Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Orange County Family Portrait Photographer

Little Corona Beach – Orange County Family Portrait Photographer

One of our favorite places for a family portrait session is at Little Corona, in Corona Del Mar. This family wanted to update their family’s portrait and use it for their holiday card. Here on the Southern CA coast, there are endless beaches to choose from for your Orange County family portrait session! Whether you have little ones, or your kids are in high school, CDM is a beautiful location for photography. We have put together a short list of tips for those of you choosing to have photos at this beach.

Tips for your next Orange County Family Portrait at Little Corona Beach

  1. Choose a meeting place for family members. We always recommend the benches at the the top of the hill. (for Little Corona)
  2. Start out with your entire group for the first photo. Sometimes little ones run out of patience for your family portrait.
  3. Always arrive 15 minutes early for your session. Beach traffic and parking can be rough. Light is crucial, and the sun is going down!
  4. If you have outfit changes, there is a rest room halfway down the path.
  5. Pay attention to high tides. If the tide is high, you will have a very small area of usable space for your session.
  6. Be mindful of the sea life under your feet. Little Corona is full of tide pools!

About the photographer

Gilmore Studios is a creative team of wedding, maternity, newborn, children and family photographers and videographers in Orange County, CA. Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location Mission San Juan Capistrano Family Portrait session in the Southern California area. We specialize in studio and 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 family photography sessions.

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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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How do you elevate a cake smash session?
It starts with the outfit.

This little girl came in with the most adorable pastel circus themed outfits. One for portraits, one for the smash. And honestly? It took the entire gallery to another level.

I provide the theme and backdrop. You bring the outfits to match. When those two things come together, the photos go from cute to wow.

That’s it. That’s the secret. 🎪🩷
Is your little one’s cake smash already booked? Link in bio!

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How do you elevate a cake smash session? It starts with the outfit. This little girl came in with the most adorable pastel circus themed outfits. One for portraits, one for the smash. And honestly? It took the entire gallery to another level. I provide the theme and backdrop. You bring the outfits to match. When those two things come together, the photos go from cute to wow. That’s it. That’s the secret. 🎪🩷 Is your little one’s cake smash already booked? Link in bio!

Top locations in California for a senior session.

And each one gives you a completely different look.

Corona del Mar
Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth.
If you want variety in one spot, this is it.

Newport Beach Pier
Clean, coastal, classic.
Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style.

Back Bay
Soft, natural, and more relaxed.
Open space, greenery, and warm light.

Here’s how I help you choose:
We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have.

Because location changes everything.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇
Which one feels the most like you?

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Top locations in California for a senior session. And each one gives you a completely different look. Corona del Mar Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth. If you want variety in one spot, this is it. Newport Beach Pier Clean, coastal, classic. Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style. Back Bay Soft, natural, and more relaxed. Open space, greenery, and warm light. Here’s how I help you choose: We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have. Because location changes everything. Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇 Which one feels the most like you?

Top locations in California for a senior session.

And each one gives you a completely different look.

Corona del Mar
Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth.
If you want variety in one spot, this is it.

Newport Beach Pier
Clean, coastal, classic.
Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style.

Back Bay
Soft, natural, and more relaxed.
Open space, greenery, and warm light.

Here’s how I help you choose:
We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have.

Because location changes everything.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇
Which one feels the most like you?

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Top locations in California for a senior session. And each one gives you a completely different look. Corona del Mar Cliffs, texture, and a little more depth. If you want variety in one spot, this is it. Newport Beach Pier Clean, coastal, classic. Light, movement, and that beach feel that never goes out of style. Back Bay Soft, natural, and more relaxed. Open space, greenery, and warm light. Here’s how I help you choose: We don’t just pick what looks pretty. We match the location to your outfits, your personality, and the overall feel you want your photos to have. Because location changes everything. Save this for when you’re planning your senior photos 👇 Which one feels the most like you?

The more you think about it… the worse it gets.

Here’s what actually works:

Simple movements.
Relaxed posture.
Clear direction.

That’s it.

During this session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced.

Because the goal isn’t perfect posing…
it’s photos that actually look like you.

Save this before your next session. 👇

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The more you think about it… the worse it gets. Here’s what actually works: Simple movements. Relaxed posture. Clear direction. That’s it. During this session, I’m guiding every step so nothing feels forced. Because the goal isn’t perfect posing… it’s photos that actually look like you. Save this before your next session. 👇

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

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