Simple Sophistication
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ • Sessions by appointment only
Southern California & Arizona
Orange County ● Maricopa County
Check here for upcoming Mini Sessions and Special Edition Sessions at Gilmore Studios! Mini Sessions are a great way to keep your holidays documented at a great discount. These sessions are very popular and often sell out.
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These are sold on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Payment must be made in order to reserve your session.
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Halloween Mini Session
FREE for any client that has booked
a session with us from in 2025!
includes:
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Family Mini Session
includes:
Gilmore Studios - Newport Beach
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Santa Claus Mini Session
Includes a 10-minute experience with Santa to read a favorite book, check the nice list, have a cookie and tell him what you want for Christmas.
*Digitals and prints additional to the sitting fee.
CLASSIC
Includes 4 Digital Images of your choice. Typical gallery includes 20-30 images to choose from.
ALL INCLUSIVE
Includes ALL Digitals - typical gallery includes 30+ images.
SESSION FEE ONLY to reserve spot
Backdrop still being worked on. Will have a sample of it in September to help plan your outfits
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Senior Graduation Mini
includes:
CLASSIC
Includes 3 high resolution images of your choice
LUXE
Includes ALL images PLUS
25 - 5x7 Grad Cards or Thank You Cards
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Easter Bunny Mini Session
CLASSIC
Includes 3 high resolution images of your choice
LUXE
Includes ALL images & 5x7 Acrylic Block
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Mommy and Me
CLASSIC - $295
Includes 3 high resolution images of your choice
LUXE - $595
Includes ALL images & 5x7 Acrylic Block
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?
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?
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.
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.
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ
Session by appointment only
