Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

{modern bride magazine} real bride, real beauty

Keep your eyes out for the latest issue of Modern Bride Magazine! There is a full page from my wedding in New York last September in the Real Bride, Real Beauty section! If you have seen the New York slideshow on my website or seen my sample albums then you will recognize Maie, she has such a unique style and I am so excited that she could be featured this issue. I am also very excited because this is the first time I have been published in a national magazine! Here is the magazine:

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You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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You look up one day and realize… they’re not as little as they were. The way they reach for your hand. The way they lean into you. The little things you think you’ll always remember. But this stage? It moves fast. And I hear it all the time— “I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.” If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

You’re the one capturing everything.

The first steps.
The little moments.
The way she reaches for your hand.

But when you look back…
you’re not in the frame.

And I hear this all the time—
“I just don’t feel ready yet.”

The truth is, there’s always going to be a reason to wait.
Life doesn’t slow down. Kids don’t pause.

And one day, these photos won’t be about how you looked…
they’ll be about the fact that you were there.

If this has been on your heart, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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You’re the one capturing everything. The first steps. The little moments. The way she reaches for your hand. But when you look back… you’re not in the frame. And I hear this all the time— “I just don’t feel ready yet.” The truth is, there’s always going to be a reason to wait. Life doesn’t slow down. Kids don’t pause. And one day, these photos won’t be about how you looked… they’ll be about the fact that you were there. If this has been on your heart, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s not about you.

It’s about having a photographer who knows how to see you—how to guide you into natural movement, find the light that flatters you, and create a space where you can actually relax and be yourself.

Because when that happens? You don’t have to “try” to look good. It just shows up.

If you’ve ever looked at photos of yourself and thought, “that doesn’t feel like me,” I promise—it’s not you. It’s the experience you were given.

Let’s change that. Comment with a ♥️ if this is you!

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It’s not about you. It’s about having a photographer who knows how to see you—how to guide you into natural movement, find the light that flatters you, and create a space where you can actually relax and be yourself. Because when that happens? You don’t have to “try” to look good. It just shows up. If you’ve ever looked at photos of yourself and thought, “that doesn’t feel like me,” I promise—it’s not you. It’s the experience you were given. Let’s change that. Comment with a ♥️ if this is you!

When clients hang their portraits in their homes, that’s when I know we’ve created something lasting. If you’d like artwork for your walls, let’s start planning.

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When clients hang their portraits in their homes, that’s when I know we’ve created something lasting. If you’d like artwork for your walls, let’s start planning.

What matters most isn’t where we take the photos—it’s the connection we capture within them. If you’d like portraits that reflect that, I’d love to work with you.

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What matters most isn’t where we take the photos—it’s the connection we capture within them. If you’d like portraits that reflect that, I’d love to work with you.

Families I work with often become lifelong clients—coming back year after year for every new chapter. It’s the best part of what I do. If you’d like that kind of relationship, let’s start now.

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Families I work with often become lifelong clients—coming back year after year for every new chapter. It’s the best part of what I do. If you’d like that kind of relationship, let’s start now.
Oceanside California beach family portrait photographer

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A couple embraces in a sunlit garden; the woman wears a white dress and appears to be pregnant.

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Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a white bed, wearing a white diaper, with arms curled near face.

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Woman in a white dress walks barefoot on a sandy beach, looking back toward the camera near the shoreline.

senior

A smiling couple stands on the beach, embracing, with a pier stretching into the ocean behind them.

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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a natural light 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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You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

0 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17953182411120934
You look up one day and realize… they’re not as little as they were. The way they reach for your hand. The way they lean into you. The little things you think you’ll always remember. But this stage? It moves fast. And I hear it all the time— “I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.” If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

You’re the one capturing everything.

The first steps.
The little moments.
The way she reaches for your hand.

But when you look back…
you’re not in the frame.

And I hear this all the time—
“I just don’t feel ready yet.”

The truth is, there’s always going to be a reason to wait.
Life doesn’t slow down. Kids don’t pause.

And one day, these photos won’t be about how you looked…
they’ll be about the fact that you were there.

If this has been on your heart, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18049433819735926
You’re the one capturing everything. The first steps. The little moments. The way she reaches for your hand. But when you look back… you’re not in the frame. And I hear this all the time— “I just don’t feel ready yet.” The truth is, there’s always going to be a reason to wait. Life doesn’t slow down. Kids don’t pause. And one day, these photos won’t be about how you looked… they’ll be about the fact that you were there. If this has been on your heart, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s not about you.

It’s about having a photographer who knows how to see you—how to guide you into natural movement, find the light that flatters you, and create a space where you can actually relax and be yourself.

Because when that happens? You don’t have to “try” to look good. It just shows up.

If you’ve ever looked at photos of yourself and thought, “that doesn’t feel like me,” I promise—it’s not you. It’s the experience you were given.

Let’s change that. Comment with a ♥️ if this is you!

0 0
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18078467264146666
It’s not about you. It’s about having a photographer who knows how to see you—how to guide you into natural movement, find the light that flatters you, and create a space where you can actually relax and be yourself. Because when that happens? You don’t have to “try” to look good. It just shows up. If you’ve ever looked at photos of yourself and thought, “that doesn’t feel like me,” I promise—it’s not you. It’s the experience you were given. Let’s change that. Comment with a ♥️ if this is you!

When clients hang their portraits in their homes, that’s when I know we’ve created something lasting. If you’d like artwork for your walls, let’s start planning.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18430928647137782
When clients hang their portraits in their homes, that’s when I know we’ve created something lasting. If you’d like artwork for your walls, let’s start planning.

What matters most isn’t where we take the photos—it’s the connection we capture within them. If you’d like portraits that reflect that, I’d love to work with you.

7 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18114665212666373
What matters most isn’t where we take the photos—it’s the connection we capture within them. If you’d like portraits that reflect that, I’d love to work with you.

Families I work with often become lifelong clients—coming back year after year for every new chapter. It’s the best part of what I do. If you’d like that kind of relationship, let’s start now.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18112976731743666
Families I work with often become lifelong clients—coming back year after year for every new chapter. It’s the best part of what I do. If you’d like that kind of relationship, let’s start now.
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