Carlsbad Beach Engagement Photography, Charla + Danny

I am so excited to photograph Charla and Danny’s wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar this year! We had a chance to schedule and photograph their beach engagement session last week and I am in love with the photos we got. They are the sweetest couple and I loved working with these two! Doing an engagement session is amazing because you really get to know your photographer and it gives you a chance to get a little practice and understanding of how the photography will work on your wedding day. It was practically impossible to edit this session and I definitely gave a couple way too many photos, but there was no way I could cut out some of the amazing images we got. It’s true that every photographer has a different philosophy on how many images to give, but I would always rather give more than less. I think everyone has a very specific idea about the way they like to see themselves in photographs, and I’d like to leave that up to my clients so they can choose their absolute favorites. Here are a few of my own favorites!

Hair and Make-Up by the lovely and talented Paige Henry or Make-Up by the Sea

 

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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.
The maternity babymoon is the new thing! I have photographed so many of these and I wish I had done it myself, this sweet couple stayed at @missionpacifichotel in Oceanside which gave us so many beautiful locations to walk around and shoot as they celebrated this tiny little slice of life before becoming a family of three ♥️♥️♥️

I’ve been photographing families in North County San Diego for decades, and I still find new ways to make each session personal and meaningful. If you’re ready to create something together, let’s chat.
What matters most in a portrait session isn’t perfect outfits or perfect behavior—it’s capturing the love your family shares. That’s what you’ll remember years from now. If that resonates with you, reach out—I’d love to work with you.

 

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.

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.
The maternity babymoon is the new thing! I have photographed so many of these and I wish I had done it myself, this sweet couple stayed at @missionpacifichotel in Oceanside which gave us so many beautiful locations to walk around and shoot as they celebrated this tiny little slice of life before becoming a family of three ♥️♥️♥️

I’ve been photographing families in North County San Diego for decades, and I still find new ways to make each session personal and meaningful. If you’re ready to create something together, let’s chat.
What matters most in a portrait session isn’t perfect outfits or perfect behavior—it’s capturing the love your family shares. That’s what you’ll remember years from now. If that resonates with you, reach out—I’d love to work with you.

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california