Hi, I’m Xanna Ortiz, also known as Xanna Photos—a Seattle-based music and fashion photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing raw, authentic, and unforgettable moments across the city and beyond.

My journey began in the United States Marine Corps, where I trained and served as a combat photographer. That experience shaped my fearless, fast-paced style—one that’s now earned me two Emmy Awards as a photojournalist and continues to drive my passion for powerful visual storytelling.

Today, I specialize in Seattle editorial portrait photography, street photography, and live music photography, documenting the people and communities that define the culture of this city. You can often catch me behind the lens at Fremont Fridays Summer Music Series, Dead Disko, Pono Ranch, and The Substation—capturing the energy, movement, and moments that make Seattle’s creative scene thrive.

Whether you're looking for a Seattle portrait photographer, fashion content creator, or a seasoned professional to cover your next live music event or community gathering, I bring edge, experience, and intention to every shoot.

Welcome to the grittier, realer side of photography—welcome to Xanna Photos.

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