A new reason to celebrate every month.
Portrait Club is a monthly themed portrait experience created in collaboration with Growing Ivy in Burlingame.
Every month features a new theme and a new opportunity to capture this season of childhood in just 10 minutes.
Most sessions are designed for children, while a few special themes invite parents into the frame too, like Family PJs, Mommy & Me, and Daddy & Me.
Come once or make it a yearly tradition. It's completely up to you.
"Ellen was amazing to work with! She was super efficient during our mini session and captured beautiful photos of our family, even with our overly energetic 4 year old!"
— Kirsten C.
How it works
Choose
Browse this month's theme and reserve the session that's right for your family.
Enjoy
Show up and let your child be themselves. I'll guide the rest.
Gallery
Within two weeks, you'll receive your online gallery.
Book
Reserve your session online in just a few minutes.
From booking to gallery delivery, here's what to expect.
Membership Perks
Join the Portrait Club List
Be the first to see each new theme and book before sessions open to the public.
Free to join.
- Early access before each new theme opens
- Automatic entry into our monthly complimentary session giveaway
- A first look at upcoming themes
$99
- 10 minute portrait session
- 3 edited digital images
- Up to 2 children per session
- Full Gallery: $99
- Additional Images: $49 each
September | Modern School Portraits
Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
Celebrate the new school year with timeless portraits on a clean white backdrop that keep the focus exactly where it belongs, on your child.
This Month's Theme
Simple. Timeless. Full of personality.
Growing Ivy | 320 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA
Session Includes
For families with 3 or more children, please reserve 2 consecutive time slots.
Optional Upgrades
Upgrades are available at booking or after viewing your gallery.
Session Price
Collect a year's worth of beautiful portraits, one month at a time.
Be the first to kow when each new theme opens for booking.
White backdrop
Celebrate your child's sweetest friendship with timeless portraits they'll treasure for years to come.
Besties
February
White backdrop
Celebrate the year they're turning with a timeless birthday portrait.
Annual Birthday Portraits
January
White backdrop
A cozy holiday tradition the whole family will look forward to each year.
Family Holiday Pajamas
December
Beige backdrop
Celebrate your child with someone who means the world to them.
Grateful
November
Black backdrop
Classic portraits inspired by timeless fine art.
Fine Art Portraits
October
Timeless school portraits that let your child's personality shine.
White backdrop
Modern School Portraits
September
A new Portrait Club theme is released every month.
Upcoming Portrait Club Themes
Portrait Club FAQs
Your child is perfect just as they are. Ten minutes is just enough time to capture genuine smiles before little ones lose interest. I'll gently guide the session so your child can simply be themselves.
Portrait Club is a monthly themed portrait experience designed to capture your child throughout the year. Mini Sessions are seasonal family sessions, while Full Family Sessions offer more time, locations, and variety. Many families enjoy Portrait Club throughout the year and book a Full Family Session to capture everyone together.
Most Portrait Club themes are designed for children. A few special themes throughout the year, like Family PJs, Mommy & Me, and Daddy & Me, invite a parent into the frame. Each month's theme will always let you know who's included before you book.
No. Joining the Portrait Club list is completely free. You'll receive early booking access, automatic giveaway entries, and a first look at upcoming themes. You only pay when you book a session.
Not at all. Book the themes that speak to you and skip the ones that don't. Many families make Portrait Club a yearly tradition, but there's never any obligation.
If it rains, I'll email you the week of your session with an alternate mini session date.
If someone in your family gets sick, let me know as soon as possible. You can transfer your reservation to a future Portrait Club session or apply your session fee toward a Full Family Session.
"We took photos with Ellen for a Mother's Day event... She was great with our little kid and able to snap great shots with a wiggling toddler."
— Marta S.
"Ellen took some of the nicest portraits we have. She was wonderful with our son and his grandmother, and the whole experience was a great time."
— J C