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

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 maternitynewbornchildren 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.

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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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.
Do your headshots actually feel like you?

This one was done at Balboa in the fog, and honestly, it worked perfectly. Soft light, calm energy, and nothing distracting. A great reminder that headshots do not have to be stiff or overly polished to feel professional.
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• 152 sessions
• New faces, familiar faces
• More gratitude than I can fit here
This work continues to surprise me. I’m thankful for the trust, the connection, and the moments I was honored to document this year. If you were part of it, thank you.
Do you ever realize how much changes in just one year?

This was their session from last year, and looking back at these candid moments is such a reminder of why yearly photos matter. You don’t notice the little changes day to day, but you feel them when you see them like this.

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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