UnChristmas Children’s Portrait Minis

Joyful, frame-worthy children’s portraits with personality - perfect for Christmas cards and gifts.

Not your typical Christmas photos

Joyful, frame-worthy children’s portraits with personality

UnChristmas portraits are for families who want something a little different. I focus on capturing natural smiles & expressions, your child’s photos will feel authentic & joyful…a little snapshot of who they are right now, long after the holidays have passed.

The result? Simple, modern portraits with personality—photos that make you smile every time you see them. These portraits are perfect for Christmas cards and gifts, but just as beautiful framed on your walls all year long.

Family with three boys walks through fall foliage as mom and dad swing youngest boy into the air between them

When

Saturday, November 22
Saturday, December 6

What

Session is about 5 minutes long

You’ll receive 8-12 high resolution digital files, in both color and black & white

Prints & products also available

$65

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Who

Kids ages 1 to 18.
No adults or families.


Where

Golden Triangle Gym
801 River Dr S

Family package: $145

(includes two sets of individual photos + sibling photos)

A little about me

Valerie Smith is a Great Falls, MT photographer

Hi, I’m Valerie!

I'm a mom of six who started photographing my own kids as a way to preserve the sweet moments in the midst of the chaos of raising my rowdy crew (#boymom of 5 here!). Now I’m passionate about capturing authentic & heartwarming photos for families in every stage of life.

Photographing kids and capturing their personality is one of my absolute favorite things to do! As an experienced mom, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for getting great photos of kids of all ages.
After all, some of the absolute best memories (and photos!) come when kids are just being themselves.

More About Me
  • "So pleased with my daughter's photos. Valerie certainly has a gift. She got so many cute poses I couldn't decide which I liked best."

    -Morgan B.

  • "You captured the beauty and personality of my daughter just right!"

    -Melissa G.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can bring all your kids! Please reserve back to back time slots, one per child.

  • You’ll receive a link to an online gallery about 10 days after photo day. You can download your photos here, and order prints + products for Christmas gifts if you wish.

  • I use fun prompts and a bit of conversation when I photograph kids, helping them to relax, feel comfortable, and be themselves so I can capture their natural smiles and expressions.

    While I can usually coax a smile out of most kids, some are more serious and I always respect their natural personality and don’t try to force smiles.