Simple Sophistication

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

Newport Beach Pier – Family Portrait Photographer

11.06.17

Newport Beach Pier – Family Portrait Photographer

This is one of our favorite Newport Beach Pier sessions! We have loved photographing this family over the years and consider them some of our best friends! Tara is Jennifer’s favorite hair stylist and she even cuts our boy’s hair!

The Historic Newport Beach Pier

The Newport Beach Pier is a local favorite when it comes to rustic wooden piers in OC. The original Newport Beach pier was constructed in 1888 and was later rebuilt after a storm in the 1940’s. This area is somewhat of a tourist destination in the summer so plan on arriving early if you want a parking spot! There are many historic buildings right next to the pier. We love to grab a Sea Side Donut or a corn dog from Jane’s with the kiddos. There are many great restaurants in this area so be sure to plan on eating after your session!

Best Time To Visit the Newport Beach Pier

The fall and winter seasons are the best time to take photos at the Newport Beach Pier. Many families travel here for their summer vacation and want a portrait here, but the crowds make it a challenge. If you are planning a summer family portrait photo, mornings are best. If you have your heart set on a sunset photo, be ready to battle the beach goers, photographers, and other families with your same idea!

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 next family photography session.

by GilmoreTags: beach family portrait, family dog photo, lifestyle family portrait, Newport beach, Newport Beach lifestyle, Newport Beach photographer, newport beach pier, old town newport beach, wooden pier

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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Family photography

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By age two, their personality is fully showing up. The expressions, the movement, the little quirks that disappear before you even realize it. These sessions are less about props and more about capturing who they are becoming. Let us know if you want to book a studio session today 💕

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Two years old looks very different than one, and that is exactly why it matters.

By age two, their personality is fully showing up. The expressions, the movement, the little quirks that disappear before you even realize it. These sessions are less about props and more about capturing who they are becoming. Let us know if you want to book a studio session today 💕

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This family has six boys, and one was about to leave for Finland on his mission. They scheduled this session a few weeks before he left, knowing how important it was to have everyone together in one place before such a big change.

These are the photos that hold so much weight later on. Not because everything is perfect, but because everyone is there. If you are heading into a season of transition, this is your reminder to pause and document it.

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How do you prepare to say goodbye for two years?

This family has six boys, and one was about to leave for Finland on his mission. They scheduled this session a few weeks before he left, knowing how important it was to have everyone together in one place before such a big change.

These are the photos that hold so much weight later on. Not because everything is perfect, but because everyone is there. If you are heading into a season of transition, this is your reminder to pause and document it.

Have you documented this stage yet?

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Have you documented this stage yet?

Sitting up sessions are one of my favorites. We started with family, then slowed things down and focused on baby’s expressions and personality. Simple backgrounds, no distractions, just this moment in time.

Have you ever noticed how the most meaningful moments don’t need much at all?
The power was out in the church during this baptism, which made everything feel quieter and more intentional. Just family, faith, and a moment that truly mattered. Sometimes simplicity has a way of stripping things back to what is most important.

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Have you ever noticed how the most meaningful moments don’t need much at all?
The power was out in the church during this baptism, which made everything feel quieter and more intentional. Just family, faith, and a moment that truly mattered. Sometimes simplicity has a way of stripping things back to what is most important.

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This family showed up in red, brought the energy, and leaned fully into the fun. The funny poses, the laughs, and the personalities are exactly what made this session feel so them. These are the photos you smile at every time you walk by them.

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Who says Christmas photos have to be serious?

This family showed up in red, brought the energy, and leaned fully into the fun. The funny poses, the laughs, and the personalities are exactly what made this session feel so them. These are the photos you smile at every time you walk by them.

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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