When it comes to storytelling, there’s nothing I love more than being able to spend a couple of hours with a family in a very relaxed and casual environment. I can really capture true emotions and relationships in a candid and organic way. This family of 5 grown adult kids, their spouses, kids, and parents were together from all over the country for a short visit. From San Francisco to New York City to Boca Raton to get everyone under one roof is no small feat. This clan knew it was important to immortalize this event with photography. And that’s what I did. It’s so fulfilling to create portraits that truly mirror every bit of emotion that I felt that day. Can you feel the love?
Wait till you see what we designed with their portraits!! You’ll be blown away!
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Meet David and Evan. Two super adorable brothers who reminded me of my own son. Their mom, Esther is obsessed with all things modern for kids and the voice behind Buy Modern Baby. For this lifestyle session we spent a couple of hours together hanging out at home and then at the playground down the street.
Esther and I first met on Instagram. We were officially Instagram friends before she ever became a client. There’s the power of social media for ya.
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Mom, Esther has an amazing eye for design. I was overwhelmed by the details in her boys’ rooms.
We are feeling the love here at Courtney Ortiz Photography. I’ve shot a few weddings in my day, but starting in 2014 we have said “goodbye” to the wedding business. COP is now exclusively shooting children, families, and corporate/commercial. The new studio, coming this spring, will really allow us to do some fun, collaborative, and totally custom projects with clients. That being said, my favorite youngest sister is engaged. Corey popped the question right before Christmas. Although I don’t shoot weddings anymore, capturing my sister’s engagement was a dream come true. Gorgeous couple and gorgeous weather.
If you live in Hollywood and receive the Hollywood Gazette magazine, you might recognize the lovebirds from the February cover. When Jennifer, the editor, told me she wanted the February cover to convey “love” and “Hollywood”. I knew I would be able to kill two birds with one stone. I love when both my personal and professional work can collide.
We are currently booking sessions for March and Spring. Call the studio or shoot me an email for more information.
I’ve known this family for a couple of years through my involvement with the Greg Wohrle Foundation. Greg’s Foundation is a non profit organization whose mission is to provide funding and education for brain tumor research and respite to those most in need. Their signature annual event is the The Greg Wohrle Feel The Love Fest on Sunday, March 9. The Feel the Love Fest is truly an amazing fun family event. I encourage all of you to check it out, go with your family and have a great time all for a great cause.
On another note, COP is moving! We are moving just down the street into a permanent studio location in downtown Hollywood, located at 2020 Harrison St. The dedicated space will allow for a full range of studio photography options. Expect clean modern and fun studio portraits without the use of heavy props. COP truly focuses on capturing the true essence and personality of your kiddos. Being able to grow into a new space also means more fine art portrait samples and a custom framing department. This spring we will now be offering a full line of framing options. Expect a bigger more formal announcement of the move in the next few days.
Coming from a large family I completely relate to the special bond shared by cousins, so I get very excited when groups of cousins get together and commission portraits together. This is the second group of cousins that came through the studio in the past month. One set lives here in Boca Raton, Fl and the other set lives in Manhattan. Get these 4 kiddos together and it’s a never ending burst of personality and energy.
The weather might be white and snowy across the rest of the country, but it is absolutely the perfect time to get outside with the ones you love and capture it with custom portrait art.
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court
The love between the oldest and youngest cousin was so apparent and I feel so lucky that I was able to capture it candidly.
Get a group of five cousins together in downtown Hollywood for a family portrait session and the results are portraits that are fun, one of a kind and modern.
We have BIG news that will be announced in the coming weeks!!!! Stay tuned.
I met this mom at my salon, Hair Industry 7 years ago. We both just gave birth to our first sons, and we were both getting our hair done for the first time since delivery. Sans baby, sans husband, time out ALONE! Hard to come by with a newborn in the house. Fast forward 7 years, she has become one of my most special friends.
We had a great, yet abnormally warm morning for December, at one of my favorite new spots in Downtown Hollywood. The family’s wardrobe was thanks to Ashley Sloane of A Little Style.
Alexander is hands down one of the cutest and happiest babies I’ve ever photographed. His smile is contagious and I just wanted to eat him up. This family is only here in South Florida for a year while Dad is participating in a medical fellowship at Miami Children’s Hospital. This summer they travel back home to San Francisco. I’m so happy I was able to capture this time for them.
Meet Jay. He’s an adorable little boy who’s mama is a major mover and shaker here in South Florida. Stacy Boegem is a coach and president of the Ft Lauderdale chapter of Femfessionals. Stacy empowers professional women who are getting back into the workforce after being home with their children. She’s compassionate, motivating, and inspiring. A major force to be reckoned with. I just want to soak up every minute I spend with her, and even be able to save some for those days when I need a lift.
Watch out for Stacy Boegem! You’ll be hearing a lot more about her in 2014.
9 days till Christmas and it seems to be snowing everywhere in the United States but in South Florida. And as much as a white Christmas might be nice, there’s something to be said for going to the beach in December.
“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 -
