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.
This extended family session didn’t go exactly as planned…
Our original beach was covered in seaweed (and bugs — which the kids were not going to be okay with 😅), so we made a quick location switch.
The backup spot was packed with people — but here’s the magic: I can Photoshop them out so it looks like they had the whole beach to themselves.
Because even when things don’t go perfectly, we still make it work — and the final images? Totally worth it. 💛
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Just realized I never shared this sweet family session — and it’s too good to keep in the archives 🍂
Sometimes life gets busy and posts get missed, but this afternoon at the park was full of golden light, giggles, and the kind of easy moments that make family photos so special.
A good reminder: it’s never too late to press pause and remember the season you’re in 💛
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🎥 Trying something new!
I wore the Meta glasses to capture behind-the-scenes at this adorable first communion reception — and it was so fun seeing it from my perspective.
From family groupings to sweet portraits, it’s always special to be part of a milestone like this. Can’t wait to use this more at future events!
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Tip for portraits: If you have long hair, try a few different options during your session. One side in front and one behind, both sides in front, or both sides back. It seems small, but these little changes can completely change the feel of your photos — and you’ll love having options when you pick your favorites. ✨
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One of my favorite party add-ons 🎉
This 16x20 custom board is designed using your little one’s cake smash photos — and it’s such a fun way to decorate the party! Display it near the cake table, or let guests sign it as a keepsake.
Because turning one only happens once 🧁
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Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ
Session by appointment only
