L’Auberge Del Mar Wedding, Jason + Kristen

Congratulations Jason and Kristen! Your wedding was the perfect marriage of style, romance, and beach elegance. It was such a beautiful wedding day! It was a photographers dream with a gorgeous cloud cover and little pops of blue sky and sunlight. Kristen, you were an absolutely gorgeous bride and I love that you had two dresses! You were simply stunning in both of them. Jason, you were so handsome in the tux. A bowtie is always my first choice for a groom! I love the photos we got of you and your groomsmen walking together with real smiles and movement, you are all so great on camera!

Kristen and Jason met in New York City in 2013 at a Birthday Party when Jason did his training in NYC. They did long distance after he moved to San Diego for a year in 2016 and that is actually also when the relationship blossomed. Kristen moved out to California the following year.

I love how this adorable couple leaned on each other throughout the wedding day. I also love that they left a week later to Patagonia for a hiking honeymoon! So awesome.

Congratulations to you both, here are a few of my favorite photos of the day!

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Coordinator: Lavish Weddings, lavishweddings.com

Hotel: L’Auberge Del Mar, destinationhotels.com

Ceremony: Seagrove Park

Music: Je Bishop, jbishopsologuitar.com

Rentals: Concepts Event Design, conceptseventdesign.com

Platinum Party Rentals, platinumeventrentals.com

Florist: MR Floral, mrfloralandevents@yahoo.com

Cake: Portos, portosbakery.com

Photo Booth: Pixter, pixsterphotobooth.com

Video: Side by Side, sidebysidecinema.com

Make Up: Design Visage, designvisage.com

Stationary: Print & Polish

 

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The best family portraits feel like home.
Not stiff. Not staged. Just the way you really are together.
The way your child fits perfectly in your lap. The way your partner reaches for your hand without thinking.
These are the in-between moments that say the most.
Because home isn’t a place—it’s a feeling. And that’s exactly what I want your portraits to reflect.

#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
Because sit still and smile is not in their vocabulary
And honestly? I wouldn’t want it to be.
The laughter mid-air, the tiny toes kicking, the wild beach breeze—that’s the magic.
These aren’t just photos of your kids behaving… they’re memories of them being.
Because years from now, you won’t miss the perfectly posed moments—you’ll miss this.

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #oceansidecalifornia #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadvillage #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle
No awkward poses. I promise only real beautiful moments.
You don’t need to perform to look amazing in your photos.
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.
No cheesy backdrops. No uncomfortable poses. Just real, relaxed moments that feel like you, captured beautifully.

#oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #blackandwhiteportraits #carlsbadbeachsunset #modernparenthood #reallifecaptured #dadlifeunfiltered #beachvibesonly #carlsbadlife #encinitaslife #sandiegomoms #carlsbadlocals #oceansidelocals #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #familymaternitysession #photographyart #timelessportraiture
Real life is way more fun than perfect poses
Because the truth is—your kids probably won’t sit still.
They’ll make silly faces, run in opposite directions, or collapse into giggles just when you were hoping for that one perfect shot.
And honestly? That’s exactly what I want to capture.
The real smiles. The chaos. The snuggles. The way your toddler leans into you when they're tired, or how your baby clutches your finger like it’s the most important thing in the world.
That’s the good stuff. And those are the moments you’ll actually want to remember.

#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
It's been such an amazing summer filled with truly special photo sessions and so many people I got to meet and connect with! 
Can't believe we're already rolling into fall, and I am so looking forward to all the special families I will work with this holiday season! If you're thinking about doing photos, get in touch soon because dates are already booking fast and I would love to work with you! xoxo, Heather 

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #love #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage
“The best days of your life are not just ahead—they’re happening right now, in every moment you choose to be present and grateful for what you have.”♥️

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