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Downtown Laguna Beach Engagement Session, Lauren + Brian

Engaged! Lauren & Brian will be celebrating their wedding in 2018 at 7° in Laguna Beach, Orange County.

Location:
Downtown Laguna Beach offers a huge variety of awesome and unique backgrounds for an engagement session! We started the session in the downtown area and then did a quick outfit change to finish on the beach and boardwalk of iconic Laguna Beach California!

Vision or Style:
Lauren & Brian have a very classic and modern look. It was perfect with all the backgrounds we had to choose from in downtown Laguna Beach!

Favorite Moment:
My favorite part of the engagement photo shoot was walking around the downtown area of Laguna Beach. I just love the variety of vintage and modern buildings and backdrops for the photos.

Favorite Photo:
It’s so hard to decide but here is a selection of my favorites. Let me know which one is your favorites in the comments!

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

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Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

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There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

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There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

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There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

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First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

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First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

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Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

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Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

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From dance parties to giggles to group hugs, I’m all about making sessions fun for everyone involved—even the kiddos! 🥰 It’s all about capturing the real and beautiful moments in between. #SanDiegoFamilyPhotos #RealConnections

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From dance parties to giggles to group hugs, I’m all about making sessions fun for everyone involved—even the kiddos! 🥰 It’s all about capturing the real and beautiful moments in between. #SanDiegoFamilyPhotos #RealConnections

#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidefamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #delmarfamilyphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #ranchosantafefamilyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #encinitasphotographer #delmarphotographer #lajollaphotographer #ranchosantafephotographer #beachfamilyphotos #familyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #joyfulfamilyphotos #naturalfamilyphotography #portraitphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

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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