Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

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Christine and Tom were married on July 12th 2008 at L’Auberge in Del Mar. L’Auberge has recently undergone a major remodel so I was very excited to work there again and see all the beautiful changes they made, every detail turned out amazing, from the new floors and furnishings to the stunning and modern water features!

Christine and Tom were so sweet together. I was amazed at how similar they were to each other in temperment, like 2 peas in a pod I can see how they are perfect for each other:) The wedding was coordinated by Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings and as is my usual experience working with her, the event was pulled off with precision and style. There is really nothing more important in wedding planning than having a great coordinator who knows how to put together a good timeline of events.

In addition to this, the flowers and decor were stunning with color pops of blue and natural elements like shells and bamboo. The whole look was put together by Dawn of Embellishmint Floral and Event Design. There really is a difference between hiring a “florist” and an “event designer”, one does the flowers only, and the other does the style, look and feel of the whole wedding! Here are a few of my favorite images from the big day:)

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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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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.

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.

7 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18120609406525413

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.

7 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18206334094325404

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.

7 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18087534320337029

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.

8 1

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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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