Happy New Year | Ft. Lauderdale Photographer

The beginning of the school year does mark a milestone in the year.  I have a very similar sense of renewal that I do on January 1.  This summer was extremely busy both personally and professionally.  It was our first summer in our new home.  The kids were home with me except for two weeks where they went to camp at their new school.  And preparing for a new baby  made the juggling of being a small business owner and a mom all the more challenging.  On the business side, we shot 5 weddings this summer, had lots of adorable kids in the studio, worked on a huge commercial project (AvMed coming to a bilboard near you!), and have gotten involved in an amazing celebrity charity event (details to come). Now that the kids are back in school I’m able to give the business side of my business much more attention.  Which is exciting for me.  As the summer season comes to an end, the busy season begins, and I’m ready for it.

So as I mentioned before my kids started school this week.  Definitely bitter sweet.  I’m looking forward to getting back into a real routine.  There’s something about getting up and out early that adds to a feeling of productiveness.  I’m also looking forward to focusing more on courtney ortiz photography.  But at the same time, the summer flew by so fast.  I had in my mind all these great things I wanted to do with my kids all summer, and I just don’t feel like I got to it all.  But I guess that’s really just the name of the game.  Life gets busy and you have to just go with the flow.  So on our way out the door on Wednesday, the first day of school, we made a quick pit stop at the home studio.  Not everyone was as thrilled at having their picture taken.

Stella’s outfit:  Janie and Jack

Stella’s shoes:  China Doll

Owen’s outfit: T shirt – Gap Kids, Button down shirt – Janie and Jack, shoes – puma

Backpack: Junk Food

Lunchboxes:  Frecklebox

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