Carlsbad Newborn Photographer
Made to still feel modern and classic in ten 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 here 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,
made to still feel modern and classic ten years from now.
What a session looks like
We start 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.
newborn Albums, 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
Portrait sessions, $290
Artwork and collections are selected after your session, with most families choosing from framed artwork, albums, or printed photographs for their home.
Artwork and image collections begin at $990
After your session, I'll help you narrow down your favorites and create artwork you'll enjoy long after the session is over.
Invest in memories
That last a lifetime -
because they grow and change
in the blink of an eye.
Booking 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.
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.
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.
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.
