06/03/2026
Not your average rebrand ✨
Being a mom and a business owner has shaped my 20’s differently than I once expected. From a young age my mom looked me in my eyes and told me— do something so you can be a mom first (she knew my heart, she knew what mattered most to me). So thankful I get to do that— seriously.
Being a mom has changed me to the core, changed how I show up for others, changed my body, changed my work ethic.
Motherhood and entrepreneurship combined allow you so much space to neglect yourself. Which i’ve done an amazing job at. But truly, I wouldn't change a thing. This is my ministry, this is my livelihood, this is my outlet. My neglect has invited me into so much compassion, something you can always have more of. I am so real about this because I never want to paint any other picture.
The song string cheese describes it perfectly, I'm often editing with chaos, in corners, in the car, in the dark hours of the night. I have a toddler who is often shutting my computer if I even attempt to get work done.
Even for this session toddlers were running around. .creative slayed capturing these (edited by me). She literally is 35 weeks pregnant with her 4th baby so no one else could capture these better, to tell my story, to tell my now.
One day I will edit in the quiet, but for now running this business is chaos— praise be to God for it.
A lot of photographers branding lately has looked so different than my personality, I live for the chaos, not perfectly crafted moments, so welcome to my brand— Yellow Haven Photography. I am Vali (pronounced valley).
I am often laughing, vibing with my toddler, and drinking coffee. Praise God for all 3.
To any moms navigating this season you are doing a better job than you think. You are truly an inspiration.
To my clients— I love you and your chaos. Being apart of your story is so special
To my husband— thanks for supporting my dreams I love you
To my parents— thank you for the nights you have watched my baby so your baby can chase her dreams. I love you.
Can't wait to keep going and have all of you here ♥︎🫶
