Birthday Portraits

Celebrate with portraits at our Santa Clara studio or on location across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Make a Wish — Birthday Photoshoot Portraits

Make a wish and celebrate your year with a cute, relaxed birthday photoshoot. Expect gentle direction, clean light, and natural retouching—so you look like you, on your best day.

Packages

Choose a studio look or an outdoor backdrop - both options include guided direction and a same-day proof gallery.

The Full Spotlight Birthday Portraits Package

$400

60-minute birthday studio session with guided posing, backdrop changes, and a clean, editorial look. Includes 10 magazine-style retouched portraits and same-day gallery delivery.

60 minutes 10 retouched photos At Studio 2068 Walsh Ave, Ste A Santa Clara, CA 95050

Includes

  • Up to 60 minutes of private, guided birthday photography in our professional studio
  • 10 magazine-style retouched portraits
  • Backdrop options to match your vibe
  • Same-day gallery delivery to choose your favorites

Ideal for

  • Birthday portraits and milestone celebrations
  • Solo, couple, or family studio portraits
  • Social media posts, invitations, and keepsakes

The Golden Milestone Birthday Portraits Package

$550

Up to 90-minute birthday portrait session on location in Silicon Valley using natural light with optional flash. Includes 10 expertly retouched portraits and same-day gallery delivery.

90 minutes 10 retouched photos On Location

Includes

  • Up to 90 minutes of dedicated, on-location birthday photography
  • 10 expertly retouched portraits
  • Wardrobe changes as time and location allow
  • Natural lighting with optional flash setup
  • Travel fees are included within the Silicon Valley Area, CA
  • Same-day gallery delivery for your selection

Ideal for

  • Outdoor birthday portraits with a real Silicon Valley backdrop
  • Milestone celebrations with family or friends
  • Social media posts and keepsakes

Request a Portrait Session Quote

Tell us about your portrait goals and where you’d like to shoot.

Meet your photographer

Hi, I'm Kate - the owner and lead photographer at Pacifica Studio. Birthday sessions should feel fun, relaxed, and effortless. I guide you with posing and expression coaching, keep the vibe calm, and make sure you leave with portraits that look like you on your best day.

Portrait of Kate Zotova with her hand on her face against a dark background in Cupertino, California

Kind Words from Our Clients

People Love Us

Our clients consistently praise our friendly, professional approach and high-quality results.

With over a hundred 5-star reviews, people love working with us and returning for their photography needs.

A birthday is a milestone worth documenting - whether you want something clean and editorial in studio, or something more natural outdoors with a real Bay Area backdrop. The session stays relaxed and guided so you never have to wonder what to do.

Guided direction, natural results

Most clients arrive saying they are not photogenic. That is normal. I direct your posture, angles, and expression so the final portraits look confident and effortless.

Made for sharing (and keeping)

  • Clean lighting:
    Studio-grade light that flatters without looking fake.
  • Real moments:
    Natural expressions, not forced smiles.
  • Fast turnaround:
    Same-day proofs and a simple selection process.

Celebrate this year with photos you will love: book your birthday portraits today.

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Birthday Portrait Portfolio