School Photos with Personality
Timeless & candid school photography in Great Falls, MT—for schools,
preschools, and daycares who want something different.
School photos don’t have to be stiff or boring
As a school photographer, my goal is to provide great school portraits that capture a child's personality and uniqueness. I help kids relax and feel at ease, so they can enjoy having their picture taken while showing off their natural expressions and smiles. And parents love the results!
Smooth, stress-free photo day
Online ordering - no keeping track of envelopes or money
Pre-written parent communication - just copy & paste to send to parents
Direct parent support - I provide my contact info in all emails for parents and encourage parents to contact me directly with questions
Customizable - I'm flexible and work with your schedule and needs
Professionalism
Great communication - clear, prompt responses to questions or concerns
Reliability - you can count on me to do what I say I'll do, when I say I'll do it
Frame-worth portraits families love
Multiple poses - each child's gallery contains 4-7 unique photos, in both color and black & white
Indoor backdrops that are simple and classic, in neutral colors like gray
Outdoor option - portraits can be done outdoors from late spring to early fall.
What can you expect from school photos with Valerie Smith Photography?
Testimonials
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"These are the best school photos I've seen in a long time. My son's pictures are wonderful!"
-Robyn J.
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"Valerie recently took our school photos and we were so pleased with her service. Her setup was quick and the process very organized. I was so impressed with the quality of the photos and efficiency of online ordering. Parents received their prints quickly, and there were many smiles when they saw their photos! I'd highly recommend Valerie Smith Photography."
-Annette Zech
Great Falls Christian Academy -
"So pleased with my daughter's school photos. Valerie certainly has a gift. She got so many cute poses I had to purchase every single one because I couldn't decide which I liked best."
-Morgan B.
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"Valerie came to take pictures of our Lit'l Duke University kiddos. She was very organized, friendly, informative, and captured each child's personality perfectly! It was an incredible experience, and we would highly recommend her."
-Melanee Douglas
Lit’l Duke University
Ready to book your school’s photo day?
Interested in having your school’s photos done outdoors?
School photos can be taken outdoors at your location between late spring and early fall (weather permitting).
Frequently Asked Questions
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I provide an online proofing gallery with 4-7 images of each child, in both color and black & white. Parents can order prints and digital photos directly from the gallery.
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I photograph kids of all ages, from infants to teens.
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While school photos are traditionally taken in the fall, I can schedule them at any time during the school year. For daycares, summer photos are also an option.
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Yes. Class photos and/or teacher headshots are available upon request, at no additional charge. I can also do sibling photos.
Hi, I'm Valerie
As a photographer and mom of six kids, I know that every child has a unique personality, and my goal as a school photographer is to capture portraits that reflect that. I use fun prompts and a bit of conversation to help children relax and feel comfortable so they show off their natural smiles and expressions.
Behind the scenes, I bring careful planning and organization to every photo day. With a streamlined process for everything from parent communication to photo day logistics and easy online ordering, I make school photos smooth and stress-free for both schools and parents.
