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  Did you know... 

 You can have Your own
Fashion-inspired

(think L.A./NYC)
Magagazine-style Photoshoot

in Des Moines ?!

[ps... we travel too!]

Welcome Friend!

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I am Val Carr and I am a Portrait Artist.
 
CONNECTION. Every day I get to live my passion, connecting with YOU, my amazing client! It is my privilege to give you the EXPERIENCE of everything from self (re)discovery, to self love, confidence, transformation and joy! 
 
CREATION. I want to create YOUR PORTRAIT!! My superpower is to bring out the beauty in you, the strength, the vulnerability...what makes you, YOU, and reflect it back through my lens. 

 

COUTURE. This Is not your average photography session. It is an exciting moment of  luxury + self care + love, captured in a fun, contemporary, fashion-inspired photoshoot you won't soon forget! Magazine style! CELEBRITY FOR A DAY!
Working with me is as easy as 1. 2. 3. Welcome in! Peruse the site! Follow the numbers!
Click here to see more about THE EXPERIENCE.   
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Embrace  Y O U R  Power

Portfolio

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Elevate  Y O U R  Brand 

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View Our Sessions

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Generations/Couples/Children

Create  Y O U R  Legacy

Check out samples of work, and gather more information about our different types of offerings

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Flaunt  Y O U R  Style

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Tell  Y O U R  Story

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Capture  Y O U R  Strength

PORTFOLIO

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Our Process

Dig.This.
We have refined The Urban Couture Experience to be unlike any other. 
We focus on you to bring you the luxury experience and service you desire & deserve,
that most would consider reserved for 
celebs & models!!
 It is our pleasure to guide you every step of the way, through our process. This begins by establishing a connection from our first communication, generally a quick complimentary phone consult, where we set our standard of service.
By the time you hit the studio floor for your shoot, it is familiar and comfortable. 

Book your complimentary
phone consult now!

Complimentary Consultation Call to book your date
In-Person Style & Planning Meeting 
Fabulous Magazine-style Photoshoot, Hair & Make-up, Wardrobe, Snacks & Music
...the Works!
Premiere  in-person
Reveal & Order session
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Life is about connections

Authentic. Empowering. Humbling. Emotional. Personal.

 

It is my passion and privilege to personally connect with you, my client.

 

Everyone has a story.  I want to know yours.

 

I want to create the most beautiful photograph you have ever seen of yourself.

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Styling  Planning Consultation

Wardobe fitting • Creative plan

 The first step in planning a custom experience, is to look at inspiration and begin to design your shoot via your Styling Consult. At this private fitting, we get to know each other, talk about hair & make-up, and try on wardrobe. We answer all your questions and listen to your vision of how you would like to be photographed. If you don't have a vision, we create one together! And you get to see all of our beautiful photographic products. 

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Professional Makeover

Soft Beauty • Full Glam • Natural • 

How do you want to be photographed? 

Whatever your style, we've got you!

Almost every session comes with complimentary professional, in-house hair and make-up services! We discuss your specific needs, and accommodate any skin type, color, and the look you want.  Also light hairstyling for picture perfect results... 

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Covergirl-for-a-Day

• Magazine-style Photoshoot •

You will arrive at the studio which is prepped and ready just for you!  Your hair and makeup team ready. Wardrobe pulled & steamed. You will enjoy a fully, expertly guided magazine-style photoshoot.

Not photogenic? Nonsense! It is not your job to be.

We've got you! It is our job to connect and make you comfortable,

to show you in your best light with flattering posing. Get ready to rock this!

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Premiere Reveal

•YOU are the ART •

Once the fun of your shoot is done, we schedule you in for the next exciting step of your experience. 

This is your Reveal/Ordering appointment. About a week later, we will get together in person at the studio or via Zoom, and go through your images together, to create a custom collection of legacy products that fulfill all your needs and wants! Be sure and check out our products page and start dreaming!

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Let's Get Started!

Please fill out our form and let's start a conversation! 

Let us know how we can help!

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© 2025 Urban Couture Photography

Mainframe Studios

Suite 307

Des Moines, IA

515.277.8191

Get in touch

Tel: (515) 277-8191
Email: urbancouturephotography@gmail.com


 
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