Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

Del Mar Family Photography, Seagrove Park Family Pictures

I am always honored when families come back to me year after year. I photographed Kim and James’s wedding at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in Del Mar a few years ago and it was so wonderful to see them again for this family session with their one year old son William! What a cutie pie! It was so hard to pick photos for this blog and I love the way they turned out, Kim is always so stylish and the new family Is adorable together. It’s so important to document these times, they go by fast!

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Holiday Family photos at the beach in Del Mar, my favorite locations at Seagrove Park, the beach, and the old train station!

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session.

Confident. Calm. Completely herself.

Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊

#SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

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No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session. Confident. Calm. Completely herself. Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊 #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.

The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠
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This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up.
The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠
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It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness…
It’s perfect *connection.*⁠

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These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠ ⁠ This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠ ⁠ It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness… It’s perfect *connection.*⁠ * * * * * #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣ ⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨
Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter.
There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real.

#MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay

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This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨ Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter. There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real. #MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay

She`s a Beauty inside and out and she`s off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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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.

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

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“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session.

Confident. Calm. Completely herself.

Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊

#SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

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No rules, no stress, just your favorite location -and a lot of fun on our senior session. Confident. Calm. Completely herself. Senior year, but make it golden. 🌞🌊 #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachPortraits #ClassOf2026 #ModernSeniorStyle #NaturalLightPhotography #SoCalSenior

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.

The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠
⁠
This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up.
The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠
⁠
It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness…
It’s perfect *connection.*⁠

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#carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

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These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a little girl chasing the grandpa who makes her laugh the hardest.⁠ ⁠ This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.⁠ ⁠ It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness… It’s perfect *connection.*⁠ * * * * * #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣ ⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨
Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter.
There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real.

#MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18089278411736669
This moment right here: sunshine on their faces, love in the air, and a baby on the way 🌿✨ Big brother is ready (with sidekick pup, of course), and this growing crew couldn’t be sweeter. There’s something about maternity sessions in open fields… time slows down, and the joy feels extra real. #MaternityPhotosCarlsbad #GrowingFamilyLove #CarlsbadPhotographer #SunlitMemories #BigBrotherVibes #DogApproved #OceansideFamilyPhotography #BabyOnTheWay

She`s a Beauty inside and out and she`s off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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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

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She's a Beauty inside and out and she's off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world! * * * * * #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
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