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The Prado Balboa Park Wedding | Alissa + Ryan

I love weddings in Balboa Park and especially at The Prado where the architecture and food make it a top choice in San Diego!

Alissa and Ryan’s wedding was absolutely perfect. Rachel from Bliss Events pulled everything together amazingly for a wedding day that was a dream for the couple and guests!

Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

Vendor Credits

Coordination: Bliss Events
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Prado
Officiant: Patrick Freyne
Music: Lux Media
Ceremony + Cocktail Music: Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales
Band: Freeze Frame
Rentals: Concepts Event Design
Flowers: Organic Elements
Grove Pastry Shop
Cake: Extraordinary Desserts
Hair & Makeup: Salon Santo Tomas

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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. 🌞🌊

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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