Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

St. Johns Lutheran Church of Orange & Fullerton Ballroom Wedding | Elke + Jacob

Vallentyne-Photography_1317.jpg

Orange County wedding photography is so much fun because it’s a little bit of a departure from my season of San Diego weddings.

I love the variety of architecture and taking photos in new locations! Elke and Jacob were married in St. Johns Lutheran Church of Orange and it was the same church the bride’s parents were married in! I love how sweet this is and I can definitely see a child of theirs being married there someday! The reception was at the Fullerton Ballroom which had a very beautiful and unique East Coast feel as well as a 1920’s prohibition ambiance. Such a beautiful day, I had a great time shooting with this family!
Here are a few of my favorite images….feel free to pin or leave a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

Vallentyne-Photography_1323.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1291.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1294.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1293.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1295.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1292.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1297.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1298.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1296.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1299.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1301.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1300.jpg

Vallentyne-Photography_1325.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1302.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1303.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1304.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1305.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1306.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1308.jpg

Vallentyne-Photography_1324.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1307.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1309.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1310.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1311.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1312.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1313.jpg

Vallentyne-Photography_1314.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1318.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1315.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1319.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1316.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1320.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1321.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1322.jpg
Vallentyne-Photography_1326.jpg

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

Post Views: 1,629
Woman in a long red dress stands on a path surrounded by greenery and flowering bushes, smiling at the camera.

Welcome

Take a look around, and click here to get in touch with me about your own photos!

Join the
Insider List
Calm, clear shallow ocean water under a blue sky with Print Shop text in a hexagon in the center.

Instagram

Most family photos don’t get used.

Not because they weren`t good—
but because they were never turned into something beautiful and tangible.

They stay on phones.
Or get printed in a way that doesn’t feel quite right.

That’s why I guide my clients through creating something beautiful for their home—so their photos don’t just exist, they’re part of everyday life.

Be honest—have you ever printed your photos and felt a little disappointed with how they turned out?

5 0
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17886013824488823
Most family photos don’t get used. Not because they weren't good— but because they were never turned into something beautiful and tangible. They stay on phones. Or get printed in a way that doesn’t feel quite right. That’s why I guide my clients through creating something beautiful for their home—so their photos don’t just exist, they’re part of everyday life. Be honest—have you ever printed your photos and felt a little disappointed with how they turned out?

Your portraits should be artwork that makes your house feel even more like home. If you’d like that kind of art on your walls, let’s plan it together.

0 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18103740929310595
Your portraits should be artwork that makes your house feel even more like home. If you’d like that kind of art on your walls, let’s plan it together.

What sets my sessions apart is the planning—we take care of the details so your only job is to enjoy. If that’s the experience you’d like, I’d love to hear from you.

3 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17932872816236159
What sets my sessions apart is the planning—we take care of the details so your only job is to enjoy. If that’s the experience you’d like, I’d love to hear from you.

Some families tell me they’ve been meaning to do portraits for years. If that’s you, this is your sign. Let’s create something meaningful together.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18059306453474569
Some families tell me they’ve been meaning to do portraits for years. If that’s you, this is your sign. Let’s create something meaningful together.

As a full-service photographer, my job doesn’t end at the camera—I help you bring your portraits to life in your home. If that sounds like what you’ve been missing, let’s talk.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18405626725146021
As a full-service photographer, my job doesn’t end at the camera—I help you bring your portraits to life in your home. If that sounds like what you’ve been missing, let’s talk.

MODELS NEEDED 🤍

I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

I’ll send over details + next steps 💌

Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍

Tag a friend who would love this!

0 0
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18039556040788144
MODELS NEEDED 🤍 I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨ If you’re: • Expecting (3rd trimester) • Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking) I’d love to hear from you! These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer). To apply: Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either. I’ll send over details + next steps 💌 Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍 Tag a friend who would love this!
Oceanside California beach family portrait photographer

family

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

maternity

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

newborn

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

senior

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

couples

A person in a green dress holds soil with a small green plant growing in their cupped hands.

branding

 

Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a natural light 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.

Instagram

Most family photos don’t get used.

Not because they weren`t good—
but because they were never turned into something beautiful and tangible.

They stay on phones.
Or get printed in a way that doesn’t feel quite right.

That’s why I guide my clients through creating something beautiful for their home—so their photos don’t just exist, they’re part of everyday life.

Be honest—have you ever printed your photos and felt a little disappointed with how they turned out?

5 0
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17886013824488823
Most family photos don’t get used. Not because they weren't good— but because they were never turned into something beautiful and tangible. They stay on phones. Or get printed in a way that doesn’t feel quite right. That’s why I guide my clients through creating something beautiful for their home—so their photos don’t just exist, they’re part of everyday life. Be honest—have you ever printed your photos and felt a little disappointed with how they turned out?

Your portraits should be artwork that makes your house feel even more like home. If you’d like that kind of art on your walls, let’s plan it together.

0 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18103740929310595
Your portraits should be artwork that makes your house feel even more like home. If you’d like that kind of art on your walls, let’s plan it together.

What sets my sessions apart is the planning—we take care of the details so your only job is to enjoy. If that’s the experience you’d like, I’d love to hear from you.

3 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17932872816236159
What sets my sessions apart is the planning—we take care of the details so your only job is to enjoy. If that’s the experience you’d like, I’d love to hear from you.

Some families tell me they’ve been meaning to do portraits for years. If that’s you, this is your sign. Let’s create something meaningful together.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18059306453474569
Some families tell me they’ve been meaning to do portraits for years. If that’s you, this is your sign. Let’s create something meaningful together.

As a full-service photographer, my job doesn’t end at the camera—I help you bring your portraits to life in your home. If that sounds like what you’ve been missing, let’s talk.

4 1
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18405626725146021
As a full-service photographer, my job doesn’t end at the camera—I help you bring your portraits to life in your home. If that sounds like what you’ve been missing, let’s talk.

MODELS NEEDED 🤍

I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨

If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)

I’d love to hear from you!

These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).

To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.

I’ll send over details + next steps 💌

Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍

Tag a friend who would love this!

0 0
Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18039556040788144
MODELS NEEDED 🤍 I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨ If you’re: • Expecting (3rd trimester) • Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking) I’d love to hear from you! These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer). To apply: Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either. I’ll send over details + next steps 💌 Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍 Tag a friend who would love this!
follow @vallentynephotography

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

A large, green, uppercase letter V on a white background.

located in oceanside, california