Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

La Jolla Presbyterian Church + Martin Johnson House Wedding | Laura + Greg

Laura and Greg had a perfectly blue and sunshiney day for their wedding at La Jolla Presbyterian Church and reception at The Martin Johnson House!

I just love the unique location The Martin Johnson House offers as it is one of the only reception venues around offering panoramic ocean views from on top of the cliffs of La Jolla. Cynthia Zatkin Events coordinated everything beautifully and the bride and groom contributed with countless personal details. It was so well thought out and special…I just love how all the family chipped in to make the day unforgettable!
Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

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How many sunsets do we really get with our kids like this?

Before they stop running toward the waves.
Before they’re too big to carry.
Before beach days are just a memory.

Not trying to be dramatic—just honest. This season flies.

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How many sunsets do we really get with our kids like this?

Before they stop running toward the waves.
Before they’re too big to carry.
Before beach days are just a memory.

Not trying to be dramatic—just honest. This season flies.

#TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #FamilyPhotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

A soon-to-be big brother, a very proud pup, and two parents soaking it all in before their world expands.

This season’s wild and sweet and a little bit chaotic—exactly how it should be.

#FamilyMaternitySession #ModernParenthood #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait #RealLifeCaptured #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

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A soon-to-be big brother, a very proud pup, and two parents soaking it all in before their world expands.

This season’s wild and sweet and a little bit chaotic—exactly how it should be.

#FamilyMaternitySession #ModernParenthood #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait #RealLifeCaptured #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #lacostaphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegophotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣
⁣ #carlsbadphotographer⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting.⁠
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But here`s the thing: it doesn`t have to be perfect to be beautiful.⁠
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I`ll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature “no nap” face.⁠
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And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few.⁠

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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⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

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Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting.⁠
⁠
But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.⁠
⁠
I'll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature “no nap” face.⁠
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And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few.⁠

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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⁣ #oceansideca⁣lifornia⁣ #oceansidepier⁣⁣ #oceansidephotograpapher⁣⁣

Wish made.
Not telling what it was, but you could feel it in the quiet.

#TheEverydayPortrait #ModernPortraits #LightAndMood #DocumentYourDays #LetTheLightIn #vallentynephotography #oceansidebusinesses #carlsbadbusinesses #sdphotographer #sandiegocalifornia #personalbrandphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #businessphotographer #socalphotographers #sandiegobusinessowners #encinitasbrandingphotographer #sandiegopersonalbranding #sandiegopersonalbrandingphotographer #brandingphotographer #oceansidebrandingphotographer #sandiegolifesylephotos #smallbusinessmarketing #northcountysd #local #localbusiness #carlsbad

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Wish made.
Not telling what it was, but you could feel it in the quiet.

#TheEverydayPortrait #ModernPortraits #LightAndMood #DocumentYourDays #LetTheLightIn #vallentynephotography #oceansidebusinesses #carlsbadbusinesses #sdphotographer #sandiegocalifornia #personalbrandphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #businessphotographer #socalphotographers #sandiegobusinessowners #encinitasbrandingphotographer #sandiegopersonalbranding #sandiegopersonalbrandingphotographer #brandingphotographer #oceansidebrandingphotographer #sandiegolifesylephotos #smallbusinessmarketing #northcountysd #local #localbusiness #carlsbad

Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!!

Just two people, wildly into each other,
cracking up on the beach like it’s the only place that matters.

10/10 would third wheel again.

#ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

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Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!!

Just two people, wildly into each other,
cracking up on the beach like it’s the only place that matters.

10/10 would third wheel again.

#ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

Did Oceanside get cuter, or am I just noticing more now?

Shot this sweet branding session for @brookes_mind_therapy at one of my favorite coffee spots—and yeah, it’s wild how much this neighborhood has changed. I used to live just around the corner back in college when it was... let’s say, a little rougher around the edges.

Time does its thing. Places evolve.
And I love seeing small businesses thrive in spaces that feel this good.

#BrandingPhotography #OceansideVibes #SmallBusinessLove #ModernBranding #TheEverydayPortrait @communalcoffee #vallentynephotography #oceansidebusinesses #carlsbadbusinesses #sdphotographer #sandiegocalifornia #personalbrandphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #businessphotographer #socalphotographers #sandiegobusinessowners #encinitasbrandingphotographer #sandiegopersonalbranding #sandiegopersonalbrandingphotographer #brandingphotographer #oceansidebrandingphotographer #sandiegolifesylephotos #smallbusinessmarketing #northcountysd #local #localbusiness #carlsbad #oceanside

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Did Oceanside get cuter, or am I just noticing more now?

Shot this sweet branding session for @brookes_mind_therapy at one of my favorite coffee spots—and yeah, it’s wild how much this neighborhood has changed. I used to live just around the corner back in college when it was... let’s say, a little rougher around the edges.

Time does its thing. Places evolve.
And I love seeing small businesses thrive in spaces that feel this good.

#BrandingPhotography #OceansideVibes #SmallBusinessLove #ModernBranding #TheEverydayPortrait @communalcoffee #vallentynephotography #oceansidebusinesses #carlsbadbusinesses #sdphotographer #sandiegocalifornia #personalbrandphotography #personalbrandingphotographer #businessphotographer #socalphotographers #sandiegobusinessowners #encinitasbrandingphotographer #sandiegopersonalbranding #sandiegopersonalbrandingphotographer #brandingphotographer #oceansidebrandingphotographer #sandiegolifesylephotos #smallbusinessmarketing #northcountysd #local #localbusiness #carlsbad #oceanside

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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