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 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.
Living here all my life has given me an eye for the perfect light, locations, and backdrops unique to our area. If you’d like to take advantage of that local knowledge, let’s chat.
I love when clients tell me their photos feel like “them.” That’s always the goal—to capture your family in a way that feels natural and true. If that’s what you’d like, let’s plan a session.
Your portraits should be more than just photos—they should be heirlooms that tell your family’s story. If you’d like to start creating yours, let’s connect.
With over two decades of experience, I know how to take the stress off your plate so you can simply enjoy the moment. If you’d like that kind of support, let’s talk.
Families often tell me they’re surprised by how much fun their session was. That’s always my goal—natural, relaxed, and full of laughter. If you’d like that too, reach out anytime.
Your photos shouldn’t just sit on a computer—they should live in albums, frames, and prints you see every day. If that sounds right to you, I’d love to help design it.
