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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

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

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Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

After 20 years as a photographer, one thing has never changed: people just want to feel seen, valued, and remembered. That’s exactly what I create. Curious about how it works? Let’s start the conversation.

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After 20 years as a photographer, one thing has never changed: people just want to feel seen, valued, and remembered. That’s exactly what I create. Curious about how it works? Let’s start the conversation.

For me, photography is all about connection—capturing love, laughter, and the beauty of your family as you are right now. If this feels like what you’re looking for, send me a message—I’d love to hear your story.

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For me, photography is all about connection—capturing love, laughter, and the beauty of your family as you are right now. If this feels like what you’re looking for, send me a message—I’d love to hear your story.

Having lived here my whole life, I know the hidden trails, secret beaches, and quiet fields that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share some of my favorite spots with you? Send me a note.

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Having lived here my whole life, I know the hidden trails, secret beaches, and quiet fields that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share some of my favorite spots with you? Send me a note.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadBeachPhotographer #OceansideTrailPhotos #EncinitasFamilyPhotography #DelMarPortraits #VistaStudioPhotographer #RanchoSantaFeMaternity #NorthCountySanDiego #NaturalLightPhotography

Full-service photography means I don’t just take your photos—I help with planning, wardrobe, locations, and artwork for your walls. If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadFamilyPortraits #OceansideMaternityPhotographer #EncinitasStudioSessions #DelMarSeniorPortraits #VistaNewbornPhotography #RanchoSantaFePhotographer #NorthCountyPhotography #FullServiceExperience

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Full-service photography means I don’t just take your photos—I help with planning, wardrobe, locations, and artwork for your walls. If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadFamilyPortraits #OceansideMaternityPhotographer #EncinitasStudioSessions #DelMarSeniorPortraits #VistaNewbornPhotography #RanchoSantaFePhotographer #NorthCountyPhotography #FullServiceExperience

Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

in case you`re curious about the background of this photo, I shot this while shooting a wedding on a private island in the Bahamas, pure bliss!🥰

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #OceansideFamilyPortraits #EncinitasSeniorPhotos #DelMarBeachPhotography #VistaFamilyPhotographer #RanchoSantaFePhotography #SanDiegoPortraits #BeachAndTrailSessions

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Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

in case you're curious about the background of this photo, I shot this while shooting a wedding on a private island in the Bahamas, pure bliss!🥰

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #OceansideFamilyPortraits #EncinitasSeniorPhotos #DelMarBeachPhotography #VistaFamilyPhotographer #RanchoSantaFePhotography #SanDiegoPortraits #BeachAndTrailSessions

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.

Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

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Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

After 20 years as a photographer, one thing has never changed: people just want to feel seen, valued, and remembered. That’s exactly what I create. Curious about how it works? Let’s start the conversation.

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After 20 years as a photographer, one thing has never changed: people just want to feel seen, valued, and remembered. That’s exactly what I create. Curious about how it works? Let’s start the conversation.

For me, photography is all about connection—capturing love, laughter, and the beauty of your family as you are right now. If this feels like what you’re looking for, send me a message—I’d love to hear your story.

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For me, photography is all about connection—capturing love, laughter, and the beauty of your family as you are right now. If this feels like what you’re looking for, send me a message—I’d love to hear your story.

Having lived here my whole life, I know the hidden trails, secret beaches, and quiet fields that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share some of my favorite spots with you? Send me a note.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadBeachPhotographer #OceansideTrailPhotos #EncinitasFamilyPhotography #DelMarPortraits #VistaStudioPhotographer #RanchoSantaFeMaternity #NorthCountySanDiego #NaturalLightPhotography

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Having lived here my whole life, I know the hidden trails, secret beaches, and quiet fields that make for the most beautiful portraits. Want me to share some of my favorite spots with you? Send me a note.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadBeachPhotographer #OceansideTrailPhotos #EncinitasFamilyPhotography #DelMarPortraits #VistaStudioPhotographer #RanchoSantaFeMaternity #NorthCountySanDiego #NaturalLightPhotography

Full-service photography means I don’t just take your photos—I help with planning, wardrobe, locations, and artwork for your walls. If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadFamilyPortraits #OceansideMaternityPhotographer #EncinitasStudioSessions #DelMarSeniorPortraits #VistaNewbornPhotography #RanchoSantaFePhotographer #NorthCountyPhotography #FullServiceExperience

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Full-service photography means I don’t just take your photos—I help with planning, wardrobe, locations, and artwork for your walls. If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadFamilyPortraits #OceansideMaternityPhotographer #EncinitasStudioSessions #DelMarSeniorPortraits #VistaNewbornPhotography #RanchoSantaFePhotographer #NorthCountyPhotography #FullServiceExperience

Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

in case you`re curious about the background of this photo, I shot this while shooting a wedding on a private island in the Bahamas, pure bliss!🥰

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #OceansideFamilyPortraits #EncinitasSeniorPhotos #DelMarBeachPhotography #VistaFamilyPhotographer #RanchoSantaFePhotography #SanDiegoPortraits #BeachAndTrailSessions

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Whether you’re drawn to natural outdoor settings or timeless studio portraits, I offer both so your photos feel like you. I’d love to create something meaningful together—reach out and let’s chat.

in case you're curious about the background of this photo, I shot this while shooting a wedding on a private island in the Bahamas, pure bliss!🥰

#VallentynePhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #OceansideFamilyPortraits #EncinitasSeniorPhotos #DelMarBeachPhotography #VistaFamilyPhotographer #RanchoSantaFePhotography #SanDiegoPortraits #BeachAndTrailSessions

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