A Beachfront Wedding in Del Mar at the Powerhouse, Congratulations Lauren and Anthony!

Welcome! Many of my sessions take place in this area—especially for couples and families looking for an experienced Del Mar photographer who knows the best beach light, please get in touch!

The Cute and Funny Story of Lauren & Anthony’s Love Story:
“We met online while living in San Diego. Our first date was at Waypoint Public in North Park. I was having a hard time parallel parking that night. I didn’t want to be late for our first date, so I left my car parked at a really odd angle. After dinner, I tried to decline Anthony’s offer to walk me to my car, but he was walking home in the same direction anyway. We had a good laugh when I pointed out which car was mine!”

Wedding Venue:
Del Mar Powerhouse – The Powerhouse building sits right in front of great surf that offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and amazing sunsets. Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park & Beach is one of the most beautiful, accessible beaches in California. Sandy coastal shoreline divides ocean waves washing over a large reef formation from grassy fields above. It is a magical place with activities for everyone.

Star Vendors:
Coordinator: Holly Kalkin Weddings
Caterer: The Wild Thyme Company
Florist: Penny Blooms
Band/DJ: Nick Weiss Music
Cake: Extraordinary Desserts
Hair & Make-up: Vanity Belle (hair)
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy Collection
Groom’s Attire: Oliver Wicks
Rings: James Allen and Blue Nile

My Favorite Moment:
My favorite moments were walking around with the couple in the downtown Del Mar Beach area where we were be able to spend lots of time together capturing some beautiful and romantic couples photos as well as bridal party photos! It is just so nice to have enough time to spend on this portion of the day, and I love all the photos!

What they said about us!
Before the wedding:
“I like your artistic style and coloring, and especially love your use of light. I also like that you make sure to document the day and take fantastic portraits, but we are both partial to candids, so I appreciate that you incorporate all of these into your photography.”
After seeing all the photos:
“Your photos are incredible! I cried when I saw the sunset ones. I knew they would be awesome, but they are even more amazing than I could have imagined. Thank you for capturing our special day with such calmness and expertise. You have such a gift, and we were honored to have you play such a huge part in our day.”

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Big smile. Little boots.
The kind of joy you don’t have to pose.

She wasn’t trying to be anything but herself—
and that’s exactly what makes this magic.

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Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠
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And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠
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The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠
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These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠
⁠
Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠
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Let’s capture that.⁠
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Changing every day, in every possible way.
That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait.
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You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe…
But this?
This is what you’ll hold on to.

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You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you?

The palms standing still. The birds in motion.
Two things that don’t usually go together—
but somehow, in this moment, they do.

Sometimes a photo is less about what you see
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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.

Big smile. Little boots.
The kind of joy you don’t have to pose.

She wasn’t trying to be anything but herself—
and that’s exactly what makes this magic.

#LetThemBeLittle #AuthenticChildhood #TheEverydayPortrait #JoyInTheOrdinary #ChildhoodUnplugged  #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer  #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer
These are the moments that stay with us forever.
Because sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in your heart.💛 

#carlsbadphotographer #familytime #oceansidephotographer #love
Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠
⁠
And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠
⁠
The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠
⁠
These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠
⁠
Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠
⁠
Let’s capture that.⁠
*
*
*
*
*
#carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣
Changing every day, in every possible way.
That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait.
One moment they’re clinging to your hand, the next they’re sprinting ahead.
You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe…
But this?
This is what you’ll hold on to.

#childhoodunplugged #carlsbadphotographer #familyphotography #oceansideportraits #theygrowupfast #vallentynephotography
You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you?

The palms standing still. The birds in motion.
Two things that don’t usually go together—
but somehow, in this moment, they do.

Sometimes a photo is less about what you see
and more about what it makes you feel.

#TheArtOfEveryday #VisualPoetry #FineArtPhotography #ChasingLight #EmotivePhotography

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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california