Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

{santa barbara weekend :part 1: justin and mayumi}

This past weekend I headed up to Santa Barbara to visit friends and do a few photo shoots I have been conceptualizing and thinking about for a while. I absolutely love shooting weddings but when it comes down to it, there is always an important schedule to follow. This is what makes it different from a commercial shoot where I can direct the whole thing according to my shots.

Last summer I shot the wedding of Justin and Mayumi in Carpinteria, California. Justin and I already knew each other and I quickly discovered how sweet and perfect for Justin his fiance Mayumi was. The reception was held at their family’s home on an avocado grove overlooking the ocean. I was completely amazed by the beauty of the area and since we didn’t have time to shoot around the property I already knew I wanted to go back to do another shoot with the couple. Some people call it a “trash the dress shoot”…I am not sure about that name but I absolutely love doing post-wedding photos. These are some of my favorite images from the day!

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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My goal is always to create portraits that feel timeless—photos you’ll still love when you look back years from now. If that’s what you’d like, let’s chat.

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My goal is always to create portraits that feel timeless—photos you’ll still love when you look back years from now. If that’s what you’d like, let’s chat.

Senior portraits going strong, I love the beautiful golden glow this time of year! 🌞 There’s something special about working with families year after year—seeing kids grow, parents change, and memories deepen. If you’d like that kind of long-term photographer, I’d love to be that for you.

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Senior portraits going strong, I love the beautiful golden glow this time of year! 🌞 There’s something special about working with families year after year—seeing kids grow, parents change, and memories deepen. If you’d like that kind of long-term photographer, I’d love to be that for you.

I’ve lived in North County all my life, and I still love exploring new corners of it with my clients. If you’d like me to suggest a spot you’ve never seen before, send me a message.

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I’ve lived in North County all my life, and I still love exploring new corners of it with my clients. If you’d like me to suggest a spot you’ve never seen before, send me a message.

As a photographer, I’ve been trusted with some of the most important milestones in people’s lives. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. If you’d like me to capture your family’s story, let’s talk.

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As a photographer, I’ve been trusted with some of the most important milestones in people’s lives. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. If you’d like me to capture your family’s story, let’s talk.

It’s never just about the pictures—it’s about the people in them, and the memories tied to each image. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you.

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It’s never just about the pictures—it’s about the people in them, and the memories tied to each image. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you.

Clients often say they feel overwhelmed planning photos. That’s why I guide you through it step by step. If you’d like someone to take care of the details, I’d love to help.

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Clients often say they feel overwhelmed planning photos. That’s why I guide you through it step by step. If you’d like someone to take care of the details, I’d love to help.

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A couple embraces in a sunlit garden; the woman wears a white dress and appears to be pregnant.

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Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on a white bed, wearing a white diaper, with arms curled near face.

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Woman in a white dress walks barefoot on a sandy beach, looking back toward the camera near the shoreline.

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A smiling couple stands on the beach, embracing, with a pier stretching into the ocean behind them.

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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.

My goal is always to create portraits that feel timeless—photos you’ll still love when you look back years from now. If that’s what you’d like, let’s chat.

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My goal is always to create portraits that feel timeless—photos you’ll still love when you look back years from now. If that’s what you’d like, let’s chat.

Senior portraits going strong, I love the beautiful golden glow this time of year! 🌞 There’s something special about working with families year after year—seeing kids grow, parents change, and memories deepen. If you’d like that kind of long-term photographer, I’d love to be that for you.

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Senior portraits going strong, I love the beautiful golden glow this time of year! 🌞 There’s something special about working with families year after year—seeing kids grow, parents change, and memories deepen. If you’d like that kind of long-term photographer, I’d love to be that for you.

I’ve lived in North County all my life, and I still love exploring new corners of it with my clients. If you’d like me to suggest a spot you’ve never seen before, send me a message.

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18085604372463902

I’ve lived in North County all my life, and I still love exploring new corners of it with my clients. If you’d like me to suggest a spot you’ve never seen before, send me a message.

As a photographer, I’ve been trusted with some of the most important milestones in people’s lives. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. If you’d like me to capture your family’s story, let’s talk.

7 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18331718236175989

As a photographer, I’ve been trusted with some of the most important milestones in people’s lives. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly. If you’d like me to capture your family’s story, let’s talk.

It’s never just about the pictures—it’s about the people in them, and the memories tied to each image. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you.

4 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18056888027426541

It’s never just about the pictures—it’s about the people in them, and the memories tied to each image. If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you.

Clients often say they feel overwhelmed planning photos. That’s why I guide you through it step by step. If you’d like someone to take care of the details, I’d love to help.

8 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18092721791321288

Clients often say they feel overwhelmed planning photos. That’s why I guide you through it step by step. If you’d like someone to take care of the details, I’d love to help.

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