Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

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On July 19th 2008, April and Jason Bellemy were married in Ramona, California with a beautiful reception at the Rancho Bernardo Courtyard. The RB Courtyard was a new place for me to shoot a reception and I was so impressed! The lighting and flowers and were gorgeous and the courtyard was so romantic and private! On the way from the ceremony to the reception, we got a chance to stop and shoot in some of the beautiful open spaces in Ramona. I think open countryside is one of my favorite places to shoot and I had so much fun working with April and Jason! The whole event was so well put together by Marjeri Smith of Events by Design and the team she assembled!

Marjeri Smith of Events by Design
Catering: Continental Catering
Flowers: Linda Lopez (760) 315-5291
Cake: Marina Martin (760) 789-6970

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Calm, clear shallow ocean water under a blue sky with Print Shop text in a hexagon in the center.

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Families often tell me that the session flew by—that it felt more like time together than a photoshoot. That’s exactly how it should be. If you’d like that experience, let’s work together.

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Families often tell me that the session flew by—that it felt more like time together than a photoshoot. That’s exactly how it should be. If you’d like that experience, let’s work together.

I’ve spent 20 years refining my process so you don’t have to worry about a thing. From wardrobe to wall art, it’s all taken care of. If that sounds good to you, let’s start planning.

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I’ve spent 20 years refining my process so you don’t have to worry about a thing. From wardrobe to wall art, it’s all taken care of. If that sounds good to you, let’s start planning.

When I design a session, it’s not just about photos—it’s about making the experience easy and enjoyable for you. If that’s the kind of support you need, let’s chat.

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When I design a session, it’s not just about photos—it’s about making the experience easy and enjoyable for you. If that’s the kind of support you need, let’s chat.

Living here my whole life means I can suggest the perfect location for every family—whether it’s beach, trail, or field. If you’d like my recommendations, just reach out.

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Living here my whole life means I can suggest the perfect location for every family—whether it’s beach, trail, or field. If you’d like my recommendations, just reach out.

Your portraits should do more than live on a hard drive—they should be printed, framed, and enjoyed every day. If you’d like help designing artwork for your home, I’d love to guide you.

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Your portraits should do more than live on a hard drive—they should be printed, framed, and enjoyed every day. If you’d like help designing artwork for your home, I’d love to guide you.

A little saltwater, a lot of love, and two kids who refuse to stay dry for more than 30 seconds! The kind of session where no one wants it to end because everyone’s having too much fun.
I believe portraits should be simple, natural, and full of love—not stiff or overly posed. If that’s the style you’re looking for, let’s make it happen.

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A little saltwater, a lot of love, and two kids who refuse to stay dry for more than 30 seconds! The kind of session where no one wants it to end because everyone’s having too much fun.
I believe portraits should be simple, natural, and full of love—not stiff or overly posed. If that’s the style you’re looking for, let’s make it happen.

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A couple embraces in a sunlit garden; the woman wears a white dress and appears to be pregnant.

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Woman in a white dress walks barefoot on a sandy beach, looking back toward the camera near the shoreline.

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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.