Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Sweet Mini Sessions For Valentine’s Day

—> 2019 Valentine’s Day mini session schedule <—

If you are looking for mini sessions in Orange County, we have 12 sessions scheduled for 2019! Click here for more info!

Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions – Ice Cream Shop Theme

We are excited to announce this year’s Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions! Last year sold out so we added an extra day for 2018. You will be able to choose from February 2nd or 3rd. Please click the link below to reserve your session. Siblings can be added to any package for $25.

Mini Sessions – Our Sweet Packages

Choose which package you would like here and then call or email to confirm your preferred time slot. We will be having sessions on both days every 15 minutes.

Package 1 : Mini session with 1 digital image $95

Package 2 : Mini session with 5 digital images $245

Package 3: Mini session with all digital images and 25 mini Valentine’s cards $395

Add a sibling: $25 (please add this to your cart on our ordering website below)

Book your session today!

Monthly Newsletter

Want to get a heads up on mini sessions before everyone else? Sign up for our monthly newsletter! We will send you an email every month with the latest news, session spotlights, and more!

Valentine's Day mini sessions at the Costa Mesa studio

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

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

Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location mini sessions 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 mini sessions. Check out our reviews on Yelp!

by GilmorePosted in Studio News & TipsTags: , , , , , , , ,

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

As seen in:

Family photography

Featured On the blog

Read more
Simple Sophistication

We are on Instagram

Senior 📸
Class of 2026
by Gilmore Studios

13 0
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 18089049191201069
Senior 📸 Class of 2026 by Gilmore Studios

Do you have a personality portrait hanging in your home? 🤍

It’s not about perfect smiles or matching outfits.

It’s about capturing who your child actually IS right now.

Their expressions.
The way they laugh.
Their personality in this exact season of life.

I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home.

I update them yearly and one day, my plan is to have their future family personality photo hanging on the wall.

These aren’t just photos for now.

They become part of your family story.

Personality Portrait Sessions are available May 12th through June.

Comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you all the information, available dates, and booking link directly in your DMs.

19 4
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 17860730727594771
Do you have a personality portrait hanging in your home? 🤍 It’s not about perfect smiles or matching outfits. It’s about capturing who your child actually IS right now. Their expressions. The way they laugh. Their personality in this exact season of life. I started doing these with my own kids and honestly… they’ve become some of my favorite things hanging in our home. I update them yearly and one day, my plan is to have their future family personality photo hanging on the wall. These aren’t just photos for now. They become part of your family story. Personality Portrait Sessions are available May 12th through June. Comment PERSONALITY and I’ll send you all the information, available dates, and booking link directly in your DMs.

Prom fashion in 2026 just hits different.

The colors.
The textures.
The dresses with movement.
The perfectly fitted suits.

And somehow every friend group has their own vibe this year.

Honestly? Prom photos have turned into full-on fashion shoots and I’m not mad about it.

Save this for prom inspo later

25 4
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 17885787099539665
Prom fashion in 2026 just hits different. The colors. The textures. The dresses with movement. The perfectly fitted suits. And somehow every friend group has their own vibe this year. Honestly? Prom photos have turned into full-on fashion shoots and I’m not mad about it. Save this for prom inspo later

Unique locations for a senior session.

If you want your photos to feel different… start here.

Museums
Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors.
Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else.

Disney World / Disneyland
Color, movement, personality.
It turns your session into an experience, not just photos.

Here’s how I approach locations like this:
We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel.

Because the right location doesn’t just look good…
it makes your photos feel like you.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇
Would you go classic… or something completely different?

12 0
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 18111973624870756
Unique locations for a senior session. If you want your photos to feel different… start here. Museums Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors. Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else. Disney World / Disneyland Color, movement, personality. It turns your session into an experience, not just photos. Here’s how I approach locations like this: We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel. Because the right location doesn’t just look good… it makes your photos feel like you. Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇 Would you go classic… or something completely different?

Unique locations for a senior session.

If you want your photos to feel different… start here.

Museums
Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors.
Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else.

Disney World / Disneyland
Color, movement, personality.
It turns your session into an experience, not just photos.

Here’s how I approach locations like this:
We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel.

Because the right location doesn’t just look good…
it makes your photos feel like you.

Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇
Would you go classic… or something completely different?

0 0
Open post by gilmorestudios with ID 17886534147532728
Unique locations for a senior session. If you want your photos to feel different… start here. Museums Industrial, bold, and full of character. Clean lines and colors. Aircraft, hangars, and metal textures that create a strong, unique backdrop you won’t get anywhere else. Disney World / Disneyland Color, movement, personality. It turns your session into an experience, not just photos. Here’s how I approach locations like this: We don’t just pick something “unique”… we pick something that actually fits you. Your style, your energy, and how you want your photos to feel. Because the right location doesn’t just look good… it makes your photos feel like you. Save this for when you’re planning your senior session 👇 Would you go classic… or something completely different?

Newport Beach, CA & Gilbert, AZ

Session by appointment only

Secret Link