Simple Sophistication

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

Orange County Team Photographer – Girl’s Water Polo

05.30.17

CDM High School Water Polo Team Photography

We have been photographing the Corona Del Mar High School girl’s water polo team since 2009! We love that they choose the beach to do their photos every year. The senior girls are the first kids to arrive. They wear cute black dresses for their solo and group portraits. When the rest of the team gets to the beach, the seniors change into their regular team outfits. After we get through all the individual portraits, we get the teams together for their team photos. The beaches of Corona del Mar are a great place to take your high school team portraits. Be sure to check with the city for proper photo permits.

How it works

The hardest thing about taking team portraits is keeping it organized. Since we have been doing cheer photography for so many years, we have a great system to keep everything organized! Each student gets a form the week before that they have already filled out. When they turn in their form and payment, we take a photo of the info right before each portrait session. If a student forgets their form, we always have extras on hand. Some parents choose a photo package while others just pay a sitting fee. The entire portrait session is then put on a password protected hosting site, where parents can browse the proofs and choose their favorites.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife commercial photography team. We love to photograph professional headshots, corporate events, high school sports and debutante sessions in Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles, CA.

Contact us for more info about booking your commercial event in the Southern California area.

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in high school sports photography in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and surrounding areas in OC and LA, CA.

Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your next high school cheer or sports team portrait!

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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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And each one gives you a completely different look.

Riparian Preserve
Greenery, paths, variety, and softer natural tones.

Queen Creek Fields
Open space, warm light, and that dreamy golden hour look everybody loves.

Queen Creek Wash
More texture, desert tones, and a slightly edgier feel.

Here’s how I help seniors choose:
We don’t just pick a location because it’s pretty. We pick one that fits your outfits, personality, and the overall vibe you want your photos to have.

Because location changes EVERYTHING.

Save this for your senior photo inspo later
Which one would you choose?

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I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home.

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Do you have a personality portrait hanging in your home? 🤍

It’s not about perfect smiles or matching outfits.

It’s about capturing who your child actually IS right now.

Their expressions.
The way they laugh.
Their personality in this exact season of life.

I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home.

I update them yearly and one day, my plan is to have their future family personality photo hanging on the wall.

These aren’t just photos for now.

They become part of your family story.

Personality Portrait Sessions are available May 12th through June.

Comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you all the information, available dates, and booking link directly in your DMs.

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Prom fashion in 2026 just hits different.

The colors.
The textures.
The dresses with movement.
The perfectly fitted suits.

And somehow every friend group has their own vibe this year.

Honestly? Prom photos have turned into full-on fashion shoots and I’m not mad about it.

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Here’s how I approach locations like this:
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Unique locations for a senior session.

If you want your photos to feel different… start here.

Museums
Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors.
Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else.

Disney World / Disneyland
Color, movement, personality.
It turns your session into an experience, not just photos.

Here’s how I approach locations like this:
We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel.

Because the right location doesn’t just look good…
it makes your photos feel like you.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇
Would you go classic… or something completely different?

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