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I'm a 23 yr old momma to a crazy 3 yr old boy! Motherhood has 110% inspired me to do what I do. There's not one single detail that I miss with my son, and I love to photo document it all. I've always been interested in photography, but once Jace was born, the passion ignited! He's my biggest inspiration for everything! I love ALL kinds of photography, no matter what it may be, but I'm in love with children's photography, it's my thing :) I'm so lucky to have so many friends and family around me pushing & encouraging me to pursue my dreams. I'm a believer in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and everything I do is through Him. I'm learning more and more everyday, and thanks to all my flickr friends, I have even more inspiration! Yall have all taught me so much, I just hope to one day be as wonderful as yall! So thank you! thank you! thank you! I am so grateful!

xoxo
Cortni

My "tools" right now include...

-Canon 5d
-50mm 1.4 (my faaaaaaaave!)
-50 mm 1.8 (love this little thing!)
-Photoshop CS3 where I do ALL editing!
-Adobe Lightroom
-I shoot in raw exclusivley now! LOVE the freedom!
-All natural light, nothing but natural light...period.

My Wish List :)

-Canon EOS 5d
-ANY Canon L series lenses
-85mm 1.8 Lens
-ANY macro lens! :)


***Due to my photos being stolen and orkut'ed, I've gone completely f&f, except for adults and objects. If you'd like to be added as a friend, just send me a flickrmail! If you have tasteful photos and profile info, I'll gladly add you!! :) :) :) Thanks for understanding! xoxo.

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    {natalie mitchell} says:

    "Where do I begin! The moment I laid eyes on Cortni's small details of life, I knew I had to see more into her world. She grabs the perspective of a child like no other photographer I have ever seen. The innocence and depth of her photography is a life long, precious memory for any parent to treasure as long as they live. I'm also enamored by how she is able to capture such new ways for you to view this earth. And I certainly can't forget to describe how amazing her engagement shots are. NO EXAGGERATION. Truly THE best. She's a pure genius is what she is! Not only is Cortni one of my all time favorite photographers, she's also one of my closest friends. Did I mention she's my lost twin at birth? True story... ;-)"

    17th October, 2008

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    CTR Image Photography says:

    "Cortni Marie is one special girl. Not only is she a very attentive mother, she can document her son's life so well with her camera. She captures the essence of who he is, what he does [daily], and has an eye for the details [namely his shoes!] that will be remembered by the both of them through out their lifetime.

    Personally Cortni is special because she is 'real'. Her heart and soul go into her imaging. She doesn't strive to hit explore but instead strives to inspire who visit her stream...and she DOES."

    1st September, 2008

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    HilsFamily4 {Kelley} says:

    "Oh Cortni, where do I begin? I'll start off by saying that Cortni is by far one of my favorite photographers on flickr. I just find her stream very fun, loving, and special. She has an extra something that I don't see very often on flickr. And it's just impossible not to fall in love with her precious son Jace :) One of my favorite things about Cortni's stream has always been the love you can see through it. With one look, you can tell that she's not just a wonderful photographer.. but an amazing mother, and that I truely admire about her. She captures and documents Jace's daily life in a way that inspires me to do the same for my daughter. Cortni's has an amazing heart and is truely a great friend to me! I'm so lucky to have met you, girl :)
    xoxo Kelley"

    17th August, 2008

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    smllover says:

    "I should have written this long long ago. Cortni's stream is gorgeous. The colors, the b/w conversions, and the clarity of her work is just astounding. She's an incredible photographer with an incredible heart! I love that she and I have so much in common, it makes me feel like maybe a little bit of her mad skillz might rub off on me somehow lol.

    Cortni - your work amazes me. Keep up the inspiration!!"

    14th August, 2008

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    *nicole e* says:

    "cortni!!
    WOW, i am just amazed at your stream.
    you are so talented and your so young!!
    you have some mad skills and i love having you as a flickr friend!!
    you still email me back even though i bug you 24/7 with photoshop questions
    and i appreciate that you take time to answer my questions.
    i really am inspired by you as a person and by your pictures.
    i hope to be as great as you are when i get older :))
    thanks for your kindness m'dear, you truly are a great person!!

    xoxox
    nikki"

    3rd June, 2008

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    .Kels. says:

    "What can I say about Cortni's mad photography skills that hasn't already been said? Her pictures are captivating and I am so glad I found her photostream! It's people like Cortni that make me want to be a better photographer to get to her level. Her colors are always right on the money and her little boy is the cutest EVA!! Her work is so much fun and I love her style. Thank you for inspiring me Cort!! XOXOX"

    3rd June, 2008

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    Kat&Kat says:

    "I've been meaning to write a testimonial for Cortni for a long time. I was completely in awe of her work when I first "discovered" her couple of months ago, and still am. I think her stream may be one of the cutest streams on Flickr, thanks to her über adorable son. Her pictures are clear and crisp, and colorful, and simply amazing. You inspire me, Cortni! xoxo"

    1st June, 2008

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    spaghetti* says:

    "I just LOVE Cortni...and LOVE her work! It has such a wonderful clarity and I can feel the love in every single image!
    The way she photographs her little boy amazes me..he's so lucky to have such a talented Mom!
    She's such a sweet person and I'm glad I met her! too bad I live on the other side of the world!"

    27th March, 2008

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    Monica Kirkham says:

    "Cortni is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met!!!! She was the first person I met on Flickr. She was so sweet and so willing to share what she had learned!!! She's not just a creative person but also a skilled photographer!!! I'm so glad to have known her through Flirck!!!"

    13th March, 2008

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    Kelly Emerald says:

    "I'm so glad I came across Cortni's stream! She has such a great eye for photography - especially children. I just love seeing what new photos she posts, and her little man Jace is just too cute for words =)
    Her photos are definetly worth checking out, and I garentee with one look you'll come back to see more. Thank you so much for the inspiration Cortni, love your stream!"

    18th February, 2008

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    Alyssa Anne Photography says:

    "Cortni is a excellent photographer with especially amazing talent for child photograpy. The coloring of her photos have that amazing "wow" factor. She's also such a sweetie, and I'm so glad our Flickr paths crossed!"

    24th January, 2008

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    Beca C. says:

    "CortniMarie is one of the reasons I would like to get into child photography when I get older! :) Her photos of her son are all so amazing and I can tell she puts her heart into them. Her stream and all her photos are inspiration to me. Keep doing what you do girl, you rock!"

    23rd January, 2008

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    ~~Sarah~~ says:

    "Fresh, vibrant and creativejust a few words to describe Cortini.I love to see what appears next in her stream,her composition is brillaint and her use of textures fit so well.Jace is just adorable and what a fine little man he's going to turn into. Looking forward to 2008 and seeing whats coming next."

    11th January, 2008

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    ♥ Hazed ♥ says:

    "Cortni's photostream is brilliant :) She is a wonderful photographer and always has something beautiful to post. I look forward to each new upload, her son is gorgeous and her love for photography really shines through her images. Keep up the great work!"

    21st December, 2007

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    marie {thej5family} says:

    "Cortni's work is AMAZING. She not only can make an image of her sweet little man make you smile, but she has the ability to do the same with a toy or her little guy's hands. How many people can take a photo of a hand and tell a story with it?

    I have only been on flickr for a couple of months, but am so greatful for the friends I have found here. My skills have improved soley based on photographer's, like Cortni, on this site. It is through the inspiration of work like her's that drives me to improve. So, thank you Cortni! You rock girl & at only 22, you are so going places!

    marie"

    16th December, 2007

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    shay2oo2 {shay} says:

    "Cortini's stream is one of my favorites to browse through.....her colors, creativity, angles, and of course her little model are always so prefect! She inspires me more with every shot and i am always so excited to see new pics in her stream....thanks hun for being so super fabulous!"

    2nd December, 2007

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    Sweet Tinkle says:

    "Cortni photography is really made by joy, happiness, love and so many good things.
    Please continue to share your amazing work with us Cortni, you are an amazing photographer!
    xoxo"

    26th November, 2007

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    ElishaRenae says:

    "Cortni.Marie is amazing. She is one of my favorite photographers. She captures the sweetest moments of little children and makes you want to be a child again. She is a great rolemodel. I have learned so much from her photos. She is great. Thanks for everything Cortni. You have so much talent and you shine through with every photo. Keep up the great work.
    *hugs*"

    22nd October, 2007

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    Mandey C says:

    "Cortni is an amazing person and an amazing photographer. Photography is something best done when the person has a passion and an overwhelming love for taking photos. If I know anyone like this, it would be her. I've watched her go from good to great to WOW so I can only imagine what the next few years and the rest of her life will hold! I know you will be successful, you put a lot in and you WILL get a lot out. I'm so happy I am lucky enough to call you friend. When you're famous, don't forget me!!"

    24th September, 2007

Name:
Cortni
Joined:
May 2007
Currently:
Albemarle, NC, USA
I am:
Female and Taken
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Cortni Marie Photography