SusanaOrtiz.com Launch!

I am pleased to announce the launch of SusanaOrtiz.com.


I teamed up with my day job boss and we designed this sweet, simple, flash site to showcase my photography. I decided to start doing photography under my own name, so I got the domain that is, well, my name. Because... what if I get famous or something? Hehe, one can wish!

It's only got a few old pics up, but I will be adding more soon. I have a few projects coming up that should spice up my portfolio.

Anyway, take a look and tell me what you all think. Test out the email and send me a note!

-Susie

I got Holga, How 'bout you?!

Ok so I'm a couple years too late, but I've finally jumped on the Lomo bandwagon. I remember reading in W Magazine, a LONG time ago, about these cool toy cameras that take very imperfect but interesting pictures. I'd been eying a few online, cause they are really cheap (about $40 to $60 depending on the brand.) I finally broke down and bought a Holga.

If you haven't heard about Lomography, you should definitely check it out. There's a Flickr Pool, 18,700 members strong, dedicated to everything Lomo. There are some really artsy and beautiful captures, and a lot of it is accidental. The imperfections of the camera are what make it so special.

I'm planning on creating prints of some of the stuff I capture, so keep an eye out for new stuff in my shop.

Etsy Dallas Spring Bash - Just applied!

Hey everyone. If you're into cool handmade stuff, you should put May 16th on your calendars. Etsy Dallas is throwing their first annual Spring Bash. Their Jingle Bash was a huge success, and I've applied to be in the Spring show, this time around. There will be all sorts of great vendors.... Hopefully including me! Even if I don't make it in, I'll be there... so check it out at EtsyDallas.com

OMG Green shooz?!

With everyone and their mother looking to go green in anyway possible, why not start with your feet?

Simple Shoes sells awesome, environmentally friendly kicks, at, or around the same price you would buy hip designer sneakers, like Diesel or Sketchers. They have a wide range of styles in Men's, Women's and Kid's sizes. My favorite pick is actually a Men's shoe.

The CARload shoe is made with Car tires and cotton, and are oh so cool! I'd love to get a pair in all black... if they had my size.

I'll just have to wait and see. But you should stop by and take a gander. With all the styles they have, I'm pretty sure anyone can find something they like. They even have Vegan friendly shoes!

Check them out at SimpleShoes.com