An Elegant Southern California Wedding at Rancho Valencia Resort, Claudia + Deane

Claudia & Deane love life together and it really shows through! It was so nice to watch as their wedding day unfolded with lots of their own traditions! These two like to do things their own way and I absolutely loved that!

Wedding venue:
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe has a unique and beautiful style that walks the line between natural, romantic, and glam. With a high-end luxury wedding venue you can be sure of a truly flawless wedding with plenty of pristine Southern California nature and gardens, intimate courtyards, and delicious food and wine!

Star Vendors:
Lauren Mandler was my superstar of the day! Her flawless coordination and years of experience in coordinating weddings at Rancho Valencia made the whole day a seamless dream for Claudia & Deane!

My Favorite Moment:
Definitely when the groom grabbed the guitar for an impromtu solo and the bride sang along with him!! These two were made for each other for sure!

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I’ve worked with families for generations—sometimes photographing the same people from engagement through grandchildren. It’s an incredible privilege. If you’d like a long-term photographer for your family, let’s connect.
Every family is unique, and that’s what I love capturing—the real connection, laughter, and personality that make you who you are. If that’s what you want in your portraits, let’s plan something together.
Being born and raised here means I know this area better than anyone—I’ve discovered hidden gems that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share them with you? Send me a message.
One last hug before college. A small moment, but one that carries a lot of history.🤍

Studio or on location, each session is designed to reflect your personality and style. If you’re wondering which is best for you, let’s talk it through together.
Photographs aren’t just about today—they’re about the story your family will look back on years from now. If you’d like to start building that story, I’d love to work with you.
What makes my work different is the experience—I guide you through planning, locations, outfits, and design so you can simply enjoy the process. If that sounds like what you need, reach out anytime.

 

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.

I’ve worked with families for generations—sometimes photographing the same people from engagement through grandchildren. It’s an incredible privilege. If you’d like a long-term photographer for your family, let’s connect.
Every family is unique, and that’s what I love capturing—the real connection, laughter, and personality that make you who you are. If that’s what you want in your portraits, let’s plan something together.
Being born and raised here means I know this area better than anyone—I’ve discovered hidden gems that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share them with you? Send me a message.
One last hug before college. A small moment, but one that carries a lot of history.🤍

Studio or on location, each session is designed to reflect your personality and style. If you’re wondering which is best for you, let’s talk it through together.
Photographs aren’t just about today—they’re about the story your family will look back on years from now. If you’d like to start building that story, I’d love to work with you.
What makes my work different is the experience—I guide you through planning, locations, outfits, and design so you can simply enjoy the process. If that sounds like what you need, reach out anytime.

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california