There are so many great places to shoot around Encinitas! I loved doing this shoot and getting to use a few spots I’ve been looking at! Here are some favorites!
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Happy to hear clients say the session was a joy from start to finish! From the initial planning to the final artwork, I’m here for every moment. #FullServicePhotography #FamilyPortraits
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Heather’s patience and calmness made the session a breeze!’ Capturing memories shouldn’t be stressful—it should be FUN and relaxed. #StressFreeSessions #OceansidePhotography
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Seeing clients feel truly seen and celebrated in their photos is everything to me. My goal? To make sure everyone feels special and valued. 🌅 #CelebrateYourFamily #PortraitExperience
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
When clients say the photos exceeded expectations, it’s the highest compliment. Every detail, every edit is done with love and care to bring out your family’s unique beauty. ❤️📷 #AttentionToDetail #FineArtPhotography
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Photographing families means capturing generations of love, laughter, and legacy. 🌎📸 Grateful to each family who lets me turn those moments into art. #LegacyPhotos #FamilyPhotographer
#lajollacove #lajollashores #lajolla
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Client love! ❤️ ‘Heather made us feel so comfortable, and the photos turned out better than we ever dreamed!’ Every session is about making you feel at home in front of the camera. #CarlsbadFamilyPhotography #MomentsThatMatter
#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture #seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture
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.
Happy to hear clients say the session was a joy from start to finish! From the initial planning to the final artwork, I’m here for every moment. #FullServicePhotography #FamilyPortraits
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Heather’s patience and calmness made the session a breeze!’ Capturing memories shouldn’t be stressful—it should be FUN and relaxed. #StressFreeSessions #OceansidePhotography
#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadengagementphotographer #oceansideengagementphotographer #encinitasengagementphotographer #delmarengagementphotographer #lajollaengagementphotographer #ranchosantafeengagementphotographer #sandiegoengagementphotographer #carlsbadcouplesphotographer #oceansidecouplesphotographer #encinitascouplesphotographer #delmarcouplesphotographer #lajollacouplesphotographer #ranchosantafecouplesphotographer #engagementphotos #proposalphotographer #anniversaryphotos #couplesphotography #beachengagementsession #sandiegocouplesphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #lifestylecouplesphotography #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture #joyfulmoments
Seeing clients feel truly seen and celebrated in their photos is everything to me. My goal? To make sure everyone feels special and valued. 🌅 #CelebrateYourFamily #PortraitExperience
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
When clients say the photos exceeded expectations, it’s the highest compliment. Every detail, every edit is done with love and care to bring out your family’s unique beauty. ❤️📷 #AttentionToDetail #FineArtPhotography
#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle
Photographing families means capturing generations of love, laughter, and legacy. 🌎📸 Grateful to each family who lets me turn those moments into art. #LegacyPhotos #FamilyPhotographer
#lajollacove #lajollashores #lajolla
#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Client love! ❤️ ‘Heather made us feel so comfortable, and the photos turned out better than we ever dreamed!’ Every session is about making you feel at home in front of the camera. #CarlsbadFamilyPhotography #MomentsThatMatter
#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture #seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture
