Authentic Kids Portraits
by Shelly Rivoli Photography
It’s picture day – their way.
What makes my Bay Area children’s portraits different from the rest? My portrait events and school picture visits take place outdoors in natural light, with quick and easy “mini sessions,” where kids from babies through high school seniors can be that best thing of all — themselves!
Over the past 5 years, I’ve photographed kids of every personality type and temperament, and I’m always happy to meet them where they are. That’s included special needs children, non-English speakers, nonbinary kiddos, and children who were terrified of the camera!
If you’re looking for an elevated alternative to traditional school pictures in the greater Berkeley / El Cerrito region of the East Bay Area, please read on to see why parents LOVE my children’s portraits — and why you likely will, too!
Why parents love my kids portraits:
Children’s Portfolio
For my Authentic Kids Portraits events and school visits, I most often work outdoors in natural light, and photograph children from infancy through high school seniors (for my Senior Portrait sessions click here). Here is a glimpse of my style of children’s portraits — and range!
Shelly is so good with kids and she captures amazing expressions on their faces!!
We love all the photos she took and I highly recommend Shelly as your photographer. -A.S., Google Review
Schedule Authentic Kids Portraits for Your Child, Your School, or Your Parents’ Group
Check Back Here For Upcoming Authentic Kids Portrait Events
Stay tuned! My Bay Area Authentic Kids Portrait Events that are open to the public will be posted here with sign-up links.
Join my VIP email list to be the first to know – and get access to some events and special offers exclusive to my VIPs!
Bring Authentic Kids Portraits to Your Bay Area Preschool or School
My system makes it easy for parents to sign up their children in advance, get a picture-day reminder, and view their children’s photos in a private online gallery.
Easy Ordering, Happy Parents
Parents can purchase high-resolution digitals for immediate download and professional, archival-grade prints from my lab. Digitals and print packages each start at $40. A la carte prints are also available.
Tell Me About Your School!
Please send a session request (button below) with details about the size of your school, age range of students, location, and how you’ve done portraits for students in the past. I look forward to hearing from you!
Would you like to host a children’s portrait event for your parents group, moms club, or friends?
Contact me about planning a “picture day” for your special group in the Bay Area. A minimum 15 children must get pre-registered for your event to make it a go. We can discuss the location and best area for set up (code word: shade) when you get in touch (button below)!
More Praise from Parents …
“I have gone to Shelly for portraits of my girls for 3 years in a row now and am always delighted with the results. Shelly has a very calm approach and they always warm up to her, even if we start the day feeling shy. She’s always flexible with them and they can relax… Shelly’s prices for a full gallery are very reasonable, and we have made a tradition of getting them made into photobooks to send to our family overseas …”
– A.C., Google 5-star review
“Shelly is a true professional and a fun photographer to work with! She did so well with our girls and made their personalities shine through in the photos that she took. Luckily, our preschool booked her twice for photos (one just preschool kids, another one for siblings), and both sets of photos were amazing! Her prices for the photos are reasonable too. I really enjoy Shelly’s photo style and would highly recommend her as a photographer for anybody looking for special photos.”
– W.C., Google 5-star review
“Shelly captured the essence of my daughter in her photo shoot! Friends and Family have complimented her work.
Thank you and I highly recommend.”
