About Xanna

Vibrant Storytelling

I’m Xanna Ortiz, a U.S. veteran and storyteller with over 20 years of experience capturing life through a documentarian lens. Originally from the Bay Area, I found a second home in Seattle’s creative scene with the goal of elevating other creatives of color. My career in Seattle began as a photojournalist at KOMO4, where in just two years my visual reporting contributed to Emmy‑recognized news coverage, earning regional industry honors for excellence in broadcast storytelling. 

Since then, I’ve collaborated with major streetwear brands like Medium Collective, La Paisa, and Clementine Creations, and documented some of Seattle’s biggest fashion and music events including Bumbershoot, while highlighting both rising stars like Oble Reed, Esebree, and Travis Thompson, and iconic performers such as Sir Mix‑a‑Lot and Macklemore. Deeply involved in Seattle’s creative communities, I currently lead projects like Seattle Snap, bringing together photographers, models, and creators to connect, collaborate, and celebrate local artistry.