Baby Announcement Couple’s Photo Session on the Beach, Stacy + Anthony

A couple in white outfits stands together outdoors, holding hands and smiling during their couple’s photo session.
There are many reasons for a portrait session but on this day in Del Mar California, we documented the happy time of expecting a child! This couple is expecting their first baby and in a creative and brilliant way to announce it to their parents, we booked this photo shoot so that they could share the photos as gifts when they break the happy news to their families!


Location:
Del Mar, California is one of the most beautiful places for a photo session .Whether it is a baby announcement photo, an engagement session, an anniversary photo session, or a family portrait session… I love them all at this location by the beach!
Vision or Style:
Romantic, clean, and modern was the look for this photo shoot. I love the way these colors show up in beach photos.
Favorite Moment:
My favorite moment was after the photo shoot. I could tell that the couple was a little bit worried about the cloudy weather… But once I showed them how beautiful the photos turned out despite the sun hiding behind the clouds, I was thrilled with their reaction and so happy to give them beautiful photos no matter what the weather was doing!
Favorite Photo:
I love this photo session! I’m telling you, I feel so lucky to have this job, documenting the happiest moments of my clients’ lives. Take a look at some of my favorites, of course I couldn’t pick just one!

A smiling couple holds hands outdoors during their couple’s photo session, both wearing light-colored outfits. A couple stands close together outdoors, smiling and embracing during their couple’s photo session on a grassy lawn. A couple in light clothing smiles and holds ultrasound photos during a baby announcement outdoors. A smiling couple sits on a bench by the beach; the man kisses her head as she leans back and smiles. A couple in white outfits embraces and smiles during their couple’s photo session in a garden with colorful flowers. A couple in white outfits smiles and holds hands during a couple’s photo session by tall green reeds outdoors. A couple’s photo session on the beach, smiling as they hold ultrasound photos for their baby announcement.A couple embraces on a beach during their couple’s photo session, gazing into each other's eyes as waves blur in the background. Woman in a white dress walks barefoot on the beach, smiling and touching her belly—perfect for a sweet baby announcement.

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

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You keep saying you’ll book family photos when you feel more like yourself…

But the truth is—there’s always something. Life is busy. Your body changes. The timing never feels perfect.

And underneath that… it’s not really about the timing. It’s about not wanting to be happy in how you look.

But your kids don’t see any of that. They just see you. The way you hug them, laugh with them, show up for them every day.

If this has been on your heart, maybe this is your sign not to wait another year 🤍

When you work with me, you don’t just get a photographer—you get someone who plans, guides, and creates artwork you’ll love for years. If that’s what you’ve been searching for, let’s start.
For me, photography has never just been about images—it’s about people, relationships, and the stories we share. If that’s what you’d like in your portraits, let’s talk.
At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.
No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.
Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.
Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.

 

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.

You keep saying you’ll book family photos when you feel more like yourself…

But the truth is—there’s always something. Life is busy. Your body changes. The timing never feels perfect.

And underneath that… it’s not really about the timing. It’s about not wanting to be happy in how you look.

But your kids don’t see any of that. They just see you. The way you hug them, laugh with them, show up for them every day.

If this has been on your heart, maybe this is your sign not to wait another year 🤍

When you work with me, you don’t just get a photographer—you get someone who plans, guides, and creates artwork you’ll love for years. If that’s what you’ve been searching for, let’s start.
For me, photography has never just been about images—it’s about people, relationships, and the stories we share. If that’s what you’d like in your portraits, let’s talk.
At the end of the day, portraits are about people—the ones you love most. If you’d like photos that reflect that love, I’d love to create them for you.
No two families are alike, and no two sessions should be either. That’s why I design each one with your unique story in mind. If you’d like that for your portraits, let’s plan something special.
Families often thank me for making the process so simple and stress-free. That’s exactly how it should feel. If you’d like that kind of experience, let’s chat.
Every stage of life deserves to be remembered—from newborn snuggles to senior year and beyond. If you’d like to capture your family’s journey, I’d love to work with you.
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