the wedding experience
Because every picture tells a story, let me help you tell yours.
My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it's a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience. When my couples feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, that results in genuine joyful images. When I think back to my wedding day, I remember amazing memories… but most of the moments I remember really well, are the instances that were captured in my pictures. They're priceless to me. Our photographer made us feel so comfortable and for the first time, I experienced what it feels like to be in front of the camera as a bride. Your wedding day is an experience from beginning to end and your photography is a huge part of that experience… shouldn't it be fun? And enjoyable? And natural? I think so! My goal is to not only capture memories for my clients, it's to create an experience that they will never forget.
your perfect collection
TAILORED TO YOUR WEDDING DAY
Elite Collection, $8990
» up to 10 hours of wedding photography by Heather Moreau
» A 2nd Photographer to capture alternate angles & moments
» All images from your wedding, Approx. 1000 color corrected images
( color balanced + high resolution + printing rights + no watermarks )
» Complimentary Online gallery with password protection
» All wedding images will be delivered within 3-4 weeks after your wedding
» A Custom Designed 12x12 wedding album with 90 images
» An 20x30 Canvas/Metal/or Acrylic Piece of Finished Wall Art, Ready to Hang
Signature Collection, $7290
» up to 7 hours of wedding photography by Heather Moreau
» A 2nd Photographer to capture alternate angles & moments
» All images from your wedding, Approx. 700 color corrected images
( color balanced + high resolution + printing rights + no watermarks )
» Complimentary Online gallery with password protection
» All wedding images will be delivered within 3-4 weeks after your wedding
» A Custom Designed 10x10 wedding album with 70 images
» An 16x20 Canvas/Metal/or Acrylic Piece of Finished Wall Art, Ready to Hang
Simplicity Collection, $4590
» up to 4 hours of wedding photography
» 1 photographer
» All images from your wedding, Approx. 400 color corrected images
( color balanced + high resolution + printing rights + no watermarks )
» Complimentary Online gallery with password protection
» All wedding images will be delivered within 3-4 weeks after your wedding
» A Custom Designed 10x10 wedding album with 40 images
» An 11x14 Canvas/Metal/or Acrylic Piece of Finished Wall Art, Ready to Hang
à la carte
Build Your Own Collection,
» $900 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours
» Add a 2nd photographer for all or part of the day $100/hour
» All images from your wedding, Approx. 100 color corrected images per hour
( color balanced + high resolution + printing rights + no watermarks )
» Complimentary Online gallery with password protection
» All wedding images will be delivered within 3-4 weeks after your wedding
Engagement Session, $1290
» 1 hour photo session in San Diego or North County
» An 11x14 Canvas/Metal/or Acrylic Piece of Finished Wall Art, Ready to Hang
» All your images from the session, at least 40 high-resolution digital photos
» Individual contrast and color enhancement to all photos
» Images will be displayed in a private online gallery and additional prints and products can be purchased directly from your gallery
» Direct download of your images
7 - 10 day turnaround, $550
» This quick turnaround cannot be beat! For those of you who want their images now, you will be moved to the front of the editing queue by adding rush editing to your collection, and have them all within 7 to 10 business days.
After-Sessions; Post-Wedding Photoshoot, $1590
» Sometimes the wedding day or weekend doesn't allow for time to go to that one special cliffside or mountaintop, but you really want those images. Booking an after-session allows us to head out on an adventure after your wedding to find the best of the best locations with no rush on timing, and to be able to shoot at the ideal time of day. This is for those images you'll have for a lifetime. After session coverage includes up to 2 hours so we can travel to the best location at the perfect time of day.
» Includes a 16x20 Canvas/Metal/or Acrylic Piece of Finished Wall Art, Ready to Hang
handcrafted albums
"The album is the heirloom that lives on; the gift of experiencing one’s photographs time and time again. It is the most valuable item we offer as photographers."
All of my albums are at the very top of the market in quality, with a lifetime guarantee because they are made to last a lifetime. Handmade in the USA by a team of designers and craftsmen.
In the digital age, I believe the experience of printed photos plays a vital role in family history.
While it is wonderful to be able to share images with friends and family across the world in moments,
there is no replacement for the tangibility of sharing an album of memories... by candlelight with your love, or at Sunday dinner with your grandchildren.
My goal is to share and preserve your stories through the experience of print.
Your album is handmade with close attention to detail using the finest archival materials that last a lifetime.
These high-end albums feature beautiful cover options and personalization to make them uniquely your own.
WEDDING photography faq's
THE FIRST STEP
The first step to working together is to set up a phone call with you and your fiance. This discovery call is the perfect way to ask questions, hear about the process, and discover if we are the perfect fit to work together.
ENGAGEMENTS
I think an engagement session is a great way to get know each other, and more importantly, a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera! I have lots of location suggestions and also love it when my couples ask me to photograph them in a location that means something special to them. We can schedule the engagement session at any point during the process and I offer full guidance in styling and what to wear with an incredible guide that I send to my couples.
DIGITAL PHOTOS
I average 100 photos per hour when shooting a wedding. All photos are delivered through an online gallery that can be easily shared with friends and family. Professional prints and art can be ordered through this gallery as well. You can expect your photos in just 3-4 weeks after the wedding! I know you are excited, and I don't want to keep you waiting!
INSURANCE
I arrive at your wedding with a multitude of lenses & equipment to be prepared for any situation. I also carry professional business liability insurance. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, I have no problem supplying that.
BOOKING
Once we decide to work together, I will send an online client proposal with your package, payment method, and contract. You can sign directly online simply by typing your names. You can also check the details of your package, as well as view and make payments at any time in your personal client portal. If parents are helping to pay for your package, they can also access this area and make payments for you.
PAYMENT
I accept cash, credit, and checks. All sales are subject to California sales tax, unless you live out of state, please let me know. A $1000 retainer is required to reserve your date. The remainder is due by 30 days before the wedding.
thank you
I’m so glad you contacted me!
Enjoy this season of engagement and get excited about your big day
because it's going to be fabulous!
Plan and prepare, but always remember that at the end of the day, you're marrying the love of your life and that's all that really matters.
Congratulations on your engagement and I look forward to hearing from you!
xo
heather
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.
Toddlers don’t hold still, and that’s the beauty of it. The best photos happen when everyone leans in, holds tight, and lets the chaos turn into connection.
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It’s always the little details that take your breath away. How small their feet once were, how perfectly they fit into your hand. These are the memories that only grow more meaningful with time.
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There’s nothing quite like the stillness of a newborn asleep, curled up just as they were days ago. These are the fleeting moments you’ll never want to forget.
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When I look at your baby, I don`t see a prop or a pose.
I see the way their fingers stretch when they yawn.
The way they melt into your arms when they`re calm.
The tiny, perfect details that are already changing by the day.
To me, that`s where the beauty is. Natural. Simple. Real.
These aren`t just photos- they`re a way to remember what it felt like in those first quiet days as a family.
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I love color… but black and white? It completely took the cake for this session.
There’s just something about it—how it strips everything down to the connection, the emotion, the light.
Black and white portraiture feels timeless in the best way.
It doesn’t follow trends. It doesn’t age. It simply is.
For this family, it felt like the perfect fit—simple, honest, and full of feeling.
The kind of portraits that will look just as beautiful in 30 years as they do today.
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Sometimes the simplest scenes stop you in your tracks. A wide sky, wings in motion, and a reminder that beauty is always unfolding overhead.
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