DC WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
DC WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
DC WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
DC WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

BASED IN DC, MARYLAND AND VIRIGINIA

Where Love Becomes Art -

Cinematic, Timeless, Unforgettable.

 

artistic, story-driven imagery for couples who crave more than just photographs.

 

The Story of Your Love, Preserved.


Your story deserves to be told in a way that feels honest and real - woven with emotion, movement, and meaning. I don’t just take pictures; I capture the way your love feels, turning fleeting moments into something tangible, something timeless.


Expect warmth. Expect intention. Expect a photography experience that’s as effortless as the love you share. From the quiet glances to the laughter that echoes without restraint, I’ll be there to capture it all — with the care it deserves. Because years from now, when you hold these photographs in your hands, I want you to feel every heartbeat of this moment all over again.

BEHIND THE LENS

MEET STEPH

I'm the heart and soul behind The Valentin Collective. Photography has never just been a job for me—it’s a way to hold onto the unspoken moments that matter most. I believe in storytelling that feels like poetry, in images that don’t just capture what you looked like, but what you felt.


My approach is deeply personal. A blend of cinematic frames, warm nostalgia, and authentic emotion. I’ll be the calm in the whirlwind, the steady presence as you twirl, laugh, and love your way through the best day of your life. Your love is one of a kind, and your photos should be too. Let’s create something timeless—something that feels like a scene from the most beautiful movie you’ve ever lived.

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"They looked like images from a movie and I could not believe they were photos of US."

Stephanie made both of us feel comfortable and the entire experience felt natural. We aided in picking the theme, but her vision is what truly made it all come together. We are in LOVE with the photos. They looked like images from a movie and I could not believe they were photos of US.


- The hawkins

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“We were instantly drawn into Jane's work, the moment we accessed her website. Jane is like sunshine, she comes into your life and brings so much light, joy and energy.“

K+D

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“We were instantly drawn into Jane's work, the moment we accessed her website. Jane is like sunshine, she comes into your life and brings so much light, joy and energy.“

K+D

 

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