BRANDI
ORTIZ
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.
Jaya
In studio
Jamie
In studio
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
“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