Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, CA, Maternity Photography

I specialize in natural maternity portraits in Carlsbad, designed to feel organic and real, whether we’re in the studio or capturing that golden light outside.

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is the perfect place to capture a beautiful and meaningful maternity portrait. This sweet couple was celebrating their first pregnancy with a baby-moon vacation and this was the perfect spot for beach maternity photography! Alila Marea has absolutely stunning views of the ocean and picturesque landscape, it was the perfect backdrop for capturing a beautiful portrait that will last a lifetime and will commemorate the start of a family. I had never been to the Alila Marea (which is technically considered Encinitas but is actually at the very south end of Carlsbad and beginning of Leucadia) and I love that my work takes me to all kinds of new beautiful places! I was so honored to create beautiful memories that will last forever for this couple and I love the way the photos turned out. Here are a few of my favorites!

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Client spotlight: ‘The photos were stunning, and Heather’s attention to detail really showed.’ From consultation to delivery, I’m here to make every detail count. 

#NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #QualityMatters
There’s a special kind of magic in relaxed, natural moments. That’s why I do everything to make you feel comfortable, so we can capture those real smiles. 🌞✨ 

#AuthenticPortraits #SanDiegoFamilyPhotographer #carlsbad
There’s something so powerful about a woman in this season—soft and strong all at once. 🌊🤍
There’s something so tender about watching two people become parents for the very first time.
The way they look at their baby with quiet awe. The careful hands. The nervous laughter.
The kind of love that feels brand new but also like it’s been there forever.
These early days go by in a blur of feedings and swaddles, but this—this connection—is worth remembering.
In the calm of the studio, we slow everything down.
We make space for the stillness, the wonder, the quiet magic of your new beginning.

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Because no matter how tall they get or how far they roam, they’ll always be her babies… even if they now roll their eyes when it's photo time. 😂.
Creating beautiful memories isn’t just about photos—it’s about making everyone feel comfortable, relaxed, and free to be themselves. 📸✨ Thank you to all my wonderful clients who trust me to capture those moments. 

#OceansidePhotographer #FamilyMemories

 

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.

Client spotlight: ‘The photos were stunning, and Heather’s attention to detail really showed.’ From consultation to delivery, I’m here to make every detail count. 

#NorthCountySanDiegoPhotographer #QualityMatters
There’s a special kind of magic in relaxed, natural moments. That’s why I do everything to make you feel comfortable, so we can capture those real smiles. 🌞✨ 

#AuthenticPortraits #SanDiegoFamilyPhotographer #carlsbad
There’s something so powerful about a woman in this season—soft and strong all at once. 🌊🤍
There’s something so tender about watching two people become parents for the very first time.
The way they look at their baby with quiet awe. The careful hands. The nervous laughter.
The kind of love that feels brand new but also like it’s been there forever.
These early days go by in a blur of feedings and swaddles, but this—this connection—is worth remembering.
In the calm of the studio, we slow everything down.
We make space for the stillness, the wonder, the quiet magic of your new beginning.

#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
Because no matter how tall they get or how far they roam, they’ll always be her babies… even if they now roll their eyes when it's photo time. 😂.
Creating beautiful memories isn’t just about photos—it’s about making everyone feel comfortable, relaxed, and free to be themselves. 📸✨ Thank you to all my wonderful clients who trust me to capture those moments. 

#OceansidePhotographer #FamilyMemories

email directly:

heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california