Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Cowboy Cake Smash – Orange County Family Photographer

Cowboy Cake Smash – Country Western 1st Birthday

This little guy was a blast to have in the studio! We really enjoyed this first birthday cowboy cake smash. Then for an extra treat, we did family portraits with mom, dad, and older brother! Seeing his beautiful smiles and cute cowboy outfit was a treat. The props were terrific and added so much fun flair to the shoot. All the balloons, and streamers, and the hay really helped make this a great time. We got so many great pictures out of this session. All in all this was a great cowboy cake smash!

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a photography team specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family photography 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 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 and winter 2018 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only. Little Indian Cake Smash Session are done in the studio. All birthday cake smash sets are custom built to the client’s theme or color scheme and include a cake from French’s Cupcake Bakery in Costa Mesa. The Cowboy Cake Smash concept was a collaboration with the client.

It’s always nice to get feedback from our clients. If you’re interested in what other people have to say about us, then check out some of our reviews on Yelp!

Gilmore Studios Elsewhere

Gilmore Studios has an Instagram page! We post updates, new shoots, and more daily, so be sure to follow us. And if you want some more baby portraits and cake smashes, take a look at our babies account, @GilmoreStudiosBabies.

 

For Photographers

Gilmore Studios loves helping fellow photographers. We offer online and in-person coaching, workshops, and opportunities to join our team! If you are interested in learning more, check out our For Photographers page on our website.

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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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Senior 📸
Class of 2026
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Senior 📸 Class of 2026 by Gilmore Studios

Do you have a personality portrait hanging in your home? 🤍

It’s not about perfect smiles or matching outfits.

It’s about capturing who your child actually IS right now.

Their expressions.
The way they laugh.
Their personality in this exact season of life.

I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home.

I update them yearly and one day, my plan is to have their future family personality photo hanging on the wall.

These aren’t just photos for now.

They become part of your family story.

Personality Portrait Sessions are available May 12th through June.

Comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you all the information, available dates, and booking link directly in your DMs.

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Do you have a personality portrait hanging in your home? 🤍 It’s not about perfect smiles or matching outfits. It’s about capturing who your child actually IS right now. Their expressions. The way they laugh. Their personality in this exact season of life. I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home. I update them yearly and one day, my plan is to have their future family personality photo hanging on the wall. These aren’t just photos for now. They become part of your family story. Personality Portrait Sessions are available May 12th through June. Comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you all the information, available dates, and booking link directly in your DMs.

Prom fashion in 2026 just hits different.

The colors.
The textures.
The dresses with movement.
The perfectly fitted suits.

And somehow every friend group has their own vibe this year.

Honestly? Prom photos have turned into full-on fashion shoots and I’m not mad about it.

Save this for prom inspo later

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Prom fashion in 2026 just hits different. The colors. The textures. The dresses with movement. The perfectly fitted suits. And somehow every friend group has their own vibe this year. Honestly? Prom photos have turned into full-on fashion shoots and I’m not mad about it. Save this for prom inspo later

Unique locations for a senior session.

If you want your photos to feel different… start here.

Museums
Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors.
Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else.

Disney World / Disneyland
Color, movement, personality.
It turns your session into an experience, not just photos.

Here’s how I approach locations like this:
We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel.

Because the right location doesn’t just look good…
it makes your photos feel like you.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇
Would you go classic… or something completely different?

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Unique locations for a senior session. If you want your photos to feel different… start here. Museums Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors. Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else. Disney World / Disneyland Color, movement, personality. It turns your session into an experience, not just photos. Here’s how I approach locations like this: We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel. Because the right location doesn’t just look good… it makes your photos feel like you. Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇 Would you go classic… or something completely different?

Unique locations for a senior session.

If you want your photos to feel different… start here.

Museums
Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors.
Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else.

Disney World / Disneyland
Color, movement, personality.
It turns your session into an experience, not just photos.

Here’s how I approach locations like this:
We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel.

Because the right location doesn’t just look good…
it makes your photos feel like you.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇
Would you go classic… or something completely different?

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Unique locations for a senior session. If you want your photos to feel different… start here. Museums Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors. Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else. Disney World / Disneyland Color, movement, personality. It turns your session into an experience, not just photos. Here’s how I approach locations like this: We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel. Because the right location doesn’t just look good… it makes your photos feel like you. Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇 Would you go classic… or something completely different?

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