In the digital social media age, we all know how important a great “profile pic” is. As a small business owner with an online presence, a professional headshot is your potential client’s first impression of who you are. We all are guilty of judging books by their cover and a professional headshot can transform a business owner from amateur to professional with one click of the shutter. On Friday, September 20, myself along with Stacy Boegem of the Happiness Agenda, Dara Michelle of Dara Michelle Style, and Sally Pricer of Smash Beauty Lounge are hosting the first ever “Headshot Happy Hour”. Professional makeup, styling, photography, and wine! It’s a win/win for everyone. (Oh, and did I mention I’m actually including digital files for use in your marketing material both print and online??!!) See below for more details or visit the Femfessionals event registration page.
I first met Stacy Boegem, a few years ago when we worked together on the board for the Team Up For Toys charity event to benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She is an amazing life coach through her business The Happiness Agenda and now President of the Ft. Lauderdale chapter of Femfessionals. I urge you check out her website and blog. I only need 15 minutes with her and I feel immediately recharged and refreshed. She commissioned me for her headshots this past spring. Now it’s her nature of business that she sends out weekly enews letters and blogs multiple times through the week. She needed a comprehensive collection of images of her showing every range of emotion and body language you could think of. Together with Dara Michelle, they created multiple looks and I captured every style in both a studio and lifestyle setting. In the end she has a “stock photography” collection of her that she can use for a variety of different things. Again, check out her website. Not just to see the awesome that she is, but to see how she incorporates a variety of different headshot styles. If your business requires more than just a traditional headshot, feel free to contact me at the studio 954-558-6893 or shoot me an email courtney@courtneyortiz.com. I do offer these comprehensive “stock photography” headshot sessions. Let’s chat about it.
Meet Lily and Emily. Lots of personality in these two beauties. Lily and I first met when she was a baby, at a mommy and me class. Fast forward 6 years and she’s entering first grade just like my Owen. Where does the time go?
The girls and I ran around on Dania Beach one afternoon during the last week of summer vacation. Perfect weather, perfect light, and gorgeous kiddos. Life is good.
I really love large family sessions. There is so much going on and so much interaction, that it really makes it easy for me to capture so many genuine moments. Everyone is genuinely happy to be together. How awesome is that?! Lucky for me, I photographed Megan and Jim’s wedding two years ago, so I already had a bond with this amazing family. Which, of course, is always a win. Sessions in downtown Hollywood and the Beach are currently available. I’m also traveling to New York City and will be available for sessions on Saturday, October 5. 30 minute session to include 4 8×10 prints $250 in downtown Manhattan, exact location TBD. Email the studio or give me a call for more information. I’m really excited about my upcoming travel schedule. I’d love to see you. See you soon, court
After a very short stint in Cooper City, we sold the house we built out in the suburbs and moved back to east Hollywood…home. (If you follow my instagram feed or read sistersnotdesigners.com, you’re pretty up to date). Anyway, we’re back in the ‘wood. Which means I’m walking distance to the area that I’ve become known for and love shooting in, Downtown Hollywood. I can now walk to work. I’ve been shooting in downtown Hollywood pretty regularly since 2009, (Courtney Ortiz Photography was started in September 2007) and I’m really excited that the landscape is changing and will continue to change now that the city has taken on the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project. Hollywood is bringing in an amazing group of mural artists to add life and vibrancy to our little downtown area. When I’m photographing a subject, regardless of the location, I truly try to make the location just as important as the subject. It helps to tell the story. So I’m beyond thrilled to have new colors and textures to photograph along with your kiddos.
Downtown Hollywood mini sessions are available through December 1. For more information please feel free to call the studio or email me.
You would think that two separate portrait sessions in one week, would have any family whining and running for the hills. That’s what makes this group so special. They really value the importance of portrait art. Cherishing the moments that they are together. Their playful spirit really shines through.
I look forward to seeing them all again next year. Maybe I’ll just follow them around for the week.
Sometimes you have so much family in town, that you have to split your session into two seperate days. I’m always game for that!!! So today’s post is an ode to “Family”. To funny grandads, crazy uncles, favorite aunts, cousins, a family dog, and gorgeous grandmas.
Jack and Aimee just gave birth to their first son. (Portraits to come) Three weeks before baby was due they realized that they were almost over due for maternity portraits. I love the natural relaxed feel between this soon to be mom and dad.
Regular downtown Hollywood studio sessions are now available on select weekends through December 1. Traveling to NYC this fall? So am I!!! Stay tuned for travel dates and information on how to commission me for portraits in the Big Apple.
See you soon,
court
Sometimes, it’s not about the location, but about the light, as you can see from these first few images. I love parking garage light.
I’m actually getting in some office time today and just had to put these two images on the blog even though I’m still in the middle of editing. Nina came all the way from New York City with her Mommy, and a session with me was on her “must do” list. I can’t ask for a bigger or better compliment than that.
On a personal note, we are getting ready to move this weekend. We’ll be moving into a smaller or more “quaint” house on the “east” side of town. Which really means out of the suburbs. I’m working diligently to get all client sessions out before the end of the week. I keep a personal blog with my sisters, sistersnotdesigners if you’re interested in coming too.
Knowing a family personally definitely helps when collaborating on possible locations. I always knew that if I photographed them it would have to be on a ball field. To say that this is a “baseball family” would be an understatement. Dad, coached Owen for two seasons of t-ball. There were three coaches. They were so dedicated, to both the kids and the game. It was a great two seasons that my family and I will cherish forever.
“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 -
