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Oceanside Beach Wedding Photography, Congratulations Katie + Jeff!

I am so in love with these elegant and classic photos on the beach in Oceanside, California. I love beach weddings and everything about the personality of this wedding was absolutely perfect for Katie and Jeff. Being in Oceanside native as well, it was also the perfect bride and groom + photographer fit. Katie and Jeff, thank you so much for trusting me to photograph your wedding day, congratulations!

Oceanside Beach Wedding Photography

Fun fact:

Katie and Jeff met Tinder.com! I love what Jeff said on his first date… She asked if he wanted some wine and he said “wine not”

Choosing a special wedding venue:

The Oceanside California Harbor, ceremony location

Jeff grew up surfing at the Harbor, and Katie moved to SoCal for the ocean. They both go there often. It has significance to Jeff and is very symbolic. Katie has always dreamt of having a beach wedding and can’t believe it’s real!

The Oceanside Museum of Art on Pierview Way

We did a lot of research about Oceanside venues and stumbled into the Art Museum. We loved working with Tanya, and the vibe was funky/unique and perfect for us, with the right location.

Oceanside Beach Wedding Photography

Vendor Credits:

Coordinator: Mel Montoya, http://melmontoyaweddings.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MelMontoyaWeddings/

Wedding Reception Venue: Oceanside Museum of Art https://oma-online.org/

Bride’s getting Ready:

Private Beach House

Groom’s Getting Ready:

Marriott Springhill Suites, Oceanside https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanod-springhill-suites-san-diego-oceanside-downtown/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

Caterer:

Chameleon Cuisine https://www.chameleoncuisinesd.com/

Florist:

RC Flowers (vista) https://www.yelp.com/biz/rc-flowers-vista

Band/DJ:

Chris Bullis (DJ) / Jimmy Hewitt Band

Hair & Make-up:

Jessica Lagieux

Wedding Dress:

Archive Bridal – Enzoani https://archivebridal.com/

Bridesmaid Dresses:

Revelry https://shoprevelry.com/all-bridesmaid-dresses/

Groom’s Attire:

Macy’s

Groomsmen Attire

Macy’s

Rings:

Costco (bride) + Visions of Gold in Solana Beach (groom)

Bartenders:

Open Bar LA

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

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MODELS NEEDED 🤍

I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

I’ll send over details + next steps 💌

Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍

Tag a friend who would love this!

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I’ve photographed everything from small families to big extended gatherings, and what they all have in common is love. If you’d like to capture yours, let’s plan it.

The real magic in portraits isn’t about perfect outfits or settings—it’s about capturing the love that holds your family together. If that’s what you want remembered, let’s connect.

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The real magic in portraits isn’t about perfect outfits or settings—it’s about capturing the love that holds your family together. If that’s what you want remembered, let’s connect.

Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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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.

MODELS NEEDED 🤍

I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

I’ll send over details + next steps 💌

Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍

Tag a friend who would love this!

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MODELS NEEDED 🤍

I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

I’ll send over details + next steps 💌

Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍

Tag a friend who would love this!

I’ve photographed everything from small families to big extended gatherings, and what they all have in common is love. If you’d like to capture yours, let’s plan it.

8 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18093150155270398

I’ve photographed everything from small families to big extended gatherings, and what they all have in common is love. If you’d like to capture yours, let’s plan it.

The real magic in portraits isn’t about perfect outfits or settings—it’s about capturing the love that holds your family together. If that’s what you want remembered, let’s connect.

4 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17922192045298886

The real magic in portraits isn’t about perfect outfits or settings—it’s about capturing the love that holds your family together. If that’s what you want remembered, let’s connect.

Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

1 0

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Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

51 0

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17852590662659886

It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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