Prices & Packages
I’ll help you turn the love, laughter, & little moments of family life into joyful, heartfelt images for you to treasure. As a mom of six kids, I bring a laid-back approach, lots of patience, and a bit of playfulness to every session.
When you book a session with me you can expect:
A full service & stress-free experience, from your initial inquiry all the way to gallery delivery
Session prep guide to help you choose outfits, prepare your kids, and more
Online gallery of all your best images, with the option to order professional-quality prints
Explore Sessions & Packages
Click on a link below to see details & package options
Family, Maternity, & Senior Sessions —> STANDARD SESSIONS
Children’s portraits —> PERSONALITY PORTRAITS
In-home lifestyle newborn sessions —> NEWBORN & MOTHERHOOD PACKAGES
Standard Sessions
Petite Session - $250
A simple, streamlined session that includes just a few images—with the option to purchase additional photos if you fall in love with more.
Perfect for: a quick update to family photos, or short & sweet maternity or senior sessions
INCLUDES:
⟡ 20 minute session
⟡ Three location options
⟡ 10 digital images of your choice
Classic Session - $425
A relaxed session that allows plenty of time for variety, connection, & multiple backgrounds - with a full gallery of images to remember it all.
Perfect for: family, maternity, or senior photos.
INCLUDES:
⟡ Up to 60 minutes of session time
⟡ Your choice of location (within 30 mins of Great Falls)
⟡ Full gallery of 35+ edited digital photos
⟡ Outfit change (for maternity or seniors) - optional
A longer, more flexible session designed for extended family groups or anyone who wants extra time for multiple locations or outfits.
Perfect for: extended families (up to 3 families), seniors, or maternity sessions.
INCLUDES:
⟡ 90 minutes of session time
⟡ Full gallery of 50+ edited digital photos
Extended Session - $525
*Personality Portraits are offered occasionally on a limited basis. They can not be booked individually like a regular session.
However, I do have a “Host a Personality Portraits party” program, similar to a Pampered Chef party but for personality portraits. Contact me for more details.
Join my email list to be notified of the next Personality Portraits event!
Personality Portraits
Newborn & Motherhood Packages
In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Sessions
Classic Newborn Session - $450
A cozy, relaxed newborn session in the comfort of your own home, with plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and snuggles. Designed to capture your baby & family naturally.
INCLUDES:
⟡ One to two hour in-home newborn session
⟡ Full gallery of 40+ photos to download
A shorter newborn session for families who want just a few images to document the newborn stage.
INCLUDES:
⟡ 30 minute in-home newborn session
⟡ 10 digital images of your choice
Petite Newborn Session - $300
Motherhood Packages
Classic Package - $700
Book a classic newborn session with a classic maternity or family session and save $175.
Petite Package - $450
Book a petite newborn session with a petite maternity or family session and save $100.
*Both sessions to be completed within twelve months. Payment plans available.
Ready to start planning your session?
Testimonials
“Valerie did a great job with our family photos. She made the process easy, helped with outfit ideas, and had fun suggestions during the session. We got our photos back quickly, and it will be hard to narrow down the best ones to print!”
-Sarah F.
“I can't recommend Valerie enough as a family and newborn 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. I am in love with the photos we received! Thank you for creating some great memories for our family.”
-Rachelle V.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I can help with that! After booking, you’ll receive a location guide featuring several of my favorite spots to help you choose.
If you have a specific location in mind already, just let me know. -
Sessions are relaxed and low-pressure.
I’ll provide gentle posing guidance (so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands), along with fun prompts and playful games to help everyone feel comfortable.
This allows us to capture natural smiles & expressions, along with you family’s interactions & personality.
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As a mom of six, I know firsthand how unpredictable kids can be — and that’s completely okay. I bring a flexible, laid-back approach to every session, with plenty of tricks up my sleeve to help kids feel comfortable and have fun.
And even if your child wants to be held the entire time or spends the whole session running around, we’ll still get great photos. Some of the most meaningful images come from letting kids be themselves.
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You'll receive a link to an online gallery of all the best images from your session, lightly edited, in about 2 weeks.
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I offer professional-quality prints and products, which can be ordered directly through your online gallery for the best quality and color accuracy.
If you prefer to print photos on your own, a print release is included with your session. In that case, I recommend ordering prints through Mpix.com for the best results.
FAQs for all session types
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The ideal time for your maternity session is when you're between 30 & 35 weeks pregnant, to ensure that your baby bump is big enough to show off nicely. They can be done after 35 weeks also, though I recommend not later than 37-38 weeks in case baby decides to make an early arrival.
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I typically do newborn sessions when baby is one to two weeks old, though it's fine if baby is a little older.
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I offer lifestyle newborn photography, which uses your home as the backdrop and focuses on capturing the natural interactions between your new baby and your family, along with your sweet little one’. Rather than posing babies, I’ll gently guide you into relaxed, natural moments.
While I don’t provide props, I encourage you to include meaningful items such as a sign with baby's name or a favorite book, toy, blanket, or outfit. -
Petite maternity sessions are best for expectant parents who want photos of just mom, or mom & dad. If you have other children and would like both family and maternity photos, a classic session allows enough time for both.
Petite newborn sessions are a great fit for families who want a simple, relaxed session focused on capturing a few meaningful moments with their new baby.
These sessions are photographed in one room of your home—typically the living room, nursery, or primary bedroom.
Maternity & Newborn FAQs
Still wondering about a few things? I’ve put together a more detailed FAQ here so you can feel completely confident going into your session.