Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

A Debutante and her horse | San Juan Capistrano Photographer

White ball gowns and horses!

We were so excited for Kabele’s portrait session with her horse! We always love when the debs change it up and include something different for their photos. We met her at a beautiful ranch in San Juan Capistrano and ended up getting some great stuff! The sunset was absolutely perfect and her horse was on his best behavior.

National Charity League Ball

Every year, for the last 14 years, we photograph 30+ National Charity League girls for their debutante portraits in Newport Beach. These portrait sessions are like a dress rehearsal for the ball. It gives the girls a chance to get their hair and makeup done and wear the dress they will be wearing the night of the Debutante ball. We normally use our garden for these photos but it’s always a treat for us when they choose a new location. These portraits are used in the programs, their personal Debutante Ball photo album, and each girl will choose their favorite to be displayed in a frame at the ball.

About NCL

The National Charity League Newport Beach chapter was founded in 1957. NCL is a non-profit organization made up of mother and daughter members in Chapters across the USA. These young ladies join when they are in 7th grade and stay in all the way until they graduate high school. The girls volunteer hundreds of hours of their time to help local charities and work in their Thrift Shop.

Our connection to National Charity League

Jennifer was actually a debutante in this chapter, so it means so much for her to remain a part of it! It has opened so many doors to other chapters and similar charity organizations in Los Angeles and Orange County. We also photograph debutante ball events for NCL – Burbank, Assistance League (Newport & Irvine) and Las Madrecitas – Las Ninas in Palos Verdes.

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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.

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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 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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