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!

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

  • Styling tips make outfit selection simple

Mom rests her hand on sleeping newborn's chest as he smiles in his sleep

Ready to make some memories?

Newborn Photography Prices

* Maternity + newborn package available—see Prices page for details

Little girl lays close to sleeping newborn brother and gazes at him

Newborn Session


⟡ 1-2 hour in-home lifestyle session
⟡ Full gallery of 40+ digital images to download
⟡ Print release

$450

Close-up of swaddled newborn with pink hairbow lying in hospital bassinet with parents' hands resting on her

Fresh 48


⟡ One hour session during your hospital stay
⟡ 30+ edited digital photos to download
⟡ Print release

$375

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Mini Maternity Add-On


Add a mini maternity session to your newborn session booking. Mini session includes 15 minutes of session time + 8 images, with the option to upgrade if you fall in love with more.

$125

More photos from recent newborn sessions

Sleeping baby girl in peach dress and white bow on her head
Dad cradles newborn son wrapped in blanket against his chest during Great Falls, MT newborn photography session
Sleeping newborn in white shirt and green overalls snuggles against mom's chest
Happy new parents smile as they hold their new baby
Little boy puts his arms around his newborn brother and grins
Happy new parents sit on the floor in front of crib and gaze down at their newborn baby who's cradled in mom's arms
Close-up of swaddled sleeping baby with parents hands cradling her
Swaddled sleeping newborn baby
Newborn in brown onesie gazes upward
Great Falls, MT fresh 48 photo session close-up of swaddled baby girl wearing large pink bow being cradled by parents' hands
Four little girls snuggle together with their sleeping newborn brother
Mom and dad watch lovingly as little girl seated on dad's lap touches the hairbow of swaddled baby on mom's lap
New parents gaze down at newborn baby cradled in mom's arms
Close-up of sleeping newborn baby's hands
Close-up of newborn baby feet with hospital bracelet attached

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