Carlsbad Family, Maternity, Newborn & Senior Portraits
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Hey, thanks for being here!
I am Heather of Vallentyne Photography, and I specialize in natural, timeless portrait photography for every season of family life.
Our Carlsbad photography studio offers family, maternity, newborn, senior, and personal branding portraits throughout North County & San Diego, with a portrait experience focused on creating beautiful artwork for your home.
I’d love to plan something beautiful with you.
What They're Saying
5 Stars From Start To Finish
"We were coming in from out of town and she made the entire process enjoyable. Heather was a joy to work with and knew exactly how to work with our two small boys. We couldn't be happeri with the photos-love,love,love them!!!"
The Benson Family
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Thoughtfully captured portraits throughout Carlsbad and North County San Diego
"You will never know
the value of a moment
until it becomes a memory."
- Georges Duhamel -
What to Expect
Natural, timeless portrait photography
designed to become part of your home and story for years to come.
From framed wall art to handcrafted albums, each session is created with the finished artwork in mind -
preserving the people, relationships, and seasons of life you never want to forget.
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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Carlsbad, CA, serving families throughout North County San Diego and surrounding coastal communities.
With 20 years of experience, we specialize in natural, timeless portraits for families, maternity, newborns, and seniors — photographed on location or in our beautiful, natural light studio. Our goal is to make the experience feel relaxed, meaningful, and easy from start to finish while creating artwork you’ll love for years to come.
𝗜’𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 who are ready for a fresh, modern headshot.
I’m launching my first Modern Headshots Day at my Carlsbad Village studio on October 15, and I’m opening just 4 appointments with a special introductory offer.
Professional hair + makeup.Multiple looks and backgrounds.Guidance from me every step of the way.And a finished image you’ll actually be excited to use.
If you’re the face of your business and your current headshot no longer feels like the person or brand you are today, this might be for you.
DM me “HEADSHOTS” and I’ll send you the introductory details.
Carlsbad Village | October 15
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One of my favorite things to photograph is childhood wonder. The daydreaming, the imagination, the quiet moments that disappear as kids grow older. #VallentynePhotography #ChildhoodMemories #FamilyPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer #NorthCountyFamilies #ChildPortraits #OceansidePhotography #FamilySession #GrowingUp
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
The older kids get, the more parents tell me, "We`re overdue." Life gets busy and family photos get pushed to someday. Until suddenly everybody looks different.
#VallentynePhotography #FamilyPhotography #CarlsbadFamilyPhotographer #BeachFamilyPhotos #NorthCountyFamilies #OceansidePhotographer #FamilyPortraitSession #SanDiegoFamilies #MemoriesMatter
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
You’ll never hold them this tiny again. 🤍
Those first newborn days pass in such a blur. The tiny details, the way they curl into you, and how impossibly small they feel in your arms are all changing before you even realize it.
This is why I love creating simple, timeless newborn portraits that keep the focus exactly where it belongs—on your baby and your connection as a family.
Newborn sessions are photographed in my Carlsbad studio.
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One day you`ll look back and realize these quiet moments together were the good old days. The ordinary days. The ones that felt normal at the time.
#VallentynePhotography #BeachPhotography #FamilyPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #CouplesSession #NorthCountySanDiego #OceansideBeachPhotos #FamilyMemories #SunsetPortraits
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
Something new at Vallentyne Photography!
If you follow me here for family, maternity, newborn, or senior portraits, you may not know that I also photograph professional headshots and personal branding.
And now that I have my Carlsbad Village studio, I’ve created a whole new experience specifically for it: Modern Headshots.
These are for business owners and professionals who want photographs that feel polished and professional, but still approachable and like you.
Modern Headshots include professional hair and makeup, multiple wardrobe looks and backgrounds, plenty of guidance with posing and expression, and 2 professionally retouched images.
My first Modern Headshots Day is October 15 at the studio.
I’ve also created a separate page here on Instagram just for my headshot and branding work: @vallentynebranding
So if you’re the face of your business, come follow me over there! I’ll be sharing lots more headshot and personal branding inspiration.
And if your own headshot could use an update, send me a message and I’ll send you the October 15 details.
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
