Author

Valaurian Waller

Valaurian Waller is a native Detroiter, and self-taught photographer. A majority of her current work focuses on social issues, specifically food and health. She is also the co-owner and co-founder of an L3C called Fresh Corner Cafe, a mission-based company working to increase access to healthy food options in the city of Detroit.

She has been featured in The Metro Times, The Detroit Free Press, Edible Wow, Edible Brooklyn, Tostada Magazine, Eater Detroit, Model D, Curbed Detroit, and Detroit Catholic.

Valaurian Waller's Latest Articles

PHOTOS: Highlights from Detroit Month of Design and DLECTRICITY

By Valaurian Waller

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Arts and Culture

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September 28, 2021

Detroit is flexing this week, with the Detroit Month of Design heading into its final week and DLECTRICITY lighting up the past weekend. Check out some of the highlights with Model D photographer Valaurian Waller.

Guest column: What it means to be a Black photojournalist covering the protests in Detroit

By Valaurian Waller

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General

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June 9, 2020

I've been to plenty of protests and demonstrations, and I always find myself getting wrapped up in the energy and conviction of the crowd, but then nothing happens and the cycle repeats.

Members of the Detroit chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

Photo essay: Scenes from the Detroit protests and demonstrations

By Valaurian Waller

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General

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June 7, 2020

Model D contributor Valaurian Waller has been documenting the protests and demonstrations in Detroit. From the Detroit Police Department to Belle Isle, here's a look at what's happening in the streets through her lens.