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Terranea Resort Photographer – Las Niñas Fashion Show

Terranea Resort Photographer – Las Niñas/Las Madrecitas – Rancho Palos Verdes

It was so great to be back to the Terrenea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes! We have absolutely loved working with the Las Madrecitas/Las Niñas class of 2018! This is such a dedicated group of young women and their mothers- we feel so honored to be with them again this year. Everyone involved works so hard, so it’s always awesome to see it all come together. Before the fashion show starts, the girls get back into their formal white dresses to accept their medallions with their parents.  Next, they give their mothers a red rose, while a slide show of photos plays with audio of their tribute to their parents. After the tributes are done, the entire group comes out wearing their formal gowns one last time. Now, let the fashion show begin!

All proceeds from this event benefit the Orthopaedic Institute for Children in Los Angeles.

Don’t forget to check out the photos from this year’s Evergreen Ball.

 About Las Niñas

Las Niñas is an amazing group made up of mother & daughter volunteers. Each girl in the senior class has contributed between 300-600 hours of volunteer service throughout her high school career. Their time is dedicated to helping poor families and their children, helping at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children hospital, and various other functions of the charity. For more information about this organization, please contact them here.

 

Vendor Love

 

Clothing Designer: Cason Couture

“Cason Couture is a lifestyle for hip females – we love fashion shows, pop-up boutiques, and most fabulous events”

18211 Enterprise Lane Unit I
Huntington Beach, California 92648

support@casoncouture.com

Fashion Show Boutique Vendors & Sponsors

Fashion Show & Event Photography

Gilmore Studios has been photographing Debutante Balls and events in Southern California since 2003. Jennifer Gilmore was a National Charity League debutante in Newport Beach during her teen years and loves working with these young women. Organizing event photography for large groups of people- in a short period of time is no easy task! Thanks to the hundreds of weddings they have photographed over the years, Jennifer and her husband Brian have no problem when it comes to working in a high paced environment. Gilmore Studios currently photographs various chapters for the National Charity League, Assistance League, and Las Ninas/Las Madrecitas.

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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