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 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.
One of the sweetest things about photographing babies is capturing their curiosity. The way they study the world before they can even put words to it. #VallentynePhotography #BabyPortraits #CarlsbadPhotographer #NorthCountyFamilies #MilestonePhotography #BabyPhotography #OceansidePhotographer #FamilyMemories #NaturalLightPhotography
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
The newborn stage is exhausting and beautiful all at once. Somewhere between the sleepless nights and endless snuggles, you`re creating memories you`ll wish you could revisit forever. #VallentynePhotography #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadStudioPhotographer #BabyPortraits #NorthCountySanDiego #NewbornSession #FamilyPhotography #OceansidePhotographer #NewbornMemories
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
Most families don`t call because they need photographs. They call because they suddenly realize how much has changed.
#VallentynePhotography #FamilyPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer #BeachFamilySession #NorthCountyFamilies #FamilyMemories #OceansidePhotography #SanDiegoFamilies #FamilyPortraits
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
The tiniest details are often the first things we forget. Tiny fingers. Tiny hands. Tiny wrinkles.
Tiny bling! @dodojewels ✨
That`s why detail photos become some of the most treasured images years later. 🤩
#VallentynePhotography #dodojewels #NewbornDetails #CarlsbadNewbornPhotographer #BabyPhotography #StudioNewbornSession #NorthCountySanDiego #NewbornPortraits #OceansideFamilies #BabyMemories
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
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.
#VallentynePhotography #NewbornPhotography #CarlsbadPhotographer #NorthCountySanDiego #StudioNewbornSession #BabyPhotography #NewParents #FamilyPortraits #OceansideFamilies
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
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.
#VallentynePhotography #FamilyPortraits #CarlsbadFamilyPhotography #NorthCountyFamilies #BeachFamilyPhotos #SanDiegoPhotographer #OceansidePhotography #FamilyConnection #FamilyMemories
𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
