L’Auberge Del Mar New Year’s Eve Wedding, Tara + Clinton

Congratulations Tara and Clinton! From the moment we got together for coffee, I knew it was a great wedding photography fit! Finding the right wedding photographer has to deal with so many factors, including feeling comfortable together, knowing they will give you the right direction, as well as love their photography style and color style. As a photographer, I loved this couple’s adventurous spirit and I could tell how in love they were.

Tara and Clint are both prosecutors and met at work. Tara says, “We were friends at first, and unsure how to navigate a relationship in the workplace, but it ended up being the most natural thing in the world, and everything easily fell into place around our relationship. We had a somewhat circuitous path to finding each other– we were each in significant relationships before meeting each other later in life. That’s part of why we chose New Year’s Eve as our wedding date. We love the symbolism of a new beginning as we begin our new lives together.”

Love the symbolism of a New Year’s Eve wedding and was honored that they chose me as their photographer! Here are some of my favorite images from this gorgeous wedding day!

Coordinator:

Caitlyn Morris, Serendipity Events

Caterer & Wedding Venue:

L’Auberge

Florist:

Urban Garden Floral and Event Design

Band/DJ:

Desi Relator

Cake:

Jenny Wenny Cakes

Hair & Make-up

Aubree Young for hair, Elizabeth Root for makeup

Wedding Dress:

Anne Be Bridal Boutique, Denver

Bridesmaid Dresses:

BHLDN

Groom’s Attire:

Nordstrom

Groomsmen Attire

Nordstrom

Rings:

Brilliant Earth

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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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

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