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Orange County Family Photographers – Balboa Island Reunion

This sweet family planned their family reunion in Newport Beach, CA. Since everyone would be together for the first time in years, they started searching for family photographers to document their Orange County vacation. They ended up finding Gilmore Studios online after viewing this family reunion session. They wanted to have a quick portrait session in front of their beach house on Balboa Island. We coordinated a time that would work for everyone and met up at the beach house for some quick wardrobe advice.

Top 5 things to do in Newport Beach

  1. Walk down to Sugar ‘n Spice or Dad’s Donut & Bakery shop for a tasty Balboa Bar or frozen chocolate banana. (a local favorite)
  2. Check out this list of great restaurants on Balboa Island (all within walking distance) and pick out a few to try while you are here.
  3. Take a walk on the boardwalk and make your way to the Balboa Island Ferry for a short trip to Balboa Fun Zone. (only $1)
  4. While at the Balboa Fun Zone, take a 5 minute walk over to the Balboa Pier to watch the sunset while sipping a malt from Ruby’s Diner.
  5. Take a cruise in the harbor or take off to Catalina Island on the Flyer.

About the photographer

Gilmore Studios is a studio and photography team specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family portraits 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 natural light photography in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your summer & fall 2018 family photography sessions at the beach. Balboa Island Family Photographers.

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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