Stunning Pregnancy Photos, Congratulations Annie!

Pregnant woman in a light tank top sits on a bed, smiling and cradling her belly—a celebration of new life.

This maternity session for Annie celebrated baby number two for their family! I absolutely love maternity sessions. I think pregnancy is one of the most beautiful times of a woman’s life and I love to document it, as well as the newborn photos later!

Location:
Coastal Oceanside with a part two in my studio nearby. I love these combination sessions where we can take advantage of the natural environment and then change up the look by shooting in the studio for the second half. We got so many amazing photos in a short amount of time, I just loved working with this family!

Vision or Style:
Annie is already beautiful and glowing so it was so easy for me to catch her beauty in these photos! We wanted to use a natural setting that was also reminiscent of the engagement session I shot for them 10 years ago in the same location! We also wanted to do some more maternity photos in the studio that were a little bit more private and beautiful. I love that we were able to capture both!

Favorite Moment:
My favorite moment was working in the studio with Annie. I think it is so special to have photos of this point in pregnancy. Annie is stunning so she was so easy to work with and I love what we were able to capture!

Favorite Photo:
It’s so hard to pick just one, but here is a collection of my absolute favorites! In my sessions, I deliver 100+ photos and those are all photos I would be proud to hang in a gallery. Since I have been photographing people for so long, I just love that I am able to deliver a large collection of options to all my clients. It’s what I would want, and I know it’s what they want!

A pregnant woman holds hands with a smiling girl, sharing a joyous celebration of new life on a sunny day.

A couple embraces in a sunny field; a pregnant woman celebrates new life, smiling in a colorful dress—stunning pregnancy photos.

A pregnant woman in a patterned dress poses for stunning pregnancy photos with a smiling young girl hugging her belly.

A man and woman posing for pregnancy photos, celebrating new life together.

A pregnant woman poses by a brick wall, cradling her belly—a beautiful moment of pregnancy photos and new life celebration.

Pregnant woman reclines, partner kisses her forehead as they smile—capturing stunning pregnancy photos full of love.

A woman in lingerie stands by a window, smiling, holding sheer fabric—capturing stunning pregnancy photos.

Pregnant woman in underwear lies on floor, making a heart shape on her belly—a beautiful celebration of new life.

Woman in a long red dress stands on a path surrounded by greenery and flowering bushes, smiling at the camera.

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A couple embraces in a sunlit garden; the woman wears a white dress and appears to be pregnant.

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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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The newborn stage is exhausting and beautiful all at once. Somewhere between the sleepless nights and endless snuggles, you're creating memories you'll wish you could revisit forever. #VallentynePhotography #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #BabyPortraits #NorthCountySanDiego #NewbornSession #FamilyPhotography #OceansidePhotographer #NewbornMemories

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
Most families don't call because they need photographs. They call because they suddenly realize how much has changed. 

#VallentynePhotography #FamilyPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer #BeachFamilySession #NorthCountyFamilies #FamilyMemories #OceansidePhotography #SanDiegoFamilies #FamilyPortraits

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
The tiniest details are often the first things we forget. Tiny fingers. Tiny hands. Tiny wrinkles. 
Tiny bling! @dodojewels ✨
That's why detail photos become some of the most treasured images years later. 🤩

#VallentynePhotography #dodojewels #NewbornDetails #CarlsbadNewbornPhotographer #BabyPhotography #StudioNewbornSession #NorthCountySanDiego #NewbornPortraits #OceansideFamilies #BabyMemories

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 meaningful these photos become. One day everyone is home together. The next they're off building lives of their own. 

#VallentynePhotography #FamilyPortraits #CarlsbadFamilyPhotography #NorthCountyFamilies #BeachFamilyPhotos #SanDiegoPhotographer #OceansidePhotography #FamilyConnection #FamilyMemories

𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
Senior year isn't really about graduation. It's about this moment right here between childhood and whatever comes next. That's the part you'll want to remember. 

#VallentynePhotography #SeniorPortraits #CarlsbadSeniorPhotographer #OceansideSeniorPhotos #BeachSeniorSession #NorthCountyPhotographer #SeniorPhotography #ClassOf2026 #SanDiegoSeniorPortraits

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