Sthiv Valencia

I’m a results-driven Owner & Photographer with over 15 years of experience building relationships, generating business through referrals and networking, and delivering exceptional client experiences. I connect with people from diverse backgrounds, identify needs through consultations, present solutions aligned with goals and budgets, and maintain long-term trust that drives repeat business and referrals. As the face of my brands, I manage client communications, scheduling, contracts, and project expectations from inquiry to final delivery.

I’ve founded and operated wedding and event photography businesses serving clients across the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California, photographing over 100 weddings while staying known for professionalism and reliability. I also expand my customer value through entrepreneurial work in e-commerce collectibles, and I host and produce the Mindful LCA Podcast, interviewing guests and shaping content strategies to grow an engaged community around mental health and personal development. I bring bilingual English and Spanish communication, strong negotiation and objection-handling, and an authentic, community-minded approach in everything I do.