Simple Sophistication
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ • Sessions by appointment only
Southern California & Arizona
Orange County ● Phoenix
At Gilmore Studios, we are parents as well and have had years of experience photographing little ones. All it takes is a well-placed distraction and letting them have a little fun! Over the years of being in business (since 2002), we have learned the secrets of letting kids be kids and capturing the perfect moments in-between.
The growing years of our children is significant and MUST be documented. It is a special and magical phase of life where we watch our babies go from being newborns to teenagers. It’s also a great way to reminisce with them in the future and go over the days gone by together. What better way to do that than with portraits? Actually, it’s the best way to do that!
Any parent who has attempted to take even a selfie with their kid will tell you how impossible it is to take a single perfect shot. Taking portraits of any age group is hard enough and photographing children, especially the very young ones is an exercise in patience best left to the professionals.
As your child grows up, it is a good idea to document the stages through childhood; right from their first birthday to their graduation – every part of it will be wonderful and bring back great memories when you look back at the photographs later on. It might be their first participation in a sports game or another event in their life which you do not to forget very quickly.
Session includes:
Photography products, digital files, and wall collections are purchased separately from your session fee. Please see our product guide for photo product collections & pricing.
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Mini sessions are very popular and only happen a few times a year. Gilmore Studios Mini Sessions are typically designed around holidays and are always fun and unique. These sessions are perfect for young children.
Plan A:
* Get Married
* Have 6 Children
* Be a Stay at Home Mom
Plan B:
* Had 6 pregnancies and 3 healthy amazing boys
* Full Time Photographer / Studio Owner
* Have the BEST of both worlds!
There will always be a reason to wait.
Wait until you’re sleeping again.
Wait until you “feel like yourself.”
Wait until the baby phase doesn’t feel so overwhelming.
Wait for the busy season to pass.
Wait until the kids are older.
Wait until life feels a little less… messy.
But what if this is the season you’ll miss the most one day?
The chaos. The connection. The tiny moments that feel ordinary now — but won’t stay that way forever.
Photos aren’t just about milestone moments. They’re about freezing time when it feels like it’s flying.
Stop waiting. Start remembering.
Sometimes I look at this messy little corner of my world — memory cards everywhere, caffeine on standby, sticky notes galore — and think:
Wow. Remember when I wished for this?
The booked calendar.
The amazing dream clients.
The late nights doing something I love.
Past me would be so proud!
Big thank you to all my clients who have been a part of building this dream with me!
🏙️✨ Family sessions aren’t just about the photos—they’re about capturing this moment in time. The way he looks up at you, the way you all laugh together, and how these days—though busy—are the ones you’ll miss most. 💕
This urban location gave us the perfect backdrop for this sweet family, but let’s be real—the love and connection between them is what truly shines.
Time’s flying, and before you know it, he’ll be double digits 😱. So don’t wait—let’s capture these moments now, before they’re just a memory.
💭 What’s one thing you never want to forget about your family right now? Let’s hear it in the comments! ⬇️🖤
🌊🌞 Senior year. The last chapter before they step into the big, wide world. It feels like just yesterday they were learning to tie their shoes, and now here they are—ready to take on whatever comes next. 💕
💭 If your senior could give their younger self one piece of advice, what do you think it would be? 🩵
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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ
Session by appointment only
