kidsbowlfree.com TWO FREE GAMES A DAY ALL SUMMER LONG!), sleeping in, staying up late, swimming, and hanging with our peeps.
When it comes to my business, I keep this saying close to my heart, "You have to slow down in order to speed up." And that's exactly what I intend to do!
I wish you all a safe and fun summer time!
xxoo,
court
I’m embarrassed to actually admit when Mason’s birthday party took place. (if you scroll down, you’ll find out!). But I’m just so excited because his little sister, Marlow, is turning ONE in July and plans for her birthday party extraordinaire are well underway, so I just had to go back and finally blog Mason’s. Nobody, and I mean nobody throws a party like his momma. (and I’ve been to a few)
That being said, we’ve been really really busy here at the studio. I have a huge back log of sessions to blog, three weddings booked for the summer, and a number of family lifestyle sessions on the books. Life is good. But as much as things continue to stay at a consistent hum here at work, I’m really looking forward to the break that summer will bring. Tomorrow is my kids’ last day of school, and knowing I don’t have to be out the door with packed lunches in hand brings a sense of relief. I actually went to the grocery store today and didn’t have to worry about filling up the cart with lunch staples. Whew! This summer is going to be about soccer camp, summer camp, free movies, free bowling (check out kidsbowlfree.com TWO FREE GAMES A DAY ALL SUMMER LONG!), sleeping in, staying up late, swimming, and hanging with our peeps.
When it comes to my business, I keep this saying close to my heart, “You have to slow down in order to speed up.” And that’s exactly what I intend to do!
I love these two little girls who stopped by the studio two weeks ago all decked out from head to toe in their Matilda Jane. Even mom was sporting a Matilda Jane skirt.
This Saturday is my last day of downtown Hollywood studio sessions till October. I’m moving out of my small studio space located inside the Haircut Hangout and will be working out of my house. It’s been an amazing year and a half there, but I truly feel it’s time to move on. I’ve been so fortunate because being there has brought so many amazing new clients/friends into my life. My family and I have just moved (almost two months ago now) into our new house that we built. And for the first time ever since starting courtney ortiz photography (four years this September) I have a dedicated home office. A whole room just for me, and I love it. I love my new house so much that I just don’t want to leave. Haha. That being said this is giving me an opportunity to get back to what my original vision was/is for my business. Giving my clients the one on one personal service through on location lifestyle sessions. Lifestyle sessions really give me an opportunity to tell a family’s story. Get to know them on a personal level that just isn’t possible in a 30 minute session. So I’m really excited about this change in my business. Armed with only my camera I can truly capture the emotions and interactions within a family. It’s what I love, and what do I best.
So this Saturday is my last day of mini sessions till the fall. There is one spot available. Email courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more info.
There are four mini session dates set up for fall.
August 13 and September 17 – traditional studio portraits.
October 15 and November 12 – Downtown Hollywood urban portraits
A mini session is $125 and includes a 30 minute portrait session, at least 20 images in a password protected online gallery, and in person ordering of your images. All studio specialty products will be available a la carte. Spaces are limited and these are the only mini session dates for 2011 and are available on a first come first serve basis.
There’s just something about the relationship between brothers, and when those brothers are twins…..well, it really goes without saying. We spent some time together and hit some of my favorite spots around downtown Hollywood. We laughed, cried, picked our nose and just had a good ol’ time. They kept me on my toes and there’s no doubt they do the same to their mom and dad.
This is Brett. We spent some time together as I photographed him in preparation for his upcoming bar mitzvah. We hit a number of different locations as I captured him doing what he loves most; skateboarding, basketball, and lacrosse. He’s extremely well rounded. Athletic, smart, and from what you can see incredibly cute.
Meet Abby! She’s beautiful, smart, talented, musical and a bat mitzvah girl!! We used these portraits to create a completely custom sign in book. I’m kicking myself that I didn’t take any real pictures of it. The sign in book is really a great memento of a special event that’s easy to keep and remember forever.
“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 -
