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Venice Canals Engagement Photography

Venice Canals Engagement Photography – Venice Beach, CA

N & N’s Venice Canals Engagement session brought us to a really cool new location, far away from Orange County. The Canals are a hidden gem a short distance away from the wacky world of Venice Beach. Since the happy couple lives nearby in Marina Del Rey, they have loved coming to the canals for a walk after eating at their favorite local restaurants.

The canals are filled with cute small canoes, row boats, and paddle boats- each tied up to private landings behind the homes. The houses range from modern and colorful, to quaint little cottage style homes on the water. Photographers can be seen photographing models and engagement sessions around every corner!

Parking can be a real challenge, so be ready to walk a few blocks outside of the canals. If you are getting engaged and looking for something different, consider a Venice Canals Engagement photography session!

A little history on the Canals in Venice Beach

The Venice Beach canals were built back in the early 1900’s to imitate the canals in Venice, Italy. The canals attracted buyers and many homes were built. In the 1920’s, the invention of the automobile made the canals seem outdated. Most were destroyed and filled in to favor more roads for cars to drive on.

By 1940, the place was a dump. The canals and sidewalks were closed by the city and the area sunk into a 40 year depression. It seemed that nobody had the funds to repair such a large project. The original canal district was 4 times larger than it sits today!

Fast forward to the 1990’s, it was time to bring the canals back to life. The canals that you see today were totally rebuilt, including new sea walls and sidewalks. This made the property value skyrocket and turn into one of the most desired places to live in Venice. If you ever get the chance to visit this historic area, it’s well worth it!

About the photographers

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife wedding and engagement photography team. They also photograph hundreds of maternity, newborn, children and family sessions in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County. Contact us for more info about booking your studio or on location session in the Southern California area.

Brian and Jennifer Gilmore specialize in wedding and portrait photography in Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding areas in OC and Los Angeles, CA. Call 949-698-3968 or email us to book your 2017-18 engagement photography & wedding.

 

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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.

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Newport Beach & Queen Creek

Number of kids:

3 boys

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Since 2002

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This mama wanted something natural and timeless at the beach, and sunset gave her exactly that.

If you are planning maternity photos, think about sunrise or sunset. Those times of day truly make a difference in how relaxed and beautiful your images feel.

Send me a message to chat about the best timing for your maternity session.

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This mama wanted something natural and timeless at the beach, and sunset gave her exactly that. If you are planning maternity photos, think about sunrise or sunset. Those times of day truly make a difference in how relaxed and beautiful your images feel. Send me a message to chat about the best timing for your maternity session.

This year’s mini sessions are in the studio on our clean white backdrop. It’s timeless, classic, and the perfect blank canvas to let your family’s personality shine.

Last year we photographed this family, and they brought so much fun energy into their session. Proof that even on a simple backdrop, your joy and connection make the photos unique.

If you’ve been waiting for updated portraits, this is the easiest (and most fun!) way to do it

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This year’s mini sessions are in the studio on our clean white backdrop. It’s timeless, classic, and the perfect blank canvas to let your family’s personality shine. Last year we photographed this family, and they brought so much fun energy into their session. Proof that even on a simple backdrop, your joy and connection make the photos unique. If you’ve been waiting for updated portraits, this is the easiest (and most fun!) way to do it

When it’s 115° by midday, sunrise is your best friend. For this session, we met at sunrise to photograph an 18-year-old heading out on his LDS mission.
• The light is softer and golden…perfect for portraits.
• The heat hasn’t set in yet, so you’re more comfortable.
• And bonus: fewer crowds at popular locations.

If you’re planning a summer session in Arizona, sunrise is the way to go!

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When it’s 115° by midday, sunrise is your best friend. For this session, we met at sunrise to photograph an 18-year-old heading out on his LDS mission. • The light is softer and golden…perfect for portraits. • The heat hasn’t set in yet, so you’re more comfortable. • And bonus: fewer crowds at popular locations. If you’re planning a summer session in Arizona, sunrise is the way to go!

When planning twin sessions, I recommend choosing a theme that works for both. Simple and timeless designs photograph beautifully. For these brothers, we created a custom backdrop with balloons and large ONE letters so they could share the stage but still have space to shine individually.

Tip: Jeans or coordinated outfits help tie the look together without making it too matchy matchy.

Planning a twin birthday Let’s make it memorable

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When planning twin sessions, I recommend choosing a theme that works for both. Simple and timeless designs photograph beautifully. For these brothers, we created a custom backdrop with balloons and large ONE letters so they could share the stage but still have space to shine individually. Tip: Jeans or coordinated outfits help tie the look together without making it too matchy matchy. Planning a twin birthday Let’s make it memorable

We photographed this sweet newborn in December, and it’s a question I get all the time: When should we book our newborn session?
• The ideal window is within the first few weeks so your baby is extra sleepy and curled up.
• But don’t stress if you miss that. Sessions can be beautiful at any stage.
• I’ll guide you through family photos, sibling shots (if needed), and solo portraits so every detail of this season is remembered.

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We photographed this sweet newborn in December, and it’s a question I get all the time: When should we book our newborn session? • The ideal window is within the first few weeks so your baby is extra sleepy and curled up. • But don’t stress if you miss that. Sessions can be beautiful at any stage. • I’ll guide you through family photos, sibling shots (if needed), and solo portraits so every detail of this season is remembered.

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