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What To Expect
> An easy, fun, and relaxed experience (direction & guidance the whole way)
> Joyful portraits that celebrate your relationships
> Guidance on style, locations, & outfits
> Beautiful & natural locations around North County, San Diego
> The best portraits of your life (no exaggeration)
> Museum quality Artwork for your home (shipped to you worldwide)
FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Whether I'm capturing your sweet family, or celebrating a special moment in your life, like a birthday, anniversary or new baby, I'm so honored to help you create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. These sessions are so much fun! Your only job is to be yourself, laugh a lot and let me create photos you’ll love forever. I am a big director so I will be guiding you every step of the way. Portraits are all about relationships and I love to show that in my images.
Your Session Experience
My goal is to take the stress out of family photography for you. Our sessions are fun, laid back, and meaningful. Best of all, I won’t leave you hanging because I always give flattering directions and come with lot’s of creative ideas for compositions and posing. The biggest compliment I get is when families say they are surprised by how much fun they have on the session. My style focuses on your unique family connection and love, while creating images of you together that you will treasure.
For family and maternity sessions we meet at one of the incredible locations our gorgeous area has to offer. For newborn sessions, we meet in the comfort of your home.
Full Service Sessions
Here at Vallentyne photography, we are a little bit different. We offer full-service portrait photography. This means that after your session, your images will not only be edited, but we also will print & deliver for you. Full retouching is included on everything you order and our lab partners are the highest quality available, so you'll never have to worry about the final product. And not to worry, you will get the digitals too! Everything will be taken care of for you through an easy, guided process.
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From engagement to wedding and through all the family milestones, it’s been an absolute joy to capture your journey as a family!
I’m so grateful for the kind words in this 5-star review and for the trust you’ve placed in me to document your family’s story through all the ages and stages. Building a lasting relationship with clients is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.
Thank you for letting me be part of your beautiful moments! 🌟💕
Part 2 of 2 🌟
If there’s one thing I love about working with incredible people like Christine, it’s seeing their vision come to life! 🌿✨
For the second half of her personal branding session, we brought her inspiring ideas to the farmers market and the beach—a perfect backdrop for her vibrant, health-focused coaching business. 🥕🌊
The farmers market was buzzing with color and energy, just like her! We captured her love for nourishing, whole foods and the joy she brings to healthy living. And the beach? It was the ideal spot to reflect her calm, grounded spirit and the balance she helps her clients achieve. 🌾🌞
This session was as inspiring as the woman herself. It’s clear that she is not just a health coach; she’s a light, guiding others toward vibrant, mindful living. 💛
Part 1 of 2 🌟
Honored doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt photographing this personal branding session for my amazing friend and health coach, Christine! 💛
Not only is she an inspiring coach, but she`s also someone I’ve shared so many yoga practices with—a truly beautiful soul inside and out. Her energy radiates warmth, positivity, and a passion for helping others live healthier, more mindful lives.
This session was all about capturing her essence: grounded, authentic, and vibrant. It was a privilege to create images that reflect her heart and her mission for her new coaching business. 🧘♀️✨
Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll share even more of her story and some of my favorite moments from our time together! 💫 @christinefoerster
🎉✨ New Year, Same Wonderful You! ✨🎉
Ah, resolutions. This year, I’m aiming for the usual: eat better (while still indulging in dessert), exercise more (does chasing the kids count?), and spend less time scrolling (except for sharing sweet family moments like yours). 😅
But here’s the one resolution I know I’ll keep: spending more time with the people I love and capturing memories that make life so special. 🥰 Let’s make 2025 the year of more hugs, more laughter, and more meaningful moments—together.
What’s your most ambitious (or hilarious) resolution this year? Drop it in the comments and let’s inspire each other to aim high… or laugh about trying! 😉
#NewYearNewMemories #FamilyFirst #CaptureTheMoments #northcountyphotographer #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia
✨🎉 Tomorrow is the 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 day of the year—can you believe it?! 🎉✨
Before we say goodbye to 2024, let’s take a moment to soak in all the memories, the lessons, and the love this year brought us. 💕 Whether it was big milestones or small, quiet moments, every bit of it mattered.
So, here’s the big question: Who will you be spending the final hours of the year with? 🥂🎇 Whether it’s your family, your friends, or a cozy night in with your favorite people (and maybe a pizza), I hope it’s filled with love and laughter.
Drop a comment and let me know your NYE plans—bonus points if they involve comfy slippers or sparkly hats. 😉
🎁✨ I hope your Christmas was merry, bright, and full of love! Whether you spent it surrounded by family, cozied up with your favorite holiday movie, or sneaking an extra cookie (or three), I hope it was everything you wished for. 💫
What was the highlight of your Christmas this year? Share your favorite moments in the comments—I’d love to hear! ❤
