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.
One of the speakers at graduation on Tuesday May 20th talked about how important these next ten years are. They will be making choices in the next ten years that will have a huge impact on their entire future. They aren’t just closing a chapter - they’re writing the beginning of their own story. I am soooo excited to see Tyler write his own story. It’s going to be a bestseller and I’m here for it. 💕 I’m going to soak up every bit of time I have with him this summer before he heads to New Hampshire for two years to serve a mission. Love you TT
Struggling to pose newborns safely? Here’s my top safety tip!
Safety is the number one priority. Always have spotter (usually a parent) nearby, especially for composite shots. Use soft, padded surfaces and never force a baby into a pose. Comfort comes first!
#NewbornPhotography #GilmoreStudios
How do you capture the perfect ring shot outdoors during an engagement session? 💍✨ Look for natural light and textured surfaces! Place the ring on a textured element like a rock, tree bark, or even a flower, and angle the ring towards the light to catch that sparkle. #EngagementPhotography #RingShots #outdoorphotos
What’s the key to capturing the cake smash shot? Let them get messy! Embrace the chaos and focus on those frosting covered giggles, because that’s where the magic happens!
#CakeSmashPhotography #FirstBirthday #GilmoreStudios
Ever wondered why Mother’s Day photos just hit differently? It’s because they capture the heart of what it means to be a mom— the love, the little moments that make it al worth it. Celebrating the beautiful and perfectly imperfect journey of motherhood today and everyday!
#MothersDay #MomMoments #GilmoreStudios
Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ
Session by appointment only
