{Laurie and Chuck} A California Vineyard Wedding

This wedding has so much special meaning to me, because it is my cousin’s wedding! Laurie and Chuck were married in the vineyards in Northen California and you couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and fun day. I was honored to be there with them and to capture their wedding day in photos! Here are just a few of my favorites….

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Your story deserves to be remembered—not just on a screen, but as artwork you can hold, frame, and pass down. That’s why I do what I do. If you’d like portraits that last, let’s start planning.
Over the years, I’ve watched families grow up in front of my camera. From toddlers to teenagers, from couples to grandparents—it’s the most meaningful part of what I do. If you’d like to start that journey with me, I’d love to hear from you.
My sessions are filled with laughter, hugs, and real connection—because that’s what makes the portraits feel alive. Want to know more about how it all works? Reach out and I’ll walk you through it.
After two decades in photography, I’ve learned that the best photos happen when you feel comfortable and cared for. That’s my job. If you’d like that experience for your family, let’s talk about it.
Studio or beach? Mountains or fields? No matter the backdrop, what matters most is the love we capture in the middle of it all. I’d love to help you decide what’s right for your family—message me anytime.
What I love most about portraits is that they’re not just pictures—they’re memories you’ll walk by every day on your walls. If you’d like that for your family, let’s connect.

 

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 story deserves to be remembered—not just on a screen, but as artwork you can hold, frame, and pass down. That’s why I do what I do. If you’d like portraits that last, let’s start planning.
Over the years, I’ve watched families grow up in front of my camera. From toddlers to teenagers, from couples to grandparents—it’s the most meaningful part of what I do. If you’d like to start that journey with me, I’d love to hear from you.
My sessions are filled with laughter, hugs, and real connection—because that’s what makes the portraits feel alive. Want to know more about how it all works? Reach out and I’ll walk you through it.
After two decades in photography, I’ve learned that the best photos happen when you feel comfortable and cared for. That’s my job. If you’d like that experience for your family, let’s talk about it.
Studio or beach? Mountains or fields? No matter the backdrop, what matters most is the love we capture in the middle of it all. I’d love to help you decide what’s right for your family—message me anytime.
What I love most about portraits is that they’re not just pictures—they’re memories you’ll walk by every day on your walls. If you’d like that for your family, let’s connect.

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california