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Capturing the Love and Connection: Lifestyle Newborn Photography in San Diego

Hello my friends!

Are you eagerly anticipating the arrival of your new baby? Congratulations! As a newborn photographer here in San Diego, I’m excited to help you capture those precious early moments with your newborn through lifestyle newborn photography. So if you have been searching for “newborn photographer near me”, you are in the right spot!

What is Lifestyle Newborn Photography?

Lifestyle newborn photography is a style of photography that focuses on capturing the genuine love and connection within your family. Unlike studio newborn photography, which often involves posed shots with props and backdrops, lifestyle newborn photography is all about capturing the beauty of real-life moments in the comfort of your own home or at a location of your choice.

Capturing Genuine Moments

One of the things I love most about lifestyle newborn photography is its focus on capturing genuine moments and emotions. Whether it’s the tender moments between parents and baby, the joy and excitement of siblings meeting their new brother or sister for the first time, or the quiet moments of love and connection, lifestyle newborn photography is all about capturing the essence of your family’s unique bond.

Styles of Lifestyle Newborn Photography

There are many different styles of lifestyle newborn photography, ranging from candid and documentary-style shots to more posed and directed images. As a family portrait photographer, I specialize in capturing a mix of candid moments and gently directed poses to create a beautiful and authentic representation of your family’s love and connection.

At Home or On Location

One of the great things about lifestyle newborn photography is that it can take place either in the comfort of your own home or at a location of your choice. Whether you prefer the cozy and intimate setting of your own home or the beauty of an outdoor location, I’ll work with you to choose the perfect setting for your newborn portrait session.

Creating Lasting Memories

At the end of the day, my goal as a family portrait photographer is to create lasting memories that you’ll cherish for years to come. Whether you choose to have your newborn portraits taken at home or at a location of your choice, I’ll work closely with you to create beautiful and timeless photographs that capture the love and connection within your family.

Are you ready to reserve your date to capture those precious early moments with your newborn? Reach out to me today to schedule your lifestyle newborn portrait session. Let’s work together to create beautiful memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

I love the clean look of this modern and minimalist Beach family photo session. The simplicity of the beach on a cloudy day is so beautiful and soft, especially for skin tones, and for shading baby’s sensitive eyes. I typically do newborn sessions within the first 5 to 15 days of life, but it’s not always that way. I think we can still do a beautiful newborn session even around one month old, which was where this baby was at during our session. I also usually do newborn sessions in the home when they are so little, but once they get a little bigger it’s fun to take them outside. I think this might have been baby’s first trip to the beach and it’s so beautiful to document that. I love this beach in Carlsbad for family portraits, it’s always so quiet and uncrowded which is rare in Southern California! Here are a few of my favorite images from the sweet family, I can’t wait to work with them again on a family session and watch this little guy grow!

Planning your own photos? Lets chat!

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There’s nothing quite like those first days of motherhood.
The way she holds her baby close, still learning each other’s rhythms.
The quiet strength in her arms. The softness in her eyes.
It’s raw, overwhelming, beautiful.
And it passes faster than anyone warns you.
That’s why I keep things simple in the studio—so all the focus stays right here:
On the connection. The love. The beginning of it all.

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Is there anything better than the first real smiles you get from you baby?!!⁠
⁠
I don't think so!⁠
⁠
Baby's start smiling at people they recognized between six and twelve weeks of age!⁠
⁠
Want to capture some of those sweet smiles? Schedule your appointment today! Link in bio!⁠

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
There’s something timeless about a field at sunset. A family gathered close, waiting for the little one who will soon make them more. These quiet moments—bare feet in the grass, arms around each other, the soft curve of new life—are the kind of memories that become heirlooms.

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"Their laughter doesn't just fill the room- it fills the years with light."

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3/3 – The beauty of extended family portraits is in the little in-between moments—the ones you might never see again.

Grandparents hugging the littles tight, cousins whispering secrets, a hand on a shoulder during a laugh…these are the split-seconds that become irreplaceable when you look back.

That’s why I believe extended family portraits are one of the most meaningful investments you can make. They freeze time—because none of us know when these exact faces will be together again. ✨

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Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a newborn studio in Carlsbad, 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.

There’s nothing quite like those first days of motherhood.
The way she holds her baby close, still learning each other’s rhythms.
The quiet strength in her arms. The softness in her eyes.
It’s raw, overwhelming, beautiful.
And it passes faster than anyone warns you.
That’s why I keep things simple in the studio—so all the focus stays right here:
On the connection. The love. The beginning of it all.

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
Is there anything better than the first real smiles you get from you baby?!!⁠
⁠
I don't think so!⁠
⁠
Baby's start smiling at people they recognized between six and twelve weeks of age!⁠
⁠
Want to capture some of those sweet smiles? Schedule your appointment today! Link in bio!⁠

#newbornphotographer #newbornphotography #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #oceansidenewbornphotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #encinitasnewbornphotographer #newbornportraits #newbornsession #newbornphotos #newbornlove #babyphotography #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #familyphotographer #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #DocumentYourDays #TheEverydayPortrait
There’s something timeless about a field at sunset. A family gathered close, waiting for the little one who will soon make them more. These quiet moments—bare feet in the grass, arms around each other, the soft curve of new life—are the kind of memories that become heirlooms.

#maternityphotographer #maternityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #expectingmom #maternitysession #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #beachmaternitysession #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle
"Their laughter doesn't just fill the room- it fills the years with light."

#SimpleJoys #ChildhoodMagic #LaughterEchoes
#maternityphotographer #maternityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #expectingmom #maternitysession #carlsbadphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #southerncaliforniaphotographer #northcountysandiego #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #beachmaternitysession #familyphotography #vallentynephotography #ModernParenthood #LetThemBeLittle
3/3 – The beauty of extended family portraits is in the little in-between moments—the ones you might never see again.

Grandparents hugging the littles tight, cousins whispering secrets, a hand on a shoulder during a laugh…these are the split-seconds that become irreplaceable when you look back.

That’s why I believe extended family portraits are one of the most meaningful investments you can make. They freeze time—because none of us know when these exact faces will be together again. ✨

#carlsbadphotographer #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #sandiegophotographer #encinitasphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #lajollaphotographer #lajollafamilyphotographer #carlsbadbeachphotographer #carlsbadbeach #carlsbadvillage #sandiegolifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotography #familyphotographer #familyphotography #familybeachphotos #carlsbadfamily #carlsbadcalifornia #oceansidecalifornia #oceansidepier #vallentynephotography #TheEverydayPortrait #DocumentYourDays #LetThemBeLittle

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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california