Simple Sophistication
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ • Sessions by appointment only
Southern California & Arizona
Orange County ● Phoenix
At Gilmore Studios, we are parents as well and have had years of experience photographing little ones. All it takes is a well-placed distraction and letting them have a little fun! Over the years of being in business (since 2002), we have learned the secrets of letting kids be kids and capturing the perfect moments in-between.
The growing years of our children is significant and MUST be documented. It is a special and magical phase of life where we watch our babies go from being newborns to teenagers. It’s also a great way to reminisce with them in the future and go over the days gone by together. What better way to do that than with portraits? Actually, it’s the best way to do that!
Any parent who has attempted to take even a selfie with their kid will tell you how impossible it is to take a single perfect shot. Taking portraits of any age group is hard enough and photographing children, especially the very young ones is an exercise in patience best left to the professionals.
As your child grows up, it is a good idea to document the stages through childhood; right from their first birthday to their graduation – every part of it will be wonderful and bring back great memories when you look back at the photographs later on. It might be their first participation in a sports game or another event in their life which you do not to forget very quickly.
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Photography products, digital files, and wall collections are purchased separately from your session fee. Please see our product guide for photo product collections & pricing.
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Mini sessions are very popular and only happen a few times a year. Gilmore Studios Mini Sessions are typically designed around holidays and are always fun and unique. These sessions are perfect for young children.
If you want your wedding day photos to feel natural and connected, spend time with your photographer before the big day. The comfort shows.
Alex and Bryndis trusted the process and were completely at ease, which made the entire day unfold beautifully on camera. Comfort matters more than anything.
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Venue/Caterer : @hyattnewportbeach.events
Photo : @gilmorestudios
DJ/Photo Booth : @djguiseppe
MUAH : @refinedbeautyinc
Live Music : @oceansidequartet
Cake : @couturecakery
Rentals : @loungepartyrentals
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A mermaid theme is always adorable, but here is something parents sometimes forget. Make sure you hop into a few photos at the start. You will treasure those images so much more than you realize right now.
If you are planning a cake smash, my biggest tip is to take family photos before the cake comes out. Your baby is rested, curious and happy, and you get those sweet moments before things get messy.
What theme would your little one choose at this stage?
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She drove all the way from Lake Arrowhead for this session, and I am always so grateful for the families who trust me enough to come from near and far. It means more than I can put into words.
Baby sessions always feel special, but there is something extra meaningful when parents make the effort to be here. These little moments are worth it.
What is the longest you have ever driven for something you really cared about?
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I have photographed this family every year since 2019, and seeing these side by side is such a beautiful reminder of how fast life moves. The kids grow, the hairstyles change, but the love stays the same.
If it has been a while since your last session, consider this your sign to get back in front of the camera. You will never regret having too many memories saved.
Sooooo thankful for my boys. They are my everything ❤️
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ
Session by appointment only
