Monica Valencia Photography, Manhattan, KS, USA

Monica Valencia Photography "Time Capsuled Moments:

Monica Valencia is an on-location, natural light photographer based in Manhattan, KS, and serving Fort Riley and it’s surrounding areas. Monica enjoys photographing babies, families, high school seniors, and models as well as important events including weddings. Whatever the occasion may be, Monica feels honored to celebrate and document life on film. Her goal in photography is always to capture the heart and soul of the subject as well as the connection between people.

My Philosophy

I am not a studio photographer. Don’t expect me to line you up on the couch in matching clothes for a contrived family photo–that’s what Sears is for. Instead expect to play, laugh, love on one another and live a normal “day in your life”. I am primarily a documentary photographer and I aim to capture the human condition in all it’s glorious colors. Laughter, tears, scabbed knees—these are all a part of life. I often think about my family photo album when I think of my “mission” as a photographer and an image of my mother cradling my infant body in her arms comes to mind… Her hair is a mess and my eyes are closed, but It’s an absolute treasure. I love the photo of my cousin and I playing in the mud. These are Time Capsuled Moments, and It is my goal as a photographer to give you the same–Life captured through honest story telling. These photos are as much for your children when they grow up as they are for your current Facebook page and your wallet….

Wear comfortable clothing that you can sit and play in. Coordinating colors is great–I even like plaids, stripes and polka dots! Funky hats and scarves in the winter can be fun, or flip-flops in the summer. If your three year old is going through a princess phase, bring out her crown. If your 8 year old son wants to wear his soccer jersey–let him! Remember–this shouldn’t be something the family dreads–but a reason to play and celebrate life together.