As parents, we’ve all heard it a thousand times: “They grow up so fast.“
But here at Block Portrait Studios, we know just how true that really is. One minute, your child is smashing their first birthday cake, and the next, they’re picking out their own outfits and asking for their own phone.
That’s why we created our Birthday Club, a fun, confidence-boosting annual portrait experience designed to celebrate your child at every age and every stage, from age one to sixteen. It’s not just about taking a nice picture, it’s about capturing your child’s spark, smile, style, and story. This is your chance to hold on to who your child is right now. Their favorite outfit, their passions at this age, and the personality that makes your child one of a kind.
What is the Birthday Club?
The Birthday Club is an annual portrait subscription to celebrate your child with a portrait session on their birthday each year. Whether your child is three or thirteen, we create a custom session that reflects who they are right now. This is a moment to capture those leg rolls and dimples and your toddler’s love for Mickey Mouse, superheroes, princesses, trains, and unicorns. Pause time before your nine-year-old hits those double digits and is still figuring out their style and narrowing down their favorite activities and sports. Each age unlocks a new piece of this amazing human being. So let’s remember who they are in this moment. Authentic smiles, favorite outfits, and moments that show off their true personality and affirming to your child that they are loved, celebrated, and seen.
What's Included?
Each Birthday Club session is designed to be relaxed, fun, and focused on making your child feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Here’s what’s included:
- Two outfit changes: Dressy, casual, creative, or even costumes! Let your child choose at least one outfit to show off their unique style.
- Props encouraged: Think musical instruments, tiaras, sports gear, stuffed animals, birthday balloons, or even a smash cake!
- Creative freedom: Your child helps lead the session with fun poses, playful expressions, and plenty of time to be themselves.
Our Birthday Club portraits are held exclusively at our St. Paul studio, where you can select from a variety of background options. Sessions include a product credit toward custom wall art, heirloom albums, or portrait boxes for timeless keepsakes, as well as specialty birthday pricing on products. Additionally, your child will receive a special birthday gift from us and they can expect the VIP treatment from start to finish!
Why Join the Birthday Club?
Time moves fast, and children change more than we realize in just one year. Annual portraits help you pause, reflect, and document their growth while telling the story of their childhood.
But this is more than a photo session. It’s a chance to make your child feel truly seen and celebrated. We encourage both parents or a grandparent to come along, giving your child one-on-one attention and the chance to feel special in the most meaningful way.
Even more, when your child see their portraits proudly displayed on your walls, it sends a powerful message:
You matter. You belong. You are loved.
This experience builds confidence, strengthens identity, and reminds your child of their place in your family. From choosing their favorite outfit to sharing their interests, it gives them space to shine—not just for how they look, but for who they are.
Child development research shows that children who see their photos displayed at home develop stronger self-esteem, a deeper sense of belonging, and greater emotional security. These portraits become daily reminders that they are valued, not hidden in a phone but honored at the center of your home.
In a world full of pressure and comparison, that kind of affirmation matters.
Celebrate Birthdays with Us!
No matter your child’s age, let’s begin this new annual tradition! Your child is growing, changing, and becoming who they were meant to be. Every year is worth remembering!
Don’t let the years blur together. Let’s capture them, one birthday at a time!
Join the Birthday Club today, and give your child something they’ll carry with them forever.
