Brooke and Jerrod’s exquisite Scripps Seaside Forum wedding was an absolute pleasure to photograph. The elegant work of Coordinator, Carol Bernadino and the silly and tender moments between Brooke and Jerrod made this a very special day!
Coordinator-Carol Berardino
Venue –Scripps Seaside Forum
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I don’t pose newborns in elaborate setups.
Not because there’s anything wrong with that—it’s just not how I see them.
When I look at your baby, I don’t see a prop or a pose.
I see the way their fingers stretch when they yawn.
The way they melt into your arms when they’re calm.
The tiny, perfect details that are already changing by the day.
To me, that’s where the beauty is. Natural. Simple. Real.
These aren’t just photos—they’re a way to remember what it felt like in those first quiet days as a family.
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Your journey into motherhood is worth celebrating, and maternity photos are a beautiful way to remember this special time.
Let’s capture your glow, your strength, and your love in timeless portraits!
💕 Schedule your session today—link in bio!
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Just the two of them. A quiet walk on Oceanside Pier.
It becomes more than a memory—it becomes yours.
The spot where it all began.
The day everything shifted in the best possible way.
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Did you know I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005? And that means I bring over 20 years worth of experience to each and every photoshoot!
That experience, combined with my minimalist style, ensures your photos will feel timeless and true to you.
Let’s create portraits that your family will cherish for generations. 💕
Ready to book? Link in bio!
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Over 20 years as a photographer, I’ve learned one thing: Every family is beautifully unique.
My minimalist, timeless approach ensures your photos will feel as special as your family is.
💕 Ready to book? Link in profile!
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
QuickTip ⭐️ Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple!
I find solid neutrals (like white, cream, or gray) photograph beautifully, and avoiding patterns or logos keeps the focus on you and your family.
And as you know, well-fed, well-rested kids = happy kids.
Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.
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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.
I don’t pose newborns in elaborate setups.
Not because there’s anything wrong with that—it’s just not how I see them.
When I look at your baby, I don’t see a prop or a pose.
I see the way their fingers stretch when they yawn.
The way they melt into your arms when they’re calm.
The tiny, perfect details that are already changing by the day.
To me, that’s where the beauty is. Natural. Simple. Real.
These aren’t just photos—they’re a way to remember what it felt like in those first quiet days as a family.
#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Your journey into motherhood is worth celebrating, and maternity photos are a beautiful way to remember this special time.
Let’s capture your glow, your strength, and your love in timeless portraits!
💕 Schedule your session today—link in bio!
#maternityphotographer #maternityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #expectingmom #maternitysession #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #beachmaternitysession #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle
Just the two of them. A quiet walk on Oceanside Pier.
It becomes more than a memory—it becomes yours.
The spot where it all began.
The day everything shifted in the best possible way.
#maternityphotographer #maternityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #expectingmom #maternitysession #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #beachmaternitysession #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle
Did you know I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005? And that means I bring over 20 years worth of experience to each and every photoshoot!
That experience, combined with my minimalist style, ensures your photos will feel timeless and true to you.
Let’s create portraits that your family will cherish for generations. 💕
Ready to book? Link in bio!
#maternityphotographer #maternityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #expectingmom #maternitysession #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #beachmaternitysession #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle
Over 20 years as a photographer, I’ve learned one thing: Every family is beautifully unique.
My minimalist, timeless approach ensures your photos will feel as special as your family is.
💕 Ready to book? Link in profile!
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
QuickTip ⭐️ Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple!
I find solid neutrals (like white, cream, or gray) photograph beautifully, and avoiding patterns or logos keeps the focus on you and your family.
And as you know, well-fed, well-rested kids = happy kids.
Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.
#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle is
