Meet the photographer behind
Valerie Smith Photography
I started photographing my own kids in the midst of a really difficult season where I had four little ones and one more on the way. I wanted so badly to freeze those small sweet moments that too easily get lost in the busyness and chaos of raising a houseful of children.
Hi, I’m Valerie
Photography gave me a way to do that.
Now it’s my passion to help other families hold on to those moments too.
So whether you’re anxiously awaiting your first baby, chasing toddlers, or riding the roller coaster of emotions that comes with teenagers, I’ve been there—or still am there—and I get it.
My family - all 8 of us
I’m a mom of six now — five of them boys — and life around here is loud and a little bit crazy.
When you work with me, you’re not just getting a photographer. You’re getting someone who truly understands both the joys and challenges of raising (and photographing) kids.
I bring plenty of patience, a relaxed & playful approach, and zero judgment about kid antics to all my sessions.
So whether your kids are calm or kind of wild, you can trust me to capture your moments in heartwarming photos that feel like you…even if your kids are being, well, kids!
A little about me…
I've always been a bit of a non-conformist. Which probably explains why I have six kids, homeschool some of them, and somehow survive without coffee. (I can't stand the taste—or even the smell.)
Creative problem-solving is one of my superpowers--and with a house full of boys, I definitely need it.
When I need a good laugh, you'll usually find me watching Tim Hawkins comedy videos on Youtube.
Think we’d be a great fit? Let’s chat!