Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Orange County Family Mini Sessions in the Orchard

Orange County Family Mini Sessions – Summer Edition

After numerous requests from our clients over the past year, we have decided to add Orange County Family Mini Sessions in the summer! The beaches are always so crowded so we scouted out a brand new location. This spot is beautiful- complete with orchards, rolling grass hills, and huge open fields right here in Orange County!

Who says family photos have to be done in the winter? We always suggest that you take one in the winter and one in the summer! Summer photos have a certain glow about them and we all look a little better in the summer, right? This is the only mini session for this summer, so don’t miss out! Book your Orange County family mini session today and we will see you there!

Summertime Mini Sessions with Jennifer, Brian, and Cristyn

We have a limited number of sessions available so we are bringing our associate photographer Cristyn to help out! She is a mommy of 2 little boys and is so awesome with children. Book Cristyn for your session for only $395! This includes 20 digital files of your choice. Please email hello@GilmoreStudios to get on the invite list!

Family Mini Sessions – Saturday, August 25th

Orange County Family Mini Session Packages

Includes: 15 minute mini session with Brian & Jennifer and ALL digital files

Cost: $595

Includes: 25 minute mini session with Cristyn and 20 digital files

Cost: $395

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Gilmore Studios is a 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 Orange County Family Mini 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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“Their words, not mine… and that’s why I love what I do.” 🤍

Because newborn sessions are about so much more than just taking pretty photos.

They happen during one of the most exhausting, emotional, beautiful seasons of life.

The days are blurry.
You’re running on little sleep.
And somehow your baby changes overnight. 😭

That’s why hearing parents say they felt comfortable, cared for, and genuinely able to enjoy the experience means everything to me.

Because yes, the photos matter.

But making parents feel taken care of during such a fleeting season?
That matters just as much. ✨

If you could freeze one stage of your baby’s life forever… what would it be?

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“Their words, not mine… and that’s why I love what I do.” 🤍 Because newborn sessions are about so much more than just taking pretty photos. They happen during one of the most exhausting, emotional, beautiful seasons of life. The days are blurry. You’re running on little sleep. And somehow your baby changes overnight. 😭 That’s why hearing parents say they felt comfortable, cared for, and genuinely able to enjoy the experience means everything to me. Because yes, the photos matter. But making parents feel taken care of during such a fleeting season? That matters just as much. ✨ If you could freeze one stage of your baby’s life forever… what would it be?

A little something I cooked up

24 years of weddings later and apparently I still haven’t gotten this photography thing out of my system

Honestly?
Wedding photography is basically part chaos, part storytelling, and part catching moments couples didn’t even realize were happening.

And somehow those always end up being the photos people love the most. 🤍

Brides…What’s the ONE photo you already know you want from your wedding day? OR the one photo you treasure from your wedding?

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A little something I cooked up 24 years of weddings later and apparently I still haven’t gotten this photography thing out of my system Honestly? Wedding photography is basically part chaos, part storytelling, and part catching moments couples didn’t even realize were happening. And somehow those always end up being the photos people love the most. 🤍 Brides…What’s the ONE photo you already know you want from your wedding day? OR the one photo you treasure from your wedding?

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.

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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

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