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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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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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
Six months. That in-between place.

Still tiny, but suddenly sitting up.
Still baby, but full of personality.
These sessions are quiet little time capsules—
before the crawling, before the running,
before they’re off to chase 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.

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.⁠
⁠
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
Six months. That in-between place.

Still tiny, but suddenly sitting up.
Still baby, but full of personality.
These sessions are quiet little time capsules—
before the crawling, before the running,
before they’re off to chase the world.

#TheArtOfEveryday #SixMonthSession #BabyMilestones #EmotivePhotography #DocumentYourDays #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer  #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ ⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california