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.
MODELS NEEDED 🤍
I’m building out my new studio portfolio and looking for a few select models this April ✨
If you’re:
• Expecting (3rd trimester)
• Or have a baby 6–12 months (sitting, not yet walking)
I’d love to hear from you!
These are complimentary sessions designed to create soft, natural, elevated portraits in my new light-filled Carlsbad studio (or on location if you prefer).
To apply:
Email me at heather@vallentynephotography.com with a quick snapshot of your family + whether you prefer studio, location, or either.
I’ll send over details + next steps 💌
Please email only (no DMs) so I can keep everything organized 🤍
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I’ve photographed everything from small families to big extended gatherings, and what they all have in common is love. If you’d like to capture yours, let’s plan it.
The real magic in portraits isn’t about perfect outfits or settings—it’s about capturing the love that holds your family together. If that’s what you want remembered, let’s connect.
Somewhere between childhood and everything that comes next…
this moment happens.
Senior year isn’t just about graduation.
It’s about who they’re becoming.
And this deserves more than just a quick yearbook photo.
If you’re starting to think about senior portraits, comment SENIOR and I’ll send you the details 🤍
Most people think family photos are just about getting a few good images.
But that’s not really what matters.
What matters is what happens after.
Because most photos end up sitting on phones…
or getting lost over time.
And the ones that actually become part of your life?
The ones you see every day… the ones your kids grow up with…
Those are the ones that mean something.
That’s why I guide my clients through the entire process—from planning your session to creating something beautiful for your home—so your photos don’t just live on a screen.
If you’ve been thinking about doing this, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍
It’s the sound you don’t think about while you’re in it…
The giggles.
The little reactions.
The way they light up over the smallest things.
And then one day, it’s different.
Parents always tell me they wish they could go back and hear this again—just for a moment.
If you’ve been thinking about capturing this stage, comment READY and I’ll send you the details 🤍
