Family Photography in Great Falls, MT | Valerie Smith Photography

Capturing the sweetness & the chaos of perfectly imperfect families

Family with baby and toddler smiles happily with fall foliage in background

GREAT FALLS, MT PHOTOS FOR FAMILIES

A time to savor every little moment

There are so many precious moments of childhood, like a toddler's mischievous smirk, the 7 year old's gap-toothed grin, or that instant when your moody teen lets a smile slip. Somehow it's all too easy for these to be forgotten in the busyness of everyday life. But wouldn't it be amazing if you could capture some of these moments in heartwarming family photos so you can remember them forever?

Mom and daughters kneel together and laugh

Three brothers hug each other at Giant Springs State Park

Family holding hands stands on the bank of river with fall foliage in background

Baby and little girl peek out from around parents' shoulders

Creating heartwarming family photos is what I do best!

As a photographer, I love capturing authentic, connected family portraits that document the moments and reflect your family's love & personality.

And as a mom of 6, I specialize in wrangling energetic kids! I have a few tricks up my sleeve for coaxing kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, into cooperating for photos...and for getting great photos even when they don't. After all, some of the absolute best memories (and photos!) come when kids are just being themselves.

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Four little girls snuggle their newborn baby brother

I can't recommend Valerie enough as a family photographer! It can be chaotic managing 5 kiddos for pictures but as a seasoned mom herself she was able to capture those little moments and go with the flow. Thank you for creating some great memories for our family."

-Rachelle V.

Here's what you can expect when you book a family photo session with me

Smiling mom cuddles toddler while two older brothers lean in to them

Relaxed sessions with gentle posing, fun prompts, and playful games to capture connection along with natural smiles & expressions

Session prep guide makes getting ready easy for busy moms, with tips on preparing kids for your session & more

Styling tips make outfit selection simple

Complimentary outfit consultation (optional)

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Hi, I'm Valerie!

I'm a mom of six who started photographing my own kids to capture the sweet moments in the midst of the chaos of raising my rowdy crew. Now I love helping other families capture some of those sweet moments too.

I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to get heartwarming shots no matter what antics your kids pull. With relaxed photo sessions that are fun for the whole family, together we'll create authentic, connected photos that reflect who your family really is.

Want to learn more about me? Check out my About page!