Mother’s Day is Sunday. Anything exciting planned to celebrate yo mama? Since I’ll be moving into our new house on Saturday, all I want to do on Mother’s Day is wake up in my own bed in my new HOME with my family. Keeping it simple this year. But if I had to choose one other gift, it would be to finally design a Signature 16 collage for myself. 16 of my favorite portraits of my 3 kiddos arranged in a clean, modern and stunning display. Perfect addition to my new family room. I love the Signature 16 Collage. It’s the studio’s most popular product. Starting at 20×20 inches, this heirloom collage will take your breath away and make your heart skip a beat every time you walk into a room.
I designed the collage below as a gift for a dear friend. I photographed her family just days after the birth of her fourth child, a girl. I captured details of her beautiful family and carefully curated her favorite 16 portraits into a complete work of art. It was a gift like no other. (For more Signature 16 Collage examples click here)
Give your mama the gift of portrait photography. Or if you’re a mama, gift it to yourself.
Call the studio to give the gift of portrait photography.
See you soon,
courtney
ps-Next Headshot Brunch is May 17
Just had to share some of the gorgeous mamas who I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Luxurious, the 12×12 Session Album is the ultimate heirloom keepsake from your custom portrait session at Courtney Studios. 20, thick, custom designed pages, your Session Album is carefully printed, custom bound and hand finished. Not only will you love seeing your family portraits presented in such a unique way, you’ll love reliving these precious moments, relationships, emotions forever. In our ever changing digital environment, there’s something to be said for the printed beauty of a portrait. Taking the time to sit and turn pages of a book, a tangible object you can hold in your hands.
Custom albums are available in multiple sizes and cover options.
The studio is open for the remainder of spring and will be closed 6/20-8/20. I am taking it on the road this summer. My kids and I are headed to sleepaway camp. I’m proud to join Camp Starlight in Pennsylvania as their official photographer for the summer. I’m incredibly excited.
So now is the time to book your custom portrait session for spring OR you can get a head start and reserve your appointment for the fall.
As a portrait photographer in South Florida, I capture love. True Love. Love between siblings, spouses, partners, parents and children, and the confidence of loving yourself enough to update your professional portrait. As an artist, it’s always about the love.
Love is love and it always wins.
I capture love and create heirloom portrait art. Art that will take your breath away and make your heart skip a beat each time you walk into the room. Love is pretty powerful like that.
What does your love look like?…I’ll show you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
courtney@courtneystudios.com
954-367-6821
See you soon,
courtney
ps-My loves below…daughter Charlotte, niece Hazel, and daughter Stella.
We are in the home stretch in the Christmas Countdown. Things are finally starting to wind down in the studio. It’s our busiest time of the year and I’m truly grateful for each client who walks though the doors. If you missed the chance for a family portrait this fall, January is a great time to get that on the calendar.
Need a fantastic thoughtful gift? Gift Certificates for portrait art are PERFECT! All amounts available. Contact the studio today.
courtney@courtneystudios.com 954-367-6821
Here are a few of my favorite portraits taken over the last few weeks. More blog posts to come in the new year.
I’m calling today #MarketingMonday. Getting my social media/marketing calendar squared away for the week. If you follow the studio on social media (and I’d be flattered if you do) what would you like to see more of? Do you like the “behind the scenes” aspect of an Insta-story or some Facebook live in the studio? Trying to vary it up and cover all my social media bases. I’d really love to hear from you. What’s your favorite social media platform? Leave a comment or send me a message.
But back to more important issues…this adorable little girl!!!! I met this family at my favorite toddler park. (spent HOURS…DAYS even at this place when my littles were toddlers). The light is always perfect and the smaller equipment is just the right size for little hands and feet.
When it came to choosing her portraits, this beautiful mama pulled out all the stops. It was definitely “Go big or go home” and the final choice was a 30×30 Signature 16 collage. Can you say STATEMENT PIECE?!? 16 favorite images in one piece. It’s clean, simple, modern and will take your breath away. This collage is the studio’s most popular offering. Scroll below to see more!
Holiday deadlines are quickly approaching. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week!! Your custom family portrait session must be scheduled before December 1 to guarantee holiday delivery. I have ONE appointment left for all of 2017. Will it be yours??
Email or call the studio to claim this last family portrait session of the season.
November is “family” month. I’m bringing out the “best of” this month, a mix of past classics with current client favorites. I’ll be showcasing a new family each day on instagram (@courtneystudios) and Facebook. Being a family photographer in Miami and all of South Florida, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and be inspired by so many amazing families. Families have been the lifeblood of the studio since 2007. For this I’m forever grateful.
There is still an opportunity for custom family portraits in time for the holidays. Saturday appointments at the Downtown Hollywood studio are available. Call or email the studio to schedule your appointment.
Meet Gus & Theo, adorable blue eyed twins. We had a fantastic morning playing and relaxing at home. Together we created a series of relaxed and casual family portraits. More of their custom family portrait session can be seen here.
ALWAYS be Batman, or mermaid, or princess, or pirate…….
Kids love to dress up all year long. If your kiddo has a favorite super hero or princess costume bring it to your family portrait session. It’s the little details that capture the essence of your kid. Can’t you just imagine Batman as a 20×24 canvas in your family room??…I can!!!
Let’s make it happen and create some fabulous portrait art!
The last few weeks have been pretty cool. There’s been a lot of great stuff going on at the studio which I attribute to my new found love of meditation and waking up at 5:00 in the morning. Last week, Courtney Studios was named one of the “Best Family Photographers in Miami” by Expertise.com. How awesome is that??!! It’s been almost a week and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing. It blows me away. Really?!? BEST Family Photographer in Miami?!? It’s humbling, exciting, and scary all at the same time, but I’ll take it.
The content team at Expertise.com put together the most amazing list of 11 Best Family Photographers in Miami. Each studio is highlighted with a beautifully written summary and all of the contact information. I couldn’t have paid for a more amazing online marketing piece for the studio and for that I’m so grateful. It’s such an honor. I can’t thank Expertise.com and my hundreds of clients over the past 10 years ENOUGH.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU with all my heart, for your continued love and support.
To say I’m obsessed with the new studio space is an understatement. I’ve expanded into the space next door, and this “new” space is super fun to work in. The second studio is small with a built in cyc wall. It’s perfect for portraits, products, and small groups, and I want to share it with YOU. If you are a photographer or creative professional and looking for a location to complete a project and or work with a client, Courtney Studios is available for use by the hour. The studio is also a great place to hold a client meeting. Interested? Email or call.
courtney@courtneystudios.com 954-367-6821
Expanding the studio happens to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of Courtney Studios (aka Courtney Ortiz Photography, aka Candids by Courtney) and that’s pretty cool. I have so much to be grateful for. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and read this blog over the past 10 years. It’s truly a privilege to work and be involved with our community.
Brought my girls over to the studio on Friday to play/experiment in the new space. It was a lot of fun using studio lights as opposed to the natural light studio space next door. Stay tuned for a special exclusive mini session date to be announced at the end of this week. No better way to break in the new space, than with some mini sessions!
Fall is upon us. Time to schedule your family portrait session.
Sometimes you just have to get the girls together. And that’s what this grandmother did. She got her three daughters and three granddaughters together for a very special custom family portrait session. (girls only!) Her daughters live in different areas of the country so to have everyone together under one roof was definitely a reason to celebrate.
Lots going on in the studio. I am expanding! The natural light studio now has an additional studio space with cyc wall complete with studio lights. This new studio is perfect for portraits, product photography, and commercial work and will be available to photographers to rent by the hour. There is still lots of work to be done. So stay tuned for pictures and an official announcement in the upcoming weeks.
Super excited to partner with Mobile School Pantry for our 3rd Annual Fill a Lunchbox Food Drive. I am collecting lunchboxes and non-perishable lunchbox snacks (think granola bars, fruit snacks, graham crackers, cookies, individual applesauce, pretzels, fruit cups, juice boxes…) Bring your donations to the studio on Saturday, August 12 from 10-2 and again on Friday, August 18 from 10-2. Can’t make either of those dates? You can drop off during business hours at The Law Office of Leonardo Ortiz PA (my amazing husband 1909 Harrison St. #208) and Hair Industry Salon (2000 Harrison St. Hollywood, Fl 33020).
Mobile School Pantry is a mobile food bank that brings the food directly to low-income schools in Hollywood and Broward County. This enables families, who may not have transportation to a traditional food bank, to get fresh fruits and veggies when picking up their kids from school.
August 12 is also Summer Mini Sessions. See flyer below for more information. Mini Sessions are a perfect opportunity to get a head start on holiday cards and gifts.
Feel free to get in touch with me. 954-367-6821 courtney@courtneystudios.com
“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 -
