ARE YOU READY FOR A SENIOR PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
LIKE NO OTHER?
Hi! I'm Desiree, and I'm a nationally recognized portrait photographer based just outside of Baltimore, MD. I specialize in photographing high school seniors, and I am passionate about helping girls and boys feel confident in front of the camera. My ultimate goal in every session is to create images that are a true reflection of you - your vibe, your style, your personality. A session with me is truly an experience from beginning to end - they are effortless and fun, and you'll leave with an added boost of confidence that you didn't even know you needed.
A NOTE FOR PARENTS...
Hey parents! Let's get real for a second... your time at home with your senior is coming to an end. In less than a year, they are going to start their next chapter - whether that be college, a trade or even entering the workforce - and you won't be spending nearly as much quality time with them. I'm going to bet that most of your "quality" time these days is spent assisting with college applications or studying for SAT's - not really my idea of quality time.
I know your list of senior "to-dos" is endless, so what if I took some of the heavy lifting off of your plate? What if instead of just checking "senior portraits" off your list, you treat your senior to a real senior portrait experience - one that celebrates this huge milestone!
My goal as your senior photographer is to create a memorable experience from beginning to end, one that's not only one of a kind, but FUN, too. I work with you to design a session that matches YOUR senior's vibe. I offer styling assistance and help with posing that looks authentic and natural. These sessions aren't just fun for the senior, they're fun for you, the parent, too! It's your chance to really marvel at this person you've raised for the last 18 years. It's truly an experience you'll both cherish long past graduation.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Desiree Ortman Photography has been featured on multiple
national sites including:
more than just photos.
it's an experience.
I cannot sing Desiree’s praises highly enough! My daughter’s senior shoot with Des was truly an experience that neither of us will ever forget. From start to finish, it was absolutely amazing!
Not only is Des an amazing photographer, but she is an even more amazing person. From the moment we began planning my daughter’s senior photo shoot, Des was always available to help and offer feedback on locations, outfits, and anything else my daughter needed reassurance about.
Throughout the shoot, Des was my daughter’s biggest hype girl. She guided her every step of the way while taking her personality and wishes into consideration, all while making sure she felt completely comfortable and confident.
The results of the shoot were breathtaking and far more than we could have asked for. I am so thankful that we found Des and had the opportunity to have her capture these special photos and memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!
FALON
It’s almost impossible to put into words what a senior session with Des is like - because it’s a feeling. A feeling that someone has got this and it’s going to be spectacular.
As a mom of a senior girl I can’t overstate how it felt to have Des book the makeup artist (who was spectacular, and so much fun), to have Des help my daughter finalize outfits so I could just enjoy the shopping with her without added stress, and to have Des looking out for every detail at the shoot so I could step back and soak in my daughter’s senior photo shoot. Literally every detail - from the angle of my mother’s pearls on her wrist to making sure her dimple showed up in as many shots as possible. My momma heart couldn’t have been any fuller watching my favorite girl shine behind her lens.
And then the pictures come. I knew they would be amazing but I didn’t realize how they would make me feel. So many feelings! In the end, we’ll treasure these photographs forever but it’s the entire experience that we will remember. It’s truly just pure magic to shoot with Des.
TRACEY
JENNIFER
We had some different ideas and visions for my daughter's senior pictures, and Desiree took the time to listen to everything we wanted and brought those ideas to life exactly the way we imagined. She captured every detail so beautifully while still making the pictures feel natural and completely "her."
Desiree is not only incredibly talented, but she is so patient, kind, creative, and wonderful to work with. She has always made my daughter feel comfortable and confident, and she somehow manages to capture her personality in every photo.
I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to capture such an important milestone.
I'm Desiree,
and I'm a little bit more
than just your photographer.
So what exactly do I mean by that. Well, put simple, I'm your own personal hype-(wo)-man. I'm not just excited about taking your photos, but I'm dying to show you just how gorgeous you are!
I can usually be found laying on the ground or climbing on things (I'm only 5' 2") to get the perfect angle for the shot. And when we get THE shot, I'm usually screaming behind the camera while running to show you just how incredible you look. And when you see what's on the back of the camera... well 9 times out of 10, the response is usually something like, "OMG! That's really me??" Uh, yes girl, it 100% is YOU... and YOU. ARE. FIRE!
