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Baby’s First Year Portrait Sessions | Orange County Baby Photographer

The Baby Portrait Plan

Any mom or dad can tell you how fast the first year of baby’s life is—full of fun and thrilling firsts and changes in baby, but also hectic trying to fit everything in. That’s why we created our “Baby’s First Year” portrait plan. It includes three sessions: One as a newborn, a second at six months, and a final at baby’s first birthday. We have found that each of these stages is a distinct time in baby’s life: From the sweet, scrunched up newborn look; to baby sitting up with a tooth or two at six months; to the celebration of the first year, complete with a cake smash. It’s a gift you give to yourself, to hold on to a bit of this special time!

Greyson’s parents signed him up for this plan at his newborn portrait session (also featuring his cutie pie brothers!). We think the three portraits together tell a beautiful story of his first year of life.

With each session, you get a portrait-quality 8×10 print of your choice, and a custom Organic Bloom frame. The best part?  We pre-book all three sessions at the beginning so you have one less thing to worry about. And we promise we’ll give you plenty of reminders before the next session, because as parents ourselves, we totally understand ‘new parent brain!’  You’ll also save money booking the three sessions together as opposed to separately, and no conflicts with our schedules being booked.

We go out of our way to make sure we provide a backdrop, theme, and frame color that will work with the color in your home or in your baby’s nursery. With our huge selection or props and backdrops, it’s not hard!

Your little one will be showcased on our Facebook and Instagram pages so you can share with your family and friends.

Here are a few of the companies (cake/props/etc.)  featured in Greyson’s three-portrait package!

studio: Gilmore Studios Costa Mesa, CA

cake- French’s Cupcake Bakery

beach backdrop: Lemondrop Backdrops

airplane backdrop: Pepperlu

beach props: Hobby Lobby

suitcase prop: Wayfair

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    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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    Two years old looks very different than one, and that is exactly why it matters.

By age two, their personality is fully showing up. The expressions, the movement, the little quirks that disappear before you even realize it. These sessions are less about props and more about capturing who they are becoming.  Let us know if you want to book a studio session today 💕
    How do you prepare to say goodbye for two years?

This family has six boys, and one was about to leave for Finland on his mission. They scheduled this session a few weeks before he left, knowing how important it was to have everyone together in one place before such a big change.

These are the photos that hold so much weight later on. Not because everything is perfect, but because everyone is there. If you are heading into a season of transition, this is your reminder to pause and document it.
    Have you documented this stage yet?

Sitting up sessions are one of my favorites. We started with family, then slowed things down and focused on baby’s expressions and personality. Simple backgrounds, no distractions, just this moment in time.
    Have you ever noticed how the most meaningful moments don’t need much at all?
The power was out in the church during this baptism, which made everything feel quieter and more intentional. Just family, faith, and a moment that truly mattered. Sometimes simplicity has a way of stripping things back to what is most important.
    Who says Christmas photos have to be serious?

This family showed up in red, brought the energy, and leaned fully into the fun. The funny poses, the laughs, and the personalities are exactly what made this session feel so them. These are the photos you smile at every time you walk by them.

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