Simple Sophistication

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

Halloween Cake Smash Session – First Birthday

09.28.20

Halloween Cake Smash Session!

We have always wanted to do a Halloween Cake Smash session. We love fall and Halloween is always such a great time to get creative!

Halloween minis are back!

This year we will have 3 outdoor sets for our Halloween mini sessions. Let’s see those amazingly cute costumes! Click here for more details.

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a first birthday cake smash photographer also specializing in maternity, newborn, children, family, and wedding photography in Orange County, CA.

Please 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/Winter 2020 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only. All birthday cake smash sets are custom built to your theme or color scheme and include a yummy cake from French’s Cupcake Bakery. Create your own theme or choose from any of our previous themes seen here.

by GilmoreTags: autumn, birthday session, boy, cake smash, cake smash boy, fall, halloween, halloween mini session, october, one year old, pumpkin cake smash

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team that serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas. We specialize in fine wedding photography, family portraits, and newborn photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Cake Smash

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It’s May….
To the moms.
To the stepmoms.
To the grandmas.
To the pet moms.
To the “like a mom” people.
To the ones who love like it’s their superpower.
This one’s for you.
Thank you for showing up — in the big ways and the quiet ones.
You’re kind of a big deal.

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It’s May….
To the moms.
To the stepmoms.
To the grandmas.
To the pet moms.
To the “like a mom” people.
To the ones who love like it’s their superpower.
This one’s for you.
Thank you for showing up — in the big ways and the quiet ones.
You’re kind of a big deal.

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!

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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.

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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!

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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! ⬇️🖤

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🏙️✨ 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! ⬇️🖤

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

Session by appointment only