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Sacramento Cinematic Photographer You Story, Told Like a Film.

Cinematic photograpjy filed with emotion, movement, and timeless moments. Wedding, couples, families & portraits across Sacramento and Northerm California.

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In every still frame, your story comes alive.

I work quietly, close, and unhurried — chasing the small, unrepeatable moments. Creating heartfelt images you'll cherish for generations.

Lavishly yours,

Valeriia Horidko

Woman in a white sweatshirt photographed in warm sunset light near the water
Sacramento· 2026

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Every step

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From the very first frame to the final gallery.

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Get in touch

Tell me about your plans, your vision and the moments you want to remember.

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Plan your session

We'll choose the perfect location, timing and style that fits you naturally.

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Photo day

Relax, simply enjoy the experience and let the moments happen naturally.

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Receive your gallery

Edited images are delivered in an online gallery, ready to download and share.

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Testimonials

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What my clients have to say.

  • From our first conversation to the final gallery, the experience felt effortless. The photos captured every emotion of our wedding day, and we're so grateful to have these memories.

    Emily & Jason

    Wedding

  • We were nervous at first, but the session felt completely relaxed and natural. The photos truly reflect our personalities.

    Sophia & Michael

    Engagement

  • Our family session was fun, easy, and stress-free. The gallery is full of genuine moments we'll treasure for years.

    The Wilson Family

    Family

  • I wanted updated portraits that felt natural, and the results exceeded my expectations. The entire process was organized and enjoyable.

    Olivia

    Portrait

  • Our elopement was intimate and personal, and every important moment was beautifully documented. We couldn't be happier with our gallery.

    Ava & Daniel

    Elopement

I cried when I opened the gallery.

Marianne & Theo

Wedding

Close-up of two people holding hands in a warm natural-light couples session

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Case study · A Sonoma wedding

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Case study · wedding

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A late-summer vineyard, golden light to the last frame, and a couple who simply forgot to perform.

One day, 14 hours, 640 frames. We planned the timeline around the sun and let everything else unfold. The result is a record of how the day actually felt — warm, loose, and entirely theirs.

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Photographer holding a Nikon camera to her face beside a sunlit window
Photographer holding a Nikon camera to her face beside a sunlit window

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About

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The photographer behind Valeriia Horidko Photography.

Ever since I was a little girl, I've seen the world through light, emotion, and the little details that so often go unnoticed. I found beauty in quiet glances, warm embraces, golden sunsets, and the moments that couldn't be recreated. That's when I realized photography is so much more than taking beautiful pictures. It's about pausing time and preserving the feelings you'll want to return to years from now.

I believe the most meaningful photographs aren't perfectly posed-they're real. They're filled with genuine laughter, tender moments, quiet love, and the people who make your heart feel at home. Every session is more than just a photoshoot to me. It's your story, your connection, your memories-captured with intention, so they can be cherished for a lifetime. Thank you for being here. It would be an honor to tell your story through my lens.

Lavishly yours,

Valeriia Horidko

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Pricing

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Choose your experience.

Choose your experience.

Every collection includes the edit and aprivate online gallery. Custom packages on request.

Every collection includes the edit and aprivate online gallery. Custom packages on request.

Portrait Sessions

Wedding Collections

Mini Portrait Session

Starting at

$200

Perfect for portraits, maternity, graduation, or personal branding.

30-minute session

1 location

Outfit & location consultation

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

Most loved

Engagement Session

Starting at

$350

A relaxed session capturing your story just before the wedding.

1-hour session

Outfit & location consultation

Outdoor or lifestyle

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

Family Session

Starting at

$300

Natural family photography focused on moments you'll cherish for years.

1-hour session

1 location

Outfit & location consultation

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

Portrait Sessions

Wedding Collections

Mini Portrait Session

Starting at

$200

Perfect for portraits, maternity, graduation, or personal branding.

30-minute session

1 location

Outfit & location consultation

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

Most loved

Engagement Session

Starting at

$350

A relaxed session capturing your story just before the wedding.

1-hour session

Outfit & location consultation

Outdoor or lifestyle

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

Family Session

Starting at

$300

Natural family photography focused on moments you'll cherish for years.

1-hour session

1 location

Outfit & location consultation

30+ edited images

Online gallery

Delivery within 1 week

Travel fees outside Sacramento.

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Questions

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Questions? I've got you.

Everything you might want to know before your session.

How far in advance should I book?
What should we wear for our session?
When will we receive our gallery?
Do you charge a travel fee?
What happens if it rains?

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Let's make something

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Let’s create photographs you’ll still love years from now.

Ready to book your session?

Lavishly yours,

Valeriia Horidko

Enquire about a session.

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