PhotographyVallentyne

San Diego Newborn Photographer

YOU'RE GOING TO WANT TO REMEMBER THIS.

Beautifully Simple & Timeless Newborn Photography

 

Our natural light studio is in Carlsbad, CA - a calm, prepared space where families from across San Diego and North County come to document their baby's earliest days.

 

Bringing a new baby into the world is a beautiful, fleeting experience. Those first weeks fly by in a blur of cuddles and sleepless nights—

your little one changing before your eyes.

 

I understand how quickly these moments slip away...

and that’s why I’m here to help you preserve them in a way that feels effortless and meaningful.

 

With a calm, baby-led approach, I create simple and timeless newborn portraits that

celebrate the magic of life with a new baby and the sweetness of these early days.

 

More than photographs—pure and natural portraits of your growing family.

something you can hold, display, and treasure for a lifetime.

“no matter how smalla person's a person“
  • Newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket, sleeping peacefully on a white bed near a bright, sheer-curtained window.
  • A woman gently holds a swaddled newborn close, touching noses in a bright, soft-lit room.
  • A girl kissing a baby.
  • A mother and father gently cradle their newborn baby, touching foreheads and smiling lovingly.
  • Close-up of a babys feet crossed and resting on a soft white blanket.
  • A baby gripping an adult’s finger, both with manicured nails and the adult wearing a gold ring.
  • A woman in a white dress sits on a bed, cradling a baby, with sunlight streaming through a nearby window.
  • Smiling couple in white clothes sitting on a bed, holding and looking lovingly at their newborn baby.
  • Woman in a white dress lovingly cradling a sleeping newborn baby in her arms.
  • A woman in a white dress sits on a bed, smiling down at a newborn baby in her arms.
  • A babys foot rests gently in an adults hand with a love tattoo on the wrist.
  • Newborn baby sleeping on a white blanket with arms raised, wrapped in a soft white swaddle.
  • Young boy cuddling and kissing a sleeping newborn baby, both lying on a soft, light-colored blanket.
  • Black and white photo of a newborn baby yawning while lying on a soft blanket, partially wrapped in a patterned cloth.

A NATURAL Newborn Session

 

Welcoming a new baby is a whirlwind,

so I’ve designed my sessions to be simple and seamless.

 

From outfit guidance to creating a cozy, soothing environment,

I handle the details—

you just enjoy the moment and watch the images unfold.

 

Your baby's comfort comes first— a gentle baby led approach

With years of experience handling newborns,

I ensure every pose is gentle, natural, and baby-led.

Your little one’s comfort always comes first.

 

A Peaceful Studio Setting, Thoughtfully Designed for Newborns

My Carlsbad studio is the perfect space for your newborn session—

filled with soft natural light, calm energy, and everything we need already prepared.

It’s a relaxed, baby-led environment where you can simply show up, settle in,

and let me create timeless portraits of your little one.

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"I'm so happy we did this. I treasure tehse photos more than anything!"

- The Taylors

TIMELESS SIMPLICITY

 

My newborn sessions focus on genuine family connections,

capturing this fleeting time in a relaxed, natural way—

in my peaceful Carlsbad studio, designed just for babies and new parents.

 

My style is soft, organic, and baby-led—
I gently guide your little one into comfortable, natural poses without stylizing or using props,

because babies are perfect just as they are.

Tiny fingers wrapped around yours, sleepy smiles, the way they stretch or curl up—

these pure, simple, beautiful moments are what I love to capture.

They’re only this little once, and these images are made to last a lifetime.

 

This is how I remember my own babies, and it’s how I photograph yours.

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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 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.

You'll never regret 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.

Plan Your Session

Session Details

Portrait Session, $290

Your session fee covers the planning, portrait session, and a personalized ordering appointment.

PRINT Collections BEGIN AT $990

After your session, you'll choose your favorite images and decide what you'd love to take home. Whether that's framed wall art, an album, printed photographs, or digital images, I'll help you create something you'll enjoy for years to come.

You can also view my maternity portraits or see more family sessions as your story grows.

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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.

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You’ll never hold them this tiny again. 🤍
Those first newborn days pass in such a blur. The tiny details, the way they curl into you, and how impossibly small they feel in your arms are all changing before you even realize it.
This is why I love creating simple, timeless newborn portraits that keep the focus exactly where it belongs—on your baby and your connection as a family.
Newborn sessions are photographed in my Carlsbad studio.

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3138 Roosevelt St M

Carlsbad, CA 92008