Simple Sophistication

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

Black and White Family Portrait Session

06.26.17

Creative Black and White Family Portrait Session

We met up with the Knott family at a cool park in Costa Mesa. It was right in the middle of fall so all the leaves were on the ground- which was perfect for this black and white family portrait session! We wanted this session to be natural and fun- so we let the little boys give us their input for poses. This gets the boys totally involved and actually gives us natural and real smiles. The tug-o-war photo was mom’s idea- mom VS the boys! This was a first for us, and we loved the concept since Jennifer is the only girl in our family. If you have a furry family member, don’t forget to bring them along! We love pets!

Black and White Family Portraits

The original idea for this session was to capture a candid and fun fall family portrait. We decided afterwards to make it black and white! B&W makes a session feel so good! Especially in a family storybook album- or wall cluster. It works in any room or any frame and people are always drawn to a black and white photo. Don’t get me wrong, this session had beautiful light- worthy of any room in their home but black and white photography just gives it an artistic touch.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team maternity, newborn, children and family photography studio in Orange County, CA. Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location session in the Southern California area. Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in natural light lifestyle photography in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your summer & fall 2017 family photography sessions.

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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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These sessions are some of my favorites because they let kids just be themselves. No props, no distractions, just genuine expressions that parents will treasure for years.

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Simple backdrop, classic outfits, and two brothers full of personality.

These sessions are some of my favorites because they let kids just be themselves. No props, no distractions, just genuine expressions that parents will treasure for years.

#PersonalityPortraits #GilmoreStudios #NewportBeachPhotographer #OCChildPhotographer #StudioPhotography #WhiteBackdropSession #SiblingPhotos #timelessportraits

I have been photographing this family since their wedding, and every year just gets better. The Back Bay gave us such a beautiful backdrop for their fall session this year.

It is so special watching families grow and being the one to document each season of life.

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I have been photographing this family since their wedding, and every year just gets better. The Back Bay gave us such a beautiful backdrop for their fall session this year.

It is so special watching families grow and being the one to document each season of life.

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Family photos are more than pictures, they are reminders of what matters most. 🤍

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What will you want to remember about this season of life?

It might not be the big milestones but the way your kids fit perfectly in your arms right now, the laughter that fills your home, and how it feels to just be together.

Family photos are more than pictures, they are reminders of what matters most. 🤍

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He is stopping by Gilmore Studios on November 15 and 22 for our Santa Experience, and you are invited. This is not your typical mall Santa visit.

Your child will find their name on the nice list, ask Santa anything they want, read part of their favorite Christmas story, and share a cookie with him. They will even leave with a certificate for making the nice list and a special gift to remember their visit.

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🎅 Santa has a message for you!

He is stopping by Gilmore Studios on November 15 and 22 for our Santa Experience, and you are invited. This is not your typical mall Santa visit.

Your child will find their name on the nice list, ask Santa anything they want, read part of their favorite Christmas story, and share a cookie with him. They will even leave with a certificate for making the nice list and a special gift to remember their visit.

Comment SANTA2025 below and I will send you the link to grab your spot before they are gone.

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It is crazy how fast these moments go by, but I am so proud of the young man he has become. 💙

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This dance feels like it was just yesterday.

Prom was such a fun night, and looking back at these photos makes me miss Tyler even more while he is away serving a church mission.

It is crazy how fast these moments go by, but I am so proud of the young man he has become. 💙

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