Leah was AWESOME. I did extensive research on photographers in the area, and she had one of the…read morebest backlogs I saw. I was amazed at how well she handled multiple kids and the location, everything was seemless and smooth even with multiple toddlers who were getting tired. Cannot recommend her enough for family shoots, she was professional, fun, experienced, and had a very quick turnaround time for both responses and 100s of photos.

I needed some fresh headshots for a career reboot. Leah's photos and editing are exactly what I…read moreneeded. I'm grateful.

I love the photos that Melissa took of me soooo much she made me feel so beautiful. She is so sweet…read moreduring the session and gives great direction.

Melissa has done a lot of work for me & my family and I've also worked for her. I can't say enough…read moreabout her skills. Not only is she a stellar photographer, but her warm and giving personality also extended to a sort of mentorship when I was becoming a photographer. I have always looked up to her ability to be calm, creative, and kind in fast paced environments. It's something I still struggle with in photography. As a person who is usually behind the camera, many of the photos I have of my children are without me in them. The ones I do have and love are almost all by Melissa. There aren't many people I can trust the way I trust her and I owe my family memories, and my career, all to her. She's the first person I check with when I have a referral and the first person I think of when I need anything personally. And she will always be. Can't imagine things any other way.

Jenn was an amazing photographer. She really captured the day so beautifully! We would definitely…read morerecommend this team to everyone! They were all very nice, welcoming, and excited to be apart of our special day!

Oh my goodness, I cannot speak higher of the Pauleen and Dustin duo. My wedding day was…read morekick-started PERFECTLY with their guidance and energy and I would not imagine my wedding day with anyone else. The second photographer, Jenn, she killlled it with all the groom's photos. So many awesome snaps were taken for me to look back on moments I missed throughout the day. Some amazing shots of my guests just enjoying themselves have been my favorite to look back at. Thank you so so much to Pauleen , Dustin, and Jenn!! Also, before Dustin entered my bridal suite, Pauleen asked if it was okay for him to enter, and I think even her going that extra step to ask if he could enter really was so sweet and I am so touched she was so thoughtful. During my big day when I just felt like Mickey Mouse smiling for the crowd, Pauleen and Dustin kept the energy upbeat and kept reminding me to breathe. Loved them so much!! Can't imagine my day without them. We also snuck into the Windmill Food Hall arcade to sneak some photos since we were so good on our timeline and they turned out to be some of my favorite photos! Hello new profile photo! Thank you so much to your team.

There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

Brandon was amazing through this whole process. I was coming from out of state and didn't know many…read morelocations and he picked out the PERFECT spot. He came up with a great plan for us, I didn't have to worry about a thing besides getting my fiancé to the location. I can't recommend him enough!

Working with Ashley was amazing. I've know Ashley for years and seeing her vision and creative…read moretalent come to life was beyond what I envisioned. My husband and I met Ashley in Oceanside beach for our session. Ashley was very flexible with time and was prompt with responses. Ashley took time to create a vision for what we wanted. And more importantly, she wanted our engagement shoot to tell our story. That's so important in photography and intimate photos that will last. She had a few suggestions for us as far as attire and poses. We have never taken professional photos before but Ashley made it seem no natural for us. Ashley didn't end when the allotted what suppose to end. She showed her true art by making sure I was happy with the photos and took a few extras to my benefit. I can not remember specifically but I think we went an hour past our time without Ashley even reminding us our time was over. At the time Ashley was seven months pregnant and still climbing rocks to make sure we have the best angles and sun. Ashley takes her work personal and puts her finest details into the expression of the photos. We recommend her to anyone looking for awesome engagement photos :) Thanks again Ashley!

So this is a very long over due review..... the first time my husband and I shot with Ashley was…read moreback in October of 2016. I came to Ashley with not your typical request, I was pregnant and wanted her to capture the moment I told my husband he was going to be a daddy. Ashley's excitement about my request warmed my heart. I will forever be grateful to her for not only agreeing to be part of my surprise but also keeping my big secret. I couldn't be happier with the photos Ashely captured. Fast forward to June 2018 and we had the opportunity to shoot with Ashley again. She did a mini session with us for our little girls first birthday and also documenting my second pregnancy. Anyone who has a one year old knows how hard it can be to get them to sit still for anything especially photos but Ashley handled it like a champ. She got some amazing photos of our little girl that I'll cherish forever. We look forward to working with Ashley again!

Katie has taken photos of our engagement, my boudoir photos, and of our wedding. I can say with…read moreconfidence each shoot I felt comfortable, had fun, and the pictures came out better then I could of even imagined. She overall best of the best. Her super down to earth and funny personality makes even the shyest people comfortable. She seriously captures the most breathe taking and professional pictures ever. They also show the persons emotion and come out so beautiful. I'm excited to have every stage of life/ important moments photographed by her!

Katie is amazing!! She took our photos a few years ago and I still look back at them in awe. We…read morepicked a beach location and it was a lot of fun! She was so friendly and made us very comfortable. She was also super helpful during the whole shoot. Katie gives great direction and energy! You won't be disappointed if you book her for your future photography sessions.

Petula pea review I…read morecannot say enough positive things about Patty! We did both our engagement photo shoot and our rehearsal dinner and wedding with her, and she did a wonderful job. Not only were the photos amazing and captured our love perfectly, but she kept our timetable on point and was super helpful with keeping the day on track. She's super fun and sweet and overall just great to work with. When I look back at my wedding photos it reminds me of what a special day it was. She captured memories that my brain was too overwhelmed to register in the moment, that might've been lost forever if I didn't have the photographic evidence. I will cherish these photos forever

Patty is absolutely amazing at what she does! As a bride, you spend most of your day with her and…read moreshe is such a joy to be around. She captured our wedding perfectly, and set the mood and tone for the entire event. She was extremely professional and made it so easy to keep on a timeline so we didn't have to worry about anything that day. When I look back on my photos the joy of the day radiates out of them, which is incredible to capture in a single picture! She made the photo taking process so easy, even though my husband and I aren't big photo takers and is just a wonderful human who is so easy to work with. The next time we need any photos in the future I am definitely calling upon her. I'm at a loss for words for how happy I am with our photos, and just cannot recommend her enough.

Heather was so gracious to accommodate a reschedule of our photo shoot when we managed to get…read moredelayed by LA traffic on our way to the shoot location! We're not from the area, and we didn't expect to be stuck in traffic for 2.5 hours longer than we had planned. :( But like I said, she was sooo gracious in offering up her personal time to do our photo shoot the next morning, and the pictures are amazing. Love how she captures the light in the photos, and she was great at putting all of us (me, husband, and our two boys - 7yo and 4.5yo) at ease. Would highly recommend her for families in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area or anyone passing through, but I would not recommend trying to book with her on a travel day. :D Give yourself extra, extra time to get through that LA traffic!

My husband and I booked Vallentyne Photography for our anniversary coming up. We wanted to do…read morepictures on the beach. Let me just say that Heather the owner and photographer answer all my questions, made the process so simple, and the turn around time for the photos was quicker then I thought it would. The photos below my husband and I away. We loved every single photo and will cherish the photos for years to come. She did an amazing job capture our love. I highly recommend her you will not be disappointed and she is so professional and down to earth. My husband and I will definitely book with her again. Thank you again for making it so hard to pick a favorite photo. I mean look at how breathing taken the photos are.