The Fotoplicity Birthday Club
A tradition worth growing into.
There is something about birthdays. Every year, your child changes... sometimes in big, obvious ways, and sometimes in the quiet little details you don't notice until you look back. The gap in their smile. The way they still lean into you. The confidence that wasn't there last year.
The Birthday Club exists for exactly that. One short, relaxed session per year, every year, during your child's birthday month. Not a formal portrait sitting. Not a production. Just ten or fifteen minutes to capture who they are right now... before they change again.
It began as something I offered quietly to my full-session families. It has since become one of the most meaningful things I do. Twice a year, I open a limited number of spots to new families who are ready to make this a tradition too.
Enrollment opens twice a year — January and June — and is limited by design. Your membership includes two years of annual Birthday Sessions, plus a built-in digital credit to use toward additional images.
How the Birthday Club Works
- ✓ 10–15 minute session focused entirely on your child
- ✓ Studio and outdoor options available every month
- ✓ One included digital image
- ✓ Options for additional images, prints & products
- ✓ One session per child, per year, during their birthday month
- ✓ Personal booking invitation sent at the start of each birthday month
- ✓ Sessions are not publicly listed, members only
Your gallery is typically ready within a week... a handful of the best images from your session, ready to browse and order from.
Try a Session First
You don't have to commit to two years to see what it's like. Sign up for a single trial session at the standard member rate, and I'll personally reach out with dates for next month.
One session, $50 · No membership required
Available to families new to the Birthday Club. Limited to one trial session per family.
Request an InviteA Few Things Before You Enroll
Enrollment is limited by design, spots go quickly and close once filled. The $50 session fee is paid separately at booking, not included in your membership. Membership fees are non-refundable, and enrolling secures two years of annual Birthday Sessions for your family.
Enrollment Is Closed
The next Access Program enrollment opens in January. Join the list and we'll let you know the moment it's open.
Join the January ListCheck this out. I photographed this sweet girl during her birthday month in November... outdoors, golden hour, about ten minutes from start to finish.
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No... If you've booked a full family session with me, you receive complimentary Birthday Club access for two years following your session. It's my way of saying thank you for trusting me with your family. You'll receive a personal booking invitation at the start of your child's birthday month... no enrollment needed.
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No. The Birthday Club Access membership provides access to book Birthday Sessions and includes a built-in digital credit, but the $50 Birthday Session fee is paid separately at the time of booking.
The session fee covers your child's session time and one included digital image.
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Birthday Sessions are reserved for your child's birthday month only.
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No — your credit is valid for the full 24-month membership term.
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Additional digital files are $45 each.
Collections are also available:
• 3 images for $100
• The full gallery for $195
• There are also print specials available.Your included digital credit (for Access members) may be applied toward additional digital image purchases during your membership term.
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Birthday Sessions are reserved for the child celebrating their birthday month.
Siblings may book together only if they share the same birthday month.
Otherwise, each child books during their own birthday month.
This keeps each session focused and special.
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Yes! Pets are welcome as long as they are well-behaved. It is usually best to book an outdoor session when including your pet, although well-behaved pets are welcome in the studio.
Please let me know in advance if you plan to bring your pet so I can prepare accordingly.
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Digital credit is valid for the full 24-month membership term and may be used toward additional images from any Birthday Session booked during that period.
Unused credit does not roll beyond the membership term.
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Because membership includes immediate access to preferred pricing and digital credit, fees are non-refundable.
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Birthday Sessions are offered in the Fotoplicity studio and seasonally outdoors at Donaldson Park or the Native Plant Sanctuary in Highland Park.
Each month, I release a minimum of two session dates, and I always try to include one Sunday morning option to accommodate busy families.
Outdoor sessions typically take place on weekday afternoons & evenings.
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Each child may book one Birthday Session per year during their birthday month.
This keeps the tradition meaningful and ensures availability for all families.
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Birthday Session dates are typically released at the beginning of each month.
A personal booking invitation is emailed directly to Birthday Club members with available dates and booking instructions.
Sessions are not publicly listed.
These are some of my longest Birthday Club members. Every photo is a different year... same child, same photographer, same tradition.
