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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Get In Touch
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.
Most families don`t call because they need photographs. They call because they suddenly realize how much has changed.
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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. 🤩
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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.
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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.
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
Senior year isn`t really about graduation. It`s about this moment right here between childhood and whatever comes next. That`s the part you`ll want to remember.
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Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
One of my favorite parts of this session wasn`t just meeting the newest little family member. It was watching everyone settle into their new roles.
A proud big brother. A sweet big sister. Mom and dad figuring out life as a family of five. And of course, the Rhodesian Ridgeback making sure he was included too. ❤️
Every family has its own personality, and that`s what I hope people see when they look back at their portraits years from now—not perfect poses, but the people (and pups!) who made this season uniquely theirs.
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𝘅𝗼, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀? Let’s talk!
Message me anytime and we’ll hop on a quick call to plan something beautiful.
