Valerie Chaparro belongs wherever there’s a story to be told. A Miami native with a restless spirit, she’s more likely to be found riding in the back of a truck, chasing light through unfamiliar streets, or immersed in a story than standing on the sidelines. She doesn’t observe life from a distance—she dives in, camera in hand, capturing the beautiful, messy truth of it all.

Her work lives in the in-between moments—the quiet glances, the roaring crowds, the untamed and unfiltered. Years spent working alongside musicians, both on and off the stage, have shaped her lens to see rhythm in every frame. Whether she’s documenting everyday people or recognizable faces, through stills or moving images, photography is how she makes sense of the world.

She moves with curiosity, drawn to the road less traveled, trusting that the best stories are found where most people don’t think to look. If you’ve got an open road, an untold story, or an adventure in a far-off place, she’s already on her way.