Here are a few of Cheryl and Min’s engagement photos. This engagement shoot was so much fun! The Del Mar Fair was a great place to shoot and the couple was a blast to work with.
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My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.
When people ask what kind of portraits I do, the answer is simple: ones that show love, connection, and personality. If that’s what you want, I’d love to create it with you.
Every wall in your home tells a story. I’d love to help you design artwork that reflects the people you love most. If you’d like that, let’s start planning.
What I’ve learned over 20 years is that every family has their own rhythm, and the best portraits come when I let that guide the session. If you’d like photos that feel like your family, let’s chat.
I’ve photographed in so many local spots—beaches, trails, fields, and in-home sessions. Each one tells a different story. If you’d like help choosing, let’s talk about it.
Sometimes families think their kids won’t cooperate—but those are often the best sessions. Real life makes for real memories. If you’d like to capture that, let’s plan it together.
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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.
My clients often say the hardest part was just reaching out—after that, I guide them through everything. If you’ve been thinking about photos, I’d love to make it easy for you.
When people ask what kind of portraits I do, the answer is simple: ones that show love, connection, and personality. If that’s what you want, I’d love to create it with you.
Every wall in your home tells a story. I’d love to help you design artwork that reflects the people you love most. If you’d like that, let’s start planning.
What I’ve learned over 20 years is that every family has their own rhythm, and the best portraits come when I let that guide the session. If you’d like photos that feel like your family, let’s chat.
I’ve photographed in so many local spots—beaches, trails, fields, and in-home sessions. Each one tells a different story. If you’d like help choosing, let’s talk about it.
Sometimes families think their kids won’t cooperate—but those are often the best sessions. Real life makes for real memories. If you’d like to capture that, let’s plan it together.
