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Ethereal Open Air Resort Wedding, Jaclyn + Matthew

Jaclyn and Matthew began their wedding day with getting ready at historic and elegant The Rancho Bernardo Inn, followed by a private ceremony at Ethereal Open Air Resort.

Jackie and Matt met over Memorial Day weekend at the Hard Rock in Tahoe. It was Jackie’s birthday weekend & she was in Tahoe with friends while Matt was at a Bachelor Party. The girls ended up at the Hard Rock and Jackie was introduced to Matt. They’ve been together ever since!

Ethereal Open Air Resort, now becoming known as California Botanical Gardens, is a gorgeous, rustic, romantic, and natural setting for a Southern California wedding, especially a destination wedding! Set on 40 acres of edible gardens, surrounded by old growth orchards and 100 acres of organic herb and vegetable farms, the property has so much to offer and makes for a magical location for the wedding day. Jaclyn and Matthew began their wedding day with getting ready at historic and elegant The Rancho Bernardo Inn, followed by a private ceremony at Ethereal Open Air Resort.

Jackie and Matt wanted an outdoor venue with a chapel, Matt’s Dad is a retired minister and he married them!! So sweet. When they went to do a tour of the venue and saw that it had a Chapel onsite + found out that it used to be a Catholic retreat…. it was just perfect!

Thank you so much Jackie and Matt for having me by your side on your magical wedding day. I loved all the special touches you chose and I will always be so grateful that you chose me to document your amazing love story. I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Costa Rica!! xo, Heather

Ceremony & Reception | Ethereal Open Air Resort

Hotel | The Rancho Bernardo Inn

Florist| Macey Dooley – Region Design Studio

Band/DJ| Pacific Entertainment

Cake| Milis Sweets

Hair & Make-up | Design Visage

Wedding Dress| Pronovias & Katie May

Bridesmaid Dresses| Weddington Way

Groom’s Attire| The Black Tux

Groomsmen Attire | The Black Tux

Rings| Design Jeweler San Francisco

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your photos shouldn’t just sit on a computer—they should live in albums, frames, and prints you see every day. If that sounds right to you, I’d love to help design it.

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Your photos shouldn’t just sit on a computer—they should live in albums, frames, and prints you see every day. If that sounds right to you, I’d love to help design it.

Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.

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Being part of this community means I get to photograph people in the same places I grew up. That history makes each session even more special. If you’d like to create your own memories here, let’s connect.

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.

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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.

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18119039746716693
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.

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18100369903986208
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.

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17978262935835200
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.
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