Meet Valerie Worth, Raleigh Newborn Photographer
Photographer. Mom. Raleigh local.
Making Raleigh families feel at home in front of the camera since 2017.
certified french fry enthusiast.
raleigh portrait photographer
Hi, I'm Valerie
I am a Raleigh mom of two boys, a dog lover, a pickleball player, and someone who genuinely lights up when a newborn curls their fingers around mine during a session. This work is not just what I do, it is something I care about deeply.
I had a camera in my hands for years before photography became my whole thing. It started as a hobby, something fun and creative that I did on the side alongside my other job. It grew organically, quietly, in the way the best things usually do.
Then the pandemic hit, and like a lot of moms, I found myself reassessing everything. Working two jobs while raising young kids during Covid was no longer something I could make work. So I leaned into the thing that filled me up most, and Worth Capturing became my full time focus. I have never looked back.
That is the backdrop to why I do this. The beach trips, the boys, the beautiful chaos of family life, all of it informs how I show up for the families I work with. I get it, because I am living it too.
i'm so glad you're here.
outside the studio
Where to find me
Playing pickleball... my self-care.
Spending time with my family, ideally outdoors with a picnic.
Cheering on the Tar Heels in basketball.
Snuggling my dogs.
My Approach
Warm, unhurried, and a little chatty.
Most families arrive convinced they are not photogenic, or certain their toddler is going to derail the whole thing. I hear it every time. And almost every single one of them leaves saying the same thing: I can't believe how easy that was.
I slow things down, ask questions, and guide you through without any pressure or rigid agenda. My favorite moment is when I capture something that just shows it - the joy, the love, the way you look at each other. It happens every session, usually when nobody is thinking about the camera at all.
Valerie is nothing short of amazing. The quality of her work is like no other, but she makes the entire family feel warm and welcome during the shoot. We will be using Valerie for all of our family photos to come!!!
— erica h.
Not sure where to start?
Sessions I offer
Here is a quick look at what I offer. Every session is a little different, and I am happy to help you figure out which one fits your family best.
