portrait sessions
The Experience
I offer full service from beginning to end, designed to make your portrait experience as stress-free as possible.
Full service sessions
Here at Vallentyne photography, we are a little bit different because we offer full-service portrait photography.
This means that after your session, your images will not only be edited, but we also print professionally for you. Full retouching is included on everything you order and our lab partners are of the highest quality available so you'll never have to worry about the final product. And not to worry, you will get the digitals of your art too!
Everything will be taken care of for you,
» A full service experience
» A pre-session planning meeting
» Session location recommendations
» Wardrobe recommendations
» The whole family is welcome, including grandparents
» Custom wall art with full retouching included
» Professional Album design
Everything is done for you so you are not walking away with a DIY project. Start by booking a call to talk about your session, dates, times, artwork, pricing, locations, what to wear, and more.
» Portrait session fees are $300, print products begin at $190 & collections begin at $990.
What most clients do: Often there are so many favorites it’s hard to narrow down (a good problem to have)! So, clients choose their 1-5 ultimate favorites for their wall art, and put the rest of their session favorites into one of our beautiful handmade fine art albums or print boxes.
What's next? Every session begins with a call. Contact the studio today. We can't wait to hear from you!
what to expect
> An easy, fun, and relaxed experience (we guide you the whole way!)
> Joyful portraits that celebrate your relationships
> Guidance on style, locations, & outfits
> Beautiful & natural locations around North County, San Diego
> The best portraits of your life (no exaggeration)
> Museum quality Artwork for your home (shipped to you worldwide, on us!)
how it works
Say hello!
Get in touch and we'll give you all the info you need to get started. Then we will set up a zoom meeting to plan your session from what to wear, to location and all those details. We'll talk about the process and answer all of your questions and then we will get you booked and on the calendar.
Have your session
You'll be fully guided and directed throughout the session so all you will have to focus on is having fun and enjoying the people you love. You might feel a little nervous at first but that will quickly melt away as we focus on your real connections with your family. We are serious about creating art for you, but also serious about giving you the greatest experience you've ever had in front of the camera.
The reveal
We will get together via zoom one more time for your ordering session to reveal the gorgeous images we have created together. We will guide you through choosing your favorites and talk about how they might look best in your home. My #1 tip, trust your instincts. The ones that make you smile or tear up instantly, are the ones you're going to print!
Special delivery!
Within weeks of your ordering appointment, a very special package will be delivered to your home all the way from our professional lab! You will be holding your finished art in your hands and hanging it on your walls! The best part about the artwork we deliver is that it's going to grow more special and meaningful over the years. Increasing in value in your heart as the ages and stages change in your family.
more about me
this is us.
Hello, I'm Heather and I started Vallentyne Photography almost 20 years ago!
I'm so excited that you have found my photography. I believe that getting to know my clients is the #1 way to ensure an awesome experience.
I'd love to tell you a little more about me!
Here are a few things you should know...
-I have been married to my husband & best friend since 8-19-07.
-Our first dates were surfing and snowboarding together, these are still our favorite dates.
-We love dogs. Kylie and Roger were in our wedding and Charlie is our current love!
-We have 2 wonderful boys, Ben and Curren, they make life worth living.
-We live in Oceanside California and love our beach community.
-I started in photography working for a small women's surf magazine, was a photo editor for another surf magazine, and shot catalogs for many surf & skate industry brands, before falling in love with wedding & portrait photography.
-I am a health nut who loves coffee, sushi, and yoga! (ok, and cookies!)
-I have a shot over 1000 portraits and weddings in my career… So far!
-I love my couples and love my job. The best part, hands-down, is that I get to do what I love and feel constantly inspired by my clients.
-I love creating beautiful images but more importantly, I love serving real people in the greatest moments of their lives.
