Carlsbad Beach Engagement Photography, Charla + Danny

I am so excited to photograph Charla and Danny’s wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar this year! We had a chance to schedule and photograph their beach engagement session last week and I am in love with the photos we got. They are the sweetest couple and I loved working with these two! Doing an engagement session is amazing because you really get to know your photographer and it gives you a chance to get a little practice and understanding of how the photography will work on your wedding day. It was practically impossible to edit this session and I definitely gave a couple way too many photos, but there was no way I could cut out some of the amazing images we got. It’s true that every photographer has a different philosophy on how many images to give, but I would always rather give more than less. I think everyone has a very specific idea about the way they like to see themselves in photographs, and I’d like to leave that up to my clients so they can choose their absolute favorites. Here are a few of my own favorites!

Hair and Make-Up by the lovely and talented Paige Henry or Make-Up by the Sea

 

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This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨
Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter.
There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real.

#MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay
She's a Beauty inside and out and she's off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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"Their laughter doesn’t just fill the room—it fills the years with light."

#SimpleJoys #ChildhoodMagic #LaughterEchoes
How many sunsets do we really get with our kids like this?

Before they stop running toward the waves.
Before they’re too big to carry.
Before beach days are just a memory.

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

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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.

This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨
Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter.
There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real.

#MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay
She's a Beauty inside and out and she's off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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#vallentynephotography #sandiegoseniorphotographer #seniorphotos #seniorphotography #carlsbadseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorologie #sandiegoportraitphotographer #sandiegophotographer #carlsbadphotographer #temeculaseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #beachseniorpictures #lajollaseniorphotographer #ranchosantafeseniorphotographer #carlsbadsenior #sandiegoseniorsession #carlsbadhighschoolsenior #seniorstyle #csusmgrad #sanmarcosseniorphotographer #collegegrad #seniorstyleguide #sandiegophotographers #sandiegobeachphotographer #beachphotoshoot #seniorportraits #cathedralcatholichighschool
"Their laughter doesn’t just fill the room—it fills the years with light."

#SimpleJoys #ChildhoodMagic #LaughterEchoes
How many sunsets do we really get with our kids like this?

Before they stop running toward the waves.
Before they’re too big to carry.
Before beach days are just a memory.

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

#TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #FamilyPhotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle  #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer  #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california