Millbrae Nursery School Made Picture Day Easy and Joyful

Millbrae Nursery School partnered with Ellobelle Photography to create a picture day that felt more like playtime than portraits. We brought laughter, connection, and natural smiles to life all within a busy preschool morning.

I am Ellen, the photographer behind Ellobelle Photography. I specialize in school and family portraits across the San Francisco Peninsula and San Mateo County. At Millbrae Nursery School, we turned a typical photo session into a smooth and beautiful experience that families are still raving about.

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Seamless Planning for Schools and Staff at Millbrae Nursery School

Every successful session begins with a school visit. I met the team at Millbrae Nursery School, walked through the space, and discussed photo styles. We chose lifestyle portraits to capture real personalities in their colorful playground.

We scheduled the main Picture Day for a Wednesday with a backup date the following week just in case we needed more time or rain reschedule day. The plan included:

• Individual student sessions
• Sibling photos
• Teacher headshots
• Class and staff group portraits

Each child had 5 minutes. The entire photo day ran from 9 AM to 12 PM.

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Easy for Parents and Admins at Millbrae Nursery School

Three weeks ahead, I sent the school:

• Email templates ready to copy and send
• Printable flyers with QR codes
• Tips for parents on what to wear
• Custom booking links

Parents booked their sessions directly through my site. This meant no extra work for school staff and a streamlined experience for families. I also sent a reminder email the day before to help everyone feel prepared.

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Authentic Smiles Even from the Shy Kids

Staff at Millbrae Nursery School gently warned me about a few students who usually said no to everything. But once they stepped into the playground and saw the stuffed monkey on my camera lens those no’s turned into giggles.

We created three photo zones:

1. A bright spot for class and group portraits
2. A neutral tree and wooden fence backdrop
3. A playground location chosen by each child

The results were real relaxed and joyful. One mom asked if she could get all the photos. She upgraded to the full gallery and ordered prints that same day.

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Fast Delivery with Zero Work for the School

After backing up all photos, I edited and delivered:

• Private galleries to each family
• Free shipping on print orders
• Complimentary class staff and model-released photos to the school

Over 70% of Millbrae Nursery School families booked sessions.
More than 50% of the families upgraded to full galleries or ordered prints.
Everyone including staff parents and kids walked away happy.

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Why Schools Like Millbrae Nursery Choose Ellobelle Photography

When you work with Ellobelle Photography you receive:

• Flexible scheduling that fits your academic calendar
• Modern Studio or Lifestyle Portraits tailored to your space
• Fun child-led photography sessions
• All booking and payments handled directly online
• Clear family communication and reminder emails
• Complimentary digital files for school use
• A photographer who truly understands children

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Let Us Create a Picture Day You Will Love

Looking for a photographer who makes picture day simple and fun?
Millbrae Nursery School did, and now they have a gallery of personality-filled portraits to show for it.

Because real smiles and happy families are always worth capturing.

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