Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Boy’s First Birthday Cake Smash – Orange County Photographer

Boy’s First Birthday Cake Smash

We love simple and cute cake smash themes! This little boy’s first birthday session was adorable. We loved his suspenders and cute little bow tie! Before his cake smash, we went outside for a quick portrait session in the garden.

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a boy’s first birthday cake smash photographer also specializing in maternity, newborn, children, family, and wedding photography in Orange County, CA. 

Please Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location session in the Southern California area. Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in studio & natural light photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles.

Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your fall & winter 2020 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only. All birthday cake smash sets are custom built to your theme or color scheme and include a yummy cake from French’s Cupcake Bakery. Create your own theme or choose from any of our previous themes seen here.

by GilmorePosted in Cake SmashesTags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer,
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer
  • Boy's First Birthday Cake Smash - Orange County Photographer

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

As seen in:

Cake Smash

Featured On the blog

Read more
Simple Sophistication

We are on Instagram

The timeline works for the couple. Not the other way around.

He was nervous before the first look. Not because anything was wrong. Because something that mattered enormously was about to happen.

So we took a minute. Sat in his room. Took a breath. Let him gather himself.

This is where 24 years and a psychology degree actually show up. Not in the posing. In knowing when to slow everything down so the couple can feel what is happening to them.

We walked down. She turned around.

The rest of the day was the smoothest wedding I can remember.

This is what I want for every couple I photograph. Not just beautiful images. A day that actually felt like theirs.

Newport Beach and Orange County wedding photography. DM me and let’s talk about your wedding.

#NewportBeachWeddingPhotographer #OrangeCountyWedding #WeddingPhotography

9 3
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 17868075219543170
The timeline works for the couple. Not the other way around. He was nervous before the first look. Not because anything was wrong. Because something that mattered enormously was about to happen. So we took a minute. Sat in his room. Took a breath. Let him gather himself. This is where 24 years and a psychology degree actually show up. Not in the posing. In knowing when to slow everything down so the couple can feel what is happening to them. We walked down. She turned around. The rest of the day was the smoothest wedding I can remember. This is what I want for every couple I photograph. Not just beautiful images. A day that actually felt like theirs. Newport Beach and Orange County wedding photography. DM me and let’s talk about your wedding. #NewportBeachWeddingPhotographer #OrangeCountyWedding #WeddingPhotography

“Their words, not mine… and that’s why I love what I do.” 🤍

Because newborn sessions are about so much more than just taking pretty photos.

They happen during one of the most exhausting, emotional, beautiful seasons of life.

The days are blurry.
You’re running on little sleep.
And somehow your baby changes overnight. 😭

That’s why hearing parents say they felt comfortable, cared for, and genuinely able to enjoy the experience means everything to me.

Because yes, the photos matter.

But making parents feel taken care of during such a fleeting season?
That matters just as much. ✨

If you could freeze one stage of your baby’s life forever… what would it be?

30 5
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 18466230826100887
“Their words, not mine… and that’s why I love what I do.” 🤍 Because newborn sessions are about so much more than just taking pretty photos. They happen during one of the most exhausting, emotional, beautiful seasons of life. The days are blurry. You’re running on little sleep. And somehow your baby changes overnight. 😭 That’s why hearing parents say they felt comfortable, cared for, and genuinely able to enjoy the experience means everything to me. Because yes, the photos matter. But making parents feel taken care of during such a fleeting season? That matters just as much. ✨ If you could freeze one stage of your baby’s life forever… what would it be?

A little something I cooked up

24 years of weddings later and apparently I still haven’t gotten this photography thing out of my system

Honestly?
Wedding photography is basically part chaos, part storytelling, and part catching moments couples didn’t even realize were happening.

And somehow those always end up being the photos people love the most. 🤍

Brides…What’s the ONE photo you already know you want from your wedding day? OR the one photo you treasure from your wedding?

32 0
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 18117742021680814
A little something I cooked up 24 years of weddings later and apparently I still haven’t gotten this photography thing out of my system Honestly? Wedding photography is basically part chaos, part storytelling, and part catching moments couples didn’t even realize were happening. And somehow those always end up being the photos people love the most. 🤍 Brides…What’s the ONE photo you already know you want from your wedding day? OR the one photo you treasure from your wedding?

The NCL mother-daughter moments were EVERYTHING at the Rainbow Luncheon.

Watching these girls walk beside their moms with so much confidence, grace, and personality was honestly emotional to photograph.

Because behind every confident daughter is usually a mom who spent years showing up quietly in the background the whole way.

And somehow events like this make you realize just how fast it all goes.

To all the NCL moms:
you can truly see your love reflected in these girls. 🤍✨

Tag an NCL mom or daughter who’s been through this or has their moment coming soon.

82 4
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 17875750623608482
The NCL mother-daughter moments were EVERYTHING at the Rainbow Luncheon. Watching these girls walk beside their moms with so much confidence, grace, and personality was honestly emotional to photograph. Because behind every confident daughter is usually a mom who spent years showing up quietly in the background the whole way. And somehow events like this make you realize just how fast it all goes. To all the NCL moms: you can truly see your love reflected in these girls. 🤍✨ Tag an NCL mom or daughter who’s been through this or has their moment coming soon.

They wanted additional photos at the beach, so we planned a separate session where they could slow down, be present and just enjoy being together without the structure of the wedding day timeline.#trashthedress #weddingday

2 0
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 18113956453867711
They wanted additional photos at the beach, so we planned a separate session where they could slow down, be present and just enjoy being together without the structure of the wedding day timeline.#trashthedress #weddingday

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

Session by appointment only

Secret Link