Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

Rancho Valencia Resort Wedding Photography | Alison + Kelly

I love working with Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings and this Rancho Valencia Resort wedding was no exception! Every detail was unique and I love how the entire wedding really reflected the bride and groom’s unique style and personality.

It was so much fun to work with Alison and Kelly on both their engagement and wedding photos…and also so wonderful to see Alison’s cute little baby bump on the wedding day! Of course she looked just as amazing as ever and I am so happy for the expansion of their little family! I can’t wait for family portraits in the future- congrats you two!

Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

Vendor Credits

Wedding Planner: Crown Weddings, Susanne Duffy
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Rancho Valencia
Officiant: Paul Frye
Hair & Makeup: Lovestruck Makeup, Jessica Stample
DJ: Positive Energy, Chris Valentine
Paper: Brightly Designed
Linens: La Tavola Linens
Florist: Splendid Sentiments
Wedding Favors: www.Godiva.com
Cake: Hey There Cupcake

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When extended family portraits are finished and hanging on the wall, they become more than just pictures. They’re heirlooms—reminders of togetherness, milestones, and the bonds that carry through generations.

I love knowing that grandparents will flip through albums with their grandchildren, telling stories and pointing out how small everyone once was. These portraits aren’t just for now—they’re for decades from now, when they’ll mean even more. 💕

That’s why I treasure extended family sessions at the beach. They’re truly a legacy in the making.

#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

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When extended family portraits are finished and hanging on the wall, they become more than just pictures. They’re heirlooms—reminders of togetherness, milestones, and the bonds that carry through generations.

I love knowing that grandparents will flip through albums with their grandchildren, telling stories and pointing out how small everyone once was. These portraits aren’t just for now—they’re for decades from now, when they’ll mean even more. 💕

That’s why I treasure extended family sessions at the beach. They’re truly a legacy in the making.

#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

Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidefamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #delmarfamilyphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #ranchosantafefamilyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #encinitasphotographer #delmarphotographer #lajollaphotographer #ranchosantafephotographer #beachfamilyphotos #familyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #joyfulfamilyphotos #naturalfamilyphotography #portraitphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

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There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidefamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #delmarfamilyphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #ranchosantafefamilyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #encinitasphotographer #delmarphotographer #lajollaphotographer #ranchosantafephotographer #beachfamilyphotos #familyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #joyfulfamilyphotos #naturalfamilyphotography #portraitphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

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#carlsbadphotographer #oceansideca lifornia #oceansidepier #oceansidephotograpapher

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Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

#TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #FamilyPhotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia
#carlsbadphotographer #oceansideca lifornia #oceansidepier #oceansidephotograpapher

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.

When extended family portraits are finished and hanging on the wall, they become more than just pictures. They’re heirlooms—reminders of togetherness, milestones, and the bonds that carry through generations.

I love knowing that grandparents will flip through albums with their grandchildren, telling stories and pointing out how small everyone once was. These portraits aren’t just for now—they’re for decades from now, when they’ll mean even more. 💕

That’s why I treasure extended family sessions at the beach. They’re truly a legacy in the making.

#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

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When extended family portraits are finished and hanging on the wall, they become more than just pictures. They’re heirlooms—reminders of togetherness, milestones, and the bonds that carry through generations.

I love knowing that grandparents will flip through albums with their grandchildren, telling stories and pointing out how small everyone once was. These portraits aren’t just for now—they’re for decades from now, when they’ll mean even more. 💕

That’s why I treasure extended family sessions at the beach. They’re truly a legacy in the making.

#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

Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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Extended family sessions are joyful, unpredictable, and full of laughter. There’s always a mix of candid chaos—kids running through the sand, cousins tackling each other—and then those quiet, tender moments where generations come together in one frame.

I guide each group so every family has their chance to shine while still keeping the energy light and natural. It’s not about stiff poses; it’s about personalities and connection.

Next up: the best part of all—seeing the finished portraits come to life. 🌅 (3/3 tomorrow!)

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidefamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #delmarfamilyphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #ranchosantafefamilyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #encinitasphotographer #delmarphotographer #lajollaphotographer #ranchosantafephotographer #beachfamilyphotos #familyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #joyfulfamilyphotos #naturalfamilyphotography #portraitphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

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There’s something so special about gathering multiple generations together on the beach. ✨ Parents, grandparents, kids, cousins—all in one place, enjoying the ocean breeze and each other.

Extended family sessions aren’t just about photos; they’re about capturing the love that spans decades. These are the kinds of moments that deserve to be preserved, not just for today but for years from now when the littles are grown.

Tomorrow I’ll share what makes extended family sessions so much fun (and why they’re one of my favorite things to photograph). 🌊 (2/3 coming next!)

#VallentynePhotography #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidefamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #delmarfamilyphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #ranchosantafefamilyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #encinitasphotographer #delmarphotographer #lajollaphotographer #ranchosantafephotographer #beachfamilyphotos #familyphotographer #familyphotography #lifestylefamilyphotography #joyfulfamilyphotos #naturalfamilyphotography #portraitphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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There’s something about that first time your baby wraps their fingers around yours.
It’s instinct, sure—but it’s also connection.
A silent little promise: I know you. I trust you. I’m safe here.
They won’t remember this moment, but you will.
And years from now, you’ll look at this photo and remember exactly how it felt.
That’s the power of something so small.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

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First father-son moments. My newborn style is simple, no props, just beautiful portraits to capture the tininess of your new baby.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait

Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

#TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #FamilyPhotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia
#carlsbadphotographer #oceansideca lifornia #oceansidepier #oceansidephotograpapher

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Not trying to be dramatic- just honest. This season flies.

#TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #FamilyPhotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiego #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadbeachphotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #carlsbad #lajolla #encinitas #sandiegolifestylephotographer #encinitaslife #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #familybeachphotos #familyphotography #familyphotographer #carlsbadfamily #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia
#carlsbadphotographer #oceansideca lifornia #oceansidepier #oceansidephotograpapher

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