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Maria Ortiz Photography Maria is a nostalgic at heart and a dreamer. She offers true-to-you photography for the adventurous

02/02/2025

Who’s happy this *finally* happened? I’m loving it bc this is how I’ve always posted anyway. 👏🏻 At least for photographers I feel this is a win! 🫶🏻

01/20/2025

⭐️SENIORS!!! JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW! Spring dates for Senior/Teen sessions will be released to my waitlist next week. The spots are limited and I’d LOVE to work with you!

Head over the links in bio and click the very first one!

Can’t wait to welcome you!

Xoxo,
Maria

01/16/2025

Here are 5 mistakes you may be making in your business which is keeping you from growing and stepping into your greatness!

✅ SAVE for future reference!

You don’t know what you don’t know - and that’s NOT your fault. You shouldn’t be expected to know how to run a business and what to focus if not one has taught you. So here are just a few of the mistakes I made at the beginning of my business.

1️⃣ Always comparing my Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 10—forgetting that we’re all on different journeys. Growth takes time—embrace your own pace!

2️⃣ Not believing in my worth so I kept my prices too low & overworked myself. Once I valued myself and understood the true value of my own offerings I started attracting clients who valued me too!

3️⃣ Trying to juggle everything on my own in order to prove myself...but to whom? Asking for help changed everything—it’s not weakness, it’s strategy!

4️⃣ Emulating other photographers’ styles & business models made me lose sight of my own strengths and beliefs. When I leaned into my uniqueness, everything shifted for my business!

5️⃣ Accepting every client that inquired and shooting all genres in order to grow my business.
Niching down was the key to growing a business I absolutely loved to wake up to and work on.

🤯 The biggest breakthrough? Realizing that clients choose me not just for my work but for me. Being authentic is the ultimate superpower!

SAVE & FOLLOW for more intentional tips to run your business.

Growth strategies | Photography Education | photography coach | limiting beliefs | Motivation

01/02/2025

📝 8 Tried and true steps for a successful start to 2025 that just work every time!

🤯🎨As a creative, my mind has a million ideas all at once - they generally happen when I’m either driving, showering or trying to fall asleep! Who’s with? I’ve learned some tricks along the way I want to share with my creative and photographer community!

💡Every year during the first week of January I set my goals & intentions for the year and with that I do a brain dump with all my thoughts; tasks, ideas, plans - short and long term. I prefer to use a notebook first and then organize in my planner. That’s just me!

⏱️Follow these 8 simple steps for a fresh start to your year. Make 2025 your strongest year to date!

🙋🏻‍♀️ Comment your favorite emoji if you will be following these 8 steps this week to start strong in 2025!👇🏻

If you truly want to make this your most successful year yet and are commited to push beyond your fears in order to create your ideal photography business, I am here to help! DM to get a link to my mentoring/coaching calendar!

10/17/2024

🏖️☀️Photographers! Who’s ready for a Spring Break getaway? I’m speaking at The Reset Conference from March 3-5 & I’d absolutely love for you to come and join me and a bunch of other really COOL people in Panama City Beach, Florida!

There will be incredible education, fun events & styled shoots...and hangouts by the pool and at the beach!

I can’t wait for this event! Feel free to ask me any questions or go and register using my coupon code (ORTIZ100) today at www.theresetconference.com

Check out the amazing lineup and the schedule! My schedule is already full of classes to attend and I can’t wait to learn and connect. Remember, continuing education as a business owner is a must and nothing beats in-person education.

P.S. I’ll save a chair for you at the pool!

10/14/2024

That word we’re always afraid of, huh?

“FAILURE”. As if this defines us, defines our lives, defines our future. We’re so scared of this word that we fail to act and that is the only failure. Ask yourself what is truly the worst thing that could happen if you did decide to act upon that hunch you have; that goal you want to set for yourself and it doesn’t come to fruition? Generally, the worst is actually not that bad as you’re imagining it to be. The worst is actually not acting upon it because you’ll loose the chance to even find out if it worked! And if it didn’t work, to make the necessary adjustments to make it happen.

Now, aak yourself what is the BEST outcome? How does that feel like? What does your life look like then?

So today, go craft the steps to make it happen!

Share a hint of your dream with an emoji! 🏋🏻‍♀️📸📈✈️🌎🎁📝

10/12/2024

Getting real here photog friends🫶🏻

Over the last few months, something important has been pulling at my 💟.

As an artist, I love creating art for the sake of creating beauty to share with the world. I’ve found myself at a crossroads with my creativity - like I said getting real. Asking myself “am I creating photographs that I truly love? Am I shooting in a way that I truly feel connected with?

When I started photography, What was I drawn to?” What left me in AWE about my OWN photography?

All these questions have me at the verge of overthinking…but when I stopped to breath for a second, it all made sense. Many times, over the course of running our own [creative] business, we find ourselves in the comparison game which takes us down the path of imposter syndrome and that takes us down the path of “should I be doing this like every other successful photographer is doing it”? Should I be photographing in this style instead the way my heart wants to create?

I’ve asked myself the hard questions: Am I forcing myself to create (photograph, edit, run my business) a certain way because that is what will get me featured? accepted by the community? liked by my peers? receive compliments? What is it that we’re truly after? Art for art or art for a pat on the back?

So, I’m in a season of going back to my roots: to the nostalgic in me, the romantic in me, the awe-inspiring me, the one I was always proud of and the one I preach to be. (Now, don’t get me wrong…I love who and how I’ve photographed over the years…but I felt something missing inside of me).

These photos right here, are representative of what I love to create and how I see. These are also photos that pushed me BEYOND my comfort zone shooting in-studio. (Thank you for being my muse always and being so willing to try new stuff).

So, tell me,what do you struggle with the most photog friends? I want to get the conversation going…👇🏻

08/30/2024

“I’m effortlessly chic”…🧚‍♂️
Yes beautiful, yes you are!

💁🏻‍♀️ As per usual, I’m probably jumping on this trend a couple weeks late, but I wanted to have some fun!

Honestly, it turned out to be somewhat of a confidence boost! Thanks ! I’m reading more raves than any roasting and I’m ok with that. What do you think? 🧐

My entire senior experience is based on striving for that effortless look bc that’s where your confidence shines!

I always love that during my consult sessions I always mention to my future clients that all the girls they see on my IG and website are the girls next door; that not one is a model and most came nervous and a bit scared to their session not knowing what to do, how to pose, where to put their hands, etc. and every time, they’re incredulous! 🤨

I have just ONE more spot left for fall sessions! If you want to grab that one senior experience, fill out the contact form on my website ASAP! I’d love to work with you!

Happy Friday Lovelies! 🩷❤️🧡💛

08/15/2024

Not sure what your vibe is? What location to choose for your shoot? I’m starting a series. Let’s chat URBAN SESSIONS today.

Who is this type of session for?

✨For the lover of street style 👟 fashion for starters!

✨For those who appreciate architecture, stone, brick, sitting on steps, leaning on walls, modern buildings, an old-town feel, industrial backdrops 🌇.

✨For those who just aren’t into nature! 🍃

08/02/2024

✨Does this require tons of internal work and believing in your capabilities? Of course!

✨Does it require staying the course and persevering even when things don’t seem to move in the direction you want them to? Yes, definitely.

✨Does it work? Yes! But you have to set goals so that you work towards something everyday, not just going through the motions.

✨Does this mean it might be scary AF? 100%!

I’ve decided to start keeping notes of my thoughts & ideas and share them! If I can inspire one person today, I’ll be happy!😊

Can you share with me one thing that you set your mind to and achieved (or are currently achieving?) in your business?

Mentoring photographers | photographer inspiration

07/25/2024

Here are 3 tips to boost your confidence at your session:

✨Practice posing & smiling in front of the mirror! Observe your angles and see how you feel 😉
I know, that may seem weird at first but you’ll have some AHA moments and feel badass!

3️⃣ tips to practice:

#1. Resting face, soft smile & wide (teeth-showing) smile (smile with your eyes! - not just your mouth - that’s when it looks fake 😉)

#2. Try a basic pose to begin with. For example, 1 hand on waist/hip with more weight on one leg, tilt your head for a softer look. Move around and see what feels right in your body and looks natural to you.

#3. Make sure you can stand, lean, sit, squat & twirl with your outfits. How comfortable do you feel? Are you constantly pulling something up or down? Is the neckline too low, is the dress too short? Take some of these things into consideration. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable during your shoot.

I will gently guide you 100% during your session but it’s important for you to also know your body and what feels “right”!
SEE YOU AT YOUR SHOOT!

❓Photographer friends! Any other tips you want to add?

P.S. for Ahhh- mazing dress styles for your senior shoot, check out !

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The details they didn’t see coming.😌 The magic ✨is in the details because luxury is a feeling. Are you paying attention to every detail of the client journey? Underpromise, over-deliver and create an unforgettable experience. How are you differentiating yourself and serving your client? ☺️Quick story: when I hand-delivered the luxury crystal usb drive today, I said :“I’m just sorry you don’t have any more daughters!” Where she responded: “I’m sorry you don’t shoot weddings bc we could continue this relationship”! 🥲

🍾And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end! Whew! What a mind-blowing year of exciting change & growth! ✨I’ve challenged myself and my business beyond my comfort zone and fears in so many ways and I’m proud of what this year has been and I’m just getting started! 🤯 I learned brand new mind-fullness and business skills to implement and grow my business. 🔍 I re-discovered photography skills I had buried for years - this opened so many doors for business this year I would otherwise have neglected! 😲 👯‍♀️ I created new and supportive friendships that have pushed me and believed in me! 🤗 The best skill I learned was being genuinely proud of my accomplishments and giving myself grace when needed - pretty effing amazing feeling! 🍀I start 2025 with the most incredible quote I learned and my mantra for next year. I hope this inspires you: “Be ready when the luck 🍀 happens”. (Meaning: you’re not just lucky in what you accomplish in life - you do the work, you prepare: and as @oprah says: “luck is preparation meeting the moment of opportunity”.. so when the ‘luck’ happens, you’re ready for it! #2024seasonsgreetings #2024seasoncomestoanend #happynewyear #newyeargoals #businesswoman #businessowner #smallbusinessgoals