I had a GREAT time shooting with the Milwoo0d’s. From the moment I walked in the front door, I felt like I was sitting down with my own family. The dynamic between the sisters was a lot like my own. I just had a great time hanging out with everyone. We decided on taking family...
Category Archives: Family
University of Texas Graduate: Ashley Graduation Session
I generally do High School Seniors photo sessions, but when Ashley called me to do her COLLEGE graduation photos, I was SUPER STOKED!!! This meant that I was able to take the photos up a notch and show case Ashley as a woman, not just a senior. Ashley will graduate with her Bachelors of Science...
Because I Love You: Mando & Amie
I had the opportunity to shoot a session with Mando and Amie a few weeks back. This was just a shoot because they are in love and just wanted to capture their feelings! Mando is my husbands cousin, and I have known him almost 10 years and it’s awesome to see him grow up into...
Happy Fathers Day
Todays post is for two VERY important men in my life. The first is my father, Mario Ortiz. There is SO much I could write about my dad; the way he thinks, his views on life, how generous he is with people less fortunate, his drive, how humble he is or even how EVERYONE thinks...
Alberto & Gloria Medina= 50th Anniversary
On April 1st, my husbands grandparents celebrated their 50th anniversary. I can’t begin to tell you how much they mean to me. So it was without hesitation that I felt they needed their own special shoot! It is very rare that I run across a couple that has been married 50 years. One of my...
Happy 3rd Birthday: Gigi
My niece, Gigi, has a birthday the day after Christmas so I thought it would be fun to come over and do a little photoshoot! She has a brand new sister at home, so traveling was out of the question! Yissel (Gigi) is soooooo sweet! I have 7 nieces and nephews……and Gigi is probably the...
Class of 2011: Teela Senior Portraits
After several weeks of waiting, Teela’s senior pictures have finally made my blog! I am sooo proud of Teela for finishing one of her most important goals in her life. As a young adult, this is just the first step to a journey of great accomplishments. I am so excited and can’t wait to share...
Class of 2011: Teela Senior Portraits
Teela will be graduating class of 2011! I am so proud to have shot her senior session today in Deep Ellum. It was SUPER windy…but she rocked the camera! This is just a little teaser, as I am actually in the middle of cooking Thanksgiving Dinner! LOL…but I said I would give a sneak peek…and...
Happy 3rd Birthday: Madelyn Pearl
My sister, Marlaina, asked if we could do a picture for Mad (my nickname for her ) because she wanted to do an invite with her picture on front. I decided since I was in the photography business, there is no such thing as “A” picture, so I suggested we do a whole...
Monique Seniors: Class of 2011
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate my cousin Monique for her graduation in 2011! Highschool is hard enough with everything you deal with, but it’s something greater to finish regardless of what you face. Monique is from Dodge City, KS (my home town)…..yes yes, before you say it, I AM FROM KANSAS! ...