Baby’s first photos! 3D Ultrasound in North County

Congratulations on this incredible journey you’re on!

As a maternity and newborn photographer here in North County, San Diego, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless moments of joy and anticipation as families prepare to welcome their newest members. I work with maternity and newborn clients in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Encinitas, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe comma and beyond into Orange County and San Diego county too! Today, I want to share with you an unforgettable experience you might want to consider before our maternity portrait session: the 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound. This will be your baby’s very first portrait, even before our maternity session and the newborn session.

I view my blog as a valuable resource for my clients.

I love providing you with information and inspiration to make your pregnancy journey even more special. I hope that this list of fantastic ultrasound locations in the North County and San Diego area will not only help you find the perfect place to see your baby for the first time but also enhance your maternity session experience with me. These warm and inviting spots offer stateoftheart technology and a caring environment, ensuring that you’ll have a memorable and enjoyable ultrasound experience.

Before we even meet for your maternity portrait session, you have an incredible chance for babies first photo!  I wanted to share with you a few options to choose from in North County, San Diego. Not only is it an opportunity to catch a glimpse of your little one before they arrive, but it’s also a chance to bond with your baby in a way that’s truly unforgettable!

Imagine the joy on your child’s face when they see photos of themselves as a baby. Children love to look at pictures of themselves, but imagine how incredible it will be for them to see a photo of what they looked like inside mama’s belly! This is a gift you can give them now, and something they will treasure for years to come. The bond you share with your baby begins long before they’re born, and these precious moments captured during a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound will be cherished by your family for generations.

Maternity photography outdoors with beautiful light and trees

Why would you do a 3D, 4D, or 5D Ultrasound?

  1. See Your Baby Like Never Before: With advancing technology, 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasounds offer a level of detail and clarity that traditional 2D ultrasounds can’t match. You’ll be amazed at the lifelike images of your baby’s face, fingers, and toes.
  2. Bonding Experience: A 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound allows you to start bonding with your baby even before they’re born. Seeing your baby’s face for the first time is an experience you’ll cherish forever.
  3. Memories to Treasure: Imagine being able to look back years from now and see your baby’s face before they were even born. A 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound provides you with tangible memories that you can treasure for a lifetime.

Is this something you would like? What You Might Miss Out On…

By skipping a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound, you might miss out on:

  • Seeing Your Baby in Detail: With 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasounds, you’ll get a clear, detailed view of your little one’s features, allowing you to see them like never before.
  • Enhanced Bonding: Bonding with your baby is such an important part of pregnancy, and a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound allows you to start that bond even before your little one arrives.
  • A Truly Special Experience: Many of the 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasound businesses here in North County, San Diego, offer a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy seeing your baby for the first time.

A little extra before Your Maternity Portrait Session!

Having a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound before our maternity portrait session can enhance the experience in so many ways. Not only will you have beautiful images of your baby to treasure, but you’ll also feel even more connected to your little one as we capture this special time in your life.

Where to Go for Your 3D, 4D, or 5D Ultrasound

Here are a few of my favorite spots in North County, San Diego, where you can experience the wonder of a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound:

  1. Blossom Baby 4D Ultrasound  Located in Oceanside, Blossom Baby offers stateoftheart 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasound technology in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

As a special offer, Blossom Baby is excited to invite you to “Come See Your Baby Blossom”!

Mention the code “Vallentyne” and receive 10% off any 4D ultrasound package.

It is so kind of Blossom Baby to offer this special discount for my clients and a great opportunity for you to capture the wonder of your baby’s first portraits in stunning detail and treasure the memories for a lifetime!

  1. The Ultrasound Experience  With locations in Carlsbad and Encinitas, The Ultrasound Experience is dedicated to providing expectant parents with a memorable and enjoyable ultrasound experience.
  2. Mommy and Me 4D  Located in Escondido, Mommy and Me 4D offers 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasounds in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
  3. New Life Ultrasound  With a location in Carlsbad, New Life Ultrasound offers advanced 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasound technology to help you see your baby like never before.
  4. Unique Ultrasound  Located in Oceanside, Unique Ultrasound provides expectant parents with highquality 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasound images in a warm and inviting setting.
  5. 5D Meeting Your Baby  With a location in Carlsbad, 5D Meeting Your Baby offers the latest in 3D, 4D, and 5D ultrasound technology, allowing you to see your baby in stunning detail.

I hope this helps you! I know there are probably more but these are a few of the favorites that I know of that I think have a very sweet and homey environment, a little less sterile than a hospital if that’s what you might be looking for.

As you prepare to welcome your new baby into the world, I encourage you to consider scheduling a 3D, 4D, or 5D ultrasound session before our maternity portrait session. Not only will it provide you with beautiful memories to cherish, but it will also enhance the bond you already share with your little one.

If you’re considering a maternity portrait session, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help you capture this special time in your life in the most beautiful and meaningful way possible.

Pregnancy announcement with an ultrasound image

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As a portrait photographer, my goal is to capture people just as they are in this moment—real, unfiltered, and full of personality.⁣
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I work hard to see the real because that’s where the beauty is.⁣
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As a mom, I want to remember my kids exactly as they were—messy, joyful, and completely themselves. And no one embodies that better than toddlers. They don’t pose, they don’t fake a smile—they just are. Whether they’re flashing a toothy grin or wobbling their way through those first few steps, every expression is 100% real.⁣
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And that’s exactly why I love photographing them so much!
Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple! ⁣
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I find solid colors (like white, cream, tan, or gray) or classic patterns like a soft floral photograph beautifully, and avoiding logos keeps the focus on you and your family. ⁠⁣
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Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.⁠⁣
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#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
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I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005—bringing over 20 years of experience to every session! ✨⁣
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With a timeless, minimalist approach, my goal is to create images that feel true to your family—beautiful, natural, and meant to be cherished for generations.⁣
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💕 Ready to book? Link in bio!
Newborns don’t need anything extra to be beautiful. Their soft skin, sleepy smiles, and little movements are perfect just as they are, and I’m here to help you remember them exactly this way.
I'm often asked, "When is the best age to do photos?"⁠⁣
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My answer? ⁠⁣
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"All of them"⁠

 

Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, 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.

The best photos aren’t posed—they’re felt.⁣
⁣
The way you look at each other, the laughter between the moments, the quiet connection that doesn’t need direction.⁣
⁣
Let’s capture that. 💛⁣
⁣
Now booking couples sessions. Link in bio!⁣
⁣
⁣
#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
⁣
As a portrait photographer, my goal is to capture people just as they are in this moment—real, unfiltered, and full of personality.⁣
⁣
I work hard to see the real because that’s where the beauty is.⁣
⁣
As a mom, I want to remember my kids exactly as they were—messy, joyful, and completely themselves. And no one embodies that better than toddlers. They don’t pose, they don’t fake a smile—they just are. Whether they’re flashing a toothy grin or wobbling their way through those first few steps, every expression is 100% real.⁣
⁣
And that’s exactly why I love photographing them so much!
Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple! ⁣
⁠⁣
I find solid colors (like white, cream, tan, or gray) or classic patterns like a soft floral photograph beautifully, and avoiding logos keeps the focus on you and your family. ⁠⁣
⁣
Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.⁠⁣
⁣
⁣
#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
⁣
I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005—bringing over 20 years of experience to every session! ✨⁣
⁣
With a timeless, minimalist approach, my goal is to create images that feel true to your family—beautiful, natural, and meant to be cherished for generations.⁣
⁣
💕 Ready to book? Link in bio!
Newborns don’t need anything extra to be beautiful. Their soft skin, sleepy smiles, and little movements are perfect just as they are, and I’m here to help you remember them exactly this way.
I'm often asked, "When is the best age to do photos?"⁠⁣
⁠⁣
My answer? ⁠⁣
⁠⁣
"All of them"⁠

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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california