Simple Sophistication

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

Newport Beach Family Photographer – Back Bay

05.17.17

Newport Beach Family Photographer – Back Bay Portrait Session

Another gorgeous session at the Back Bay. It’s hard not to come back here for every family portrait. I hate to wear out our photo locations but this place consistently produces beautiful results! As soon as the sun hits the horizon, the lighting is unreal! We have been a Newport Beach family photographer for 14 years now and I’m sure we will be back here again next week.

This family is one of our favorites. They document every milestone so we get to see them quite often. She is also my orthodontist, and is seriously THE BEST in Orange County! 🙂 The formal attire made this session so cool. They look like they are heading to a red carpet event! You really can’t go wrong with this style of portrait- and every guy looks sharp in a suit!

Newport Beach has almost every look you can imagine. From sunsets on a beach to gorgeous yachts in a busy harbor. Most people think surf and sand- but the Back Bay has a warm rustic feel that beats the beach any day! We actually love to bring our family here for bike rides and nature hikes on the dirt paths. You can find wildlife, wild flowers, and the kids love to explore the trails.

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 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 2017 family photography sessions.

by GilmoreTags: Back Bay family photo, family photographer, family portrait photographer, family portraits in orange county, formal family portrait photographer, Newport Back Bay family photo, Newport Beach Back Bay, Newport Beach photographer, outdoor family portrait

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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Watching these girls walk beside their moms with so much confidence, grace, and personality was honestly emotional to photograph.

Because behind every confident daughter is usually a mom who spent years showing up quietly in the background the whole way.

And somehow events like this make you realize just how fast it all goes.

To all the NCL moms:
you can truly see your love reflected in these girls. 🤍✨

Tag an NCL mom or daughter who’s been through this or has their moment coming soon.

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The NCL mother-daughter moments were EVERYTHING at the Rainbow Luncheon.

Watching these girls walk beside their moms with so much confidence, grace, and personality was honestly emotional to photograph.

Because behind every confident daughter is usually a mom who spent years showing up quietly in the background the whole way.

And somehow events like this make you realize just how fast it all goes.

To all the NCL moms:
you can truly see your love reflected in these girls. 🤍✨

Tag an NCL mom or daughter who’s been through this or has their moment coming soon.

They wanted additional photos at the beach, so we planned a separate session where they could slow down, be present and just enjoy being together without the structure of the wedding day timeline.#trashthedress #weddingday

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They wanted additional photos at the beach, so we planned a separate session where they could slow down, be present and just enjoy being together without the structure of the wedding day timeline.#trashthedress #weddingday

After 6+ years of service, friendships, events, meetings, volunteering, and growing up together… getting to watch these NCL senior ticktockers have their moment on the runway felt really special. 🤍

You could see the confidence, personality, and excitement in every single one of them.

And honestly?
I think moments like this hit the parents even harder

Because suddenly the little kids you went to NCL events are young adults walking across a runway representing the organizations, brands, and people they’ve spent years supporting and learning from.

So proud of all of these incredible girls and everyone they represented ✨Props to JC Fashion Events for organizing an amazing fashion show.

NCL families, you are raising some truly amazing humans 🤍

Tag a Ticktocker, senior, or proud NCL parent below

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After 6+ years of service, friendships, events, meetings, volunteering, and growing up together… getting to watch these NCL senior ticktockers have their moment on the runway felt really special. 🤍

You could see the confidence, personality, and excitement in every single one of them.

And honestly?
I think moments like this hit the parents even harder

Because suddenly the little kids you went to NCL events are young adults walking across a runway representing the organizations, brands, and people they’ve spent years supporting and learning from.

So proud of all of these incredible girls and everyone they represented ✨Props to JC Fashion Events for organizing an amazing fashion show.

NCL families, you are raising some truly amazing humans 🤍

Tag a Ticktocker, senior, or proud NCL parent below

“I know I should sleep… but the voices in my head go…” 👀

“Parents really don’t take enough photos once their kids become teenagers.”

I think this stage matters MORE than people realize.

Because this is the season right before everything changes.

Before college.
Before moving out.
Before life starts looking different.

And one day these stop feeling like “just senior photos”…

And start feeling like proof of what life looked like before they grew up. 🤍

Moms of teens… comment book to plan a session this summer!

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“I know I should sleep… but the voices in my head go…” 👀

“Parents really don’t take enough photos once their kids become teenagers.”

I think this stage matters MORE than people realize.

Because this is the season right before everything changes.

Before college.
Before moving out.
Before life starts looking different.

And one day these stop feeling like “just senior photos”…

And start feeling like proof of what life looked like before they grew up. 🤍

Moms of teens… comment book to plan a session this summer!

“Ooo what does this button do?” 👀

Apparently… photograph weddings for the next 24 years 😂

Honestly though, it’s crazy to think one little curiosity turned into thousands of moments captured:

first looks, vows, dance floors, happy tears, and families growing year after year. 🤍

And somehow after all this time…
I still get excited every single time I pick up the camera ✨

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“Ooo what does this button do?” 👀

Apparently… photograph weddings for the next 24 years 😂

Honestly though, it’s crazy to think one little curiosity turned into thousands of moments captured:

first looks, vows, dance floors, happy tears, and families growing year after year. 🤍

And somehow after all this time…
I still get excited every single time I pick up the camera ✨

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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