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Andrew Ortman

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personal photography journal - not paid, not perfect. critical feedback appreciated! dm’s open. photos for team sports can be found at my website 👇

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it’s still speedo season round here
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florals and linens
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Tea dance but make it fashion - honored to be asked to take photos for the one and only @itstheonlysecret’s birthday show! taken in Firehouse Hostel and Lounge by @andy.in.focus

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@stonewallsportsaustin Pickleball picture day photos are here! Almost 200 action shots now in my album, check my bio for the link! 🔗 taken in Austin Pickle Ranch by @andy.in.focus

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@kaiwachiofficial at @wickedoaksfest was a blast! I’m a grown ass adult but here I somehow found myself in a muddy pit at music festival ✌🏻 Maybe I should get into #concertphotography? taken in Carson Creek Ranch by @andy.in.focus

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On Saturday’s we kick balls 🦵 All of the team pics going up now on andyinfocus.com for you to download and share - link in bio! #kickball #teampictures #pictureday #sportsphotography taken in Austin, Texas by @andy.in.focus

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The rainbow crosswalks on 4th street are due to be removed by order from the governor. Unfortunately, the City of Austin almost immediately agreed to do so. While the city is planning on new installations to replace the crosswalk, a lot of people in the queer community have a lot of memories with it the last few years (a few drunken ones, myself!)

Earlier this evening, there was a group of people that organized a small event for members of the community come down and get their pictures taken with the crosswalk before it is painted over sometime later this week. About 30-40 people showed up and no less than half a dozen photographers!

But right when we were staging, some punk decided to throw an entire can of red paint onto the crosswalk. I have no idea what statement they were trying to make, but it definitely hurt seeing that.

At what felt like perfect timing, an AFD truck came down 4th street within a few minutes of it happening. Someone in the group ran up and asked one of the firemen if they happened to have any water on board to help wash the paint off. They immediately jumped out of the truck and got to work. They didn’t have water on their truck at the time, but they used water fire extinguishers to at least try to get some of it off.

Within 10 minutes, another AFD truck showed up, this time with lots of water on board and they were able to spray the crosswalk down. They got all of the red paint out and with a smile on their face, also scrubbed down the entire rainbow for the photowalk.

This moment meant the world to everyone there. We were all pretty bummed out that someone would do such a thing, but in the end I felt a real sense of community in this city. The act of vandalism ended up being a story that I’m sure will remain a core memory for me.

I quickly edited the pictures so I can share this story. The organizers of the photowalk asked us to share the petition to the Mayor to follow San Antonio’s footsteps and at least challenge the state to keep the crosswalks. This is an active petition - please sign if you also believe that Austin should challenge the states order: https://www.change.org/p/defend-our-crosswalks taken in Austin, Texas by @andy.in.focus

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I go to ACL every year and every year I leave with a big heart and worn out legs 😴 #acl2026 #bestfriends #festivalpride #johnsummitisdaddy taken in Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) by @andy.in.focus

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That wraps SQUID 2025 in Seattle. Loved every moment with all these beautiful people. Glad I was able to get a few shots in! — Btw these are updated pictures I had to reupload - sorry for the double post! #sportsphotography #dodgeball #squid2025 #queersports #lgbtqia by @andy.in.focus

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Squad ready for @gaybowlsandiego !

(Not pictured: Our blocker Chris Castille)

📸: @andy.in.focus taken in Austin, Texas by @andy.in.focus

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I was lucky enough to get the chance to capture a night of fun, friends, and pure athleticism at @stonewallsportsaustin sand volleyball this Monday at @atxbeach! This is my third time shooting volleyball and it’s definitely one of the more difficult sports to capture - especially at night, but I’m really proud of these. All 41 photos of the first night at andyinfous.com! Link in bio! taken in ATX Beach by @andy.in.focus

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