Valerie Eidson Photography

This month we are so excited to be shining our photographer spotlight on Valerie of
Valerie Eidson Photography. Valerie is a portrait photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina. She specializes in children, family, and newborn photography, but never turns down an occasion to photograph something special. Her passion is to capture life’s everyday moments and turn them into timeless works of art.

How would you describe your photography? I would describe my photography as warm, emotive and magical. 

What made you want to join The Gold Hope Project as a volunteer? I  love sharing the gift of photography with others and using that gift to brighten the lives of other people. The Gold Hope Project was the perfect organization that allowed me to share this amazing gift with families and children.

What is your favorite thing about being a Gold Hope photographer? Watching how children light up in front of the camera brings me so much joy. They feel so special during their session and my hope is that maybe for the brief time when we are together, they forget about the other worries and stressors in their life. I also love gifting the family a tangible moment in time. 

Has working with children with cancer changed anything in your life? Working with kids with cancer has taught me how precious life is and how important it is to live to the fullest each day and be thankful and humbled by the blessings we have. 

What is one thing you hope the families you photograph for the project can take away from this experience? I hope that families can take with them the memory of a fun experience shared with their child during an otherwise stressful time. 

Be sure to follow Valerie Edision Photography online!
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A big thank you to Valerie for choosing to give back with us. Want to follow her lead? Apply to be a volunteer photographer here.