Cozy, heartwarming newborn photography in Great Falls, MT

Those first days with your baby are filled with precious moments.

The newborn days are a hazy mix of sleepless nights, endless feedings and diaper changes, and baby snuggles. There are so many moments to remember--breathing in your baby's sweet smell, funny newborn grimaces and yawns, that milk-drunk look on their face when they've just finished eating. You want to remember it all!

Mom and dad gaze lovingly at their newborn who is wrapped in dad's arms

Baby swaddled in rose-print blanket yawns in Great Falls, MT newborn photo

Mom watches as sleeping newborn she's holding smiles in her sleep

Little girl holds newborn brother while younger sister kisses him on the head

There is a way to hold on to those sweet newborn memories!

I'm a mom of six myself, and I clearly remember gazing down at my babies as they nursed, and wanting so badly to be able to freeze that moment so I could remember it.

I didn't know about lifestyle newborn sessions then, but they're precisely what I'd wanted--a unique newborn photo session that takes place in your home, and captures moments with your baby surrounded by the people and things that matter to you.

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Mom sits in rocking chair cradling swaddled baby while dad kneels next to them and kisses mom on the temple

"Valerie was wonderful! It was comforting having her in our home and not having to go anywhere! The pictures are amazing and show our family in our own comfort zone. We loved using her to catch the precious moments of our new baby girl!"

-Baylee S.

Great Falls, MT newborn photographer Valerie Smith

As a mom of six, I remember all the wonder & sweetness of getting to know a new little one. That's why I love helping families document those precious first days with their newborn so they can remember them forever.

With plenty of experience with newborns & a relaxed approach to sessions, I'll capture those fleeting newborn moments beautifully for you.

Hi, I'm Valerie!

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Capture those precious moments in heartwarming newborn photos

Baby in floral-print dress gazes up from mom's lap

Relaxed lifestyle session in the comfort of your own home.
A focus on capturing the sweetness of your little one along with your family's natural interactions with your new baby
Session prep guide to help you get ready without the stress
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