Simple Sophistication

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

Orange County Newborn Photographer – Baby Girl

08.10.17

Baby Girl – Orange County Newborn Photographer

This was a really sweet session! We were so happy to have this family back in the studio after doing the “First Year Collection” with their firstborn little guy. We were super excited when mom told us she was pregnant with a little girl this time around. Their newborn daughter was sleepy and had a full stomach – which always makes for a smooth session. We started out with the family session and sibling shots. Mom gave us some colors to work with and we loved the rainbow background that we found at Hazy Skies Designs. They have some really cute patterns and backdrops. The pink and gold rose backdrop was custom made here at the studio with our amazing Canon Pro 2000 printer.

The amount of different looks always gives it away that we had a sleepy newborn. The clouds were a new addition and we think it added just the right dimension for the rainbow set. This is such a sweet family and we can’t wait to see them again for her next milestone session! The sitting up session will be next and then onto her 1st birthday cake smash (just like her brother)!

Props:

Rainbow backdrop by: Hazy Skies Designs

Baby bed by: Kings Cloth

Gold/Pink rose backdrop by: Gilmore Studios

Headband by: Bambaroos Boutique

About the photographer

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team maternity, newborn, children and family photography studio and Orange County Newborn Photographer.

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 summer and fall 2017 newborn photography sessions.

by GilmoreTags: Costa Mesa newborn photographer, gilmore studios newborn, hazy skies designs, lifestyle newborn, newborn baby girl, newborn girl, Newport Beach baby photographer, orange county baby studio, Orange County family portrait, orange county newborn

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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I’m asking siblings to stand here.
Look there.
Move closer.
Laugh at each other.

And sometimes it probably makes absolutely no sense in the moment.

But that’s the beauty of trusting the process.

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The little laughs.
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Personality Portraits booking now….Most of my clients have no idea what the final image is going to look like when I’m taking it.

I’m asking siblings to stand here.
Look there.
Move closer.
Laugh at each other.

And sometimes it probably makes absolutely no sense in the moment.

But that’s the beauty of trusting the process.

Because what I’m really looking for isn’t perfect smiles.

It’s connection.

The way siblings look at each other.
The little laughs.
The personalities that make your family yours.

Those are the photos that end up meaning the most years later.

If you love photos that capture your child's personality, comment PERSONALITY and I'll send you all the details about our Personality Portrait Sessions 🤍

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It can’t replace the tear rolling down a military groom’s face when he finally sees his bride walking toward him.

It can’t replace a groom quietly wiping his bride’s tears during the ceremony because that is just who he is with her.

It can’t replace a big sister looking up at her dad while he holds the baby she is already completely in love with.

It can’t replace the way two people laugh together in a way that only makes sense between them.

It can’t replace a whole family running on the beach because they cannot help it.

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AI can create images.
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24 years behind the lens. These emotions were not planned.
Every single one was real.

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AI can’t replace this.

It can’t replace a baby laughing so hard he makes the whole room laugh.

It can’t replace a daughter kissing her mom after taking those last few steps down the aisle.

It can’t replace a blind father holding his daughter during a dance he will remember for the rest of his life.

It can’t replace a mom hugging her boys without realizing one day she would be looking back at that photo wondering where the years went.

It can’t replace the tear rolling down a military groom’s face when he finally sees his bride walking toward him.

It can’t replace a groom quietly wiping his bride’s tears during the ceremony because that is just who he is with her.

It can’t replace a big sister looking up at her dad while he holds the baby she is already completely in love with.

It can’t replace the way two people laugh together in a way that only makes sense between them.

It can’t replace a whole family running on the beach because they cannot help it.

It can’t replace a bride holding onto her dad after getting dressed, before the day has even started.

It can’t replace bridesmaids seeing their best friend in her dress and completely falling apart in the best way.

It can’t replace kids watching their parents kiss on the beach and thinking it is the most embarrassing thing they have ever seen.

It can’t replace a groom holding back everything he has while his bride says her vows.

It can’t replace a father kissing his daughter’s forehead before giving her hand to someone else.

AI can create images.
It can’t create history.

These are the moments people come back looking for years later. After a loss. After a milestone. After time has made them understand what they were actually looking at.

24 years behind the lens. These emotions were not planned.
Every single one was real.

What moment in your life do you wish someone had captured? Tell me in the comments.

Photos might seem like a big investment today.

But one day you’ll be looking at a portrait of your child and realize you would give anything to go back to that exact stage for just five minutes.

The missing teeth.
The freckles.
The mischievous smile.
The way they looked before life started changing so quickly.

That’s why I love Personality Portraits.

They’re not about matching outfits, perfect locations, or milestones.

They’re about preserving who your child is right now.

Because one day these portraits won’t just be photos on a wall.

They’ll be reminders of a childhood that went by way too fast. 🤍

And that’s when they become priceless.

Comment PERSONALITY to get the full details on our Personality Portrait Sessions

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Photos might seem like a big investment today.

But one day you’ll be looking at a portrait of your child and realize you would give anything to go back to that exact stage for just five minutes.

The missing teeth.
The freckles.
The mischievous smile.
The way they looked before life started changing so quickly.

That’s why I love Personality Portraits.

They’re not about matching outfits, perfect locations, or milestones.

They’re about preserving who your child is right now.

Because one day these portraits won’t just be photos on a wall.

They’ll be reminders of a childhood that went by way too fast. 🤍

And that’s when they become priceless.

Comment PERSONALITY to get the full details on our Personality Portrait Sessions

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The way couples look at each other when they think nobody’s paying attention. 🤍

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My camera roll is full… maybe I should delete some photos.” 👀

…oh wait nevermind.

Because somehow every wedding gives me another set of moments I physically cannot delete.

The veil fixes.
The nervous smiles before the ceremony.
The way couples look at each other when they think nobody’s paying attention. 🤍

And honestly?
Those little in-between moments usually end up meaning the most later.

That’s why I overshoot every single wedding ✨

Brides… are you more excited for the posed photos or the candid moments?

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