Google reviewers rate Gilmore Studios five stars based on one hundred reviews, with the owner responding to ninety-three percent of comments. Clients frequently describe the studio as professional, punctual, and efficient, noting that the photographers are skilled at keeping families comfortable and capturing natural moments during sessions. Recurring themes include high-quality image results, fast turnaround times for edited photos, and the ability to manage children effectively. One low-star review cites a lack of communication after an initial inquiry, where multiple attempts to reach the studio went unanswered.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 100 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 100 Google reviews (88 with written comments, 22 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 93% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 23, 2026.
Service: Photographer serving Costa Mesa, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Madeleine Walburger4 reviews
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We love Jennifer and Gilmore Studios. I appreciate her warmth — and, that she just knows how to get it done. Especially critical when photographing my family and the window of time for capturing kiddos’ smiles can be narrow! She makes the experience easy, she knows how to get everyone to buy-in, she sets us up to look our best, and the printed photos are always truly excellent.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Madeleine, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are thrilled Jennifer and the team made the session easy and helped capture those fleeting smiles. Hearing that you love the printed photos means a lot to us. We look forward to photographing your family again.
Gilmore Studios is the BEST! Jennifer and Brian photographed our wedding last November and were absolutely fantastic to work with. They were so organized and worked together seamlessly to direct our families and wedding party, create great shots, and keep us on schedule. They also have the best energy and helped make us feel so loved on our big day! We did engagement photos with Jennifer and Brian as well and they made sure the location and time of day was perfect for capturing what we wanted (my husband and I even changed into our wetsuits and it was so much fun!). Our wedding and engagement photos are gorgeous and I couldn’t be happier. We will definitely come back to Gilmore Studios to capture any and all special moments/events in the future!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Bryndis, thank you so much for this wonderful review and for trusting Jennifer and Brian to capture your engagement and wedding. We’re thrilled they kept things organized, brought great energy, and helped create such fun and beautiful moments — wetsuit photos included! It means so much to hear you love the images and felt so supported on your big day. We can’t wait to work with you again for future milestones.
Jennifer is very professional and gets great photos in an efficient manner! I highly recommend her.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, Aleece. I’m glad you were happy with the photos and the efficient session. I appreciate the recommendation and look forward to working with you again or meeting anyone you refer.
Jennifer is amazing-very easy to work with and takes beautiful photos.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks so much, Tina! We're thrilled Jennifer made the session easy and that you love the photos. We appreciate your kind review and hope to work with you again soon.
Jennifer is so great! Her pictures are fantastic and she captures the perfect moments. She has taken our photos at several events and is always professional and discreet. She turns around the edited shots so quickly too! I highly recommend her.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much, Kim! Jennifer will be thrilled to hear your kind words — we’re so glad you appreciate her professionalism, discretion, and quick turnaround. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you at future events.
Jennifer Gilmore is THE BEST. She is such a professional - kind, skilled, punctual, and responsive. I highly recommend her as an outstanding photographer!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Leslie. We’re thrilled Jennifer provided such a professional, kind, punctual, and responsive experience. We’ll be sure to pass your praise along to her and truly appreciate your recommendation.
Jennifer knows exactly what to do to make your pictures come out incredible. No need to worry when you use her!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you, Tracie! We’re so glad Jennifer made your photos look incredible and gave you confidence during the shoot. I’ll pass along your kind words to her. We look forward to working with you again and capturing more great moments.
Jennifer is amazing! She captures every special moment of your day without you even knowing you are posing. She is quick and efficient on returning the photos and they are all beautiful. I don’t know how she does it, but I 1000% recommend her.
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much, Michelle! We're thrilled Jennifer captured your day so naturally and that you loved the photos and quick turnaround. She'll be delighted to hear your recommendation. We appreciate you trusting us with your special moments and hope to work with you again.
We had a fantastic experience for my daughter’s senior photos. Jennifer was the sweetest! The session was relaxed and she made my daughter feel comfortable the whole time.
The photos turned out absolutely stunning and really captured her personality! We’re very happy with how everything came out and will treasure these photos forever!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Brittany! We’re delighted Jennifer and the team made your daughter’s senior session relaxed and comfortable and that the photos captured her personality so well. It means a lot to know you’ll treasure them forever. We appreciate your trust and hope to work with your family again.
Jennifer is beyond amazing. She is professional and efficient with your time. She pays attention to every detail of the shoot and doesn’t miss anything. Our pictures were better than we could have ever imagined!!
