Lana Ortiz Photography

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Gilbertsville Farmhouse Wedding of John & Holland Wax

October 06, 2015 • 3 Comments

It was very special for me to photograph Holland and John's wedding on September 19, 2015 at a beautiful Gilbertsville Farmhouse in Upstate NY. I've met Holland and John several years ago, and it is with Holland's gentle persuasion that I, as a starting out photographer, I agreed to shoot a wedding of John's & Holland's officiant back in 2013. Wh...

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Pastor C and Women's Ministry in Albany NY

March 12, 2015 • 4 Comments

When I first met Pastor C and one of her volunteers, Frances, the two reminded me of Batman and Robin. Different personalities, but working together to achieve same goals. Frances set up our initial meeting, where we discussed professional headshots and marketing images for Pastor C's busy and rapidly growing ministry. After the initial discussion...

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A Woman's Photographer

February 25, 2015 • 2 Comments

Recently I had a photoshoot with a beautiful young mother, who every day prior to the photoshoot was nervous and anxious. She couldn't believe she is beautiful - I reassured her she was. She couldn't believe it'll show in the images - I reassured her it will. At the end of the day, all I could do is to prove it to her through images I create for he...

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Happy Holidays!!!

December 25, 2014 • Leave a Comment

I was a late child. My mom passed away when I was 24. I've always envied my brother, who was 13 years older than me and hence got to spend more time with our mom. But then he too died when I was 34, only a couple of years after my dad's passing. All of a sudden I was left alone. That little girl inside of me was now all alone and anyone who was wit...

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Richard & Lourdes Wedding

December 01, 2014 • Leave a Comment

A friend of mine referred Lourdes to me in 2013. She walked into the studio and instantly we were connected. I don't know, with some people it's just how it is. We talked in detail about the wedding, her groom, her family, and decided we were a good match. Before the wedding, we've met up again, to go over the details that might've changed since w...

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