Simple Sophistication

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ • Sessions by appointment only

Simple Sophistication

Carlsbad Village Family Photographer – Reunion Portrait

Reunion at the beach – Carlsbad Village Family Photographer

One of our favorite parts about being a Carlsbad Village Family Photographer is we get to meet families from all over the USA! This family was vacationing at the Ocean Palms Beach Resort in Carlsbad Village. This cute hotel is literally right across the street from the beach!

After surfing around on Instagram, they came across Gilmore Studios! They needed a photographer to document their “very large” family reunion. We let them know that large families were the norm for us. Our own family reunion has over 30 people (and yes, we shoot it every year) so we are used to kids and chaos! We found a spot on the beach that was perfect for their family portrait session. Carlsbad Village Family Photographer

Tips and tricks from a Carlsbad Village Family Photographer

  1. Have your group arrive early! There is always one who forgets something (or someone!)
  2. Parking: Carlsbad Village is always busy. We usually find parking off of Ocean St. and Grand Ave.
  3. Have little ones? We love kids but rewards always help us do our job. It’s amazing what a pack of Smarties candies can do. 🙂
  4. Time of day? We love to shoot one hour before sundown. You can use Time and Date to check out sunset times in Carlsbad.
  5. Congrats! You survived your family reunion session! Let’s celebrate! Here is a list of great restaurants within walking distance.

 About the photographer

Gilmore Studios is a family owned and operated photography studio specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family in Orange County, CA. Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location session in the Southern California area. Our photographers specialize in natural light photography in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and surrounding areas in OC, San Diego, and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your summer 2018 family photography reunion portrait sessions at the beach. Our team has been photographing southern California families since 2003. Gilmore Studios is a trusted Carlsbad Village Family Photographer.

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    This was the final product delivered to the client to display in their home!

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, newborn and branding photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach & Queen Creek

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Take new photos together. When kids grow up and move out, opportunities feel smaller. Make the most of the moments you do have. These years are worth remembering.

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If your kids are home for the holidays, do this one thing. Take new photos together. When kids grow up and move out, opportunities feel smaller. Make the most of the moments you do have. These years are worth remembering.

Do you know the number one reason people regret skipping photos?

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Do you know the number one reason people regret skipping photos? Because life looks different faster than they expected. The kids grow, seasons shift, and all of a sudden years have passed. A session is a pause button and a gift to your future self.

Parents ask: What if my child cries with Santa?

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Parents ask: What if my child cries with Santa? It is completely fine. We take our time, let them warm up, and follow their lead. Some kids jump right in, others are more timid and shy. Both are normal and both make sweet memories.

What part of your child’s personality do you wish you could freeze right now?

This age changes faster than we think. I love sessions like this because kids show exactly who they are in the moment, whether that is silliness, shyness, confidence, or curiosity. If you have been wanting to document this season of life, this is your reminder to make it happen.

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What part of your child’s personality do you wish you could freeze right now? This age changes faster than we think. I love sessions like this because kids show exactly who they are in the moment, whether that is silliness, shyness, confidence, or curiosity. If you have been wanting to document this season of life, this is your reminder to make it happen.

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Is the Santa Experience worth it? Here is what I see every year. Kids who walk in unsure and leave glowing. Parents who say it felt excited and personal. And families who come back year after year because it becomes a tradition.

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