Downtown Hollywood Mini Sessions are back. When I first started Courtney Studios (I celebrated 12 years this September!), Downtown Hollywood mini sessions were my jam! 30-60 minutes in and around the streets of Downtown Hollywood. The landscape was and continues to be ever changing, so each family portrait is a complete and totally different experience. As a photographer, the landscape is just as much an inspiration as my subjects. After a few years away from these fun family custom portrait sessions, I’m excited to bring them back in time for the Holidays.
The Downtown Hollywood Mini Sessions are Sunday, November 17. The cost is $250 and includes an 8×10 mounted print ($65 value). Your custom family portrait mini session includes a 30 minute walk around Downtown Hollywood, an online proofing gallery to share with family and friends, an 8×10 mounted print ($65 value), and an in person order session where we will go over all your finished portraits to create the portrait package that best suits your family’s portrait photography needs.
Follow us on Instagram @courtneystudios and my personal page @courtneyortiz (for headstands and running and recipes and kids and life…). On the studio’s page, I’m going back in the vault to share some of my favorite family portraits taken in Downtown Hollywood. Many of the murals and favorite spots are no longer there, but with new incredible art and secret spots to still discover.
There are a limited number of Mini Sessions available and you must have an appointment to attend. Please don’t hesitate if you have any questions or are ready to schedule your custom family portrait session today.
Meet Blanca and Joaquin. We spent the morning exploring the Miami Design District during their custom family portrait session. Their mama, Angela, is a clean beauty advocate with Beautycounter, the founder of Ama Consulting, and a friend.
I don’t venture into the Miami Design District for family portrait sessions very often, so it was fun to see what was behind every corner. The Design District didn’t disappoint. Lots of amazing natural light, big bold colors, and on a Tuesday morning, not many other people (which is always a plus!).
Halloween is just a few days away. Your family portrait session must be scheduled before December 1 to guarantee Holiday Delivery. Holiday mini sessions in Downtown Hollywood are Sunday, November 17. There are still a few appointments available.
I love a good mural. And Renda Writer is my favorite mural artist EVER. He is incredible inside and out. So you can imagine how thrilled I am to have this beautiful new Renda Writer original not too far from me on the side of the Yakut Properties building in Dania Beach, Florida. Renda’s message of peace and love is the perfect backdrop for this custom family portrait.
Incorporating art into your family portrait is an incredibly personal detail. Let’s chat about it.
Emery’s beautiful blue eyes pierced my soul. She turned one and we celebrated with a lifestyle portrait session at home using props and toys that are personal to the family.
I love getting in a client’s home and creating family portraits that are genuine and authentic.
Well Valentine’s Day was a little over a week ago, and it was on that beautiful Valentine’s Day I met this beautiful family down in Fat Village in Fort Lauderdale for their custom family portrait session, or what I like to refer to as “The Family Portrait Experience“. This was the third time I’ve been lucky enough to photograph sisters, Valentina and Isabella. They are beautiful girls inside and out.
Ladies, if you’re looking for something fun to do on Monday, March 18, then I invite you to join us at the Beaux Arts & Laurent-Perrier Champagne
“Sparks of Joy” is a common theme these days as I’m trying to “KonMari” my life, closet, desk, Charlotte’s room…and then I thought, “How can I KonMari my business and only do those tasks that “spark joy?” Sure I can outsource business tasks, but if I really wanted to get down to the nitty gritty I knew I had to look beyond just emails and quickbooks, and WHAT I was actually photographing. I started my business 12 years ago because taking photographs of my son and friends’ kids sparked joy in my heart like none other. And seeing my work hanging on a client’s home is beyond thrilling and satisfying. I definitely felt like I had a calling. Since 2007 (12 years) I’m grateful and excited for new opportunities to expand and grow. Weddings? Sure! Professional headshots? Yes! Product photography? You got it! Trying something new and succeeding is quite a high. It’s also a lot of moving parts.
But if I’m really being honest with myself do all of these different photography genres spark joy?
Child and Family portraits is truly my jam. Building relationships with families, watching kids grow up and using that as inspiration in my photography does more than spark joy…it lights a fire.
I’m excited to announce that starting again in 2019 I will be photographing Children and Families exclusively.
Creating art and celebrating the beauty and love in families “sparks joy” in my heart and truly makes me…”click!” The celebration of love and art started in 2007 and the party is still going strong.
It’s October! It’s still a little warm here in South Florida, but being a Native Miami-an (is that even a word?) I notice even the slightest change in the seasons and fall is definitely in the air. (or maybe it’s just wishful thinking).
But whatever the weather outside, we are definitely in the thick of the busy season here in the studio. I’ve photographed families and new babies and professional portraits…lots of photography goodness happening here.
There are still appointments available for your custom family portrait session here at the studio. The weekend time slots are quickly dwindling, but there is still Saturday availability on
10/13
10/20
11/10
11/17
Weekdays appointments are also available. Contact me at the studio for more information and to schedule your custom family portrait session.
Here’s just a little sneak peak of what I’ve been up to.
It’s almost October and time to start talking about Holiday deadlines. Now is the time to schedule your custom family portrait session at Courtney Studios. There are only 4 Saturdays between now and holiday deadlines with appointments available.
10/13
10/20
11/10
11/17
Your custom portrait session needs to be scheduled and complete by November 17 in order to guarantee a holiday delivery.
I’ve had a great time in the studio the last few weeks photographing new and returning clients. Being able to watch kids grow up before my eyes is a definite perk of being a family photographer. On most days it’s like one giant studio playdate. Super fun, super loud, and super creative.
Want to see more from the studio? Follow us on instagram @courtneystudios and see session sneak peaks and behind the scenes at the studio.
Call the studio or email to schedule your custom family portrait session at Courtney Studios.
The day I returned home from Camp Starlight my sister had a baby. My brother had a baby one week later. Griffin. He’s beautiful. Griffin’s first newborn portraits were taken while in the hospital. While his mama rested, I was able to capture portraits of my baby brother with his first baby. Hospital room window light is definitely a favorite and I took advantage.
A week later I hung out with them at home for the first official newborn portrait session. Photographing my brother’s baby fills me with gratitude. Grateful to do what I love for the people I love.
My approach to newborn photography is simple and natural. Any props used are yours and unique to you. Reach out if you have any questions. I’d love to chat about it.
I am currently taking appointments for family portraits both in the studio and on location.
“Her work is distinct and holds a special place in our home.”- Marcy Hirsch -
“Courtney's photographs had a huge impact on NCLR and helped us raise over $1 million in December 2014. Her work is beautiful and engaging and shows the central goal of the fight for marriage equality -love."”- Ace Portis, Major Gifts Officer, NCLR -
“Courtney truly captured the uniqueness of our family and created beautiful, original works of art that we will treasure always.”- Darlene Giol -
