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.
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Anything exciting planned to celebrate yo mama? Since I’ll be moving into our new house on Saturday, all I want to do on Mother’s Day is wake up in my own bed in my new HOME with my family. Keeping it simple this year. But if I had to choose one other gift, it would be to finally design a Signature 16 collage for myself. 16 of my favorite portraits of my 3 kiddos arranged in a clean, modern and stunning display. Perfect addition to my new family room. I love the Signature 16 Collage. It’s the studio’s most popular product. Starting at 20×20 inches, this heirloom collage will take your breath away and make your heart skip a beat every time you walk into a room.
I designed the collage below as a gift for a dear friend. I photographed her family just days after the birth of her fourth child, a girl. I captured details of her beautiful family and carefully curated her favorite 16 portraits into a complete work of art. It was a gift like no other. (For more Signature 16 Collage examples click here)
Give your mama the gift of portrait photography. Or if you’re a mama, gift it to yourself.
Call the studio to give the gift of portrait photography.
See you soon,
courtney
ps-Next Headshot Brunch is May 17
Just had to share some of the gorgeous mamas who I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Baby Nola was absolute perfection during her newborn portrait session. I spent a wonderful few hours with this beautiful new family. Each newborn portrait session contains its own set of creative challenges. I travel light…with only a camera. I bring no props or hats or baskets or blankets. When I arrive at the home, spending time getting to know this new family and what makes them unique is always my first priority. I love being able to incorporate items that are meaningful to the family. Maybe it’s a blanket knitted by Grandma or a special onesie that’s a gift from a favorite aunt. These are the special props that bring meaning to your new baby’s custom newborn portraits. It enables me as an artist/storyteller to tell your new family’s story. Time is fleeting and being able to capture this amazing time in your life is priceless. Little Miss Nola was 10 days old when I spent a Sunday with her. Custom newborn portraits are always best when done within the first 2 weeks. If you’re expecting it’s always a good idea to tentatively schedule your custom newborn session. When you’re having a baby, it’s always good to be prepared.
Let’s work together and create beautiful, heirloom newborn portraits that you’ll cherish forever.
Meet Miss Clara Mae, 10 day old baby girl. I’ve known her amazing mom and dad since spring of 2011 when I photographed their engagement session and then their wedding in June of 2011. I love how things come full circle and I’m now able to capture their beautiful little Clara. You can see highlights from that wedding here.
I shot the image below from the balcony of their hotel room on the morning of their wedding. It was a gorgeous day. I love that they had it made into a 16×20 gallery canvas and have it hanging in their bedroom.
More memories from their engagement session and wedding day.
It’s no secret that I love photographing twins. Meet Connor and Olivia, two weeks old. I was excited when new daddies Chris and Ryan asked me to capture this very special and fleeting time in their lives.
I definitely approach newborn portraits a bit differently. I prefer to do them in the home and I like to keep props at a minimum. I only come with a camera and like to use things that are found in the home. Integrating things that are special and meaningful to the family.
Newborn portraits are best when scheduled within the first 14 days after birth. If you’re having a baby I’d love to chat with you.
There’s nothing quite like the perfection of a newborn smile.
Having a baby? It’s never too early to schedule your newborn portrait session. Always best within the first two weeks.
This Saturday, April 29 are exclusive portrait sessions especially for mama’s and their kiddos. These limited sessions are $100 and include a $100 print credit, making the session complimentary. Contact the studio to schedule your appointment.
Excited to announce our newest session offering, “Pick 3”. Designed for the new family in mind, but perfect for any family wanting to document their “Year in Portraits”. Contact the studio for more information. courtney@courtneyortiz.com
954-558-6893
Time spent with a family with a brand new baby, especially if it’s their first baby, is precious. I love how attentive both parents are, and as a mom of three I try not to impart too much of my “wisdom”. Watching new parents start this journey for the first time is always so cute and innocent, and these two “newbie” parents didn’t disappoint in the slightest. Leo was four weeks old that morning, and he was bright eyed and bushy tailed for 3/4 of our time together.
If you’re expecting and want to document this amazing and yet fleeting time in your life, please don’t hesitate to contact the studio and tentatively schedule your session based on your baby’s due date.
Each new baby is a journey. The journey this family went on for their third baby is one for the record books. Meet baby Quinn, a gorgeous boy with the best two sisters a little brother could ask for. I don’t know who’s luckier, baby Quinn or his wonderful family.
“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 -
