The Birthday Portraits at Hello You Studios, Poole, Dorset.
The Birthday Portrait sessions
Birthdays are such a special milestone in childhood, and Birthday Portrait Sessions are a beautiful way to celebrate them.
At Hello YOU Studios in Poole, these sessions are designed to capture your child’s personality as they grow from natural smiles and relaxed portraits to joyful celebration moments.
Perfect for children aged 3-10 years, Birthday Portrait Sessions focus on creating timeless photographs that families will treasure long after the birthday candles have been blown out.
Each session is short, fun and relaxed, allowing children to feel comfortable while we capture a mixture of classic portraits and playful celebration images.
For many families, these sessions become a lovely yearly tradition, creating a collection of portraits that show just how quickly children grow and change.
Who These Sessions Are Perfect For
Birthday Portrait Sessions are designed for children aged 3–10 years.
At this age children are full of personality, confidence and excitement around their birthdays, making it the perfect time to capture natural smiles and joyful expressions.
These sessions are ideal for families who would love to mark their child’s birthday with a beautiful portrait, creating photographs that can be treasured for years to come.
Many families choose to return each year, creating a growing collection of portraits that show just how quickly children change as they grow.
What Happens During the Session
Birthday Portrait Sessions are designed to be short, fun and relaxed, allowing children to enjoy the experience while we capture beautiful photographs.
During your session we will photograph a mixture of:
• classic birthday portraits
• natural personality moments
• playful celebration images
Children are gently guided throughout the session to help them feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
The session usually lasts around 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy families while still capturing a lovely variety of images.
When Birthday Portrait Sessions Run
Birthday Portrait Sessions take place on selected dates throughout the year, usually on the last Saturday of each month at Hello YOU Studios in Wallisdown, Poole.
This allows families to celebrate their child’s birthday close to their special day while keeping sessions relaxed and enjoyable.
These sessions are not available in December, as the studio focuses on Christmas Portrait Experiences during the festive season.
Birthday Portrait Session Details
Birthday Portrait Sessions are scheduled in blocks throughout the day. To allow the studio to prepare each set efficiently, sessions are typically organised with girls photographed in the first half of the day and boys photographed in the second half (this may vary depending on demand). This helps ensure a smooth running session day while maintaining the styling and set design for each group.
The studio provides a selection of outfits suitable for the Birthday Portrait Sessions. When booking, parents will be asked to provide their child’s clothing size so that appropriate outfit options can be prepared ahead of the session.
Children are also welcome to wear their own clothing, however parents are encouraged to share this with the studio in advance to ensure it complements the set styling and backdrop colours.
Each month the Birthday Portrait Sessions will feature a different coloured backdrop, creating a vibrant and modern portrait style while keeping the look fresh throughout the year
Outfit changes are not included within the session time due to the short nature of the sessions.
Choosing Your Images
After your Birthday Portrait Session, you will be invited to view your photographs straight away in the studio.
Together we’ll look through the best images from your session and you can choose your favourites there and then, making the process simple and relaxed.
Once your images have been professionally edited, they will be delivered to you digitally through the MySafeFrame app, allowing you to easily view, download and enjoy your photographs.
Book Your Birthday Portrait Session
If your child has a birthday coming up and you would love to celebrate it with a portrait session, I would love to welcome you to the studio.
Hello YOU Studios is based in Wallisdown, Poole, photographing families and children from across Dorset.
A Legacy For Your Family
One day your child will look at this portrait and see where their story began.
A reminder of the love, anticipation and beauty that surrounded them before they even entered the world.
This is more than a photograph.
It is a legacy piece of art celebrating motherhood, strength and the beginning of a new life.
Why Parents Love Birthday Portrait Sessions
Birthday Portrait Sessions are a wonderful way to pause and capture your child exactly as they are at this moment in their life.
Parents love these sessions because they are quick, relaxed and fun for children, while still creating beautiful photographs that can be treasured for years to come.
Without the mess of traditional cake smash sessions, the focus stays on your child’s personality – their smiles, laughter and excitement as they celebrate another birthday.
For many families, these sessions become a lovely yearly tradition, creating a collection of portraits that show how their child grows and changes with each passing year.
Before you know it, these portraits become some of the most meaningful photographs in your home.
Investment
Birthday Portrait Sessions are designed to be a fun and relaxed way to celebrate your child turning another year older.
The session package is £250 and includes 5 digital images.
A £47 booking fee is required to secure your session date. This booking fee is separate from the session package and is non-refundable.
After your portrait session you will be invited to view your images in the studio and choose your favourites.
Your final photographs will then be professionally edited and delivered digitally through the MySafeFrame app.
Additional images may be purchased if you would like to upgrade your collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are Birthday Portrait Sessions suitable for?
Birthday Portrait Sessions are designed for children aged 3–10 years. At this age children are confident, expressive and able to enjoy the short studio session while we capture beautiful portraits and celebration moments.
How long does the session last?
Birthday Portrait Sessions last approximately 20 minutes. These sessions are designed to be short and fun while still capturing a lovely variety of portraits.
What should my child wear?
The studio provides a small selection of outfits suitable for Birthday Portrait Sessions. When booking, parents will be asked for their child’s clothing size so that suitable options can be prepared.
Children are also welcome to wear their own clothing. If you would prefer this, it is helpful to share the outfit in advance so we can make sure it complements the set styling.
Can siblings be included?
Birthday Portrait Sessions are designed for one child per booking so that the session can focus on celebrating their birthday.
If you would like portraits of multiple children, additional booking slots may be required.
When do these sessions take place?
Birthday Portrait Sessions usually run on the last Saturday of each month at Hello YOU Studios in Wallisdown, Poole.
Sessions are not available in December, as the studio focuses on Christmas Portrait Experiences during the festive season.
When will we receive our images?
After your session you will be invited to view your photographs straight away in the studio and choose your favourite images.
Your selected photographs will then be professionally edited and delivered digitally via the MySafeFrame app.
Hello YOU Studios is based in Wallisdown, Poole, photographing families and children from across Dorset including Bournemouth, Broadstone and Wimborne.