Courtney ortiz photography is offering one day of Holiday mini sessions in the downtown Ft. Lauderdale/Riverfront area on Sunday, November 21 from 9-1. $135 includes a 20 minute session, at least 10 images in a password protected online gallery, and 25 custom Holiday cards (check out our 2010 designs here). Additional prints, CD's, and boutique studio products are available a la carte. Email us at the studio courtney@courtneyortiz.com or call 954-558-6893 to reserve your spot before it's too late!
The last few weeks I’ve been bombarded with gorgeous little girlies who have come by the studio. And that, my friends, is a good thing.
Courtney ortiz photography is offering one day of Holiday mini sessions in the downtown Ft. Lauderdale/Riverfront area on Sunday, November 21 from 9-1. $135 includes a 20 minute session, at least 10 images in a password protected online gallery, and 25 custom Holiday cards (check out our 2010 designs here). Additional prints, CD’s, and boutique studio products are available a la carte. Email us at the studio courtney@courtneyortiz.com or call 954-558-6893 to reserve your spot before it’s too late!
I posted a single sneak peak from this session a couple of weeks ago, and as I’m super behind in my blogging, I’m finally getting around to the official post.
We’re really busy here at the studio as the holidays are approaching. I’m working on a date for some holiday mini sessions in downtown Ft. Lauderdale/Riverfront area, that will be announced in the next few days. “Studio Sessions” in downtown Hollywood are limited and as far as scheduling in a “Lifestyle Session” between now and the first of December….inquire within. If you’re interested in Holiday Cards click here.
Without further ado…the Weinsier family. They are the family of the month for October. You can see them in the current issue of the Hollywood Gazette as well as in the window of The Haircut Hangout in downtown Hollywood, which is also the location of my studio. If you happen to be in downtown Hollywood stop by the studio and enter to be the Family of the Month. The winning family gets a complimentary studio session, their picture in the Hollywood Gazette, and a 16×20 enlargement. I just shot the November Family of the Month this morning. Stay tuned!
If Dad looks familiar it’s because he’s a reporter for WPLG 10 news. During this session the little guy was feeling majorly under the weather, although you wouldn’t be able to tell it from this family portrait.
I always get a big kick when a mom will book a session for her, “Kids only! I don’t want to be in any of the pictures.” So these two adorable sisters came by the studio a couple of weeks ago.
By the end of the session everyone, including mom and dad, were warmed up for the camera and I was able to get everyone to jump in for a final image, A FAMILY portrait. I love how some of the best family pictures are unplanned and spontaneous! Thank you J family for allowing me to capture and document your precious and beautiful family.
This family chose to create the Signature Sweet Sixteen storyboard to display their images. The Signature Sweet Sixteen is 16 of your favorite session images printed on gallery wrapped canvas or 3/4 inch standout mount, ready to hang. Available in either 20×20 or 30×30.
November Holiday mini sessions are filling up fast. Email courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more information.
The Gilded Revolution, a hip and up and coming travel accessories company, is revolutionizing travel in an emerging market by adapting to restrictions with panache. The high end travel accessories that they offer will make you feel like your riding in first class when you’re really sitting in coach. You might first remember seeing this threesome on the blog here.
The Gilded Revolution or G-Rev is introducing their new convertible dress. It’s a small, lightweight, wrinkle free, amazing dress that can be worn a million and one different ways. It has lots of versatility and style and can fit into a carryon. Because who really wants to pay the per bag fee anymore? The convertible dress is also perfect for bridesmaids traveling to a destination wedding.
Studio News:
Don’t forget to schedule your Holiday Studio Session. 2010 holiday cards were just unveiled. Click here to see what we have to offer this year.
This Wednesday, the 13th, from 10-12 we’re hosting a Matilda Jane Clothing trunk show. Matilda Jane has just launched their 2010 holiday line. This exclusive clothing line for girls is only available through trunk shows. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Stop by for coffee, bagels, and fabulous shopping.
One of the things sitting on my to do list now for weeks is to finalize the holiday card designs that we are going to offer here at the studio. Well today I finished it!!!! What a feeling of accomplishment. I am so excited to unveil the holiday cards that courtney ortiz photography will be offering to clients this year. I loved this design set from the moments I first saw it on the Design Aglow blog months ago. Well I went back and forth for so long (too long) contemplating so many different designs, that I just said “enough is enough! This has to get done!” I went with what I loved to begin with. Lessoned learned….”go with your gut!”
These are 5×7, double sided, full color, flat cards printed on thick linen texture card stock complete with envelopes. They are fully customizable.
I can’t make up my mind as to which one I’ll use for my own family’s card. You’ll just have to look in your mailbox come December.
So now’s the time to book your holiday portrait session. Slots are filling up fast. Holiday mini sessions are available at the studio Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays.
Call the studio at 954-558-6893 for more information!
Some of our very best friends just left today for Chicago. Not for vacation, but to live. Marshall got transferred, and in less than 4 weeks since they found out they were moving, they’re gone. She was one of my first very good friends in the neighborhood. She sold my house. Her son was Owen’s first best “male” friend. But such is life. People come and go. And now we have a place to stay in Chicago. Can’t wait to visit there in December!!!
I miss you already.
They came for a studio session on Saturday, but before I post any of those I went through pictures I had taken all throughout the past year and chose some of my favorites.
december 09
springtime 2010
Summertime 2010. They came over quite often while we were living on the beach.
Right after little Max’s first haircut just this past Wednesday.
Stay tuned. Their studio session will be coming soon!!
In an attempt to get some new shots of my kids, that was mostly spent crying and fighting over a Transformer toy, I managed this one. Both of their birthdays are next month. Owen will be four and Stella two. But as they sit there still 3 and 1, I can see them as teenagers. Sitting there waiting for Mom to take their picture already. Stella, just shy of two years looks so much older and mature in this image. My children never cease to amaze me, and I really get excited for what lies ahead.
10 Months ago Mom got in contact with me to schedule a Lifestyle Session. We set the date and time, session was paid in full, and the day before we were supposed to meet she calls to say that one of her twin girls has a severe eye infection. 10 months and two surgeries later we were finally able to meet up. I’m actually glad we had to wait (although I wish it was for a different reason). What would have been 4 month old twin baby girls, were now 14 month old toddler girls. Running this way and that way, full of smiles and laughter. There are, currently, three gorgeous children in the family.
Four year old boy!
Beautiful twin girls!
Throughout all that this family has been through in the past year, Mom gets pregnant. She’s 31 weeks! Basically, four under four. This mom deserves a party!
This little cutie came by the studio a couple of weeks ago. We were working together to create his comp card for the South Florida modeling season which is quickly approaching. He’s just signed with MK Kids. If you’re interested in the child modeling industry read an interview with Michelle Karoly of MK Kids here or email her at mkkids@bellsouth.net.
Looking to update your portfolio? Contact courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more info!
“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 -
November Holiday mini sessions are filling up fast. Email courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more information.
Stay tuned. Their studio session will be coming soon!!
