5th Birthday Portrait Collections
Timeless portraits, thoughtfully created.
Five years of wonder, personality, and becoming.
A milestone worth slowing down for — thoughtfully captured with intention, simplicity, and heart.
HELLO & WELCOME
I’m so honored that you’re considering Melissa Batista Photography to celebrate your child’s fifth birthday, a milestone full of curiosity, confidence, and big personalities. Five is a magical in-between age, where imagination runs wild and independence begins to shine, and it deserves to be captured thoughtfully before it slips by.
From the moment you inquire, every detail is handled with care. You’ll receive gentle styling guidance, access to our bright, light-filled studio, and an experience designed to feel fun, relaxed, and effortless. Our approach remains minimal and refined, allowing your child’s expressions, movement, and natural joy to lead the way.
Each image is carefully hand-edited and delivered as a curated collection rather than an overwhelming gallery, timeless portraits that feel playful now and meaningful for years to come.
Packages
This reflects the minimum investment for the session. Artwork, additional retouched images, and heirloom products are available à la carte.
Package 01
The Studio Portrait
TOTAL INVESTMENT $499
Elegant · Simple · Beautiful
A refined portrait experience designed to capture your unique presence and personality in a timeless way.
INCLUDES:
- Up to 30 minutes in studio
• One look
• 6 hand-edited digital images
• Private online gallery
• Option to purchase additional images
Package 02
The Signature Portrait
TOTAL INVESTMENT $750
most popular!
More Variety · Lasting Memories
This session provides expanded time and variety, letting you express yourself with multiple looks and styling direction.
INCLUDES:
• Up to 60 minutes in studio
• Two outfit changes
• Immediate family included ( optional )
• 12 hand-edited digital images
• Private online gallery
- Option to purchase additional images
Package 03
The Heirloom Portrait
TOTAL INVESTMENT $1350
Elevated · Curated · Dream Portraits
A full-service and styled celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime birthday, created to feel editorial, intentional, and unforgettable.
INCLUDES:
• Up to 75 minutes in studio
• Up to three outfit changes
• Immediate family included ( optional )
• Professionally designed themed setup
(custom-styled for your birthday concept)
• Priority editing
• 30 hand-edited digital images
• $100 print credit toward heirloom art (albums, prints, wall art)
• Private online gallery
A perfect balance of time, variety, and imagery for everyday heirloom portraits.
Why choose this collection:
Because this session includes a professionally designed themed setup tailored just for your 5th birthday session, it offers a unique experience beyond our traditional portrait sessions — making the final imagery feel more editorial and celebratory.
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Enhancements are available to personalize your portrait experience and may be added at the time of booking or after gallery delivery.
ADDITIONAL IMAGE SELECTIONS
For the moments you didn't know you'd love most
If you find yourself falling in love with more images than your package includes, additional digital edited images may be purchased individually or in curated bundles.
A simple way to ensure no meaningful moment is left behind.
Most families choose to add additional images once they view their gallery.
starting at
$85 each
value packages available
CUSTOM THEMED SETUP
Themes are professionally designed and curated to reflect your child’s personality, interests, or celebration vision.
Starting at $325
Pricing varies based on design complexity.
SIGNATURE ONE-MINUTE FILM
Available for sessions lasting one hour or longer, this cinematic film captures the movement, emotion, and in-between moments that photographs alone cannot.
Set to music and thoughtfully edited, your film becomes a living keepsake — perfect for reliving this season exactly as it felt.
$350
FINE ART ALBUMS & PRINTS
Preserve your images in tangible form with our heirloom-quality albums and fine art prints. Each piece is professionally crafted using archival materials and designed to stand the test of time.
Albums and artwork are customized to complement your home and may be ordered after gallery delivery.
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Many clients choose to enhance their session with artwork or additional storytelling elements once they view their gallery. Enhancements are always optional and can be added after your session.
( except for the one minute film,must be requested during booking )
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