I’m going to attempt the impossible……a photo of the day. Maybe it’s a sneak from a current session or something a bit more personal.
Today’s “candy” comes from a current session. This family will actually be showcased in the Hollywood Gazette as the October “Family of the Month.” You might recognize the dad. He’s a reporter on WPLG Channel 10 news.
So Owen broke his arm. After falling at Alex’s house, we took him to Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Hospital where he was x-rayed. The next day we were sent to see Dr. Storer at the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, where Owen was casted in bright red. Because its the color of, “Darth Vadar’s light saber.” The experience has been pretty painless. For all of us. Owen has been a tremendous sport and the dr’s over at Memorial have been amazing.
Owen gets his cast off today. After, we’re going straight to the dollar store to buy pool noodles. He can’t wait to go swimming…in our neighbors new pool!
April has been an incredibly busy month for me. Which is definitely a wonderful thing. Just some of the gorgeous kids and families who have come by the studio. I offer “Studio Sessions” in and around downtown Hollywood on Saturdays from 9-2. Appointments last 30-40 minutes, include at least 10 images in a password protected gallery, in studio viewing of your images, and an 8×12 print; $100. Contact me at courtney@courtneyortiz.com
This is Alex!
His left leg is casted due to Kohler’s Syndrome
Our families are very close. So of course we went over to Alex’s house, the day after he was casted, to see the new cast. While visiting Owen tripped and fell while running on carpet.
I’ve decided that my favorite subjects are families on VACATION!! I’ve had two more vacation sessions since photographing the family on the cruise ship. (you can see images from that session here)
Hollywood Beach Florida is truly a gem, a diamond in the rough. I challenge anyone to find anything like it on the east coast of Florida. It’s quaint, kitschy, colorful, and family friendly. I had the privilege of photographing this family while on vacation on Hollywood Beach. Two of the most gorgeous boys I’ve ever seen, and mom was 3 months away from having boy #3.
I totally get why wedding photographers love what they do. They have an opportunity to capture moments on what is and should be the happiest day of a couple’s life. The joy is true and the happiness is real. Well, I was able to photograph a family on a day that could very well give wedding days a run for their money: The day the family left for VACATION!!!!! And not just any vacation, but a two week cruise to the Caribbean aboard the luxury cruise line Regent‘s ship Seven Seas Navigator. I met them at Port Everglades and was able to board the ship and tag along as they explored their new home for the next 14 days. I’ve been on a couple of cruise vacations myself, and the most exciting day is the day we boarded. Everything’s new and exciting! We actually were able to visit the ship’s bridge and meet the captain. What 3 year old boy wouldn’t love to steer a ship?!? 
The ice cream man comes by our house pretty regularly. Owen can hear him from a mile away. He hears him way before I do. Owen will say, “I hear the ice cream!” Of course I won’t, so I think he’s making it up, and yet low and behold here comes the ice cream man. The ice cream man music affects my kids the same way, I’m sure, Pavlov’s dogs responded to that bell. When the ice cream man started coming, or my kids were old enough that I paid attention to it, if I had cash I’d get ice cream for the kids. My husband would say, “You know, you keep doing this and the kids are going to start to expect it.” Well it’s probably been a year now that the ice cream man has been regularly stopping at our house, and so far so good. If I have cash, we get ice cream, if I don’t, the kids just seem to be happy being able to hear him and wave as he’s going by. If my kids grow up, and twenty years from now think back on their childhood, smile, and say “Everytime we heard the ice cream man, my mom would get us ice cream.” Then I’m happy! What a great memory to have! The ice cream man!
He came by yesterday. Owen had a friend over. We bought two Batmans and a Dora.
I’ve been waiting to blog these images. The family and I created a coffee table book as gift for Grandma. She’s receiving it tonight. So I figure the photos are safe to blog and can make their first public appearance. The family is gorgeous, and I was really able to capture some beautiful, very personal and touching images as we walked together in downtown Hollywood.
Are you tired of the lack of comfort and style in airline travel recently? Well join the revolution…the Gilded Revolution. Meet the three faces behind the Gilded Revolution. The Gilded Revolution is a line of high end, high style travel accessories coming soon to airports and duty free shops near you. We shot this in the parking garage at the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. I have to say that I LOVED LOVED LOVED shooting this campaign. So different from what I’m used to. Shannon Mathis, the artist behind mi amore foto came along with me to assist.
Shannon Mathis! Isn’t she gorgeous?!?!
I had the privilege to hang out with Tookie yesterday, as his mom, (my dear friend and photographer Kat Braman) went in for her scheduled c-section. It was tough for Tookie to say goodbye to his mom and dad, knowing he had to stay in a room with a strange woman he hardly even knows.
He calmed down pretty quickly…
We watched a little TV…
colored…
and then Tylden arrived right on time.
