Family, Maternity, Newborns & SeniorsPhotographyVallentyne

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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As I pointed my camera to the sky, to photograph the seabirds soaring on the wind, my client said, you did that on our last session 3 years ago, and we have the photo hanging in our home! Yes, I do that a lot. Eyes on the sky and head in the clouds, this is something my mom always used to say. ❤️

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As I pointed my camera to the sky, to photograph the seabirds soaring on the wind, my client said, you did that on our last session 3 years ago, and we have the photo hanging in our home! Yes, I do that a lot. Eyes on the sky and head in the clouds, this is something my mom always used to say. ❤️ #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #oceansidecalifornia #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadvillage #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!!

Just two people, wildly into each other,
cracking up on the beach like it`s the only place that matters.

10/10 would third wheel again.

#ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

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Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!! Just two people, wildly into each other, cracking up on the beach like it's the only place that matters. 10/10 would third wheel again. #ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

Because one good photo is a parenting milestone.
Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting.
But it doesn`t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
I`ll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature no-nap face.
And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few.

#oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #blackandwhiteportraits #carlsbadbeachsunset #modernparenthood #reallifecaptured #dadlifeunfiltered #beachvibesonly #carlsbadlife #encinitaslife #sandiegomoms #carlsbadlocals #oceansidelocals #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #familymaternitysession #photographyart #timelessportraiture

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Because one good photo is a parenting milestone. Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting. But it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. I'll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature no-nap face. And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few. #oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #blackandwhiteportraits #carlsbadbeachsunset #modernparenthood #reallifecaptured #dadlifeunfiltered #beachvibesonly #carlsbadlife #encinitaslife #sandiegomoms #carlsbadlocals #oceansidelocals #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #familymaternitysession #photographyart #timelessportraiture

Time is a thief, but photos are time capsules.
The wind, the laughter, the way they still reach for each other after all these years—these are the kinds of moments that deserve to be saved.
You can’t hold onto time, but you can hold onto this.
Let’s turn these fleeting seconds into something that lasts.

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Time is a thief, but photos are time capsules. The wind, the laughter, the way they still reach for each other after all these years—these are the kinds of moments that deserve to be saved. You can’t hold onto time, but you can hold onto this. Let’s turn these fleeting seconds into something that lasts.

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.
The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a girl chasing the man who makes her laugh the hardest.
This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.
It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness. It’s perfect connection.

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

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These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a girl chasing the man who makes her laugh the hardest. This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet. It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness. It’s perfect connection. #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

She`s a Beauty inside and out and she`s off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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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.

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As I pointed my camera to the sky, to photograph the seabirds soaring on the wind, my client said, you did that on our last session 3 years ago, and we have the photo hanging in our home! Yes, I do that a lot. Eyes on the sky and head in the clouds, this is something my mom always used to say. ❤️

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #oceansidecalifornia #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadvillage #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18034019747710554
As I pointed my camera to the sky, to photograph the seabirds soaring on the wind, my client said, you did that on our last session 3 years ago, and we have the photo hanging in our home! Yes, I do that a lot. Eyes on the sky and head in the clouds, this is something my mom always used to say. ❤️ #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #oceansidecalifornia #carlsbadcalifornia #carlsbadvillage #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!!

Just two people, wildly into each other,
cracking up on the beach like it`s the only place that matters.

10/10 would third wheel again.

#ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18098617891679288
Honestly? They barely noticed I was there. So in love!! Just two people, wildly into each other, cracking up on the beach like it's the only place that matters. 10/10 would third wheel again. #ModernLoveStory #CouplesSession #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #BeachPhotography #ProposalIdeas #SurpriseProposal #BigSurProposal #CarmelByTheSeaProposal #ProposalPlanning #EngagedInBigSur #ProposalInspo #ProposalPhotographer #HowHeAsked #SheSaidYes #EngagementSeason #RomanticProposal #ProposalInspiration #CaliforniaProposalPhotographer #MontereyPhotographer #CarmelProposalPhotographer #BigSurEngagement #CoastalProposal #LuxuryProposal #CreativeProposals #proposal #sunset #love

Because one good photo is a parenting milestone.
Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting.
But it doesn`t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
I`ll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature no-nap face.
And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few.

#oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #blackandwhiteportraits #carlsbadbeachsunset #modernparenthood #reallifecaptured #dadlifeunfiltered #beachvibesonly #carlsbadlife #encinitaslife #sandiegomoms #carlsbadlocals #oceansidelocals #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #familymaternitysession #photographyart #timelessportraiture

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 17846097525579785
Because one good photo is a parenting milestone. Getting everyone dressed, out the door, and smiling in the same frame? That’s Olympic-level parenting. But it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. I'll guide you through it, chase the giggles, and capture the moments that matter—whether your toddler is smiling or making their signature no-nap face. And yes… we will get that one magical photo. Maybe even a few. #oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #blackandwhiteportraits #carlsbadbeachsunset #modernparenthood #reallifecaptured #dadlifeunfiltered #beachvibesonly #carlsbadlife #encinitaslife #sandiegomoms #carlsbadlocals #oceansidelocals #northcountysandiego #southerncaliforniaphotographer #familymaternitysession #photographyart #timelessportraiture

Time is a thief, but photos are time capsules.
The wind, the laughter, the way they still reach for each other after all these years—these are the kinds of moments that deserve to be saved.
You can’t hold onto time, but you can hold onto this.
Let’s turn these fleeting seconds into something that lasts.

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18076213142116118
Time is a thief, but photos are time capsules. The wind, the laughter, the way they still reach for each other after all these years—these are the kinds of moments that deserve to be saved. You can’t hold onto time, but you can hold onto this. Let’s turn these fleeting seconds into something that lasts.

These are the moments that make up a lifetime.
The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose.
Just a girl chasing the man who makes her laugh the hardest.
This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love.
The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet.
It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness. It’s perfect connection.

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

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Open post by vallentynephotography with ID 18067472996263525
These are the moments that make up a lifetime. The kind you don’t plan. The kind you can’t pose. Just a girl chasing the man who makes her laugh the hardest. This is what real memories look like—movement, joy, love. The way he turns to let her catch up. The way she thinks he’s the most fun person on the planet. It’s not perfect lighting or perfect stillness. It’s perfect connection. #carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

She`s a Beauty inside and out and she`s off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world!

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#vallentynephotography #sandiegoseniorphotographer #seniorphotos #seniorphotography #carlsbadseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorologie #sandiegoportraitphotographer #sandiegophotographer #carlsbadphotographer #temeculaseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #beachseniorpictures #lajollaseniorphotographer #ranchosantafeseniorphotographer #carlsbadsenior #sandiegoseniorsession #carlsbadhighschoolsenior #seniorstyle #csusmgrad #sanmarcosseniorphotographer #collegegrad #seniorstyleguide #sandiegophotographers #sandiegobeachphotographer #beachphotoshoot #seniorportraits #cathedralcatholichighschool

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She's a Beauty inside and out and she's off to college for an amazing adventure, wishing her all the luck in the world! * * * * * #vallentynephotography #sandiegoseniorphotographer #seniorphotos #seniorphotography #carlsbadseniorphotographer #encinitasseniorphotographer #seniorologie #sandiegoportraitphotographer #sandiegophotographer #carlsbadphotographer #temeculaseniorphotographer #seniorpictures #beachseniorpictures #lajollaseniorphotographer #ranchosantafeseniorphotographer #carlsbadsenior #sandiegoseniorsession #carlsbadhighschoolsenior #seniorstyle #csusmgrad #sanmarcosseniorphotographer #collegegrad #seniorstyleguide #sandiegophotographers #sandiegobeachphotographer #beachphotoshoot #seniorportraits #cathedralcatholichighschool
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