Simple Sophistication

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Simple Sophistication

Fall Family Mini Sessions – Now Booking!

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to capture your family’s precious moments. Gilmore Studios in Newport Beach is excited to announce our Fall Family Mini Sessions, offering you the opportunity to create beautiful memories and stunning holiday cards. With four unique and picturesque locations to choose from, there’s a perfect setting for every family. Book your session time and location here. 

Five days of Family Mini Sessions at 4 locations

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  1. Newport Beach Pier For families who love the ocean, the Newport Beach Pier provides a stunning coastal backdrop. The sun setting over the water, the waves crashing on the shore, and the iconic pier make for timeless and breathtaking photos. This location is ideal for those who want to combine the beauty of the beach with a touch of Newport Beach’s local charm.
  2. Little Corona Beach Another fantastic beach location, Little Corona Beach offers a more secluded and intimate setting. The rocky formations, tide pools, and golden sands create a magical atmosphere for your family portraits. It’s a perfect spot to capture playful moments and the natural beauty of Newport Beach.
  3. Gilmore Studios If you prefer an indoor setting, our very own Gilmore Studios provides a controlled environment with professional lighting and a soft white background. Whether you’re looking for classic, modern, or whimsical photos, our studio can accommodate your vision. It’s an excellent choice for families with young children who might feel more comfortable indoors.
  4. Canyon Park For those who love nature and greenery, Canyon Park offers a lush, wooded area with plenty of shaded spots. The park’s natural beauty and serene environment make it a fantastic choice for capturing the essence of fall. It’s a great location for families who enjoy the outdoors and want a more rustic backdrop.

Why Choose Gilmore Studios for Your Family Mini Sessions?

As a renowned Newport Beach Family Photographer, Gilmore Studios is dedicated to providing an exceptional photography experience. Here’s why you should book your fall mini session with us:

  • Professional Expertise: With years of experience, we know how to capture the perfect shot, ensuring every family looks their best.
  • Personalized Service: We take the time to understand your family’s unique dynamic and preferences, creating a personalized experience tailored to you.
  • High-Quality Results: Our commitment to quality means you’ll receive beautiful, high-resolution images that you’ll treasure for years to come.
  • Convenient Booking: Our mini sessions are designed to be quick and efficient, perfect for busy families looking to update their family portraits or create stunning Christmas card photos.

Book Your Session Today!

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Don’t miss out on the chance to capture your family’s special moments this fall. Our Family Portrait sessions are in high demand, so be sure to book early to secure your preferred location and time slot. Contact us today to learn more about our Mini Sessions and schedule your fall family photoshoot.

Celebrate the beauty of fall with a memorable family portrait from Gilmore Studios, your trusted Family Photographer in Newport Beach. We look forward to creating beautiful memories with you!

For more details and to book your session, visit our booking website or call us at 949-698-3968. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see examples of our work and stay updated on our latest offerings.

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Ready to plan your 2024 family portrait? This year we have narrowed it down to five photo locations.

Newport Beach Pier – Saturday 10/12 (5:15-6:15pm)
Canyon Park – Saturday 10/19 (8-10am)
Studio (Soft White) – Saturday 10/19 (12:30-1:30pm)
Little Corona Beach – Saturday 10/19 (3:45 – 5:45pm)
Little Corona Beach – Friday 10/18 (5:15 – 6:15pm) SOLD OUT
Little Corona Beach – Thursday 10/17 (5:15-6:15pm)
Newport Beach Pier – Wednesday 10/16 (5:15-6:15pm)

 

Book your Fall Family Mini Session today!

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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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Pick something you love and make that your career. Honestly, that’s kind of what happened.

I never imagined that setting up backdrops, planning themes, making silly noises to get a baby to smile, and celebrating first birthdays would become my job.

But here we are. 🥹

And after all these years, I still get excited watching a theme come together and seeing a little one’s personality shine once they step into the studio.

Because cake smash sessions aren’t really about the cake.

They’re about celebrating a milestone that only happens once.

And getting to be a small part of that never gets old. 🎂

What’s something you could talk about or do all day and never get tired of?

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Pick something you love and make that your career. Honestly, that’s kind of what happened. I never imagined that setting up backdrops, planning themes, making silly noises to get a baby to smile, and celebrating first birthdays would become my job. But here we are. 🥹 And after all these years, I still get excited watching a theme come together and seeing a little one’s personality shine once they step into the studio. Because cake smash sessions aren’t really about the cake. They’re about celebrating a milestone that only happens once. And getting to be a small part of that never gets old. 🎂 What’s something you could talk about or do all day and never get tired of?

Pelican Hill Resort + a gorgeous sunset + incredible food = an evening I didn’t want to end. 🧡 Had the best time covering this event for ABOG (Dallas, TX). The boho vibes were unmatched and decor was beyond. This is what happens when a great group of people gathers in a beautiful place.

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Pelican Hill Resort + a gorgeous sunset + incredible food = an evening I didn’t want to end. 🧡 Had the best time covering this event for ABOG (Dallas, TX). The boho vibes were unmatched and decor was beyond. This is what happens when a great group of people gathers in a beautiful place.

This is just me being sarcastic - but some might be a little true. 😂

Top 5 Horror Movies for a Photographer

• can you send the RAW files
• wind. just. wind
• wearing neon orange at sunset
• the tide is too high
• making videos while being a photographer

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This is just me being sarcastic - but some might be a little true. 😂 Top 5 Horror Movies for a Photographer • can you send the RAW files • wind. just. wind • wearing neon orange at sunset • the tide is too high • making videos while being a photographer

The question that starts almost every cake smash conversation:

What themes can we do?
Honestly — almost anything.

But here is what I actually recommend.

Choose something they are into right now. Whatever phase they are in at this exact age. The dinosaurs. The rubber ducks. The princesses. The trucks. The thing they carry everywhere and sleep with and talk about constantly.

Because here is what nobody tells you about cake smash sessions: in ten years that photo is going to show you exactly who your child was at this age. Not just what they looked like. Who they were.
That is worth capturing.

We have a full theme library on our website — but if you do not see something that fits your child we will build it custom. No two sessions have to look the same because no two kids are the same.
For this session we planned everything together from the start. Rubber ducky theme. Portraits first. Then family photos. Then cake.
And before we ever talked about the set — we talked about what she wanted to do with the photos.
She chose an album.

Because digitals are beautiful. But an album is something her daughter will open when she is grown and understand immediately.
What theme are you thinking for your little one? Drop it in the comments — I want to see what phase you are in right now.
Newport Beach and Gilbert AZ. Link in bio. #cakesmash #cakesmashphotographer #cakesmashphotography

DM me BIRTHDAY and let’s start planning yours.

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The question that starts almost every cake smash conversation: What themes can we do? Honestly — almost anything. But here is what I actually recommend. Choose something they are into right now. Whatever phase they are in at this exact age. The dinosaurs. The rubber ducks. The princesses. The trucks. The thing they carry everywhere and sleep with and talk about constantly. Because here is what nobody tells you about cake smash sessions: in ten years that photo is going to show you exactly who your child was at this age. Not just what they looked like. Who they were. That is worth capturing. We have a full theme library on our website — but if you do not see something that fits your child we will build it custom. No two sessions have to look the same because no two kids are the same. For this session we planned everything together from the start. Rubber ducky theme. Portraits first. Then family photos. Then cake. And before we ever talked about the set — we talked about what she wanted to do with the photos. She chose an album. Because digitals are beautiful. But an album is something her daughter will open when she is grown and understand immediately. What theme are you thinking for your little one? Drop it in the comments — I want to see what phase you are in right now. Newport Beach and Gilbert AZ. Link in bio. #cakesmash #cakesmashphotographer #cakesmashphotography DM me BIRTHDAY and let’s start planning yours.

Photography started as something I loved.

I never picked up a camera thinking it would become a business, support my family, introduce me to thousands of incredible people, or still be part of my life 20+ years later.

But somewhere along the way, a hobby became a career.

Then a business.

Then a huge part of my life. 🤍

I’ve photographed weddings, newborns, seniors, families, birthdays, and milestones for people I’ve known for decades.

And honestly?

The greatest part isn’t the photos.

It’s the people.

The families who come back year after year.
The babies who become seniors.
The clients who become friends.

That’s what keeps me showing up every day.

Do you have a hobby you secretly wish could become your full-time job?

Comment LEARN if you’d like to see how I turned photography into a 20+ year business.

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Photography started as something I loved. I never picked up a camera thinking it would become a business, support my family, introduce me to thousands of incredible people, or still be part of my life 20+ years later. But somewhere along the way, a hobby became a career. Then a business. Then a huge part of my life. 🤍 I’ve photographed weddings, newborns, seniors, families, birthdays, and milestones for people I’ve known for decades. And honestly? The greatest part isn’t the photos. It’s the people. The families who come back year after year. The babies who become seniors. The clients who become friends. That’s what keeps me showing up every day. Do you have a hobby you secretly wish could become your full-time job? Comment LEARN if you’d like to see how I turned photography into a 20+ year business.

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