Pregnancy is a journey full of joy and excitement—
and nausea and nervousness and moments of
“I can't see my toooeessss!"
But it's all a part of the experience, and it's a time you'll want to capture to remember forever—
enter maternity photos.
Here's where you can get my top tips for a great maternity photo shoot, enjoy!
XO, Heather
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.