• Newborn baby sleeping on a crescent moon prop, surrounded by cream-colored flowers and wearing a lace outfit with a headband.
  • Pregnant woman standing barefoot, draped in flowing white fabric, holding her belly and looking to the side against a white background.
  • Woman in a white dress sits on the floor, smiling at a standing baby wearing a white shirt and light pants. The background is plain white.
  • Baby wearing a soft, brown lion mane hat with ears, looking at the camera against a plain beige background.

The Lovely Baby

luxury experience

From our first call to hanging your finished artwork in your home, we make it easy for you to create beautiful memories with your family.

San Diego Area Newborn & Baby Photographer

For families that want to remember their most important moments…

your moments deserve to be seen and preserved with care –
and I’m here to help you do it.

we’re a great fit if…

You love the idea of preserving these beautiful memories in printed format through wall art or albums, in addition to digital images.

You are overwhelmed with all of the options out there, and you want someone who handles all the details for you so you can just enjoy the moment.

You realize that these moments are fleeting and you don’t want to miss having these moments captured.

Hello,

My name is Stacey

I’m here to help you freeze time and create tangible reminders of these important moments that you can’t get back.

From professional hair and makeup to custom wardrobe styling and artwork design, every session is fully curated and guided to create an experience for you that feels personal and effortless. And after its all said and done – gorgeous printed heirloom products in your hands.

I offer limited commissions in my Carlsbad portrait studio.

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Your Story Remembered Beautifully

Maternity

Newborn

Milestones

Cake Smash & One Year Sessions

Family

San Diego Baby & Maternity Studio 

Carlsbad, California

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I’m here to help you tell your family’s story.

These moments of your family’s history deserve to be printed and passed down to future generations. They’re part of your legacy and they show your children how much they are valued.

Studio Details
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HUNDREDS and hundreds OF FAMILIES HAVE TRUSTED US WITH THEIR PRECIOUS MEMORIES

from past clients

  • I really wanted editorial-style newborn photos and Stacey exceeded my expectations! Throughout the entire process, Stacey was very communicative and great to work with. She listens to her clients and runs a well-organized business. As first-time parents, my husband and I were concerned about baby’s exposure to germs. I also appreciated the fact that Stacey goes through the photo selection process in person. It’s so much easier, and it was nice to have her professional input. The photos arrived digitally to us in less than a week and they were gorgeous. I will definitely be using her services again for future family photo shoots!
    Eliza Jane Smith
  • Our experience with Stacey was wonderful! We came in for a cake smash photo with an added family session, and had so many great photos to choose from. The hardest part was picking only a handful because we loved so many. Stacey was really great with the kids – I was nervous that we weren’t going to be able to get genuine smiles, but she made them feel comfortable and made it fun. She is very responsive in her communication and it was easy to talk through my vision and get scheduled for the shoot. Highly recommend!
    Caroline Belen
  • Stacey is truly the best baby photographer. Both my girls have taken their cake smash photos with her and each image is beautiful. She has a huge selection of background choices and will even customize one for you if she doesn’t have what you’re looking for, as she did for us. We will definitely be returning for family portraits.
    Mayra Escobosa
  • Stacey was so wonderful to work with to photograph our son and daughter. It was our son’s first birthday and she did a great job working with him as he was on the move during the photoshoot. She handled a one year old and three year old really well, and we loved how our pictures turned out.

    Her studio has so many outfit options and back drops so it was fun to choose. Plus, she provided the outfits that aesthetically work with the backdrop so that was great that we only had to show up with the kiddos. I would hire her again. Highly recommend!
    Monica Fallone
  • We had an absolutely incredible experience with Lovely Baby Photography!! Stacey captured both our maternity & newborn sessions perfectly – our galleries are absolutely gorgeous & way beyond our expectations. Her skill at working with newborns was extra impressive – she nailed every pose & we have such fun + unique photos. I would highly recommend her & will be reaching out to her again in the near future. Thank you for sharing your talents, Stacey!!
    Stephanie Baker
  • Definitely will be back when we have baby #2 to have Stacey take the photos for maternity and newborn. Very professional and would recommend anyone and everyone to her.
    Brianna M.

  • Stacey is literally the baby whisperer. I had also brought my son to her for his newborn photos, cake smash, halloween and holiday photos. I am a repeat customer so that should say a lot!
    Michelle R
  • She has a wonderful collection of dresses so you don’t need to stress out about the wardrobe. She worked amazingly with my entire family of 5 (kids 5,15,19) and captured so many great shots!
    Chanel J
  • A woman in a white dress holds a sleeping newborn dressed in pink, both facing the camera against a light, neutral background. Lovely Baby Photography by Stacey Marsh
  • Newborn baby wrapped in a light blue blanket, sleeping inside a round basket on a soft blue background.
  • Pregnant woman in a sheer white gown sits sideways, holding her belly, with flowing fabric extending behind her against a white background.
  • Newborn baby sleeping on a crescent moon prop, surrounded by white flowers and soft fabrics, against a neutral background.
  • Baby in a khaki outfit and crown sits next to a white cake, with jungle-themed first birthday decorations in the background.

Lovely Baby Photography is a maternity and baby photography studio in Carlsbad, CA, a North County suburb of San Diego and proud member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. We specialize in natural newborn photography, outdoor and studio maternity photography, cake smash sessions, and family photography. Let us capture those precious timeless moments to cherish forever. Call us for a free no-obligation consultation so we can get to know you.

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