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{Sam and Jason} A Costa Rica Destination Wedding

Sam and Jason were married in Nosara, Costa Rica and it was truly a dream destination wedding. All their closest friends and family made the trek down to Costa Rica to see the happy couple tie the knot, which also shows you how awesome and loved these two are. The whole event was full of good people and good times and we had a blast. We shot photos on three separate days. Here is day 1, the rehearsal dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Nosara, La Luna.

Here we go with the wedding day! Soooo many favorites it was hard to pick! I was just in love with the property they chose high in the jungles and overlooking the mountains….. plenty of howler monkeys in attendance!

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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.

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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.

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

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From dance parties to giggles to group hugs, I’m all about making sessions fun for everyone involved—even the kiddos! 🥰 It’s all about capturing the real and beautiful moments in between. #SanDiegoFamilyPhotos #RealConnections

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From dance parties to giggles to group hugs, I’m all about making sessions fun for everyone involved—even the kiddos! 🥰 It’s all about capturing the real and beautiful moments in between. #SanDiegoFamilyPhotos #RealConnections

#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

Client spotlight: ‘The photos were stunning, and Heather’s attention to detail really showed.’ From consultation to delivery, I’m here to make every detail count. #NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #QualityMatters

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Client spotlight: ‘The photos were stunning, and Heather’s attention to detail really showed.’ From consultation to delivery, I’m here to make every detail count. #NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #QualityMatters

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

As a portrait photographer, my goal is to create images that capture the person I’m photographing as they truly are in this moment in life. ⁠
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I work really hard to see the “real” because I find that beautiful. ⁠
⁠
As a mother, I want to look back at photos of my children and remember them as they’re authentic little selves.⁠
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The gift of toddlers is that they ONLY exist in “the real”. They haven’t learned to pose yet. They don’t have a rehearsed “picture face”. You will never get a fake smile from a two or three year old! ⁠
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And that is why I LOVE working with them so much!⁠

#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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As a portrait photographer, my goal is to create images that capture the person I’m photographing as they truly are in this moment in life. ⁠
⁠
I work really hard to see the “real” because I find that beautiful. ⁠
⁠
As a mother, I want to look back at photos of my children and remember them as they’re authentic little selves.⁠
⁠
The gift of toddlers is that they ONLY exist in “the real”. They haven’t learned to pose yet. They don’t have a rehearsed “picture face”. You will never get a fake smile from a two or three year old! ⁠
⁠
And that is why I LOVE working with them so much!⁠

#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

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.

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