Another great family who came by during the Holiday mini sessions. We first met last year when I went down for a lifestyle session at their house; which is an amazing mid century modern ranch down in south south Miami. (check out last year’s session here!)
This year’s mini session was a race against the rain. Probably one of the rainiest days we’ve had all season, but we definitely made it work.
Till next time,
court
I have been capturing this family for three years now. I first visited them when these little twinkies had just been released from the NICU after being born 10 weeks early. In these three years, we’ve done all sorts of different sessions at different locations, but they finally came to visit me in my ‘hood; the streets of Downtown Hollywood. I truly look forward to watching these two adorable kiddos grow.
Till next time,
court
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Meet Mitch and Michael. Two brothers who came by the studio a couple of weeks ago for some fun and funky downtown portraits. I first photographed these two guys and their mom and dad four years ago. (where does the time go?) These two boys couldn’t be more different and I think their personalities really shine through.
That being said, we are well in the thick of the holiday season here at the studio. We’re busy getting out client orders and holiday cards, but all in all I’m really pleased with how everything is going. We had a number of new families take advantage of the mini sessions, as well as a few familiar faces. I’m truly thankful for all our clients, both new and old (returning would be a better word than “old”). So we have lots of great sessions to post on the blog once things calm down here in the studio. The studio will be closed from Dec. 19-January 31. Feel free to call or drop us an email, someone will get back to you. We’re currently booking sessions starting in February. So if you were too busy this Fall/Winter to schedule your family portraits (which is definitely the case for many of us) there’s always the spring!
Till next time!
court
Another amazing family who came by the studio for the mini sessions in downtown Hollywood. I met this mom for the first time when I first started my business 4 years ago. And it took that long for us to finally coordinate a time for us all to get together. Well good things come to those who wait. And by “those who wait” I’m definitely making reference to me! I have the best clients. Thank you!
Till next time,
courtney
The October 29th mini session date was smack dab in the rainiest weekend we have had in South Florida in a long time. Luckily for me and my clients that morning, most of the rain held off till the afternoon. We did encounter a few quick showers and this family and I made safe “harbour” in the parking garage. Which by the way just happens to be one of my favorite places to shoot. As a mainly natural light photographer, the light that streams into the parking garage is just divine. Not to mention this family is amazingly good looking and their choice in wardrobe is every photographers dream.
Till next time,
courtney
We are in full swing here at the studio, and I have to say I love it. The two days of mini sessions in downtown Hollywood were a success and I’m seriously looking forward to all that there is in store for courtney ortiz photography in the upcoming year. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is a week away and the fact that I’m even making reference to next year, 2012, really blows my mind. That being said, we are completely booked here at the studio for the remainder of 2011 and have already started booking appointments for February 2012. A complete list of mini session and studio dates for 2012 will be released in the next few days. In the meantime, keep checking back here at the blog. We have a TON of amazing sessions to share as well as a few weddings.
This is “Jack”! This is the second time I’ve been able to capture this little guy. The first time being at the Share the Love event to benefit the Haitian Earthquake effort back in January 2010. He’s gotten a lot bigger in the almost two years since I last photographed him. He’s adorable, and what makes it even more special is that his dad was my lab partner in 10th grade physics.
Till next time,
courtney
I am so excited that for the second year in a row I had the opportunity to walk in the annual Buddy Walk sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society and the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization. This year I attended as the event’s official photographer. The Buddy Walk took place at the end of October on Hollywood Beach. It’s an overwhelming experience to be surrounded by families celebrating their children and the love they have for each other.
For more information on Down Syndrome and how you can get involved in the next Buddy Walk click here!!!
This little guy came by the studio for his two year old portraits. He’s got quite a presence in front of the camera. In fact, I think he can give Zoolander a run for his money with his own distinct “look” (scroll down to the last picture).
This past Saturday, was the first of two Downtown Hollywood mini session dates. It was a great time, and I was so happy to be back in what I felt was my element. I have posted a couple of quick sneak peaks on the courtney ortiz photography facebook page. The second and last mini session date is this Saturday, November 5. I actually have a couple of spots available. Call the studio at 954-558-6893 or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more information.
Till next time,
court
Lenny and I took a little trip to the Central Coast of California to attend our dear friends, Jack and Aimee’s wedding. Aimee is originally from Santa Maria, California, and it was only natural that she wanted to say “I do” back at home. And it gave the rest of us an opportunity to take a little trip across country to share their special day with them. Not only are the bride and groom special people to my husband and I, but we got to travel with a group of some of our closest friends as well. And I’m talking oldest and closest friends. Two of which have been my best buddies since elementary school. My husband has been friends with these guys since high school, and as we have gotten older and gone away to college and gotten married our group has gotten bigger and bigger. These are friends that we can call on any time of day or night. Will always be there if we need them. It made the whole experience so special. I want to say that I was NOT the photographer for this wedding. The photographer was Micki Salazar, but being a photographer myself, and being surrounded in beautiful new territory I couldn’t help myself. I traveled “light”. Just my camera and my 50mm f/1.2 lens. The Friday before the wedding was spent wine tasting at two wineries in the Santa Maria Valley, Rancho Sisquoc and Cambria. Saturday morning we traveled to Solvang, California (Remember the movie Sideways?) had an amazing Danish breakfast and did a little shopping before the wedding itself. The ceremony was held in an amazing old barn in the middle of an orange, lemon, and lime grove. Lots of amazing details that would make my wedding photographer friends drool!
Lenny and I arrived in LA on Thursday and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway. We stopped for lunch in Malibu!
Friday Wine Tasting!
Being a Native Floridian, I’m no stranger to citrus fruit, but I just loved all the lemon trees!
WEDDING TIME!
All of our peeps (minus the bride and groom).
“The boys!”
I wasn’t able to take photos of the bride and groom solo, but I love having friends who are willing participants!
I’m embarrassed to admit how long ago I shot this wedding. Early summer to say the least. So without further ado, I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Malkin. The ceremony and reception took place at the historical Rusty Pelican on Key Biscayne in Miami.
Till next time,
court
