I am so excited that for the second year in a row I had the opportunity to walk in the annual Buddy Walk sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society and the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization. This year I attended as the event’s official photographer. The Buddy Walk took place at the end of October on Hollywood Beach. It’s an overwhelming experience to be surrounded by families celebrating their children and the love they have for each other.
For more information on Down Syndrome and how you can get involved in the next Buddy Walk click here!!!
This little guy came by the studio for his two year old portraits. He’s got quite a presence in front of the camera. In fact, I think he can give Zoolander a run for his money with his own distinct “look” (scroll down to the last picture).
This past Saturday, was the first of two Downtown Hollywood mini session dates. It was a great time, and I was so happy to be back in what I felt was my element. I have posted a couple of quick sneak peaks on the courtney ortiz photography facebook page. The second and last mini session date is this Saturday, November 5. I actually have a couple of spots available. Call the studio at 954-558-6893 or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com for more information.
Lenny and I took a little trip to the Central Coast of California to attend our dear friends, Jack and Aimee’s wedding. Aimee is originally from Santa Maria, California, and it was only natural that she wanted to say “I do” back at home. And it gave the rest of us an opportunity to take a little trip across country to share their special day with them. Not only are the bride and groom special people to my husband and I, but we got to travel with a group of some of our closest friends as well. And I’m talking oldest and closest friends. Two of which have been my best buddies since elementary school. My husband has been friends with these guys since high school, and as we have gotten older and gone away to college and gotten married our group has gotten bigger and bigger. These are friends that we can call on any time of day or night. Will always be there if we need them. It made the whole experience so special. I want to say that I was NOT the photographer for this wedding. The photographer was Micki Salazar, but being a photographer myself, and being surrounded in beautiful new territory I couldn’t help myself. I traveled “light”. Just my camera and my 50mm f/1.2 lens. The Friday before the wedding was spent wine tasting at two wineries in the Santa Maria Valley, Rancho Sisquoc and Cambria. Saturday morning we traveled to Solvang, California (Remember the movie Sideways?) had an amazing Danish breakfast and did a little shopping before the wedding itself. The ceremony was held in an amazing old barn in the middle of an orange, lemon, and lime grove. Lots of amazing details that would make my wedding photographer friends drool!
Lenny and I arrived in LA on Thursday and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway. We stopped for lunch in Malibu!
Friday Wine Tasting!
Being a Native Floridian, I’m no stranger to citrus fruit, but I just loved all the lemon trees!
WEDDING TIME!
All of our peeps (minus the bride and groom).
“The boys!”
I wasn’t able to take photos of the bride and groom solo, but I love having friends who are willing participants!
I’m embarrassed to admit how long ago I shot this wedding. Early summer to say the least. So without further ado, I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Malkin. The ceremony and reception took place at the historical Rusty Pelican on Key Biscayne in Miami.
Meet Julian and Jack! The youngest of 4 kiddos. We spent an afternoon together on Hollywood Beach. A special thanks to the Atlantic Sands Beach Suites who let us run rampant on their property and gave us a spot to change and freshen up.
I’m super excited to announce I’ll be back at the Haircut Hangout for Kids for the two remaining mini sessions, Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, November 5. The mini session is a 30 minute family photography session in and around downtown Hollywood, $125. Prints and studio products are available either a la carte or as part of a package. Please email courtney@courtneyortiz.com or call the studio at 954-558-6893 for more information.
The 2011 Holiday Card catalog is now online! Click here to see what we have in store!!!
Isn’t she just adorable? We played together at some of my favorite spots on Hollywood Beach. Oakley is full of spunk and definitely kept me on my toes the entire time.
The last two mini session dates of 2011 are Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, November 5. Both dates are in Downtown Hollywood. I love to take advantage of all the wonderful colors and textures in this urban setting. The session is $125. All studio products are available a la carte. For more information call the studio 954-558-6893 or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com.
One of my favorite little girlies just turned ONE! So for the special occasion we jetted off to Paris for the afternoon. No one, and I mean no one, knows how to throw a party like her momma! Marlow’s big brother is celebrating the big 3 in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait to attend.
The last two Downtown Hollywood mini session dates of 2011 have been announced, Saturday, October 29 and Saturday, November 5. For more information please contact the studio 954-558-6893 or email courtney@courtneyortiz.com.
The kids and I jetted off to the mountains of North Carolina last week for a couple of days of family time and r&r. Although there’s not much r&r when traveling with two kids without my hubby. It was a last minute trip to visit my grandparents. The last time I was up there was late June and it wasn’t exactly for the best circumstances. (I blogged about that trip here!). We usually go up right after Christmas for a few days, but because of the baby being due right at that time, I knew I had to go now, or wait till spring. Anyway, it just kind of worked out that last week was available, so off we went with my dad. We stayed with my Aunt Libby and Uncle Bill and got to spend lots of quality time with my grandparents. The weather was amazing and the fact that we got to experience a real “fall” was nice too. It was really one of the best family trips I’ve had in a long time. My grandmother is looking and feeling great. My kids had a great time and were friendly and nice (which is sometimes an issue with family that we only see twice a year, if that). I also got to see my cousin Kym (owner and photographer of Kym Drum Photography), but unfortunately it was only for a few hours. The only request I had was to take the kids apple picking. Thankfully apples are still in season. Sky Top Orchard, if you’re ever in Western North Carolina in the fall. We’re already planning our trip for spring. This time with THREE kids and my husband in tow.
There’s just something about kids dressed for cooler weather and the colors of autumn that make for great images. I could shoot in fall all season long.
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