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I’ve been shooting this family since little Max was 2 months old. He’ll be starting first grade this fall. Max and his big brother Nico were completely game when I wanted to explore this new parking garage just two blocks away from the studio. Parking garages make for the most delicious light.
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Meet Ella and Noah. Mom wanted to capture the last few days in their amazing condo on South Beach, before making the move to the suburbs. The light in the apartment and the view from the balcony were second to none. Not to mention how adorable the kiddos are!!! We really had a great time , and the cupcakes were delicious!
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I have been plugging along this summer with my personal project; One Shoot a Week. Artist and friend, Alissa Alfonso and I have collaborated on each shoot, at times being able to capture all 6 of our kids together. We’ll eventually get to share all of them. This particular shoot at Greynolds Park went something like this.
Me, “Hey Alissa, what are you up to today?” (I had two kids at home. She had all 3.)
Alissa, “Let’s get the kids out of the house and head to Greynolds Park.”
As a native Miami-an, I’m embarrassed to say I’d never been there. 15 minutes later I got to her house. She had tied Chinese fish lanterns to some sticks and we were off on another adventure.
It’s Summertime for sure.
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Margot is ONE!!!!
Margot and her mommies came by the studio for their first family portrait session. They even brought the cutest cake for Margot to destroy. I’ve had some super adorable cakes in the studio recently. We love celebrating birthdays in the studio.
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Someone recently asked me what percentage of my time do I spend actually shooting versus working on the business end of the studio. It’s really an 80/20 split, with 20% being the time I spend behind the camera. Most of what I do in my business isn’t photography related at all, but marketing and accounting and networking….blah blah blah. So it feels good to actually get out and really flex that creative muscle. To shoot for the pure love of photography. To shoot for myself. My very good friend, artist Alissa Alfonso (follow her on instagram and twitter @a5stitch) and I are collaborating this summer on a series of shoots that reflect “summer”. We start with a very loose plan and then let the kids do their thing. For this shoot, the second we’ve collaborated on this summer, I wanted to use Alissa’s collection of vintage sheets. I’m thrilled with the outcome. Now to decide how to display them in Stella’s room.
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One of my favorite little girls celebrated her sixth birthday at Dylan’s Candy Bar on Lincoln Road. Her fabulous style is thanks to her stylist mommy, Ashley Sloane of A Little Style. The colors are popping and that donut dress…
There might just be some Dylan’s Candy Bar mini sessions in the future…
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Anna, is having her bat mitzvah at the end of the month. Her Bat Mitzvah is the last of the events scheduled for Courtney Ortiz Photography, as we are now solely focusing on custom portrait art with the opening of the new studio this spring. Anna and I had such fun during our Lifestyle Session in downtown Hollywood. Anna’s session started with professional makeup application by Sally at Smash Beauty Lounge and ended at one of my favorite spots, the top floor of our parking garage. Gorgeous subject+gorgeous afternoon light = perfection
Although we are no longer offering Mitzvah photography coverage, we can work together to create a custom portrait session prior to the event that will make you the envy of all your friends and family. Contact the studio for more information.
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How adorable are these three sisters!!?? We spent an hour together exploring the downtown Hollywood area for their lifestyle session.
Big sister Ellie is celebrating her bat mitzvah this weekend. Mazel tov!
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“It’s Who You Are…”
I’ve been shooting these guys since their second birthday. Sydney & Ethan are now 5 years old and in kindergarten. Over the years these two cuties have become my little muses and their mama, Ashley, a fabulous stylist, a good friend.
I’ve had my eye on this now defunct golf course that I pass daily on my drive to and from Owen’s school. It’s this perfect green oasis in the middle of a bustling city. I knew I wanted to shoot there and on this day, we were able to make it on the green “ninja style” for our shoot. Come to find out this golf course, Sunset Golf, was sold and up for some major re-development. Re-development that the neighboring communities do NOT want, complete with facebook page “Save Sunset Golf“. The space truly is beautiful, and I feel so truly grateful that I was able to experience it and share it with some very special people. Here’s to saving Sunset Golf. I encourage you to check out their facebook page and join in the movement.
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These three super handsome brothers visited me all the way from snowy, cold New Jersey. Three years and one baby brother from our last playdate, and all these guys wanted to do was hit the beach. Which considering the winter they’re having up North I couldn’t quite blame them.
The February newsletter is going out next week. Use the tab on the left side to make sure you’re in the know.
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Here’s a little teaser from a session that just took place tonight (2/20/14). I couldn’t help but post it.
