12 Sweet 10th Birthday Photoshoot Ideas

Looking for 10th birthday photoshoot ideas for your son or daughter? Peerspace can help you out with that. A 10th birthday is a huge event in any child’s life. they’ve officially entered the double-digits and become a “zero-teen”, as Beverly Cleary’s beloved character Ramona Quimby put it. At 10 years old, they’ve got a whole new world of tweendom to discover. So what better way to mark the occasion than with a special birthday photoshoot? 

You can book countless amazing and fun photoshoot venues on Peerspace across the globe. And if you need a little help narrowing down the options, we’re here to get you started. Here are 12 of our favorite 10th birthday ideas, perfect for the new zero-teens in your life. Some of these spaces would even make an amazing spot to host a special 10th birthday party, too!

1. Take pics with adorable horses

Is your 10-year-old obsessed with horses? Why not take them to a ranch where they can take pictures with horses on their birthday! This sprawling horse ranch in Santa Clarita, California is home to an abundance of friendly horses and other livestock. With over 20 acres of space, there are plenty of places to stage an adorable photoshoot with a real horse. There’s even a green screen area if you want to create something more fantastical for a special birthday session. 

2. Become a real-life doll

Got a 10-year-old who’s obsessed with all things pink? You can stage a birthday photoshoot they’ll never forget with a unique all-pink Peerspace venue. You can find tons of beautiful and aesthetic pink studios on Peerspace, like the Ragdoll life-size dollhouse. With a gorgeous pink color palette and plenty of fun props, it’s a paradise for kids who want to explore a real-life dollhouse on their birthday. And who says that pink photoshoots are just for girls? It’s 2022. A pink-themed photoshoot is perfect for any kid who wants to celebrate their favorite color on their birthday! 

3. Keep it sweet and pink

Looking for more fun pink-themed 10th birthday photoshoot ideas? Check out this adorable photography studio in Austin, Texas. The studio has a sweet pink and white facade that would make Barbie jealous. The interior features a gorgeous Parisian cafe vibe. It’s the perfect balance of grown-up sophistication and whimsical fun that’s ideal for a precocious 10-year-old’s birthday photos. 

4. Get your game on at an arcade

Do you have a 10-year-old who loves to game? Why not stage a gaming photoshoot for them where they can show off their love for video games! Peerspace venues like this retro arcade provide the perfect backdrop for a birthday photoshoot. Kids can take photos with classic arcade games like Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat. Not only can you snap some adorable photos of your child at play, but they’ll also get to experience some classic video games for their birthday!

5. Enjoy a bit of bowling

A bowling alley is an amazing place to snap photos of your child on their 10th birthday. And if you don’t want to fight the crowds at a public bowling alley, keep an eye out for private Peerspace bowling alleys, like this two-lane alley in Seattle. It’s an awesome place for a 10-year-old to throw some bowling balls with friends and for you to snap pics of them having an amazing time. 

6. Have an elegant tea party 

Nothing screams “childhood” like a good old-fashioned tea party. If you’ve got a 10-year-old who loves playing high tea with their friends, why not stage a tea party photoshoot on their birthday? You can elevate your child’s tea party by staging it at an aesthetic Peerspace venue, like this European-style cottage in LA. Pose for tea with one of the porcelain tea sets indoors, or take the festivities outside to the manicured gardens. You won’t find a better spot to make your 10-year-old’s Alice in Wonderland dreams come true! 

7. Capture an adventure in a treehouse 

For plenty of 10-year-olds, getting to hang out in a treehouse would be a dream come true. You can make it happen with this 10th birthday photoshoot idea! This one-of-a-kind San Jose treehouse also features stunning views of Silicon Valley. You can snap some incredible pics of your child climbing winding spiral stairs or surveying the view from one of the treehouse’s decks. In fact, it’s like Tarzan meets Swiss Family Robinson! 

8. Head to the playground 

Got a rambunctious 10-year-old on your hands? Then take some action shots of them at the playground! This mid-century modern playground is the perfect balance between scenic beauty and fun and engaging playground equipment. It’s a great spot to take photos of your child hard at play on their special day. 

9. Make a splash by the pool 

Here’s the perfect 10th birthday photoshoot idea for kids who love to swim. Head to a Peerspace pool and snap photos of them doing their best cannonballs, or shoot underwater pics of your child swimming beneath the surface. Peerspace pools like this backyard paradise in Los Angeles provide the perfect spot to let your 10-year-old have fun. You can even add on pool inflatables to give your photos a pop of color!

10. Head outside for some fresh air 

Looking for more outdoor 10th birthday photoshoot ideas? Why not take your child to shoot some camping-inspired photos at a real log cabin? Located just outside Woodstock, NY, this vintage log cabin is surrounded by 4 acres of lush woods, including a stream and a small pond. You can take tons of pics of your child wandering through nature. And since it’s totally private, you don’t have to worry about anyone intruding on your session like you would at a public park!

11. Bake an adorable birthday cake

Got a 10-year-old who loves to bake? Head to an aesthetic Peerspace kitchen, then help them bake and decorate their own birthday cake. This amazing chef’s kitchen in Chicago provides everything you’ll need to whip up some delicious birthday treats. Plus, the beautiful decor means that you’ll have the perfect environment to shoot pics of the whole birthday baking process! 

12. Snap colorful birthday pics at a professional studio 

Don’t want to choose just one backdrop for your child’s 10th birthday photos? Head to a studio with plenty of options, like this unique selfie studio in Houston, Texas. You’ll find tons of immersive and colorful backdrops where you can snap professional-quality photos of your child on their birthday. It’s an awesome spot to let your creativity run wild! 

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