close ups, I thinks the pictures turned out really good, what do you think?

More of the Saxey's!!!

2008-08-03T08:14:00.004-04:00

Saxey Family Preview!

2008-07-26T22:39:00.013-04:00

I just got in from doing a really fun session with this family. In between thunderstorms and torrential down pours we were able to get some pretty awesome shots. So here's your preview Natalie, hope you enjoy. Much more to come from this cute family!

Riley

2008-07-10T17:54:00.006-04:00

I was at the lake today a got some pictures of this little cuttie. Look at him work the camera, such a natural. Sheena your going to have your hands full in the years to come!

One more!

2008-07-03T11:30:00.009-04:00

I think this is my favorite shot from the session.

A fun day with my little man!

2008-07-01T20:24:00.011-04:00

A while back I took Sebastian out for a little photo shoot hoping to get some good pictures for Donald for fathers day. Sebastian was extremely animated this day and I got some of the best pictures of are little bubba. It was so awesome to just sit back and watch him explore. He actually asked me to take pictures of him a few times!

Ashlee & Matt

2008-06-29T20:10:00.012-04:00

Yesterday Ashlee, Matt and I ventured on a fun little photo shoot. We were every where! Three hours later we got some really good pictures. These to were really photogenic and were up for anything{which always makes for super fun pics}. Thanks for the fun afternoon you two, hope you guys like them!

Ashlee & Matt Preview

2008-06-28T21:11:00.006-04:00

Just a little preview of a fun shoot I did today with Ashlee and Matt...Much more to come!

A Birthday Present

2008-06-24T17:23:00.011-04:00

Back in May I told my mom that for her birthday I would take pictures of her and Sebastian. We were finally able to take them today. Here are a few of our favorites!

The one and only Whitney

2008-06-23T20:11:00.010-04:00

From trees to roof tops to trains, this girl was willing to try anything! And this is only part one of her senior session! I can't wait to do part two.

Justin & Courtney

2008-06-10T13:04:00.009-04:00

Saturday I had the opportunity to shoot my first wedding reception. Justin and Courtney were married two weeks earlier in the Salt Lake City Temple. Saturday they had there local reception here. They were a super fun couple and as you can see from the pictures they are just so in love! I just got done editing a few pictures and wanted to give them a sneak peak. Hope you guys like them!

A VOTE...

2008-05-29T09:56:00.010-04:00

I am in the process of designing a business card and need your help. I can't decided which image to use on it. That's where you come in. Simply click the comment button at the end of this post and vote for your favorite. Don't be shy even if you don't know me vote anyways you can leave it as anonymous. I'll leave the voting up for a week. Now with out further delay are your choices.

{Choice #1 Palmer Family Picture}

{Choice #2 A favorite of my little man}

{Choice #3 Mr. Ben}

{Choice #4 Miss Miaya}

You have the power the decision is in your hands. As extra incentive the winner will receive a free 8x10 of your photo. Happy Voting!

Palmers Part II

2008-05-26T23:15:00.008-04:00

This family was so much fun to shoot they were open to anything I asked. My favorite part of the night went a little something like this.
Me: How much do you love me Shari?
Shari: I'm going in the wheel barrel aren't I?!
Me: Yes Please!
So much Fun
{again if you see bobby don't mention the pics they are a fathers day present}

Palmer Family Preview

2008-05-24T22:02:00.014-04:00

Thank you Palmer Family for an enjoyable evening, you guys are the best!
{Please do not mention this photo shoot to Bobby it is a surprise for fathers day}

One Few More

2008-05-23T09:03:00.007-04:00

Itsy Bitsy

2008-05-21T18:20:00.009-04:00

It is so hard to pick which ones to post, they all came out so good but here are my favorites so far!

Miss Miaya Rose

2008-05-21T14:28:00.006-04:00

My first newborn session and little Miaya was a pro. At first she didn't like the whole naked thing but we got her use to it real quick. She's just 6 days old...so tiny, heres the first one I edited much more to come!!!

A few more

2008-05-17T21:37:00.007-04:00

These little sweethearts are my friend Kate's however its not all of them her oldest had to be at school...Boooo!

This is "S" shes such a sweet girl. She is so good with her younger brother and sister!

This is "E" this little boy has so much energy. I've also been his primary teacher for the past two years. He wears me out on Sunday but he is just so fun to be around!

This is little "C" the newest addition to there family. Look at her work the camera can you say model!

Play Group

2008-05-17T11:29:00.008-04:00

This is "l" as you can tell by the look, she was less then thrilled about the camera. She actually would go down the slides with her hands over her face so I couldn't get a picture! She is one of Laura's daughter.

This Is "I" my friends Marcie's little boy he was trying so hard to be like the big boys!

This is "k" and "b" 2 of my friend Stacy's kids. I've had "k" in primary for the past two years. "b" is just the happiest baby I've ever seen I don't think I've ever herd her cry!

SNEAK PEAK!

2008-05-16T12:53:00.009-04:00

Today our ward had a play group and I had the opportunity to take some pictures of the most adorable children ever. Here's a little teaser...Much more to come! These two cuties were easy on the eyes. Laura I'd just lock them away now before the girls start calling!

Black and white or color...

2008-05-15T13:06:00.013-04:00

Which do you like better?

The perfect model

2008-05-14T09:08:00.006-04:00

He's come to accept the fact that there is a camera in his face 24/7.

2008-05-05T10:10:00.003-04:00

I've decided to do it! I am starting my own photography business. This site is a work in progress, I hope to have it fully functional by June 1. Right now I am doing some free sessions to get my name out there and to build up my portfolio. There's bound to be some bumps in the road, but hopefully the ride will be worth it. Feel free to leave comments as I'm always open to what people have to say.