Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

A Beautiful Southern California Beach Holiday Photo Session, The Hans Family!

Holiday cards and gifts for the grandparents! There is no better gift than photos!

Location:
Warm Waters Beach in Carlsbad, CA

Vision or style:
Soft and romantic with a touch of fun color; a very modern and vintage family photo session.

Favorite moment:
My favorite part of shooting the session was how Michelle rolled with the entire photo shoot with a smile on her face. It’s easy to get thrown off as a mom if your kids aren’t smiling or if they happen to be throwing sand…or many of the things that kids love to do once they are on camera! Michelle rolled through every moment with a smile on her face and I could tell that she was just enjoying her kids being kids. Because of this, we were able to capture amazing photos and the kids were able to just be themselves…and that is really what we hope for in a family portrait session!

Favorite photo:
There are so many that I love from the session, I honestly can’t believe it was only a mini session! It’s practically impossible for me to shoot only a few photos once I get going! Here are some of my favorites below…I can’t wait to see which image makes the family Christmas card!

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These are the moments that stay with us forever.
Because sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in your heart.💛

#carlsbadphotographer #familytime #oceansidephotographer #love

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These are the moments that stay with us forever. Because sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in your heart.💛 #carlsbadphotographer #familytime #oceansidephotographer #love

Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠
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And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠
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The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠
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These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠
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Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠
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Let’s capture that.⁠
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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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Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠ ⁠ And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠ ⁠ The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠ ⁠ These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠ ⁠ Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠ ⁠ Let’s capture that.⁠ * * * * * #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⁣⁣

Changing every day, in every possible way.
That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait.
One moment they’re clinging to your hand, the next they’re sprinting ahead.
You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe…
But this?
This is what you’ll hold on to.

#childhoodunplugged #carlsbadphotographer #familyphotography #oceansideportraits #theygrowupfast #vallentynephotography

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Changing every day, in every possible way. That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait. One moment they’re clinging to your hand, the next they’re sprinting ahead. You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe… But this? This is what you’ll hold on to. #childhoodunplugged #carlsbadphotographer #familyphotography #oceansideportraits #theygrowupfast #vallentynephotography

You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you?

The palms standing still. The birds in motion.
Two things that don’t usually go together—
but somehow, in this moment, they do.

Sometimes a photo is less about what you see
and more about what it makes you feel.

#TheArtOfEveryday #VisualPoetry #FineArtPhotography #ChasingLight #EmotivePhotography

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You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you? The palms standing still. The birds in motion. Two things that don’t usually go together— but somehow, in this moment, they do. Sometimes a photo is less about what you see and more about what it makes you feel. #TheArtOfEveryday #VisualPoetry #FineArtPhotography #ChasingLight #EmotivePhotography

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.
⁠
Happy Father’s Day. Keep being the rock, the guide, the goofball, and the heart behind the scenes.
⁠
📸 Here’s to the dads who step up, lean in, and make it all matter.
⁠

#FathersDay #DadGoals #NorthCountyDads #OceansidePhotographer #CarlsbadFamilies #VallentynePhotography #DadLife #FamilyLegacy #FatherhoodUnfiltered

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

 

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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These are the moments that stay with us forever.
Because sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in your heart.💛

#carlsbadphotographer #familytime #oceansidephotographer #love

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These are the moments that stay with us forever. Because sometimes the smallest things really do take up the most room in your heart.💛 #carlsbadphotographer #familytime #oceansidephotographer #love

Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠
⁠
And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠
⁠
The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠
⁠
These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠
⁠
Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠
⁠
Let’s capture that.⁠
*
*
*
*
*
#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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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17891663757144608
Because “sit still and smile” is not in their vocabulary⁠ ⁠ And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.⁠ ⁠ The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.⁠ ⁠ These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.⁠ ⁠ Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this. The sound of their giggle. The weight of them in your arms. The way they lit up when you played airplane.⁠ ⁠ Let’s capture that.⁠ * * * * * #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⁣⁣

Changing every day, in every possible way.
That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait.
One moment they’re clinging to your hand, the next they’re sprinting ahead.
You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe…
But this?
This is what you’ll hold on to.

#childhoodunplugged #carlsbadphotographer #familyphotography #oceansideportraits #theygrowupfast #vallentynephotography

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18061022887955883
Changing every day, in every possible way. That’s the thing about childhood—it doesn’t wait. One moment they’re clinging to your hand, the next they’re sprinting ahead. You won’t remember every snack meltdown or muddy shoe… But this? This is what you’ll hold on to. #childhoodunplugged #carlsbadphotographer #familyphotography #oceansideportraits #theygrowupfast #vallentynephotography

You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you?

The palms standing still. The birds in motion.
Two things that don’t usually go together—
but somehow, in this moment, they do.

Sometimes a photo is less about what you see
and more about what it makes you feel.

#TheArtOfEveryday #VisualPoetry #FineArtPhotography #ChasingLight #EmotivePhotography

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17871051741285626
You can almost hear the quiet, can’t you? The palms standing still. The birds in motion. Two things that don’t usually go together— but somehow, in this moment, they do. Sometimes a photo is less about what you see and more about what it makes you feel. #TheArtOfEveryday #VisualPoetry #FineArtPhotography #ChasingLight #EmotivePhotography

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

#FathersDay #DadGoals #NorthCountyDads #OceansidePhotographer #CarlsbadFamilies #VallentynePhotography #DadLife #FamilyLegacy #FatherhoodUnfiltered

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18079995643666810
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear baby carriers, push swings, bait hooks, fix broken bikes, and show up—over and over again. ⁠ To the dads who love loud, work hard, and hold it all together (even when no one’s watching)—this one’s for you. ⁠ You’re not just raising kids. You’re raising future humans who know what love, strength, and dedication really look like. ⁠ Happy Father’s Day. Keep being the rock, the guide, the goofball, and the heart behind the scenes. ⁠ 📸 Here’s to the dads who step up, lean in, and make it all matter. ⁠ #FathersDay #DadGoals #NorthCountyDads #OceansidePhotographer #CarlsbadFamilies #VallentynePhotography #DadLife #FamilyLegacy #FatherhoodUnfiltered
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