Chrissy Gilmartin Photography

Chrissy Gilmartin Photography Lifestyle and Portrait Photographer serving Southern California and Beyond... Obsessed with Anthropo

04/05/2026

There is something wildly powerful about seeing yourself through someone else’s lens. Not the version you pick apart in the mirror… but the one that already exists—confident, radiant, evolving. The one who kept going. The one who didn’t quit. The one who became her one decision, one hard day, one brave step at a time. Feeling good in your own skin isn’t about perfection… it’s about recognition.

As a photographer, I get a front row seat to this transformation every single day. Women walk in nervous, unsure, picking themselves apart… and then something shifts. They see their photos—and suddenly it clicks. That’s me? Yes, that’s you. That’s the version of you the world sees. Strong. Beautiful. Alive. Becoming.

This is your reminder: document your life. Step in front of the camera. Celebrate the woman you are today—not “when you lose the weight,” not “when life slows down.” Right now. Because one day, you’ll look back at these photos and realize… you were already everything you were becoming. 🖤

Desert heat, retro vibes, and one wildly in-love duo 🌴✨Catie + Nick did the damn thing yesterday—intimate, electric, and...
03/22/2026

Desert heat, retro vibes, and one wildly in-love duo 🌴✨
Catie + Nick did the damn thing yesterday—intimate, electric, and unapologetically them.

Micro wedding… MAJOR magic 💫

just a little sneak for now, my friends… But stay tuned for more!!! 🤘🏻💋🦩

Today’s the day. 💍Lizzie gets her dress, Daniel gets his girl, and two families become one.Let the magic begin. ✨
03/06/2026

Today’s the day. 💍
Lizzie gets her dress, Daniel gets his girl, and two families become one.
Let the magic begin. ✨

Some love stories you just know are magic from the very beginning… and Chris & Rob have been that kind of magic since th...
03/04/2026

Some love stories you just know are magic from the very beginning… and Chris & Rob have been that kind of magic since the first day I laid eyes on them! From their engagement, to their stunning wedding day, and now this beautiful extended family session at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano… I’ve had the absolute honor of watching their love story unfold chapter by chapter. And let me tell you — these two don’t just love each other, they adore each other in that effortless, fairytale kind of way that makes everyone around them feel it too.

And now… enter their sweet little leading lady, Skyler. 💫 Watching these two incredible men step into fatherhood with so much joy, tenderness, and pride has been the most heart-melting thing to witness. She is already so clearly the center of their universe — and honestly, the way they look at her? I DIE!! For real! 🥹

Chris, Rob, and little Miss fabulous Skyler… I adore your ENTIRE family more than words. Thank you for choosing me to document these beautiful milestones time after time, for allowing me to be a part of your family legacy, and for being the amazing humans that I am so blessed to call FOREVER FRIENDS!! This right here is the kind of story that reminds me exactly why I do what I do. ✨ I love you ALL SO MUCH!! 🥹😘❤️

There is nothing — and I mean nothing — that fills my heart more than getting to grow alongside my couples. I shot Sydne...
02/24/2026

There is nothing — and I mean nothing — that fills my heart more than getting to grow alongside my couples. I shot Sydney + Jake’s wedding day (back in 2022 😭❤️🥹), then their maternity session for sweet baby Kane… and now here we are, getting ready to welcome baby boy number TWO. Like excuse me?! Watching their love story turn into a whole beautiful legacy is the kind of magic that makes me fall in love with this job over and over again.

From vows… to baby bumps… to tiny hands wrapped around mama’s finger — I don’t take it lightly that I get a front row seat to their biggest milestones. Sydney and Jake, you two make parenthood look effortless, joyful, and freaking fun!!. I am beyond blessed to document your growing family and all the chaos, cuddles, and sweet in-between moments. Baby boy, you are already so loved… and I cannot wait to meet you. 💙✨👶🏼

Britney + John + The Lodge at Torrey Pines ❤️Honestly... where do I even begin. These two are the kind of humans you mee...
01/14/2026

Britney + John + The Lodge at Torrey Pines ❤️

Honestly... where do I even begin. These two are the kind of humans you meet once and immediately think, YASSS, the world needs more of THIS!!. Laid-back, wildly fun, deeply kind, and madly in love in that quiet, soul-level way that feels like pure kismet.

The way John looks at Brittney? I’m talking full-body chills.
The kind of look that makes your eyes well up and reminds you that true love isn’t a myth - it’s alive, thriving, and wearing a suit while staring at his person like the rest of the world disappeared. Serendipity, but make it forever.

What I loved most (and what made this day magic) is that their only agenda was each other. No obsession over timelines. No stressing the tiny details. Just a conscious choice to be present, soak it all in, and celebrate their love with the people who matter most. Cocktails in hand, laughter in the air, hearts wide open. Proof that when you let go of the “shoulds” and lean into the moment, the day becomes unforgettable - not because it was perfect, but because it was real. And wow... did they do it RIGHT. 🤘🏻✨🤘🏻

You my friends are M A G I C ... and I love y’all... end of story!!



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