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Super excited about this Thursday. Courtney ortiz photography and The Haircut Hangout are hosting a Matilda Jane Clothing Trunk Show and School Supply Drive to benefit Kids in Distress. I can’t sing enough praises for Matilda Jane Clothing. Just a couple of weeks ago, a girlfriend of mine complained that she had a hard time...
There’s something really special when I start to build relationships with clients. When their kids start to recognize me and feel comfortable in front of my lens. This is one of those families. Mason just welcomed a new little sister into his home. Mason is an amazingly gorgeous little boy, full of spunk and energy...
While on vacay I got to visit with my cousin, and fellow photog, Kym Drum. Kym‘s a portrait event photographer in the Greenville, South Carolina area. We did a mini session on the streets of downtown Hendersonville. Kym has an amazing collection of vintage cameras. I thought it was only fitting to use them...
Last week, the third courtney ortiz photography newsletter was sent to the masses. Getting the newsletter out was the one thing I wanted to accomplish before leaving for vacation, and I did it. The one thing I didn’t do was completely update my mailing list so if I missed you (a sincere apology if I...
No details were spared for this gorgeous baby shower held Saturday at Steak 954 at the W Hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. This mom is celebrating the arrival of a baby girl. With a toddler boy already at home, and a precious baby girl on the way, life can’t get any more perfect. Congratulations!!!...
So Owen broke his arm. After falling at Alex’s house, we took him to Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Hospital where he was x-rayed. The next day we were sent to see Dr. Storer at the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, where Owen was casted in bright red. Because its the color of, “Darth Vadar’s light saber.” The...
April has been an incredibly busy month for me. Which is definitely a wonderful thing. Just some of the gorgeous kids and families who have come by the studio. I offer “Studio Sessions” in and around downtown Hollywood on Saturdays from 9-2. Appointments last 30-40 minutes, include at least 10 images in a password protected...
Being that I don’t have school age kids yet, public school vacations seem to pop up out of nowhere! Which I actually just realized TODAY that today is the last day for students! Yipeeeeeeeeeeee! To celebrate spring break and the gorgeous weather and fabulous adventures that await, I’m holding a photography play date at the...
For the third year in a row, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of the Heart Gallery of Broward County. The Heart Gallery is a traveling exhibit of portraits of children in the foster care program here in Broward County. It’s mission is to bring awareness to the foster care program and to...
This is going to be an unbelievable event, with amazing photographers!! Here are a few of the participating photogs. I’m still waiting for photogs to send me images, and as they’re submitted, they’ll be added to the roster! Me!!! Courtney Ortiz of Courtney Ortiz Photography Beka Hood of Kallima Photography Jess Cornett of Jessica...
What happens when 15 of the best South Florida event and portrait photogrphers get together for a holiday party????????? Things get a little …….. And we play scandalous games… hahahahaha Actually we’re just a bunch of dorks who love photography, love having our own businesses, and love hanging out and learning with each other. We...
I’m going to give it my all and blog for the next 12 days. This should take me to December 24. Lord knows, I have plenty of material to blog both personal and professional. So actually, I’m really excited to share the following images! These are the first images from my urban mini sessions that...