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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Dream job? Honestly, yes. But it’s so much more than a job.

For 24 years I’ve been trusted with the moments people will hold onto forever.
First cries. First birthdays. First lost teeth. Graduating high school and college. Vows. And then repeating the cycle all over again.

I’ve been there for the joy and the grief, the beginnings and the goodbyes. And somehow, after all of it, I still get to wake up and do it again tomorrow and it still takes my breath away every single time.

I’ve watched entire lifetimes unfold through my lens, and I don’t take a single frame for granted.

To my clients … you haven’t just given me a career. You’ve let me into the moments that matter most.

That’s everything. 🤍

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Dream job? Honestly, yes. But it’s so much more than a job. For 24 years I’ve been trusted with the moments people will hold onto forever. First cries. First birthdays. First lost teeth. Graduating high school and college. Vows. And then repeating the cycle all over again. I’ve been there for the joy and the grief, the beginnings and the goodbyes. And somehow, after all of it, I still get to wake up and do it again tomorrow and it still takes my breath away every single time. I’ve watched entire lifetimes unfold through my lens, and I don’t take a single frame for granted. To my clients … you haven’t just given me a career. You’ve let me into the moments that matter most. That’s everything. 🤍

What actually happens during prom photos 👀
Here’s how to instantly make your prom photos look better:
• Don’t stand stiff
• Keep movement in the poses
• Relax your hands and shoulders
• Stay close together in couple photos
• Laugh, talk, and i
That’s what I’m guiding the entire session.
Because the best prom photos don’t always happen from perfect posing...
They happen when everyone finally relaxes and starts having fun. #
Save this and send it to your date so everyone is on the same page

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What actually happens during prom photos 👀 Here’s how to instantly make your prom photos look better: • Don’t stand stiff • Keep movement in the poses • Relax your hands and shoulders • Stay close together in couple photos • Laugh, talk, and i That’s what I’m guiding the entire session. Because the best prom photos don’t always happen from perfect posing... They happen when everyone finally relaxes and starts having fun. # Save this and send it to your date so everyone is on the same page

If younger me could see the amount of emails, sessions, editing, timelines, client calls, blogs, courses, and random to-do lists now… she’d be SHOCKED. 😅

I started Gilmore Studios in 2002 with no roadmap. Just a camera, a love for photography, and honestly… a huge love for the business side of it too.

Since then, I’ve photographed so many stages of life:
weddings, newborns, seniors, cake smashes, families, commercial shoots, events… and somehow many of those clients became lifelong friends along the way. 🤍

What started as “I think I want to do photography” turned into over two decades of documenting people’s biggest moments and helping other photographers grow businesses of their own.

And honestly?
I still love it just as much.

Hi, I’m Jennifer Gilmore — photographer, business owner, and mentor for photographers ready to grow ✨

Comment LEARN if you want to grow as a photographer

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If younger me could see the amount of emails, sessions, editing, timelines, client calls, blogs, courses, and random to-do lists now… she’d be SHOCKED. 😅 I started Gilmore Studios in 2002 with no roadmap. Just a camera, a love for photography, and honestly… a huge love for the business side of it too. Since then, I’ve photographed so many stages of life: weddings, newborns, seniors, cake smashes, families, commercial shoots, events… and somehow many of those clients became lifelong friends along the way. 🤍 What started as “I think I want to do photography” turned into over two decades of documenting people’s biggest moments and helping other photographers grow businesses of their own. And honestly? I still love it just as much. Hi, I’m Jennifer Gilmore — photographer, business owner, and mentor for photographers ready to grow ✨ Comment LEARN if you want to grow as a photographer

Senior year is better with your best friend. 🎉🎓

Class of 2026

📸 by Cody - Gilmore Studios

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Senior year is better with your best friend. 🎉🎓 Class of 2026 📸 by Cody - Gilmore Studios

Top locations in Arizona for a senior session 👀

And each one gives you a completely different look.

Riparian Preserve
Greenery, paths, variety, and softer natural tones.

Queen Creek Fields
Open space, warm light, and that dreamy golden hour look everybody loves.

Queen Creek Wash
More texture, desert tones, and a slightly edgier feel.

Here’s how I help seniors choose:
We don’t just pick a location because it’s pretty. We pick one that fits your outfits, personality, and the overall vibe you want your photos to have.

Because location changes EVERYTHING.

Save this for your senior photo inspo later
Which one would you choose?

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Top locations in Arizona for a senior session 👀 And each one gives you a completely different look. Riparian Preserve Greenery, paths, variety, and softer natural tones. Queen Creek Fields Open space, warm light, and that dreamy golden hour look everybody loves. Queen Creek Wash More texture, desert tones, and a slightly edgier feel. Here’s how I help seniors choose: We don’t just pick a location because it’s pretty. We pick one that fits your outfits, personality, and the overall vibe you want your photos to have. Because location changes EVERYTHING. Save this for your senior photo inspo later Which one would you choose?

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