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Rock Climbing Cake Smash – 1st Birthday

Rock Climbing Cake Smash Theme

Just when we thought we’ve seen every possible cake smash theme, a new one comes along!  Baby James is quite the little climber, so it only made sense to build a rock climbing set for his 1st birthday cake smash session.  The rock climbing cake smash concept was pretty easy but we got stuck on the background.  That is where our very own office manager Dani came in!  She is an amazing artist and came up with this beautiful sunset backdrop. Afterward the session, James hopped into our cute bathtub to rinse off the buttercream.

Custom backgrounds need a custom cake!

We can always count on French’s Cupcake Bakery for a unique cake design. The cake designers came up with this cute little mountain cake- complete with a water fall. These cakes are just too gorgeous to smash, right? Happy Birthday James!

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Gilmore Studios is a photographer team specializing in maternitynewbornchildren and family photography in Orange County, CA. 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.

Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your summer, fall, and winter 2018 photography sessions. Cake smash sessions are $250 and by reservation only. All birthday cake smash sets are custom built to the client’s theme or color scheme and include a yummy cake baked with love from French’s Cupcake Bakery.

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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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Six looks so good on her 🎈

We kept this session simple and sweet with a soft pink backdrop and balloons to match her fun personality. Then we brought the whole family in on the white backdrop, even their adorable pup.

I love sessions like this because they show how much personality shines through when the focus stays on your child and the people they love most.

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Every one year old is different. Some dive right in, some take their time, and some are not quite sure what to think at first. That is what makes these sessions so fun. You never know what you are going to get.

I love seeing their personalities shine through, especially when parents join in for a few photos at the beginning. It is such a sweet way to celebrate the first year and capture all the joy that comes with it.

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I loved seeing this sweet couple again and their little dog. This year we did the session at  the San Juan Capistrano Mission.

It is such a good reminder to make photos part of your yearly routine. Life changes quickly, and having a collection of portraits over the years tells your story in the best way.

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The colors are soft, the light is golden, and it is the perfect spot for families to relax and be themselves. This crew made it easy with so many laughs, hugs, and those little moments that remind me why I love photographing families.

Tip: The best time for fall photos is right before sunset when the light turns warm and glowy.
 
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