CARLSBAD newborn PHOTOGRAPHER
Clean, modern newborn portraits in bright, naural light.
Made to feel modern & classic in 20 years
My newborn work is clean, modern, and shot in bright natural light, with nothing in the frame competing with the one thing you came for: your brand-new baby.
I'm a newborn photographer in Carlsbad, where North County families come to a calm studio and slow down for a few quiet hours.
Everything moves at your baby's pace, and the images,
from full portraits to the soft black-and-white details of tiny fingers and toes,
are made to still feel modern & classic when they're all grown up.
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a person's a person
no matter how small
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What A Session Looks Like
We book before your baby arrives, with a plan so the day feels easy.
In the studio I keep it warm, quiet, and safe, working slowly around feeds and naps for as long as your baby needs.
A week or two later we meet over Zoom and choose your favorites together. I retouch every image you keep, and your prints, album, and wall art arrive finished. You never go home with a folder of files and a project waiting for you.
"I'm so happy we did this. I treasure tehse photos more than anything!"
- The Taylors
newborn Albums, Matted Prints
& Wall Portraits
A favorite portrait of your family, printed professionally, custom-framed, and finished for you. It arrives ready to hang the day it shows up, no framer trip on your list.
A hand-bound album of your favorite frames, designed and made for you. Delivered to your home, finished and perfect. The one almost every family means to put together, and almost never finds the time to.
Guided. Start to Finish
From the first planning note to the day your artwork arrives, every step is handled for you.
Professional retouching is included, and every image you buy comes with its matching digital file.
Session Details
Studio Newborn Portrait Sessions - $290
Your session fee covers the planning, portrait session, and a personalized ordering appointment.
Print collections begin at $990
After your session, you'll choose your favorite images and decide what you'd love to take home. Whether that's framed wall art, an album, printed photographs, or digital images, I'll help you create something you'll enjoy for years to come.
Invest in memories that last a lifetime - Because they grow and change in the blink of an eye.
Book Your Newborn Session
Newborn sessions are typically scheduled within the first 10 days of life, while your baby is still in that sleepy, curled-up stage.
I recommend booking during your pregnancy to ensure availability for these sessions.
Some families choose to wait a bit, and that's fine too.
I also welcome older newborns and love this more active & awake stage of the newborn era.
If you’re ready for a relaxed, beautiful photography experience that captures your baby’s earliest days in the most beautiful way, let’s chat.
You'll never regret taking these photos
Beautiful Photographs Deserve a place in your home.
Most people don't realize there are photographers who help with the entire process—
not just the part where you receive a gallery and promise yourself you'll figure out the rest later.
After your session, I'll help you choose your favorite images and turn them into artwork, albums, and framed photographs designed for the way you actually live.
The framed portrait in the hallway.
The album your kids pull off the shelf.
The photograph that quietly becomes part of your family's story every time you walk past it.
Step 1
We Connect
A conversation about your family & what you're hoping to create.
I'll help with planning, location ideas, and everything that makes the experience feel simple from the start.
Step 2
Your Session
Relaxed, natural, and fully guided.
No stiff posing. No wondering what to do. Just real connection and beautiful photographs.
Step 3
Your Images
We'll choose your favorites together.
From albums and framed artwork to digital files, I'll help you create something you'll actually enjoy long after the session is over.
Let's HOld Your Spot
Newborn sessions are booked around your due date, and I take a limited number each month so every family gets an unhurried morning.
Send me your due date and I'll let you know what's open.
Serving Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, and families across North County San Diego.
Get In Touch
You can also view my maternity portraits or see more family sessions as your story grows.
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.
The first few weeks aren`t about having everything figured out.
They`re about learning each other.
Learning what that little cry means.
Learning how they like to be held.
Learning that somehow one tiny person can completely change your world.
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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.
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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.
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Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
One of my favorite parts of this session wasn`t just meeting the newest little family member. It was watching everyone settle into their new roles.
A proud big brother. A sweet big sister. Mom and dad figuring out life as a family of five. And of course, the Rhodesian Ridgeback making sure he was included too. ❤️
Every family has its own personality, and that`s what I hope people see when they look back at their portraits years from now—not perfect poses, but the people (and pups!) who made this season uniquely theirs.
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Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
The baby stage is full of big smiles, chubby cheeks, and little moments that disappear far too quickly. One day you`ll be looking back wondering where the time went. That`s why we photograph it now. #VallentynePhotography
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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.
It`s getting harder and harder to get everyone together. I hear that all the time from families. Kids grow up, schedules get packed, and everyone starts living in different places. That`s exactly why these photos matter.
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𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
