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

Orange County Mini Sessions – Spring Ducklings

Orange County mini sessions for 2019!

Ducklings are coming back to the studio on March 30th 2019!

If you are looking for mini session, we have 12 different sessions scheduled for 2019! Click here for more info!

Orange County Easter Mini Sessions Are Back!

Are you searching for Orange County Mini Sessions for your children? You’ve come to the right place! The duckling mini sessions were so popular last year, that we decided to bring them back again in 2018. We’ve teamed up with a local farm and they are letting 4 ducklings visit the studio for one day – March 3rd! These baby ducklings will be about 1 week old so they are perfect for small children to interact with. Last year, some people on our social media channels were concerned about the well being of the ducklings after the session. Don’t worry, the ducklings will be returned to the farm at the end of the day!

Details and information about the Duckling mini sessions

  • Session fee: $95
  • Session duration: 15 minutes
  • Includes: (1) full resolution digital file of your choice
  • Add a sibling: $25
  • Additional digital files, prints, and products will be available à la carte.
  • Ready to reserve your session? Book Now!

Mini Sessions at Gilmore Studios

Mini sessions are 15 minute sessions typically done here at the studio. They are planned around Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, summer, back to school, etc. We try to change up the scenes every year. To find out about future mini sessions, sign up to our newsletter! If you would like to be on the invite list or receive more info about our Orange County Mini Sessions, please contact us at: hello@gilmorestudios.com If you are ready to book your session: RSVP HERE This will be a sold out event, so first come-first served.

About the photographers

Gilmore Studios is a team of maternity, newborn, children and family photographers 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 studio & natural light photography in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your 2018 photography session. Regular session pricing starts at $195. Orange County Mini Sessions are done here at the studio. Mini session pricing varies- depending on the package you choose.

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team that serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas. We specialize in fine wedding photography, family portraits, and newborn photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Family photography

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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

Session by appointment only