Samantha and Don McCarty had their beautiful wedding in St. Simons surrounded by sweet friends and family! When Samantha booked Valorie Kelley Studios as the photographer she shared about her and Don owning a business remodeling homes together! So basically they are Chip and Joanna Gaines but in their free time they go hiking! Actually, […]

This project was LONG overdue! Joey and I love having people over and so we made our living room, dining room, spare bedroom and kitchen a unique and fun area to be in but did nothing to the master bedroom. I’m talking no artwork on the walls, poor layout, cluttered with furniture and the most […]

The day Amelia told me about being pregnant was such an exciting surprise! Amelia and I go way back… like 9 years old! We immediately hit it off over a Harry Potter book and the rest is history! Her love for the Lord is evident in everything she does. Her story is incredible and I […]

Ben and Kate met at PENN State while on the Rugby team! I had no idea how big of a community Rugby has! Ben and Kate began their day at separate locations but watching the same thing… Sixers playing the Heat! These two love their sports and having fun together! Their wedding venue was the […]

Matthew and Elizabeth’s wedding was held at the beautiful Camellia Gardens right outside of Charlotte, NC. Elizabeth’s laugh was contagious and made pictures a blast! One of the first things I noticed walking in to the bridal suite was Moana playing in the background and all of the pretty custom Disney robes! Liz and Matthew had […]

Hey There! Wedding Photography is the coolest thing! I work with joyful brides on the most exciting day of theirs lives capturing all of the beautiful details and emotions of their wedding! It’s just really hard to beat that! However, when I’m not behind the camera on a wedding day, you can probably find me […]

  Psalm 68:5 says, “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows, is God in his holy habitation.” He who numbers the hairs on our head will certainly not turn away from the children living as orphans, and this should inspire us to act. Growing up, the Lord gave me (Valorie) a heart to one day […]

I HAD THE HONOR TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA WHO HAD SUFFERED DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE IRMA. WHEN I LEFT FOR THIS JOURNEY, I HAD NO IDEA THE BLESSINGS I WOULD RECEIVE FROM SERVING IN THIS CAPACITY. DISASTER RELIEF WAS VERY HOT, DIRTY, AND DIFFICULT BUT ABSOLUTELY NEEDED.  ON SEPTEMBER 23, I LOADED IN A […]

Hey y’all! I wanted to share with you a video my husband put together. A month ago we took a trip up to New England to photograph Spencer and Lauren Read More

Lifsey Wedding Highlight Video Hey y’all!  We had the honor of filming the wedding of Paige, and her now husband, Allen. Paige and I met in middle school and claimed each other as sisters, which made this wedding that much more special. Read More

  You’re Engaged… So Now What? Engagement season has come and gone and you’re engaged! Congratulations! So now that he has popped the question on you, what are your next steps? Read More

Our Trip To Dallas, Texas If you follow us on Instagram (@ValorieKelley) or know us personally, you probably were aware that we were in Dallas, Texas last week. Read More

Things I Wish I Had Put On My Wedding Registry   No matter where you register for your wedding gifts, I guarantee there will be things you miss. Read More

The VKS Senior Experience Hey guys Joey here! I have been working all week on a new video to showcase our abilities as Senior Photographers. Read More

Valorie Kelley Shots Senior Experience SHINE! I know this may sound cheesy but I originally thought it would be really neat if these ladies held balloons that said 2018… I know, I know, straight from Pinterest. Fortunately the party store did not have the numbers 0 or 1. Read More

Benefits of Having Two Photographers   What a great question! There are many benefits to having two photographers at your wedding! Read More

Valorie Kelley Shots Weekend Vlog – January 23 Hey everyone! On this weekend vlog we show you our skiing and snowboarding skills! Read More

Choosing Your Charlottesville Wedding Venue!   What are some of the important things to consider when choosing a wedding venue? Read More

TRICKS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR NEXT FLIGHT! Do you find yourself scrolling on Instagram or Facebook looking at everyone’s travel adventures? Read More

5 Tips for the Charlottesville Bride!   Charlottesville is filled with many choices of venues. There are mountains, vineyards, historic, and modern venues to choose from. Once you pick a date, choose a venue that will best work with the season and your style. Many outdoor weddings take place during the spring and fall because […]