Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Huntington Beach family photography

Huntington Beach family photography – Downtown HB

Downtown Huntington Beach is one of our favorite family portrait locations in OC. Complete with shops, restaurants, and amazing people watching, we always get a great portrait session here. There are a ton of options for Huntington Beach family photography locations- which is the main reason we love this place! Be sure to bring a a couple easy outfit options- a jacket, sweater, or some type of layer. Since it does get pretty chilly by the beach, you’ll be glad you did.

Let’s get started!

A typical family session starts in the downtown area, off of the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main st. Next we will take your family to find some cool vintage backgrounds (bricks, old painted doors, etc.) These are mostly in the alleys behind Main Street. Depending on your outfits and color scheme, we will scout out some colorful backgrounds as well. Most families request the beach but we always start in the urban areas, out of the wind so moms hair looks perfect! After the safe shots are done, we will walk across PCH to the Huntington Beach Pier!

Family Portraits on the Sand

The Huntington Beach pier is huge! Even on a crowded day, we can always find spot for your family session. Comparing it to the Newport pier, sometimes you have to wait for a few other photographers there. We like to start out under the pier and let the sun go down a little. We will photograph all the combos there, siblings, kids with mom, kids with dad, etc. Next we will walk down to the water and get a few beautiful photos with the sun bursting through the pier in the background! Holding hands by the surf, running, walking, jumping- whatever you guys are in the mood for! If your kids have a sweet tooth, there are plenty of places to get a treat after the session is over.

About the photographer

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team maternity, newborn, children and family photography studio 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 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 2017  family photography session.

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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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Take new photos together. When kids grow up and move out, opportunities feel smaller. Make the most of the moments you do have. These years are worth remembering.

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If your kids are home for the holidays, do this one thing. Take new photos together. When kids grow up and move out, opportunities feel smaller. Make the most of the moments you do have. These years are worth remembering.

Do you know the number one reason people regret skipping photos?

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Do you know the number one reason people regret skipping photos? Because life looks different faster than they expected. The kids grow, seasons shift, and all of a sudden years have passed. A session is a pause button and a gift to your future self.

Parents ask: What if my child cries with Santa?

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Parents ask: What if my child cries with Santa? It is completely fine. We take our time, let them warm up, and follow their lead. Some kids jump right in, others are more timid and shy. Both are normal and both make sweet memories.

What part of your child’s personality do you wish you could freeze right now?

This age changes faster than we think. I love sessions like this because kids show exactly who they are in the moment, whether that is silliness, shyness, confidence, or curiosity. If you have been wanting to document this season of life, this is your reminder to make it happen.

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What part of your child’s personality do you wish you could freeze right now? This age changes faster than we think. I love sessions like this because kids show exactly who they are in the moment, whether that is silliness, shyness, confidence, or curiosity. If you have been wanting to document this season of life, this is your reminder to make it happen.

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Kids who walk in unsure and leave glowing. Parents who say it felt excited and personal. And families who come back year after year because it becomes a tradition.

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Is the Santa Experience worth it? Here is what I see every year. Kids who walk in unsure and leave glowing. Parents who say it felt excited and personal. And families who come back year after year because it becomes a tradition.

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