Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

{Kelsey and Scott} The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

Kelsey and Scott’s wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe was elegant, beautiful, relaxed, and so much fun to photograph. Kelsey was gorgeous and the color palette of soft purples combined with the natural beauty of the Inn was perfect. Here is the all star line up of vendors and of course a few favorite images of the day….

Stacie Barba, A Day of Elegence
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Flowers by Linda Brown
Caprice Strings, Tim Altbaum
VG’s Bakery
Modern 8 Films
Ceci New York (invites)
Noon Design (escort cards, menus, table numbers)
Shelby Pence & Sadie Curtin Jack Winn Salon
Katherine Kanish
Anne Barge from Bliss Bride
Custom by Marilynn Hoffman
Mens Warehouse
Rings are custom
Rentals from Classic Party Rentals
Lounge Furniture from Plush Lounge

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It`s been such an amazing summer filled with truly special photo sessions and so many people I got to meet and connect with!
Can`t believe we`re already rolling into fall, and I am so looking forward to all the special families I will work with this holiday season! If you`re thinking about doing photos, get in touch soon because dates are already booking fast and I would love to work with you! xoxo, Heather

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #love #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage

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It's been such an amazing summer filled with truly special photo sessions and so many people I got to meet and connect with! Can't believe we're already rolling into fall, and I am so looking forward to all the special families I will work with this holiday season! If you're thinking about doing photos, get in touch soon because dates are already booking fast and I would love to work with you! xoxo, Heather #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #love #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage

“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session.

Confident. Calm. Completely herself.

Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊

#SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

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No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session. Confident. Calm. Completely herself. Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊 #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.

The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠
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This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up.
The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠
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It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness…
It’s perfect *connection.*⁠

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#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⁣⁣

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These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠ ⁠ This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠ ⁠ It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness… It’s perfect *connection.*⁠ * * * * * #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⁣⁣

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

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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

 

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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It`s been such an amazing summer filled with truly special photo sessions and so many people I got to meet and connect with!
Can`t believe we`re already rolling into fall, and I am so looking forward to all the special families I will work with this holiday season! If you`re thinking about doing photos, get in touch soon because dates are already booking fast and I would love to work with you! xoxo, Heather

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #love #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage

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It's been such an amazing summer filled with truly special photo sessions and so many people I got to meet and connect with! Can't believe we're already rolling into fall, and I am so looking forward to all the special families I will work with this holiday season! If you're thinking about doing photos, get in touch soon because dates are already booking fast and I would love to work with you! xoxo, Heather #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #love #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage

“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session.

Confident. Calm. Completely herself.

Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊

#SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

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No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session. Confident. Calm. Completely herself. Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊 #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.

The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠
⁠
This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up.
The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠
⁠
It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness…
It’s perfect *connection.*⁠

*
*
*
*
*
#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⁣⁣

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These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠ ⁠ This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠ ⁠ It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness… It’s perfect *connection.*⁠ * * * * * #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⁣⁣

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

23 3
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18089278411736669
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
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