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.
Baby showers are always such fun and truly happy events. But when it’s for a first baby, and a girl no less. Then that’s more of a reason to go totally over the top. This soon to be mom sure did. Her family and friends hosted an amazing luncheon at Elle’s in Miramar, Florida complete with a “candy bar”. Congratulations Jennifer! I look forward to meeting your new arrival!
I love baby parts. The soft hairy skin, wrinkles, the tiny toe nails, even the dried up umbilical cord. It’s all part of the package. This family of three (now four) welcomed their newest member, Saxxen on April 16.
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.
It’s Monday morning and it’s gorgeous outside. What a great way to start off my kids’ spring break. Getting this one blog post done before I tune out, slightly, till Wednesday. My best best best best friend from college is coming to visit with her two little girls. I haven’t seen her in 2.5 years, and I’ve never met her youngest daughter Ruby. I’m really excited. My kids are really excited. We’ll all be on a mini vacation. I plan on taking lots and lots and lots of pictures.
If you too happen to be on spring break this week, then I highly suggest taking your kids strawberry picking. I love to pick strawberries. It’s nearing the end of the season here in South Florida, and there’s nothing that compares to that “right off the vine” strawberry. (Although strawberries don’t grow on vines. Strawberry plants are just that…small plants.) I got to spend a couple of hours with my favorite family on Saturday as we ventured south to strawberry pick at Knauss Berry Farms and then stop for fresh fruits and smoothies at Robert’s. I never actually saw or met Robert but was reminded repeatedly that, in fact, “Robert is Here.”
“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 -
