Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

Rancho Santa Fe Spring Wedding, at Rancho Valencia | Rachel + Matthew

Definitely one of my favorite weddings of the year, if not in a long time! I was absolutely in love with the decor and details from this wedding…. Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings pulled together the best of the best of the industry and created a dream wedding for Rachel and Matthew!

Of course Rancho Valencia Resort is also one of my favorite venues for it’s country elegance and beautiful Spanish architecture. Lot’s of amazing wedding ideas here so I have listed all the contributing vendors below the photos!

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: Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings
Venue + Catering: Rancho Valencia
Officiant: David Youngren
Hair and makeup: Thorne Artistry
Videographer: Quixotic Pictures
DJ: Sound Prodigy
Paper: Posh Paperie
Ceremony + Cocktail music: Caprice Strings
Linens: La tavola Linens
Florist: Isari Flower Studio
Chairs, tables, lighting, glassware: Abbey Party Rentals
Napkins: Concepts Party Rentals
Cakes: Jenny Wenny Cakes

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Standing at the edge of the ocean feels a lot like this stage of life—limitless, a little uncertain, and wide open with possibility. Senior portraits are about more than a milestone. They’re about remembering this exact moment before everything shifts.

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There’s something unforgettable about the senior year—full of color, possibility, and change. A field of yellow feels just right. Bright, bold, and a little bit wild—just like the season ahead.

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Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

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Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

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Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

#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

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.

Standing at the edge of the ocean feels a lot like this stage of life—limitless, a little uncertain, and wide open with possibility. Senior portraits are about more than a milestone. They’re about remembering this exact moment before everything shifts.

#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

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Standing at the edge of the ocean feels a lot like this stage of life—limitless, a little uncertain, and wide open with possibility. Senior portraits are about more than a milestone. They’re about remembering this exact moment before everything shifts.

#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

There’s something unforgettable about the senior year—full of color, possibility, and change. A field of yellow feels just right. Bright, bold, and a little bit wild—just like the season ahead.

#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

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There’s something unforgettable about the senior year—full of color, possibility, and change. A field of yellow feels just right. Bright, bold, and a little bit wild—just like the season ahead.

#seniorportraits #seniorphotographer #seniorszn #classof2026 #classof2027 #carlsbadseniorphotographer #oceansideseniorphotographer #sandiegoseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #seniorphotoshoot #modernsenior #portraitphotographer #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #vallentynephotography #timelessportraiture

Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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

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Props aren’t really necessary when you’ve got connection—but sometimes, a VW bus just feels right. Families pile in, lean on it, laugh around it. It’s less about the bus itself and more about what it represents: slowing down, being together, and enjoying the ride.🙌🏼

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

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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

#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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Coordinating an extended family session can feel overwhelming—schedules, outfits, toddlers, grandparents—but it’s always worth it. These are the people who shaped you, who cheer you on, and who will mean even more years from now. That’s why we take the time to make it happen.

#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

Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

#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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Almost every parent walks away from their session thinking, “There’s no way we got anything good.”

But I promise you—we did.

In between the wiggles and snack breaks, there are always moments of connection: the way your toddler grabs your hand, the way they laugh when you chase them, the way they melt into your arms when they’re done.

Those are the moments that make the best photos. And those are the memories you’ll want on your walls years from now.

#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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