I had a blast with this family on the beach this past Monday. The lifestyle session was fun and relaxed. A little soccer, a little sand play, and a little kite flying. All before the rain came.
Remember, 15 plus blog comments and this family receives an 8×10 print.
I think this is the last of my regular studio sessions to share. One of the special things about this family is that they were a referral from a dear friend of mine, Donna Boucher. Donna is a photographer and writer of the blog “The Quiet Life” and lives in Wisconsin. She was one of the first people that I met online when I started this photography journey over four years ago, and I had the pleasure of meeting her in person at a weekend photography workshop in Chicago in spring of 2009. So when this mom called me and told me I was referred by Donna my heart soared. Take a couple of minutes and read some of Donna’s blog. She started it years ago as a way to document things for her own four children. Donna’s photography is amazing and her heart is huge. Thank you Donna for the referral. I truly appreciate it!
Here it is, another one of the last of the regular studio sessions. And another adorable little boy who is about to be a big brother. Although this mom to be (again) is going to have another little boy. It was really important to her that we get some lollipop shots. It seems that dad has some lollipop images of him when he was a little boy and mom wants to carry on the tradition. I can just imagine the gorgeous wall display those images are going to make; dad, sebastian, and soon to be baby #2 (in a couple of years) all enjoying a luscious much too large lollipop. I’m really looking forward to meeting baby #2 in August. We already have our newborn session tentatively on the calendar.
My two sisters and I have started a new home design blog, sisters not designers. (sistersnotdesigners.com). I use the term “design” loosely. Neither of us are designers, but have just recently all embarked on new life/living situations in the past few months and decided to document it all with pictures, current stories, and anecdotes of growing up in our crazy family. It’s a fun project to work on with them, and it challenges me as a photographer. Taking pictures of “things” doesn’t actually fit into my comfort zone, so it’s a great creative activity for me.
That being said, tomorrow starts our second week of summer vacation. Owen starts soccer camp, and I’m looking to take my kids bowling. (AMF Summer Unplugged, free bowling for the kiddos). I hope you all are enjoying your summer. Have fun and be safe!
Remember, 15+ comments on the blog and this family receives a complimentary 8×10 print. C’mom, show them some love!!!
This session was my last official studio session in my downtown Hollywood studio location. I have a few other sessions to post prior to this one, but after this one, I handed over my key, and called it a day. This adorable little cutie, Stevie, is about to become a big brother at the end of the summer. Mom is having a baby girl!
Today is officially the first day of summer for all kids here in South Florida! My kids got out of school last week, but the rest of the public schools’ last day was yesterday. In celebration of summer, clients that receive 15+ blog comments (on the blog, not facebook) within 7 days of their blog post being published will receive a complimentary 8×10 gift print. Show this family some love!! So starting right now, any post published in June will be in on this.
I do have two downtown Hollywood mini session dates set for October 15 and November 12. 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. Email me courtney@courtneyortiz.com or call 9545586893 for more info.
Have a great weekend!
I love these kids!!! Super adorable twins and their uber chic mom means a third birthday to remember. This years’ birthday was an amazing event held at “C By Me, a fresh, one of a kind store where customers of all ages come to design, decorate and personalize their own clothing and accessories, on the spot.” (as taken from their website.). The party was junk food theme and was complete with a visit from the famous South Florida food truck The Gastropod. Which mom said she picked because the vintage airstream trailer turned food truck would look “fabulous” in pictures. What more can a photographer ask for!?
Meet Mr. “R”. He loves golf, Nascar, and is the absolute apple of his parent’s eye.
His is one of my last mini/studio sessions. For more information on the remaining mini session dates for 2011 click here!
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.
Can this little guy be any cuter??
Loving my new studio!
Stay tuned for more information or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com.
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.
