Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Costa Mesa Cake Smash photographer | Nautical theme

Costa Mesa Cake Smash photographer – 1st birthday

Alex’s mom came through with the outfits for this cake smash session! It’s always great to have options to play with. The tutu was my favorite part. We put together a simple set on white so the pinks and blues would really pop out. We have photographed this family for all 3 of their children (since 2010) and it’s always fun to see how much the girls have grown.

Designing the perfect cake

We love these giant cupcakes that French’s Cupcake Bakery creates for our sessions. French’s has been a local favorite in Costa Mesa since 1976!  We send their cake designer the colors and themes, and they create awesomeness! Cake smashes are quickly becoming our most popular session here at the studio (you can tell by our overflowing prop storage area). We love creating cute backgrounds for these babies! All part of being a Costa Mesa cake smash photographer, right?

Keep an eye on the blog for some really cool new sets we have created. We will be showing you an outer space theme and also a race car theme.

Cake Smash for every sibling

Just for fun, I posted both of Alex’s sisters cake smash sessions below. Seven years ago, we just photographed them on paper! Funny to see how things have evolved 🙂

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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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Cake Smash

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Top locations in California for a senior session.

And each one gives you a completely different look.

Corona del Mar
Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth.
If you want variety in one spot, this is it.

Newport Beach Pier
Clean, coastal, classic.
Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style.

Back Bay
Soft, natural, and more relaxed.
Open space, greenery, and warm light.

Here’s how I help you choose:
We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have.

Because location changes everything.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇
Which one feels the most like you?

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Top locations in California for a senior session. And each one gives you a completely different look. Corona del Mar Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth. If you want variety in one spot, this is it. Newport Beach Pier Clean, coastal, classic. Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style. Back Bay Soft, natural, and more relaxed. Open space, greenery, and warm light. Here’s how I help you choose: We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have. Because location changes everything. Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇 Which one feels the most like you?

Top locations in California for a senior session.

And each one gives you a completely different look.

Corona del Mar
Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth.
If you want variety in one spot, this is it.

Newport Beach Pier
Clean, coastal, classic.
Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style.

Back Bay
Soft, natural, and more relaxed.
Open space, greenery, and warm light.

Here’s how I help you choose:
We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have.

Because location changes everything.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇
Which one feels the most like you?

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Top locations in California for a senior session. And each one gives you a completely different look. Corona del Mar Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth. If you want variety in one spot, this is it. Newport Beach Pier Clean, coastal, classic. Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style. Back Bay Soft, natural, and more relaxed. Open space, greenery, and warm light. Here’s how I help you choose: We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have. Because location changes everything. Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇 Which one feels the most like you?

The more you think about it… the worse it gets.

Here’s what actually works:

Simple movements.
Relaxed posture.
Clear direction.

That’s it.

During this session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced.

Because the goal isn’t perfect posing…
it’s photos that actually look like you.

Save this before your next session. 👇

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The more you think about it… the worse it gets. Here’s what actually works: Simple movements. Relaxed posture. Clear direction. That’s it. During this session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced. Because the goal isn’t perfect posing… it’s photos that actually look like you. Save this before your next session. 👇

The more you think about it… the worse it gets.

Here’s what actually works:

Simple movements.
Relaxed posture.
Clear direction.

That’s it.

During your session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced.

Because the goal isn’t perfect posing…
it’s photos that actually look like you.

Save this before your next session. 👇

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The more you think about it… the worse it gets. Here’s what actually works: Simple movements. Relaxed posture. Clear direction. That’s it. During your session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced. Because the goal isn’t perfect posing… it’s photos that actually look like you. Save this before your next session. 👇

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

Session by appointment only

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