Big Island Destination Wedding | Erin + Hunter

It’s not every day that the phone rings for a destination wedding in Hawaii, but when it does I am absolutely thrilled for the chance to fly over to the islands to document the story!  I absolutely love Hawaii and when Erin and I talked about her wedding day plans I knew it was a perfect fit. Erin and Hunter are such an awesome couple and watching the day unfold I was just totally overwhelmed by the amount of love and laughter that surrounds them. This couple has such a positive que sera attitude that it makes it a total pleasure to be around them. We had an amazing wedding day at The Mauna Lani Resort documenting the getting ready, ceremony, butterfly release, friends, and family. The story these images tell is so beautiful. A few days later the couple joined me on the opposite side of the island for a day after session…..probably a favorite to date. I am going to split this up in 2 posts…stay tuned for part 2!

Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

xo, Heather

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The way he turns to let her catch up.
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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.

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No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session. 

Confident. Calm. Completely herself.

Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊

#SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior
These are the moments that make up a lifetime.

The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠
⁠
This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up.
The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠
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It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness…
It’s perfect *connection.*⁠

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This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨
Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter.
There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real.

#MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay
She's a Beauty inside and out and she's off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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#SimpleJoys #ChildhoodMagic #LaughterEchoes

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