• A family of five stands on large rocks under a clear sky, smiling for their Carlsbad Beach Family Portraits.
  • A family of six poses on a blue lifeguard tower at Carlsbad Beach, with palm trees and a seagull in the background.
  • A couple enjoys Carlsbad Beach family portraits at sunset, smiling as the woman lifts their baby against the glowing sky.
  • A couple walks on Carlsbad beach at sunset with two dogs, their reflections visible in the wet sand.
  • Smiling child with braided hair and sunglasses stands on a sunny beach, captured by Carlsbad photographers.
  • Adult helping a baby walk near the ocean, holding hands; Carlsbad Beach Family Portraits capture sweet sunshine moments.
  • Pregnant woman and man stand barefoot on rocks by the ocean, holding her belly during a maternity photo shoot.
  • Family of two adults and four children smiling on a sunset beach—captured by a San Diego Family Photographer.
  • A smiling couple holds their laughing baby at Carlsbad Beach with ocean waves in the background—perfect family portraits.
  • A happy family of four sits on Carlsbad Beach, smiling and laughing together—perfect for family portraits on a sunny day.
  • A couple stands barefoot on the beach, facing each other, with a black dog lying nearby on the wet sand.
  • A couple dances on a sandy beach at sunset, with the woman appearing pregnant and the sky clear above them.
  • A couple embraces on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean under a bright, clear sky.

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.

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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

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"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.

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Parents often tell me they don`t want to forget this stage. Not the tiny fingers. Not the sleepy stretches. Not the way their baby curled up so perfectly in those first few weeks. That`s exactly why newborn photos matter.

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Parents often tell me they don't want to forget this stage. Not the tiny fingers. Not the sleepy stretches. Not the way their baby curled up so perfectly in those first few weeks. That's exactly why newborn photos matter. #VallentynePhotography #NewbornPortraits #CarlsbadNewbornPhotography #StudioNewbornSession #BabyPhotography #NorthCountySanDiego #NewbornPhotographer #OceansideFamilies #BabyPhotos 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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Proof that family photos don’t have to be perfect—they just have to be your family. ❤️ Mom and Dad sneak a kiss. One daughter is officially disgusted. Everyone else can’t stop laughing. Those genuine little moments are often the ones that become everyone’s favorite memories. #VallentynePhotography #FamilyPhotographer #CarlsbadFamilyPhotography #NorthCountyFamilies #BeachPortraits #OceansidePhotographer #FamilyConnection #SanDiegoPortraits #FamilyMemories 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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Senior year goes by in a flash. Faster than any other school year. If you've ever thought, "these are just for the yearbook," you're not alone. But the truth is these images will have 100 times the value as the years go by. This season deserves to be remembered🤍#VallentynePhotography #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadSeniorPhotographer #ClassOf2027 #BeachSeniorSession #SanDiegoSeniorPortraits #NorthCountyPhotographer #SeniorPhotography 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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3138 Roosevelt St M

Carlsbad, CA 92008