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Beautiful, Timeless Photography for Every Stage

Every family has a story, and I’m here to help you tell yours. Whether you’re celebrating a newborn’s arrival, a growing family, a senior’s milestone, or a special gathering, my goal is to create natural, light-filled, and timeless images that you’ll treasure for years.

Explore my galleries below to see real families, real moments, and the beauty of storytelling through photography.

Newborn Photography – Studio & In-Home

There’s nothing more precious than those first few weeks with your baby. My Carlsbad and Oceanside newborn photography sessions are designed to be calm, natural, and baby-led. Choose from a clean, modern studio newborn session or a cozy, intimate in-home lifestyle session that captures your family in your own space.

Family Photography – Authentic & Joyful

From playful beach sessions to golden-hour park portraits, I specialize in natural family photography in Oceanside, Carlsbad, and North County San Diego. My sessions are relaxed, fun, and designed to capture your family’s love and connection.

Extended Family Photography – Celebrate Generations

Bringing the whole family together? Whether it’s a multi-generational session, a family reunion, or a special milestone, I make the process easy and enjoyable so you can focus on making memories.

Maternity Photography – Elegant & Timeless

Your pregnancy is a time of incredible beauty and transformation. My Carlsbad and Oceanside maternity photography sessions are designed to highlight this special chapter in a way that feels elegant, empowering, and true to you.

Senior Portraits – Celebrate This Milestone

High school graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement! My senior portrait sessions are fun, modern, and customized to reflect your senior’s personality—whether they love the beach, nature, or a city vibe.

Let’s Capture Your Story

No matter what stage of life you’re in, your moments deserve to be preserved beautifully. Whether you’re looking for a family photographer in Oceanside, a newborn photographer in Carlsbad, or a photographer for your next big milestone, I’d love to create something special for you.

Contact me today to start planning your session!

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Your PHOTO Experience

My goal is to take the stress out of photography for you. Our photos will be fun, laid back, and meaningful. Best of all, I won’t leave you hanging because I always give flattering directions and come with lot’s of creative ideas for compositions and posing. The biggest compliment I get is when clients say they are surprised by how much fun they have on the session. My style focuses on your unique connection and love, while creating images of you together that you will treasure.

images made with heart and soul

 

Vallentyne Photography is a portrait studio in Oceanside, CA, with a newborn 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.

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There’s something so special about gathering the whole family—generations together, kids running barefoot through the sand, golden light pouring in.

This sunset session was filled with tiny, beautiful moments: a toddler twirling in her grandma’s arms, cousins holding hands, laughter between siblings who’ve grown up side by side.

It’s these in-between moments that mean the most. The ones that tell the real story of your family—just as you are, right now.

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There’s something so special about gathering the whole family—generations together, kids running barefoot through the sand, golden light pouring in. This sunset session was filled with tiny, beautiful moments: a toddler twirling in her grandma’s arms, cousins holding hands, laughter between siblings who’ve grown up side by side. It’s these in-between moments that mean the most. The ones that tell the real story of your family—just as you are, right now. #CarlsbadPhotographer #CarlsbadBeach #OceansidePhotographer #SanDiegoFamilyPhotographer #NorthCountyPhotographer #FamilyBeachPhotos #CarlsbadFamilyPhotographer #OceansideBeachPhotography #ExtendedFamilySession #NaturalFamilyPhotography #SunsetFamilyPhotos #SoCalFamilyPhotographer #HeirloomPhotography #FamilyPhotosCarlsbad #carlsbadportraitphotographer

They say a day well lived makes every yesterday a dream—and I believe it. These really are the best days of our lives. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’re filled with love, laughter, and those tiny everyday moments that make life beautiful—if we pause long enough to notice.

Today reminded me how important it is to slow down. To take a breath, step away from the hustle, and make space for the in-between moments that are everything.♥️

#carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #love #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #familytime #familyfirst

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They say a day well lived makes every yesterday a dream—and I believe it. These really are the best days of our lives. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’re filled with love, laughter, and those tiny everyday moments that make life beautiful—if we pause long enough to notice. Today reminded me how important it is to slow down. To take a breath, step away from the hustle, and make space for the in-between moments that are everything.♥️ #carlsbadphotographer #sandiegophotographer #love #carlsbadfamilyphotographer #oceansidephotographer #familytime #familyfirst

Photography isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about holding onto memories.⁣
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I want you to look back at these photos and remember the way it felt to hold your kids, the sound of their little laugh, and all those tiny moments that make this time so special.⁣
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Because they’re only this little once. 💕⁣
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Book your session today! Link in bio.

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Photography isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about holding onto memories.⁣ ⁣ I want you to look back at these photos and remember the way it felt to hold your kids, the sound of their little laugh, and all those tiny moments that make this time so special.⁣ ⁣ Because they’re only this little once. 💕⁣ ⁣ Book your session today! Link in bio.

As a portrait photographer, my goal is to capture people just as they are in this moment—real, unfiltered, and full of personality.⁣
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I work hard to see the real because that’s where the beauty is.⁣
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As a mom, I want to remember my kids exactly as they were—messy, joyful, and completely themselves. And no one embodies that better than toddlers. They don’t pose, they don’t fake a smile—they just are. Whether they’re flashing a toothy grin or wobbling their way through those first few steps, every expression is 100% real.⁣
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And that’s exactly why I love photographing them so much!

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As a portrait photographer, my goal is to capture people just as they are in this moment—real, unfiltered, and full of personality.⁣ ⁣ I work hard to see the real because that’s where the beauty is.⁣ ⁣ As a mom, I want to remember my kids exactly as they were—messy, joyful, and completely themselves. And no one embodies that better than toddlers. They don’t pose, they don’t fake a smile—they just are. Whether they’re flashing a toothy grin or wobbling their way through those first few steps, every expression is 100% real.⁣ ⁣ And that’s exactly why I love photographing them so much!

Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple! ⁣
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I find solid colors (like white, cream, tan, or gray) or classic patterns like a soft floral photograph beautifully, and avoiding logos keeps the focus on you and your family. ⁠⁣
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Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.⁠⁣
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#vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣
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Preparing for your photo session? Keep it simple! ⁣ ⁠⁣ I find solid colors (like white, cream, tan, or gray) or classic patterns like a soft floral photograph beautifully, and avoiding logos keeps the focus on you and your family. ⁠⁣ ⁣ Let’s make your session fun and easy! DM me with any questions.⁠⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #vallentynephotography #carlsbadcalifornia⁣⁣ ⁣

I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005—bringing over 20 years of experience to every session! ✨⁣
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With a timeless, minimalist approach, my goal is to create images that feel true to your family—beautiful, natural, and meant to be cherished for generations.⁣
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💕 Ready to book? Link in bio!

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I’ve been photographing families in North County since 2005—bringing over 20 years of experience to every session! ✨⁣ ⁣ With a timeless, minimalist approach, my goal is to create images that feel true to your family—beautiful, natural, and meant to be cherished for generations.⁣ ⁣ 💕 Ready to book? Link in bio!
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heather@vallentynephotography.com

760-672-2416

located in oceanside, california