Baby Charlotte | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
On Monday, December 26 @ 8:45 pm
Charlotte Merideth Ortiz
was born.
The May Family | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
How do I love this family? Let me count the ways…. Well first of all, their oldest daughter’s name is “Courtney”. SCORE! Both girls were full of personality, and I had the privilege of working with their dad during all the Gridiron Grill-Off shoots that we did during the late summer/early fall. He was a member of the production team. So I was thrilled when he asked me to shoot his family portraits right before Thanksgiving. What originally started as an idea to just photograph the girls as a surprise for his wife, turned into a shoot for the whole family, which really I prefer.
The studio is officially closed for the Holidays and won’t officially re-open till February 1. We will be checking messages daily, so feel free to leave a message, someone will get back to you. We just are not scheduling new sessions until February.
Till next time,
courtney
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The Astley's | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
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
The Macks | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
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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The Harbours | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
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
Joyeaux Anniversaire Marlow | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
One of my favorite little girlies just turned ONE! So for the special occasion we jetted off to Paris for the afternoon. No one, and I mean no one, knows how to throw a party like her momma! Marlow’s big brother is celebrating the big 3 in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait to attend.
decor: Grande Affairs
cake and cookies: Enchanting Creations
catering: Aaron’s Catering
entertainment: Ms. Sue and a Hot Party
balloons: Dreammark
photography: me!
The last two Downtown Hollywood mini session dates of 2011 have been announced, Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, November 5. For more information please contact the studio 954-558-6893 or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com.
Till next time,
court
Lucas | Ft. Lauderdale Newborn Photographer
Another gorgeous momma with her tiny newborn. I love seeing how new parents interact with their little ones. This baby makes 4 in this household. It’s really important to me as a photographer, that when I photograph newborns, to capture them and their new family in their real environment. I want the images to tell the story of the family at that exact moment in time. Any new parent will tell you that life with a two week old is different from life with a four week old, 6 six week old, etc…. Newborns change so much during that first year.
Expecting? Let courtney ortiz photography tell your story.
Till next time,
court
Vizcaya | Ft. Lauderdale Photographer
A lifestyle family photography session at Vizcaya?? Yes, please! This family all the way from Switzerland, has become one of my regulars over the years. We first met back in 2009 when I was holding mini sessions at the Janie and Jack store down in Merrick Park. I’d love to think they fly stateside just for their yearly portrait session, but the fact that they’ve made the family portrait session part of their visit is fine by me. (Check out last summer’s session here!) We really wanted to do something different this time. We had done South Beach and Hollywood Beach so it was time to do something that wasn’t “beach”. Can’t get much better than Vizcaya. Vizcaya is perfect for letting little ones run around and explore. Lots of little nooks and crannies and great shade. This was actually the third family photography session I’ve done at Vizcaya over the years and it’s definitely one of my favorite places to play. Although, I’m looking forward to going back when it’s not so hot.
Don’t forget to check out the new courtney ortiz photography fan page on facebook!
Till next time,
courtney
Feel the Love | Ft. Lauderdale Photographer
Just editing a family session and had to share these two images. These are the types of images that send chills down my spine. This is what I want to present to my clients. True emotion and love! Can’t get much more real than this!
Till next time,
court
Sneak Peak | Ft. Lauderdale Family Photographer
This is a very special family. Their youngest son was in the same class as Owen this year. The entire family has an amazing spirit and each kid is chock full of their own unique personality. So what better place to have their family photography lifestyle session but on Hollywood Beach. Nothing has more flavor than Hollywood Beach. I had forgotten how much I enjoy shooting there. Hollywood Beach has so much variety in terms of a photography location, far beyond just a typical “beach” shoot. And there is nothing about this family that is “typical.” So it was a perfect fit!
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