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A Romantic Carlsbad Beach Engagement Session in Southern California, Congratulations Elle + Zach

This sweet couple is celebrating their engagement on the beach in Carlsbad! Although Elle does not live here yet, she will be moving here soon to be with Zach who is stationed with the Marines in Oceanside! I have lived in Oceanside all my life and love the sweet military couples who call this sleepy little beach town home for a while!

Location:
Carlsbad, California

Vision or style:
Soft and romantic with a touch of modern with her tattoos, and vintage with his classic Marine uniform.

Favorite moment:
This beach is always one of my favorite locations so my favorite moment was when the sun reached the perfect location and the light turned golden all around them…it’s a photographers dream!

Favorite photo:
There are so many that I love and my favorites are below, I think my absolute favorite is at the very end where she is wearing his hat!

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Standing at the edge of the ocean feels a lot like this stage of life—limitless, a little uncertain, and wide open with possibility. Senior portraits are about more than a milestone. They’re about remembering this exact moment before everything shifts.

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Standing at the edge of the ocean feels a lot like this stage of life—limitless, a little uncertain, and wide open with possibility. Senior portraits are about more than a milestone. They’re about remembering this exact moment before everything shifts.

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There’s something unforgettable about the senior year—full of color, possibility, and change. A field of yellow feels just right. Bright, bold, and a little bit wild—just like the season ahead.

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Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

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Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

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Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a newborn studio in Carlsbad, CA, serving North County and San Diego. With 20 years of experience, we specialize in natural, timeless portraits for families, maternity, newborns, and seniors—capturing genuine moments on location or in our beautiful portrait studio.

We’re here to make the process easy and enjoyable. Let’s start with a quick chat about what matters most to you. We’d be honored to create portraits you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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