Step up & Shine

 

Premium Portraiture for Women

Business, Beauty & Boudoir photography in Lexington, Virginia

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Maybe it has been a while since you’ve seen a truly great photo of yourself, but I’m here to tell you - 

There is not one thing you need to change
about yourself to have stunning photographs.

We’ll show you the difference a professional studio team and expert photography
can do for you. You are going to LOVE your portraits. I guarantee it.

- VALERIE JOHNSON, ANNE VALERIE PORTRAIT

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Your AVP Photoshoot Experience includes:

  • Professional Hair & Makeup

  • Wardrobe & Styling

  • One-on-One Design Meeting

  • Accredited Master Photographer

  • Magazine-style Photoshoot

  • Grand Reveal & Ordering Session

Our studio is located in Lexington, Virginia. Photoshoot dates are limited and our schedule fills months in advance. Don’t wait - schedule a call to reserve your shoot today!

 “Valerie nailed every last aspect that I wanted captured. Beautiful, mysterious, magical, feminine, strong and brave, and a lot more. So glad I was brave enough to say yes to myself.

Say yes to yourself. Say yes, I am worth it! Say yes! I swear it gets easier and makes a difference in your life and others as well.”

— LUCY RANEY

See what our clients are saying

  • "Not only was the photoshoot an utter blast, the entire experience has given me reason to reflect and see myself differently."

    MELISSA WEEKS

  • "I felt so beautiful, alive, sexy, and joyful. [The pictures] were beautiful and they were ME!!"

    PAT WATERS YOUNG

  • "Not only were the pictures beautiful, but it was a very fun shoot!"

    MARCI LAWHORNE

  • "You owe this experience to yourself. Seriously. I only wish I had done it sooner!"

    DEBBIE ALDEN

  • "Thanks Valerie for bringing out the bad ass and 'I-got-this-age thing' in me out!"

    JODY MORGAN

  • "Talk about glamorous. Everyone she shoots comes out looking fabulous."

    SUSAN CABA

  • "Val has shown me that being 65 is not the end, but the beginning."

    MARY HARVEY-HALSETH

  • "Val has the gift of seeing the beauty in all of us and the talent to capture it in her camera's eye."

    SHERRY TEAGUE

  • "Valerie nailed every last aspect I wanted captured. So glad I was brave enough to say yes to myself."

    LUCY RANEY

  • "This experience made me feel amazing! Thank you Val."

    LUWANNA COLEMAN

  • "Every time I look at my pictures I feel sexy, strong, and independent!!"

    HEATHER HAMILTON

  • "I absolutely loved my shoot! I've never felt so confident and beautiful!"

    SAVANNAH LAWHORNE

  • "Valerie makes her models feel so at ease and creative . . . Such a unique experience!"

    ANNA BILLIAS

  • "Val captured the essence of my vibrant young lady and our special bond!"

    KAREN MCDONALD DOYLE

  • "I put my complete trust in Val and she did not disappoint!"

    KIM SILVEA

  • "You will be surprised how quickly you relax and have fun with it."

    CHRISTINE MERRILL

  • "In a way, I think she's pulling out a person's soul image!"

    TASHA WALSH

  • "A photoshoot with Val is the best gift!"

    MARY PETERSON

  • "Prepare to be wowed!"

    CHRISTY KNOPP

 

 Proud Recipient of The Portrait Masters Master Level Accreditation

 

THE FIRST STEP TO STUNNING IMAGES

Schedule a Call

We’re committed to providing an incredible, one-of-a-kind experience to every one of our clients. The women you see in our portfolio are not models, they are everyday women just like you and me. We’d love to answer all of your questions and see if our studio is a good fit for you. Simply fill out the form and schedule a call at a time convenient for you. We typically book months in advance, so don’t wait!

 

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Valerie Johnson of Anne Valerie Portrait

Valerie Johnson of Anne Valerie Portrait

 

You’re going to love what your portraits reveal about you.

As a master portrait photographer, Valerie Johnson and her team of professionals have developed a unique process of guidance and resources to ensure every photoshoot is an inviting, empowering, one-of-a-kind experience.

Valerie meets one-on-one with every client to create a custom plan that highlights their very best features and incorporates their style and personality into a carefully crafted selection of stunning images. Along with access to a gorgeous selection of designer gowns, luxe apparel, and couture accessories, clients enjoy professional hair and makeup, followed by world-class direction and posing for their celebrity-style photoshoot.

The AVP Experience is designed start-to-finish to reflect back your unique character and beauty. The studio schedule typically fills months in advance, so plan ahead and book now for your perfect date. Planning for your custom photoshoot begins immediately and is a big part of the fun.