ALDARA ORTEGA
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✦Welcome to the 1 Hotel Members underwater fine art experience
A Personal Note from Aldara ​

It’s a pleasure to have you join me for this exclusive collaboration with 1 Hotels — a rare opportunity to step into the world of underwater fine art photography.
In my signature sessions, I typically spend several hours with each subject, sculpting imagery in and around water. For this 1 Hotel Members experience, we’ll distill that process into 10 focused minutes per member — and with a little preparation, that’s all we’ll need to create something truly special.

✧ What to Bring & Wear: Bring one carefully chosen outfit — something that feels like an extension of you: elegant, expressive, and fluid.
  • Women: Flowing dresses in solid tones or sequins photograph beautifully underwater.
  • Men: Linen, cotton, or denim with a soft, unstructured shirt works wonderfully.
  • Couples / Families: Coordinated tones create harmony and elevate the final composition.
  • Optional: A strapless swimsuit or bikini (for women) for styling with exclusive fabrics I will provide.

✧ What to Expect: This is a calm, intuitive shoot. You’ll be gently guided through poses while holding your breath underwater.
  • Keep your face relaxed and natural; avoid puffed cheeks or tight expressions.
  • Eyes may be open or closed — both create striking imagery.
  • Trust the water, the process, and yourself.

✧ After the Experience: Within a few weeks, you’ll receive a private digital gallery, live for two weeks, to review your images.
From this gallery, you’ll select your favorites for professional refinement. What you see first are raw, unedited photographs — the foundation of your final artwork. Only fully edited, chosen images are released, ensuring each piece is elevated to its fullest expression.

✧ Exquisite Images: Bespoke Formats Following your selection, you may acquire your images as:
  • Digital masterpieces
  • Printed matted photographs in curated sizes
  • Fine art framed prints, crafted for enduring elegance
If you enjoyed this experience, I would be delighted to create a full luxury In-Water Experience, offering more time, more imagery, and options to preserve your moments in truly unforgettable ways.
Pricing Guide
  • FINE ART GALLERY
    • BOUND BY WATER >
      • PRICE LIST
      • The Dance
      • The Bond
      • Encuentro
      • Bliss
      • Latido
      • Encanto
      • Enlazadas
      • Alegría
      • Enigma
    • GREEK MUSES
    • LIQUID GOLD
    • DERRIERES
    • STUDIES IN BLACK AND LIGHT
    • CORAL DREAM
    • ONE LOVE
    • FREEDOM IN CONFINEMENT
    • ETEREA
    • CENOTES
    • AGUA VIVA
    • BACK TO NATURE
    • WHEN YOU WERE NOT LOOKING
    • REFRACTIONS
    • APOLLO
    • LIQUID DESERT
    • DISPLACEMENT
    • WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER BE
  • ABOUT
  • INSTALLATIONS
  • CONTACT/ SUSCRIBE
  • IN WATER EXPERIENCE
    • MUSE GALLERY