I began my photographic career at an early age of 15 photographing the people and scenery of Port Chester, NY. It was back in the mid 70s that I covered my first wedding. During the seventies, I developed my love for photography and decided to attend College and get a degree in the field. After completing art and communication courses, I graduated in 1983 with a Fine Arts and Communications degree from the University of Miami. While living in Miami, I exhibited my work at various galleries and performed freelance work for the Miami Herald.

In 1992, I became part of a five man team working as an associate cinematographer and photographer for MOONDRAGON PRODUCTIONS. It was there that I spent time in the Amazon jungle of Peru producing a documentary of the "Orellana" native people and their culture. In 1996, I moved to Rochester, NH inspired by the beauty I found after spending time on vacation in NH. You can find me in the NHAA, and PPA. In 2004, I opened "Robert Ortiz Photography & Videography".