Del Mar Photographer | Beachfront Wedding at the Powerhouse in Del Mar

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!

A bride and groom share a moment by the waves at their Beachfront Wedding in Del Mar at sunset.

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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Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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Your portraits should be more than just photos—they should be heirlooms that tell your family’s story. If you’d like to start creating yours, let’s connect.
With over two decades of experience, I know how to take the stress off your plate so you can simply enjoy the moment. If you’d like that kind of support, let’s talk.
Families often tell me they’re surprised by how much fun their session was. That’s always my goal—natural, relaxed, and full of laughter. If you’d like that too, reach out anytime.
Your photos shouldn’t just sit on a computer—they should live in albums, frames, and prints you see every day. If that sounds right to you, I’d love to help design it.
Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.
My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.
Oceanside California beach family portrait photographer

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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.

Your portraits should be more than just photos—they should be heirlooms that tell your family’s story. If you’d like to start creating yours, let’s connect.
With over two decades of experience, I know how to take the stress off your plate so you can simply enjoy the moment. If you’d like that kind of support, let’s talk.
Families often tell me they’re surprised by how much fun their session was. That’s always my goal—natural, relaxed, and full of laughter. If you’d like that too, reach out anytime.
Your photos shouldn’t just sit on a computer—they should live in albums, frames, and prints you see every day. If that sounds right to you, I’d love to help design it.
Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.
My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

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located in oceanside, california