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Convict Lake Resort Wedding, Mammoth Lakes | Rebecca + Chip

One of my favorite places just outside Mammoth Lakes, Convict Lake Resort is a wonderful wedding venue with enough cabins for all the family and wedding guests! When Rebecca contacted me after seeing a previous Convict Lake wedding featured on Mountainside Brides’s wedding blog, I was so excited for the chance to shoot at Convict Lake again! This time I loved ducking into the grove of Aspen trees for the pre ceremony photos. The entire day was gorgeous, windy, and clear. I loved working with this entire family, it was the perfect fit and I am honored that they trusted me to capture this amazing wedding day! I can’t wait for the oppertunity to work in Mammoth Lakes again, such a lovely part of California!

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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heather@vallentynephotography.com

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Just two people and a whole new chapter rolling in with the tide.
No shoes. No stress.
Just soaking it in before everything changes.

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Just two people and a whole new chapter rolling in with the tide.
No shoes. No stress.
Just soaking it in before everything changes.

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I love color… but black and white? It completely took the cake for this session.

There’s just something about it—how it strips everything down to the connection, the emotion, the light.⁠
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Black and white portraiture feels timeless in the best way.
It doesn’t follow trends. It doesn’t age. It simply *is.*⁠
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For this family, it felt like the perfect fit—simple, honest, and full of feeling.
The kind of portraits that will look just as beautiful in 30 years as they do today.⁠

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I love color… but black and white? It completely took the cake for this session.

There’s just something about it—how it strips everything down to the connection, the emotion, the light.⁠
⁠
Black and white portraiture feels timeless in the best way.
It doesn’t follow trends. It doesn’t age. It simply *is.*⁠
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For this family, it felt like the perfect fit—simple, honest, and full of feeling.
The kind of portraits that will look just as beautiful in 30 years as they do today.⁠

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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.⁠
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To me, that’s where the beauty is. Natural. Simple. Real.⁠
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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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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.⁠
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To me, that’s where the beauty is. Natural. Simple. Real.⁠
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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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#vallentynephotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #petitejoys #sandiegonewbornphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #newbornphotography #newborn #familyphotography #motherhood #motherhoodrising #newbornsofinstagram #newbornoninstagram #everydaynewborn #love #NewbornShoot #BabyPhotography #BabyLove #NewbornPortraits #NewbornMagic #CuteBaby #SweetBaby #NewbornArt #BabyMoments #TinyMiracle #SleepingBaby #BabySnuggles #NewbornLife #NewbornBliss #BabyBundle #AdorableNewborn

No awkward poses. I promise, only real beautiful moments.
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Because you don’t need to “perform” to look amazing in your photos.⁠
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You just need to be you.⁠
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Whether that’s quiet and thoughtful or bold and full of energy—I’ll guide you every step of the way so it feels natural, never forced.⁠
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No cheesy backdrops. No uncomfortable poses. Just real, relaxed moments that feel like you, captured beautifully.
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No awkward poses. I promise, only real beautiful moments.
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Because you don’t need to “perform” to look amazing in your photos.⁠
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You just need to be you.⁠
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Whether that’s quiet and thoughtful or bold and full of energy—I’ll guide you every step of the way so it feels natural, never forced.⁠
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No cheesy backdrops. No uncomfortable poses. Just real, relaxed moments that feel like you, captured beautifully.
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#vallentynephotography #sandiegoseniorphotographer #seniorphotos #seniorphotography #carlsbadseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorologie #sandiegoportraitphotographer #sandiegophotographer #carlsbadphotographer #temeculaseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #beachseniorpictures #lajollaseniorphotographer #ranchosantafeseniorphotographer #carlsbadsenior #sandiegoseniorsession #carlsbadhighschoolsenior #seniorstyle #csusmgrad #sanmarcosseniorphotographer #collegegrad #seniorstyleguide #sandiegophotographers #sandiegobeachphotographer #beachphotoshoot #seniorportraits #cathedralcatholichighschool

The best thing about memories is making them…
running wild, laughing loud, and loving big.
No script, just joy — and maybe a little sand. 🌞

#Love #portrait #family #familytime #beach #sunset #carlsbad #summer

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The best thing about memories is making them…
running wild, laughing loud, and loving big.
No script, just joy — and maybe a little sand. 🌞

#Love #portrait #family #familytime #beach #sunset #carlsbad #summer

There’s something beautiful about a proposal that happens in a place you love. It becomes more than a memory—it becomes *yours.*⁠
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The spot where it all began.
The day everything shifted in the best possible way.⁠
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So grateful I got to be there to witness it.⁠

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There’s something beautiful about a proposal that happens in a place you love. It becomes more than a memory—it becomes *yours.*⁠
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The spot where it all began.
The day everything shifted in the best possible way.⁠
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So grateful I got to be there to witness it.⁠

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#ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love #anniversary #happyanniversary #grateful #thankful #blessed

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.

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