Photographer Aydinaneth Ortiz, uses photography to document her personal life

Photographer Aydinaneth Ortiz uses her camera to explore her life. In fact, she takes pictures of her family. And creates a story of what families go through. As a matter of fact, some call it domestic photography.

For one thing, this can be a good way to explore one’s family dynamics. And, it could be helpful when coping with difficult family situations.

Through photography each family constructs a portrait-chronicle of itself” -Susan Sontag

Aydi’s tenacity and selfless dedication towards her family is an inspiration to me. I hope you enjoy this podcast with photographer Adynaneth Ortiz.

photographer Adynaneth Ortiz podcast topics

* an artist’s memory* “that one person did that one thing that I love”* Ghost from Super Mario* Slanguage Studio* Mario Ybarra Jr.* Karla Diaz* Rosalie López* mentors, instructors, collectives

learning the language of photography

* early photography memories* Cerritos College* Long Beach City College* Photography class success led to success in academic classes.* Getting into UCLA* college counselors can be a little inaccurate* Catherine Opie

the book, La Condición de la Familia

* Nan Golden* Larry Clark* a perfect bound* 11×17* Some of the reasons the book was created* The family member’s reaction to being photographed.* The effect of the book on the family

A Portrait Of My Neighborhood series

* photographing your neighborhood* North Long Beach* 35mm then 120mm* people who wanted me to take their picture, * would stare at me longer* things you notice when you photograph your neighborhood* gentrification

Ingredients series

* ingredients* Methamphetamine* calling attention what this drug does to people* drug addiction* mental health

* mental health facility series* de-institution* “the system is fucked up’ how can I put this on display”* Can art make a difference?* desensitization

social media

* the internet’s effect on people* take the picture and then walk away* living up to Instagram life* internet handles

Related Links

* AydinanethOrtiz.com* Instagram