parent Prep Guide
Millbrae Nursery School
Nov 12, 2025
Picture Day
I am so excited to photograph your children at Millbrae Nursery School. My goal is to create natural, joyful portraits that capture your child’s true personality exactly as they are. No forced smiles, no awkward poses, just genuine moments filled with laughter and light.
You can relax knowing your child is in good hands. These Millbrae Nursery School portraits by Ellobelle Photography are designed to feel fun, relaxed, and effortless for everyone.
You can relax knowing your child is in good hands. These Millbrae Nursery School portraits by Ellobelle Photography are designed to feel fun, relaxed, and effortless for everyone.
Parent Prep Guide for Millbrae Nursery School
By Ellobelle Photography
Welcome Families
Millbrae Nursery School has chosen Lifestyle School Photography, which means portraits will be taken outdoors in natural light with warm tones and genuine smiles. Each image is created to feel timeless, heartfelt, and full of personality.
Instead of stiff poses or forced smiles, children are gently encouraged to be themselves. The result is authentic, joy-filled portraits that families will cherish for years to come.
On Picture Day, children will come to the portrait area with their class. Each child will spend about five minutes with me as we explore, play, and take photos. This relaxed approach helps capture real expressions and genuine moments.
Sessions are quick, easy, and designed to keep kids comfortable while making the experience fun and stress free.
Instead of stiff poses or forced smiles, children are gently encouraged to be themselves. The result is authentic, joy-filled portraits that families will cherish for years to come.
On Picture Day, children will come to the portrait area with their class. Each child will spend about five minutes with me as we explore, play, and take photos. This relaxed approach helps capture real expressions and genuine moments.
Sessions are quick, easy, and designed to keep kids comfortable while making the experience fun and stress free.
Photography Style and What to Expect
Ready to reserve your child’s spot for Millbrae Nursery School Photo Day? Booking is simple and quick.
If you’d like both individual and sibling portraits, please make two separate reservations.
Please make your reservation using the booking links below:
If you’d like both individual and sibling portraits, please make two separate reservations.
Please make your reservation using the booking links below:
How to Book Your Child and Sibling Picture Day
Starts at 9:00 AM
Please reserve a time slot for your child or children, whether both attend the school or one is visiting from outside. Time slots are used to secure your place but are approximate. On Picture Day, I’ll work closely with the school to keep everything organized and running smoothly.
If you’ve booked a sibling session, please have all children at school and ready for photos by 9:00 AM.
Please reserve a time slot for your child or children, whether both attend the school or one is visiting from outside. Time slots are used to secure your place but are approximate. On Picture Day, I’ll work closely with the school to keep everything organized and running smoothly.
If you’ve booked a sibling session, please have all children at school and ready for photos by 9:00 AM.
Individual PortraitS
Estimated start time 10:00 AM
Student with Sibling Portraits
What’s Included
Optional Upgrades
Every session is designed to capture your child’s natural joy and personality. You’ll receive portraits that feel authentic, heartfelt, and timeless.
- 5 minute portrait session
- 1 edited high-resolution digital image of your child + 1 digital class photo
- Students and Siblings only (this session does not include parents or grandparents)
- A private proofing gallery to select your favorite images
Optional Upgrades
- $40 Per Additional Image
- $60 Full Gallery Upgrade (includes all 9+ images)
- Professional print products starting at $10
Every session is designed to capture your child’s natural joy and personality. You’ll receive portraits that feel authentic, heartfelt, and timeless.
How Much Does It Cost and What’s Included
Your child’s Millbrae Nursery School photo day experience is simple, quick, and affordable.
Session Fee: $40
What Is the Picture Day Schedule
- 9:00 AM Student with Sibling Portraits begin
- 10:00 AM Individual Portraits begin
On Picture Day, we will start at 9:00 AM with sibling portraits. Individual portraits will follow promptly after all sibling photos are complete. I will work closely with Millbrae Nursery School staff to organize students efficiently, so actual photo times may vary slightly.
Simple, comfortable clothing always photographs best. You do not need to buy anything new. Please choose something your child feels happy and confident in.
- Choose solid colors or subtle patterns
- Avoid large logos and bright neon tones
- Soft textures and layers photograph beautifully such as dresses, skirts, flannels, collared shirts, jeans, or casual button ups
- Most importantly, make sure your child feels comfortable and confident
What should my child wear
How Can I View My Child’s Images
Serving families across the Bay Area including Burlingame, San Mateo, and San Francisco
Families can easily order their favorite portraits through their private online gallery.
Digital images may be purchased individually or as a full gallery, and all print orders are conveniently shipped straight to your home.
Your online gallery will remain open for fourteen (14) days, and all orders must be placed within that time frame.
Digital file orders are delivered directly to your email. All print and tangible products will be shipped directly to your home.
Digital images may be purchased individually or as a full gallery, and all print orders are conveniently shipped straight to your home.
Your online gallery will remain open for fourteen (14) days, and all orders must be placed within that time frame.
Digital file orders are delivered directly to your email. All print and tangible products will be shipped directly to your home.
How Will I Download Images and Order Prints
- $40 - Per Additional Image
- $60 - Full Gallery (yep, all 9+ images)
High Resolution Digitals
- $12 - 8 wallets
- $10 - 4 x 6
- $12 - 5 x 7
- $15 - 8 x 10
- $20 - 11 x 14
- $35 - 16 x 20
- $50 - 20 x 30
Prints
$35 - Prints
- (8) wallets, (1) 5x7, (1) 8x10
- (8) wallets, (2) 5x7, (2) 8x10
- (8) wallets, (1) 5x7, (1) 8x10, 1 Digital Image
- (8) wallets, (1) 5x7, (1) 8x10, All Digitals
Packages
Pricing for Full Gallery and Prints
- $100 - 8 x 10
- $120 - 11 x 14
- $150 - 16 x 20
- $200 - 20x 30
gallery wrapped canvas
As a mom, I understand how quickly these early years fly by. It is an honor to capture your child’s spirit and the joy of this special stage. Thank you for letting me be part of your school community.
I am a lifestyle and natural light photographer based in San Mateo County, serving families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in family, newborn, and maternity sessions that take place at home or outdoors, capturing genuine joy, connection, and beautifully candid moments.
Along with photography, I offer cinematic highlight films and professional videography to bring your story to life in motion.
My sessions are relaxed, authentic, and polished with gentle prompts and fun posing so you can simply enjoy being together while I document the love and energy that make your family unique.
I would love to stay connected and capture your next family milestone.
I am a lifestyle and natural light photographer based in San Mateo County, serving families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I specialize in family, newborn, and maternity sessions that take place at home or outdoors, capturing genuine joy, connection, and beautifully candid moments.
Along with photography, I offer cinematic highlight films and professional videography to bring your story to life in motion.
My sessions are relaxed, authentic, and polished with gentle prompts and fun posing so you can simply enjoy being together while I document the love and energy that make your family unique.
I would love to stay connected and capture your next family milestone.
A Note from Ellen
Lifestyle
School Photography Portfolio
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