Beach Family Photographs in Carlsbad, California

This beautiful extended family was visiting Carlsbad, California on their annual beach vacation this year! This is the second year I got to work with these lovely people and I always think is such a great idea to do a family portrait while you are on vacation! Family portraits while on a family vacation are a great way to remember your trip, while at the same time taking care of holiday cards, Christmas presents, and building your family album of amazing memories!

If you’re looking for a family photographer in Carlsbad, please get in touch!

What is a great time of day for Beach photos? Sunset is always a favorite but I also love Sunrise. Yup, I said it. This gorgeous Carlsbad, CA beach session was one of my favorite extended families who visit and call me every year, love them! The sunrise colors were soft, pastel, even, and no squinting! I just love the beach at sunrise.

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Once again, I had the privilege of working with this beautiful, extended family on their annual beach vacation in Carlsbad, California. Our second photo shoot was just as fun as the first. With the ocean breeze in your hair, the soft lull of the waves setting a calming rhythm – this is the perfect backdrop for a family portrait, don’t you agree?
Vacations are a treasure trove of memories, waiting to be captured to remember. And what better way to celebrate these vacations than with a family portrait? It’s almost like bottling up the sunshine, the laughter, the shared stories, and the love that bonds you together and then getting to look at it on your wall at home for the rest of the year when it might be cold and stormy.
Think about it – you’re already together, relaxed and happy. The scene is set, the mood is right, and the smiles are genuine. All it takes is a click to capture that perfect moment in time. A family portrait on vacation does double duty. It not only serves as a vibrant reminder of your trip but also takes care of holiday cards and Christmas presents.
But more than that, it’s a page added to your family album. It’s a story told without words, a testament to the amazing memories you’ve built together as a family. So here’s to love, laughter, and the joy of family vacations, and here’s to the beautiful pictures that tell our story.
How amazing is this photo with these grandparents and all their grandchildren? As an only child with no cousins, I am super impressed and think these kids are the luckiest in the world!

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Just two people and a whole new chapter rolling in with the tide.
No shoes. No stress.
Just soaking it in before everything changes.

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Still so new to the world, and yet already so full of soul.
It’s these tiny, unexpected moments that take my breath away.
Simple. Honest. Powerful.
No props. No posing. Just your baby—exactly as they are.

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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!⁠

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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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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.

Just two people and a whole new chapter rolling in with the tide.
No shoes. No stress.
Just soaking it in before everything changes.

#OceansidePier #MaternitySession #BeachVibesOnly #ModernParenthood #TheEverydayPortrait #vallentynephotography #maternity #maternityphotographer #photography #oceansidematernityphotography #carlsbadmaternityphotographer #encinitasmaternityphotographer #pregnancy #pregnancyphotographer #pregnancyphotography #oceansidepregnancyphotography #carlsbadpregnancyphotographer #encinitaspregnancyphotographer #sandiegofamilyphotographer #encinitasfamilyphotographer #maternityphotoshoot #sandiegomaternityphotographer #delmarmaternityphotographer #oceansidematernityphotographer
Still so new to the world, and yet already so full of soul.
It’s these tiny, unexpected moments that take my breath away.
Simple. Honest. Powerful.
No props. No posing. Just your baby—exactly as they are.

#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 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

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heather@vallentynephotography.com

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located in oceanside, california