Meet Our Team & Studio Manager
The Team
Tina Ortiz
Founder & Signature Photographer
Her obsession with photography started when she was around 7. She can clearly remember wanting her mom to use up the whole roll of film vs her taking an entire month to take 24 photos. (Can you even imagine that today?)
There has never been enough Polaroid film in the world to satisfy Tina, even today.
It's called hybrid-photography, but to Tina, it is just photography.
She lives in Tampa Bay, Florida, but sneaks away to a new country, or city or state every month. She thinks this is because she grew up with military parents, and got to travel every 3 years.
Tina's sense of humor fills the room. She will do anything to make a client more comfortable in front of the lens.
Tony Ortiz
Cyber Security, Live Editing, & Studio Manager
You can't get anything past this guy. He already has your passwords. JK.
Tony manages all of our studio office work, and also arranges computer set ups for clients who request day-of edits (and printing).
While, he is not a photographer, he can also be found loading film or changing out equipment when a session is larger than normal.
He loves Comic Con, all things Manga, and his recent trip to Japan in 2023 inspired him to travel more.
Tony was born in San Diego, CA, but has lived in Florida since 1999.
The Team
Bob Sellers
Location Scout & Lead Photographer
Originally from Berlin & a sports' photographer, Bob prides himself on knowing the best places to shoot, as well as where the newest hidden gems are.
Bob loves taking the smaller events, everything outside, and of course, the micro-destination weddings.
Bob lives in Florida, and is almost always on the beach or in the ocean (he is an open-water diver).
Jerry McGaghey
Lighting Expert & Lead Photographer
Jerry is a Disney-loving Dad from Canada, who, together with his wife, Mandy, runs his own successful portrait studio in Tampa Bay. Wow! That is a lot in one sentence!
He is the perfect choice as a lead or 2nd Photographer.
Jerry is such a nice guy but still a rockstar.
Jerry is also the photographer of choice, when clients are continuing their life stories with graduation portraits, legacy portraiture, and boudoir.
The Team
Content Creators & Videographers as well
Inquire with us about our Talented Videographers & Content Creators
We have several studios that we pair well with.
Let us introduce you to them [so you can view their portfolios & services.]
We also have a team of makeup artists & stylists as well.
Chelsea Milam
Editing, Design, & Lead Photographer
A studio owner in her own right, Chelsea lives in VA, so she is able to get to all of our northeastern couples quickly for extra sessions.
Her skills behind your edit make sure all work is consistent in color & appears balanced. That's the boring way to say, "she is super creative!"
Her talent behind the lens is what clients ask for again and again; from engagement sessions to your growing family.
Want to join our team?
Do you have what it takes to be a professional hybrid photographer? Have you photographed weddings before or assisted with other wedding photographers?
- Do you have your own equipment? Digital & film/Polaroids?
- Can you learn through observation?
- Would you like to follow us around?
- Do you want a long & prosperous career?
- Did you know that Tina has her Master's degree in Digital Marketing?
We offer an exclusive Editorial Wedding Photography & Street Style Photography Mentoring Program. Reach out to Tina for more information. You do not have to be a wedding photographer at all, but you must have your own equipment.
Also, If you would like to be a MODEL on our upcoming projects, click below. We are always looking for new faces to try out our new gear and new ideas. Click below for more information.
Looking for who is the best photography mentor in Florida?
Our studio also offers mentorship. We specialize in Wedding Photography, Street-Style Photography, hybrid or 35mm film wedding photography, and of course our signature style: Editorial Style Wedding and Engagement Photography.
We have a questionnaire that can help you determine if you need photography instructions (like editing, camera settings, using flashes, or basic items like that) verses (posing, acquiring clientele, networking with elite vendors, and realizing your dream of working as a photographer). Click below to take you to our Mentorship Info page.
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