ABOUT ME
PHOTO, VIDEO & THE IDEAS BEHIND THEM
I’m a Vancouver-based photographer and videographer working with brands, events, people, automotive, real estate, and commercial projects.
Every shoot starts with an idea. Sometimes it’s a simple portrait or event coverage. Sometimes it grows into a fully planned video with a script, directed scenes, sound design, and photography created alongside it.
A lot of my work grew out of automotive and motorcycle culture, where I learned to work fast, stay close to the action, and create from inside the scene rather than from the sidelines.
I KNOW WHEN TO BUILD THE SCENE.
AND WHEN TO CATCH THE MOMENT.
BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE
I was part of motorcycle and event culture long before I started photographing it professionally.
That experience taught me how events move, how people react, and how to anticipate what is about to happen. A lot of good event photography comes down to being in the right place before the moment arrives.
Years of photography gave me the foundation to move naturally into video. Understanding light, composition, timing, movement, and how to build a strong frame now carries into how I plan, direct, and edit moving images.
Johanna Poultney
Thank you soooo much Val, I appreciate your amazing photos.
YV4R
The best the best the best photographer like always! Super helpful super talented
Sam
Nicely done, great quality, professional, loves his job
Sam
The G. O. A. T. Always first to the meet and one of the last to leave. Capturing the best moments
Rob Lomas
Wicked photos as always Valeri thank you so much brother
Jacqueline
Thanks for the great photos and videos.