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Leo Carillo Ranch Family Portrait Session in Carlsbad, the Spears Family!

Young girl in a floral dress and boots smiles near cacti at Leo Carillo Ranch under bright sunlight.
The holidays are upon us and I loved working with this family for their Christmas cards and holiday family portraits!

Location:
Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad, California – “This secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, birds of paradise, & more. Once part of the original 2,538 acre working rancho and vacation retreat of Leo Carrillo, (who acted in almost 100 films from 1927 to 1950 and co-starred in the TV series The Cisco Kid) the historic Leo Carrillo Ranch is an extraordinary educational and recreational resource.”

Vision or Style:
I love this family’s colorful and fun style. The Ranch and all its various backgrounds was the perfect location for them!

Favorite Moment:
My favorite moment was making a beautiful fort for the kids on one of the historic bridges. It was adorable, fun, unique, and the kids loved it!

Favorite Photo:
It’s always so hard to pick a favorite photo but here is a collection of the ones I loved the most…and there are so many more treasures in this collection!

A smiling baby in a hooded sweater holds a colorful garland at a Carlsbad Family Portrait Session; closeup shows curiosity.A woman in a purple sweater smiles at a baby girl during a Family Portrait Session at Leo Carillo Ranch, Carlsbad. A couple kisses their baby as a woman lifts the child up during a Family Portrait Session at Leo Carillo Ranch in Carlsbad.A smiling family poses outdoors at Leo Carillo Ranch; one photo by a cactus, another on a wooden bridge among trees. Left: Two girls sit on a lace canopy bridge. Right: Family Portrait Session smiles near tree and house at Leo Carillo Ranch. A couple poses affectionately outdoors in Carlsbad, holding hands and smiling near a white brick building. A young girl in a floral dress smiles outdoors at Leo Carillo Ranch, lying on a blanket in one photo and standing in the other. Two women and two young girls smile together outdoors at Leo Carrillo Ranch during a family portrait session in Carlsbad. A family of five sits on a porch at Leo Carillo Ranch; a woman sits separately, smiling at the camera.

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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.
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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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You never realize how tiny they are while you`re in it. Then one day you look back and wonder how those little arms and legs ever fit so perfectly in your hands.

#VallentynePhotography #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadNewbornPhotographer #BabyPortraits #NorthCountySanDiego #StudioNewbornSession #OceansidePhotographer #NewbornMemories #BabyPhotography

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The biggest reason people call isn`t because they need photos. It`s because they suddenly realize time is moving faster than they thought.

#VallentynePhotography #SeniorPortraitPhotography #CarlsbadSeniorPhotographer #BeachPortraits #NorthCountySanDiego #SeniorPhotos #OceansidePhotographer #SanDiegoPhotography #ClassOf2026

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
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The biggest reason people call isn't because they need photos. It's because they suddenly realize time is moving faster than they thought. #VallentynePhotography #SeniorPortraitPhotography #CarlsbadSeniorPhotographer #BeachPortraits #NorthCountySanDiego #SeniorPhotos #OceansidePhotographer #SanDiegoPhotography #ClassOf2026 𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk! Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.

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.

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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.

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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.

#CarlsbadNewbornPhotographer #SanDiegoNewbornPhotographer #NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer

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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. #CarlsbadNewbornPhotographer #SanDiegoNewbornPhotographer #NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer
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