You would think that two separate portrait sessions in one week, would have any family whining and running for the hills. That’s what makes this group so special. They really value the importance of portrait art. Cherishing the moments that they are together. Their playful spirit really shines through.
I look forward to seeing them all again next year. Maybe I’ll just follow them around for the week.
Sometimes you have so much family in town, that you have to split your session into two seperate days. I’m always game for that!!! So today’s post is an ode to “Family”. To funny grandads, crazy uncles, favorite aunts, cousins, a family dog, and gorgeous grandmas.
I’m actually getting in some office time today and just had to put these two images on the blog even though I’m still in the middle of editing. Nina came all the way from New York City with her Mommy, and a session with me was on her “must do” list. I can’t ask for a bigger or better compliment than that.
On a personal note, we are getting ready to move this weekend. We’ll be moving into a smaller or more “quaint” house on the “east” side of town. Which really means out of the suburbs. I’m working diligently to get all client sessions out before the end of the week. I keep a personal blog with my sisters, sistersnotdesigners if you’re interested in coming too.
Knowing a family personally definitely helps when collaborating on possible locations. I always knew that if I photographed them it would have to be on a ball field. To say that this is a “baseball family” would be an understatement. Dad, coached Owen for two seasons of t-ball. There were three coaches. They were so dedicated, to both the kids and the game. It was a great two seasons that my family and I will cherish forever.
Evan and his family came to the new studio space to visit a couple of weeks ago. I’m enjoying all the new wall colors and street art that’s popping up around downtown Hollywood. The mural we used as a background that day is by South Florida artist Eddie Mendieta.
Courtney Ortiz Photography now has a home in Gallery 2014, 2014 Harrison St. It’s an amazing experience to work along side many talented artists.
It seems that Downtown Hollywood is coming alive in recent weeks, and is only continuing to grow. I have lots of new spots to shoot at that are around my new studio which is located inside Gallery 2014.
Simon and Ariel were some of my first clients that I got to shoot around the new space. I love the way this adorable brother and sister truly love eachother.
When a whole month has gone by without a post, I figure I better come back with a bang. I’m really in love with this lifestyle session. Can you say “custom coffee table book”?
Lots going on…courtney ortiz photography now has a permanent home inside Gallery 2014 in downtown Hollywood. I am a resident artist there. Pretty cool huh?!? And on a personal note, my family and I are getting ready to move back across town to the east side in Hollywood. Lots to keep me off the streets and out of trouble. You might also notice a slightly new look to the blog and website. I’m working with an amazing custom website designer to give my look the finishing touches that it needs. There are more changes to come!
With the new downtown Hollywood location, downtown Hollywood mini sessions or “studio” sessions are available on select Saturday mornings as well as a limited number of beach sessions per month. And if you really want to “go all the way” with me let me come over and play for a couple of hours and present you with portraits like these…fun and genuine. It’s who you are.
I truly adore this family and I LOVE the images that came from our lifestyle family photography session on Hollywood Beach. Hollywood Beach has become a second studio for me of sorts.
“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 -