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The Lodge at Torrey Pines Wedding Photography | Lynsey + Paul

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Weddings in La Jolla California are always beautiful and Cuvier Park is on the the hidden gems for wedding locations in La Jolla.

This was a Southern California destination wedding and the whole family came over from England to celebrate tying the knot with Lynsey and Paul. After the ceremony the group headed over to The Lodge at Torrey Pines for an intimate dinner celebration and one of the most amazing sunsets I have seen in a while! Such a sweet family and such a beautiful day!
Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

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Amazing work and special thanks to Kelly of Mint Weddings for a gorgeous event!

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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear baby carriers, push swings, bait hooks, fix broken bikes, and show up—over and over again.
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To the dads who love loud, work hard, and hold it all together (even when no one’s watching)—this one’s for you.
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You’re not just raising kids. You’re raising future humans who know what love, strength, and dedication really look like.
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Happy Father’s Day. Keep being the rock, the guide, the goofball, and the heart behind the scenes.
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📸 Here’s to the dads who step up, lean in, and make it all matter.
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear baby carriers, push swings, bait hooks, fix broken bikes, and show up—over and over again.
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To the dads who love loud, work hard, and hold it all together (even when no one’s watching)—this one’s for you.
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You’re not just raising kids. You’re raising future humans who know what love, strength, and dedication really look like.
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Happy Father’s Day. Keep being the rock, the guide, the goofball, and the heart behind the scenes.
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📸 Here’s to the dads who step up, lean in, and make it all matter.
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#FathersDay #DadGoals #NorthCountyDads #OceansidePhotographer #CarlsbadFamilies #VallentynePhotography #DadLife #FamilyLegacy #FatherhoodUnfiltered

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.*⁠
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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.⁠
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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.⁠
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That’s the power of something so small.⁠
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#vallentynephotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #petitejoys #sandiegonewbornphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #newbornphotography #newborn #familyphotography #motherhood #motherhoodrising #newbornsofinstagram #newbornoninstagram #everydaynewborn #love #NewbornShoot #BabyPhotography #BabyLove #NewbornPortraits #NewbornMagic #CuteBaby #SweetBaby #NewbornArt #BabyMoments #TinyMiracle #SleepingBaby #BabySnuggles #NewbornLife #NewbornBliss #BabyBundle #AdorableNewborn

They’ll never be this tiny again. Every newborn is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece—just days old, yet already entirely themselves. These early moments are fleeting, raw, and unrepeatable. Capture them not just for now, but for the decades ahead when these sleepy yawns and curled-up fingers feel like a dream.

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They’ll never be this tiny again. Every newborn is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece—just days old, yet already entirely themselves. These early moments are fleeting, raw, and unrepeatable. Capture them not just for now, but for the decades ahead when these sleepy yawns and curled-up fingers feel like a dream.

#newbornphotography #tinytoesbiglove #oceansidephotographer #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #northcountysandiego #babyphotographer #motherhoodunplugged #newbornmagic #vallentynephotography

One minute, you`re walking them into kindergarten with a backpack that’s almost bigger than they are…
and somehow, you`re standing on the beach, watching them get ready to graduate high school.

It goes fast. Too fast.⁠
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That’s why senior portraits matter.
Not for the cap and gown—but for who they are right now.
The smile that still looks a little like their five-year-old self. The confidence that came from years of growing up under your wing.⁠
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Let’s capture it—before the next chapter begins.⁠
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One minute, you're walking them into kindergarten with a backpack that’s almost bigger than they are…
and somehow, you're standing on the beach, watching them get ready to graduate high school.

It goes fast. Too fast.⁠
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That’s why senior portraits matter.
Not for the cap and gown—but for who they are right now.
The smile that still looks a little like their five-year-old self. The confidence that came from years of growing up under your wing.⁠
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Let’s capture it—before the next chapter begins.⁠
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Because the truth is—your kids probably won’t sit still.⁠⁣
They’ll make silly faces, run in opposite directions, or collapse into giggles just when you were hoping for that “one perfect shot.”⁣
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And honestly? That’s exactly what I want to capture.⁠⁣
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The real smiles. The chaos. The snuggles. The way your toddler leans into you when they`re tired, or how your baby clutches your finger like it’s the most important thing in the world.⁣
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That’s the good stuff.⁣
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And those are the moments you’ll actually want to remember.⁠

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Because the truth is—your kids probably won’t sit still.⁠⁣
They’ll make silly faces, run in opposite directions, or collapse into giggles just when you were hoping for that “one perfect shot.”⁣
⁠⁣
And honestly? That’s exactly what I want to capture.⁠⁣
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The real smiles. The chaos. The snuggles. The way your toddler leans into you when they're tired, or how your baby clutches your finger like it’s the most important thing in the world.⁣
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That’s the good stuff.⁣
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And those are the moments you’ll actually want to remember.⁠

There’s something so special about gathering the whole family—generations together, kids running barefoot through the sand, golden light pouring in.

This sunset session was filled with tiny, beautiful moments: a toddler twirling in her grandma’s arms, cousins holding hands, laughter between siblings who’ve grown up side by side.

It’s these in-between moments that mean the most. The ones that tell the real story of your family—just as you are, right now.

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There’s something so special about gathering the whole family—generations together, kids running barefoot through the sand, golden light pouring in.

This sunset session was filled with tiny, beautiful moments: a toddler twirling in her grandma’s arms, cousins holding hands, laughter between siblings who’ve grown up side by side.

It’s these in-between moments that mean the most. The ones that tell the real story of your family—just as you are, right now.

#CarlsbadPhotographer #CarlsbadBeach #OceansidePhotographer #SanDiegoFamilyPhotographer #NorthCountyPhotographer #FamilyBeachPhotos #CarlsbadFamilyPhotographer #OceansideBeachPhotography #ExtendedFamilySession #NaturalFamilyPhotography #SunsetFamilyPhotos #SoCalFamilyPhotographer #HeirloomPhotography #FamilyPhotosCarlsbad #carlsbadportraitphotographer

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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