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The Inn at Laguna Beach Wedding | Jordan + Steven

The Inn at Laguna Beach is such a magical place to get married. It’s one of the most beautiful hotels right on the beach, and the turquoise sparkling water of Laguna Beach is absolutely beautiful. This is a luxury Boutique Hotel in the heart of Laguna Beach. For Destination weddings, it has the finest art galleries, the best shopping, the best restaurants, and some amazing nightlife just steps from the hotel. Did I mention the use of the Pacific Ocean from the hotel rooms are completely a dream? Well yes, they are. I love that Jordan and Stephen chose the Inn at Laguna Beach for their intimate wedding overlooking the ocean. I think they found the perfect spot for them. I absolutely loved there mellow and laid-back plans that allowed everyone to be completely in the moment and have the time of their lives. I was honored to tell their story! My photography is very fine art, documentary, photojournalistic, and the fact that they enjoyed every piece of this day, made it easy for me to capture some amazing images!

Jordan and Steven met on a blind date and have been together ever since! They were not interested in taking a ton of formal looking photos, but preferred photos where they looked relaxed and like themselves, I love that! Here are a few of my favorites, it was nearly impossible to pick but I hope you love these as much as I do! XO, Heather

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Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Many of my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed at first—but once we start planning, everything falls into place. If you’d like that reassurance, I’d love to guide you.

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Many of my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed at first—but once we start planning, everything falls into place. If you’d like that reassurance, I’d love to guide you.

I believe the best portraits happen when families feel relaxed and cared for, not rushed or stressed. If you’d like that kind of session, let’s talk.

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I believe the best portraits happen when families feel relaxed and cared for, not rushed or stressed. If you’d like that kind of session, let’s talk.

You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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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.

Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.

Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.

And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.

If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

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Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.

But that’s not really what matters.

What matters is what happens after.

Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.

And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…

Those are the ones that mean something.

That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.

If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

6 0

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It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…

The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.

And then one day, it’s different.

Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.

If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

Many of my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed at first—but once we start planning, everything falls into place. If you’d like that reassurance, I’d love to guide you.

7 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18092577088926578

Many of my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed at first—but once we start planning, everything falls into place. If you’d like that reassurance, I’d love to guide you.

I believe the best portraits happen when families feel relaxed and cared for, not rushed or stressed. If you’d like that kind of session, let’s talk.

10 1

Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18105155506928608

I believe the best portraits happen when families feel relaxed and cared for, not rushed or stressed. If you’d like that kind of session, let’s talk.

You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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You look up one day and realize…
they’re not as little as they were.

The way they reach for your hand.
The way they lean into you.
The little things you think you’ll always remember.

But this stage? It moves fast.

And I hear it all the time—
“I kept meaning to book photos… I just never got around to it.”

If this has been on your mind, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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