Newborn wearing pink bow gazes up from mom's arms



Cozy, heartwarming newborn photography

Great Falls, MT Newborn Photography

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 cuddle with newborn baby
Baby on mom's lap yawns
Two sisters snuggle with baby brother
Newborn baby smiles in her sleep

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 in rocking chair cradles baby while Dad kisses her 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.


Capture those precious newborn moments in heartwarming photos

Newborn baby lying on mom's lap gazes upward
Sleeping newborn baby


  • 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



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Hi, I'm Valerie!


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


Great Falls, MT photographer Valerie Smith

Newborn Session Prices

NEWBORN SESSION


  • One to two hour in-home lifestyle session
  • 40+ edited digital photos
  • Print release




$450


Fresh 48


  • One hour session during your hospital stay
  • 30+ edited digital photos





$375


Mini Maternity Session


Add a mini maternity session to your newborn session booking! Mini session includes 15 minutes of session time + 8 digital photos. Add-on price only available when you book a newborn or Fresh 48 session.

$125


More photos from recent newborn sessions

Ready to book your session? Let's start planning!

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