Simple Sophistication

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

Simple Sophistication

Unicorn Theme Cake Smash Portrait Session

Unicorn Theme Cake Smash Portrait Session – 1st Birthday

This unicorn theme cake smash was a great session! Jennifer captured some adorable portraits of this little girl’s first birthday session. She was so much fun to work with! Her outfits were perfect, and we loved the set! The streamers, stars, and pom-poms added a great deal of flair and fun to the shoot! The unicorn pinata was a great addition to the set as well. In addition, the rainbow backdrop by HSD Designs provided a great background for the photos. We have a feeling we will be having a few more unicorn theme cake smash sessions very soon!

Top Cake Smash Studio in Orange County

Is your little one having a birthday soon? We love a good challenge! Let Gilmore Studios create your next 1st birthday cake smash session! Our 2000 square foot studio is stocked with hundreds of props and backgrounds. Our commercial studio is located near the 405, 55, and 73 freeways. Let’s create something amazing!

 

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 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 at French’s Cupcake Bakery.

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Gilmore Studios Elsewhere

Gilmore Studios has an Instagram page! We post updates new shoots and more daily. Be sure to follow us to stay updated. And if you’re looking for more babies and cake smashes, then go check out @GilmoreStudiosBabies!

For Photographers

Gilmore Studios is looking for ways to help our fellow photographers. If you’re interested in learning more or contacting us, then visit our For Photographers page on our website. We offer not only online and in-person coaching, but also workshops, and even opportunities to join our team!

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

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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?

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