BRANDI

ORTIZ

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NYC PHOTOGRAPHER &
ART DIRECTOR


ABOUT BRANDI

Carrie Allen is a Chicago-based production designer / art director primarily working in the film/ tv industry, editorial, and commercial projects. Her work has been featured in film festivals, TV & streaming networks, as well as print & digital media. She’s called Chicago home since 2009 but is open for travel with the right project.

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Young man with long hair wearing a clean minimal outfit in a studio shot over grey background.

Jaya
In studio

Jamie
In studio

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Reese
In studio


PHILOSOPHY

Beginning her career as a fine artist and photographer, Carrie drew on her understanding of color theory, history, and lighting to transition to build sets, design graphics, and fabricate props. Carrie believes it takes a jack-of-all-trades type of artist for the job and manage an art department. Being skilled and passionate in the kitchen and prop mastery made it possible to aspire to be a food stylist as well. Often times as a production designer you need quick creative solutions as decisions are made— Carrie’s food and prop styling kits ………..]]]]]]]


SERVICES

Ready to tell your story? Browse available services, then book a free consultation. Let’s create together.


Portrait session


Editorial art direction


Corporate team photoshoot


Photo editing, color correction, retouching


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“As a child, I’d pour over family photo albums, admiring the portraits. Now, I get to add to our collective albums, our collective memories.”

Brandi Ortiz • Photographer & Art Director

Let's create together

Let's create together