Valberg Imaging is Ottawa’s only combined photographic art studio and gallery. Located in the heart of Westboro Village, award winning photographer Michelle Valberg leads her team of highly talented professionals, including Valerie Keeler and Jennifer File. All three photographers are dedicated to using their creativity to fuse art and science with breathtaking results.
The Valberg Imaging vision will bring your dreams to life. We specialize in executive and family portraits, pregnancy and infant portraits, commercial and architectural photography, weddings and corporate events. If you can dream it, we can do it! All of Valberg Imaging’s images are lovingly enhanced by our experienced photographers.
Once we’ve shared the Valberg experience with you, why not let us take care of the framing too! Our custom in-house framing service guarantees that your photograph will be enhanced with complimentary materials, colors and textures to suit your requirements.
VI can also print your work. We offer custom in-house large format printing services to our clients. We can print up to 44” wide and we specialize in canvas printing and gallery wraps.
In addition to taking amazing photographs, we want to promote photography as art. Drop in for a look around our gallery where you’ll see changing exhibitions that are sure to educate and inspire. You’ll find a variety of framed and unframed artwork that is available for purchase.
We hope that after spending some time on our website, you’ll want to spend some time with us.
Thank you for visiting our online gallery. Our images change often so please visit us again – online or even better – in person.
We would love to help you bring your dreams to life!
PHOTOGRAPHER BIOS
Michelle Valberg
Michelle Valberg is an award-winning Canadian photographer, renowned for her soulful portraiture and stunning landscapes. She possesses a magical combination of artistic creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community commitment with a diverse career and excellent reputation. Valberg’s work has appeared in numerous magazines including US Magazine, In Style, above & beyond, Ottawa Life, Canadian Geographic, PhotoLife, Reader’s Digest and Chatelaine, and has been the subject of her two self-published books—Look Beyond… The Faces & Stories of People with HIV/AIDS and Dare to Dream… A Celebration of Canadian Women, which became a national bestseller. Each of her book projects has raised money for Ottawa-based charities. Valberg is currently at work on her third book — The Land & Life of the Inuit… Through the Generations —due to be released in 2011.
In addition to artist and entrepreneur, Michelle is also a teacher, mentor and philanthropist. She helps cultivate new artists through her involvement with her alma mater Algonquin College where she holds the inaugural “Hall of Fame” induction for photography in the School of Media & Design, was named “Alumna of the Year” in 2005 and now sits on the Algonquin College Foundation board. She has also given her time and talents freely to raise countless dollars for various charities which include: St. Joe’s Women’s Shelter, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, The Ottawa Humane Society, The Food Bank, The Ottawa Heart Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, and the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre.
Michelle is also a board member of the United Way, CHEO, The Algonquin College Foundation and the Telus Community Foundation.
Michelle’s entrepreneurial achievements and community involvement have garnered her recognition with the 2000 YMCA/YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Arts category, as Ottawa’s 2003 Businesswoman of the Year and in 2004 a spot on the list of Ottawa’s Top 40 Under 40.
In 2011, Michelle will proudly showcase her northern work in a three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature which will coincide with the book launch of The Land & Life of the Inuit… Through the Generations.
Valerie Keeler
With her artistic flare and attention to detail, Val has become a leading photographer in the Ottawa area. Val has been photographing for VI for the past 4 years and she is also the studio manager. Specializing in portraits and weddings, Val puts all her clients at ease with her sense of spirit, creativity and her professionalism. She is always open to new discoveries and seizing the power of the moment. Val’s creative vision and post production expertise will make your photographic experience at VI a powerful one.
Jennifer File
Jen is an all-round creative photographer who specializes in framing, printing, photographing people and events. She is the production manager at VI and an expert in the post production and printing processes.
Jen continuously strives for excellence, she understands the art of photography, she is creative and she uses these skills to capture the very essence of her subject. Jen has been with VI for the past 3 years and she is a graduate of the Algonquin College photography program.
“I have always known that I had a gift to give to the world. I challenge myself to dig deeper to share the compassion I feel. My commitment as an artist and a member of the community I live in is to create awareness and to remind others that there is always more to seek more to feel, more to do.”
- Michelle Valberg