Turning Five

Turning five is such an extra special birthday to celebrate—it’s full of childhood sweetness and personality, and stepping into school age, where little ones are beginning kindergarten journeys, growing independence, and all the excitement that comes with becoming a big kid. This little girl’s 5th birthday is especially meaningful as it's her golden birthday—turning 5 on the 5th!


The focus of this session was simple: keep everything light, feminine, and timeless. Her mama wanted everything girly and bright pink, creating the perfect bold and playful setting for her fifth birthday portraits. One of the sweetest parts of the session was capturing the bond with her sister and mama too.


Looking for a child photographer in the Lake Elsinore area? I'm located in nearby Menifee, and a milestone session is a beautiful way to celebrate birthdays with playful, personality-filled portraits in the studio. I offer two session options for kids photoshoots:

  • Deluxe Child Sessions are up to one hour and include a variety of options personalized to suit your preferences, including as many setups and outfits as time allows. Family, parent, and/or sibling photos can be included for no extra cost. Book a Deluxe Child Session here: https://emilymenziephotography.pixieset.com/booking/child-session
  • Mini Child Sessions are 20 minutes and focus on one child only. It's a great way to capture your little one's personality and portraits! Book a mini session here: https://emilymenziephotography.pixieset.com/booking/mini-baby-or-child
A smiling young blonde girl with blue eyes wearing a pink dress and white hair bow poses for a portrait photo.
A smiling woman in a denim jacket hugs a young girl in a pink tutu dress with a white bow in her blonde hair.
Two sisters in matching smocked dresses with bow hair accessories posing together in black and white photo.
Young girl in pink smocked tulle dress holding large number 5 balloon for birthday celebration.
Black and white portrait of a smiling mother with two young daughters wearing bows, seated together on a bench.
Toddler girl with blue eyes in pink smocked dress with bow hair accessory and beaded necklace.
Two young sisters in matching tulle dresses and hair bows share a sweet hug in a black and white portrait.
A woman in a denim jacket smiles at a young girl in a pink tutu dress with a white bow, posing together.
Black and white portrait of a smiling young girl with pigtail bows wearing a ruffled dress and pearl necklace.
A cheerful young girl in a pink tutu dress holds a large pink number 5 balloon, waving at the camera.
Black and white photo of a cute toddler girl in a tutu dress with bow accessories, standing barefoot in a studio.