Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Senior Portrait Session Laguna Beach

Senior Portrait Session in Laguna Beach

We have known Annie and her family since she was born! We were so excited to do her senior portrait session in Laguna Beach! She is best friends with my niece and they both got accepted to BYU, Utah. We will be so sad when they head off to the next chapter of their lives! We love you Annie!

Top 5 Senior Portrait Session Locations in Orange County

Orange County is chock full of amazing portrait locations for your senior portrait session, such as these:

Newport Beach Pier The Newport Pier is a perfect senior portrait session location! Not only is the pier gorgeous, but the old buildings in the area provide shade, shelter from the wind, and awesome textures for a variety of photos.

Coto de Caza We know the perfect park in Coto de Caza for your next senior portrait session!

Crystal Cove Cottages The Crystal Cove Cottages are an amazing historic location for senior portraits near Newport Coast and Laguna Beach.

Newport Beach Back Bay The Back Bay is our go-to for those wanting a natural outdoors look. This place is especially good right before sunset!

San Juan Capistrano This area is within walking distance of the Mission. Let’s wander around this historic area for memorable portrait session.

 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Gilmore Studios is a team of maternity, newborn, children, high school seniors, and family photographers 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, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your 2018 high school senior portrait session.

 

Gilmore Studios Elsewhere

For the latest weddings and engagement sessions be sure to check us out on Instagram! We post updates, sessions, and more every day. There’s also an Instagram page just for portrait sessions: @GilmoreStudiosPortraits. If you want to check out the latest senior portrait session, then you can find them on our blog.

For Photographers

Are you photographer that’s interested in our work? Gilmore Studios is always looking for ways to help our fellow photographers. We offer online and in-person coaching, workshops, internships, and opportunities to join our team. You can find all of that on our For Photographers page on our website. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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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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For her, this location means something to her.

This season is once-in-a-lifetime, full of faith, change, and new beginnings. And one day, these photos will mean even more than they do right now.

Always worth coming home for a quick session 🤍

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For her, this location means something to her. This season is once-in-a-lifetime, full of faith, change, and new beginnings. And one day, these photos will mean even more than they do right now. Always worth coming home for a quick session 🤍

You’re not the only one thinking that.

Almost every parent shows up a little nervous… wondering if their kids will smile, sit still, or even last through the session.

Here’s the truth 👇
They don’t need to.

The best photos never come from perfect behavior.
They come from movement, laughter, curiosity… all the in-between moments you can’t plan.

At Crystal Cove, we keep things relaxed.
We walk, we play, we let your kids be themselves.

And somehow, it always comes together.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time”… this is it.

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You’re not the only one thinking that. Almost every parent shows up a little nervous… wondering if their kids will smile, sit still, or even last through the session. Here’s the truth 👇 They don’t need to. The best photos never come from perfect behavior. They come from movement, laughter, curiosity… all the in-between moments you can’t plan. At Crystal Cove, we keep things relaxed. We walk, we play, we let your kids be themselves. And somehow, it always comes together. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time”… this is it. COMMENT [FAMILY41] FOR MORE DETAILS

You open Pinterest to look for cake smash inspiration and suddenly it’s an hour later, you have 47 saved pins, and you’re more confused than when you started. Choosing a theme for your baby’s first birthday session doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. And honestly, the most beautiful sessions I’ve photographed weren’t the most elaborate ones.

Let me share what I’ve learned after photographing so many of these sessions, message us for more details.

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You open Pinterest to look for cake smash inspiration and suddenly it’s an hour later, you have 47 saved pins, and you’re more confused than when you started. Choosing a theme for your baby’s first birthday session doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. And honestly, the most beautiful sessions I’ve photographed weren’t the most elaborate ones. Let me share what I’ve learned after photographing so many of these sessions, message us for more details.

You’ve booked your senior session. You’re excited. And then… the panic sets in. What do I wear?

I always recommend:

One casual or flowy look - a dress, a relaxed outfit, something you feel easy and comfortable in
One slightly elevated look - still natural, but a little more styled

That gives us variety without making the session feel rushed or stressful. More outfits don’t equal better photos. Two intentional choices are always more than enough.

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You’ve booked your senior session. You’re excited. And then… the panic sets in. What do I wear? I always recommend: One casual or flowy look - a dress, a relaxed outfit, something you feel easy and comfortable in One slightly elevated look - still natural, but a little more styled That gives us variety without making the session feel rushed or stressful. More outfits don’t equal better photos. Two intentional choices are always more than enough.

Absolutely… and honestly, I love when they do.

Some of the sweetest moments happen before the cake even comes out, when siblings are laughing, helping, (or trying to sneak a bite early 😅).

It turns a birthday session into something even more meaningful… capturing their relationship right now, not just the milestone.

And those are the photos parents end up loving the most 🤍 shout out for a throwback to this session 💕

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Absolutely… and honestly, I love when they do. Some of the sweetest moments happen before the cake even comes out, when siblings are laughing, helping, (or trying to sneak a bite early 😅). It turns a birthday session into something even more meaningful… capturing their relationship right now, not just the milestone. And those are the photos parents end up loving the most 🤍 shout out for a throwback to this session 💕

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