maternity portrait photographer
your most treasured possession
Because This Moment Deserves to Be Remembered
Pregnancy is one of those rare seasons of life where time somehow moves
both incredibly fast and impossibly slow.
One day, you’re seeing those first tiny kicks and imagining the moment you’ll finally meet your baby —
and before you know it, everything changes.
These fleeting months deserve to be captured in a way that feels natural, effortless,
and beautifully true to you.
Whether you envision a sunset beach session or a relaxed studio maternity shoot,
every session is thoughtfully guided to feel easy, comfortable, and meaningful from beginning to end.
Serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and North County San Diego, Vallentyne Photography creates
timeless maternity portraits designed to celebrate this season exactly as it feels right now.
A Maternity Session Designed With You in Mind
What to wear?
I provide a simple, flattering wardrobe guide to help you feel comfortable and confident for your session.
Feeling unsure in front of the camera?
Every session is thoughtfully guided with natural direction and classic retouching included.
Wondering what to do with the photos?
From framed artwork for the nursery to heirloom albums and gallery walls,
your images are designed to become meaningful pieces you’ll enjoy every day.
Many of my clients begin with a maternity session,
then continue with newborn portraits and family sessions as their story grows.
Why This Session Will Mean More Than You Ever Expected
Right now, you might be thinking,
“Do I really want maternity photos?”
But here’s the truth: as the months pass, and your baby finally arrives, you’ll look back at this time with a kind of nostalgia that’s hard to put into words.
Your body is doing something incredible. This chapter deserves to be remembered.
Maternity photos aren’t just for you right now—they’re for your future self, for your baby, and for the family you’re building.
And the best part? You don’t have to do a thing except show up and enjoy the moment.
that beautifully captures your journey to motherhood.A Session to Celebrate
How It Works:
Get in Touch
Fill out my contact form or send a quick email.
We’ll chat about your vision, ideal timing, and what will make your session perfect.
Plan Your Session
We’ll select the perfect location—whether it’s a beach maternity photoshoot or a simple studio session.
You’ll also get all the wardrobe guidance you need.
Enjoy the Experience
I’ll guide you every step of the way, ensuring you feel comfortable and radiant in front of the camera.
Choose Your Favorites
After the session, I’ll help you select your favorite images, and retouch + print the ones you love.
Receive Beautiful Artwork
Whether it’s framed prints, an heirloom album,
or a growing gallery wall,
your images will be delivered ready to enjoy in your home.
No extra work for you—just stunning, tangible memories.
Thank you for being here!
For over 20 years, I’ve been photographing growing families in Oceanside and beyond.
Many of my clients start with their maternity session and continue with me for their newborn photography, family portraits, and every milestone after.
It’s an honor to be a part of these lifelong stories, and I take that trust seriously.
With 5-star Google reviews and countless families who return year after year, you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands.
My job isn’t just to take photos—it’s to create an experience that feels natural, comfortable, and completely true to you.
I specialize in natural studio maternity photography for expecting mamas in Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside.
Whether you’re dreaming of classic black-and-white silhouettes, soft natural light portraits, or a simple and elegant indoor pregnancy photoshoot,
I’ll guide you every step of the way.
Your session includes styling support, full-service artwork, and a calm, cozy studio space where you can feel beautiful, relaxed, and celebrated.
Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a natural light 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 beautiful. Let’s start with a quick chat about what matters most to you. We’d be honored to create portraits you’ll love for a lifetime.
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.
