Here are a few of Heidi and Craig’s engagement photos at Windansea beach and the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy!
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As a mom and a photographer, I know how quickly the seasons of life pass. That’s why I create portraits that will matter just as much decades from now. Want to start planning? Reach out anytime.
Families come back to me year after year because they know I’ll capture them as they are—real, imperfect, and beautiful. If you’re ready for photos that feel like your family, I’d love to work with you.
What I want most is for you to feel taken care of from start to finish—planning, session, artwork. You deserve an experience that feels effortless. If that’s what you’re looking for, let’s chat.
Photography isn’t just my career—it’s been my life’s work for more than 20 years. Each session still excites me, and I’d love to bring that passion to your portraits too.
One of my favorite murals by @realfunwow 😍
Some of the best photos happen when nothing goes to plan—kids running, wind in the hair, real life unfolding. That’s where the beauty is. If that sounds like your family, I’d love to photograph you.
Full-service photography means I don’t stop at taking pictures—I help you design wall art, albums, and keepsakes you’ll treasure for a lifetime. If you’d like that kind of support, I’d love to work with you.
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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.
As a mom and a photographer, I know how quickly the seasons of life pass. That’s why I create portraits that will matter just as much decades from now. Want to start planning? Reach out anytime.
Families come back to me year after year because they know I’ll capture them as they are—real, imperfect, and beautiful. If you’re ready for photos that feel like your family, I’d love to work with you.
What I want most is for you to feel taken care of from start to finish—planning, session, artwork. You deserve an experience that feels effortless. If that’s what you’re looking for, let’s chat.
Photography isn’t just my career—it’s been my life’s work for more than 20 years. Each session still excites me, and I’d love to bring that passion to your portraits too.
One of my favorite murals by @realfunwow 😍
Some of the best photos happen when nothing goes to plan—kids running, wind in the hair, real life unfolding. That’s where the beauty is. If that sounds like your family, I’d love to photograph you.
Full-service photography means I don’t stop at taking pictures—I help you design wall art, albums, and keepsakes you’ll treasure for a lifetime. If you’d like that kind of support, I’d love to work with you.
