The Class of 2024 celebrates the release of 1989 Taylor's Version
Today, Taylor Swift released 1989 Taylor's Version, exactly 9 years after the original album released, and my senior Swifties and I threw...
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If you'd like to see more of my work, then you're in the right place. While you may follow me on Instagram, that's only a highlight reel. I believe it's extremely important to see what a full session with Desiree Ortman Photography is really like - and 2-3 pics from each session doesn't show that. This is your one-stop-shop to learn more about each session, view (almost) all of the gorgeous photos (yes, there are even more than what's shown here) and see what my clients have to say about their experience.
- Jun 17, 2022
Feeling 22 | Taylor Swift Video-Inspired Graduation Photos | Class of 2022 DOP REPS
Class of 2022 Graduation Shoot inspired by Taylor Swift's 22 Music Video
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- Jan 27, 2022
Sleepover Editorial | Class of 2022 Senior Reps
For the last 2022 DOP styled shoot, Des wanted to do something fun and playful... and what's more "fun and playful" than a slumber party?!
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- Jan 14, 2022
Alexa | John Carroll School | Class of 2022 | Baltimore Senior Photographer | Graffiti Alley
Meet Alexa! Alexa is a class of 2022 senior at the John Carroll School. Alexa is all things fashion-obsessed, making for a killer senior...
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- Jan 6, 2022
Skylar | Bel Air High School | Fall Senior Photos | Maryland Senior Photographer
Meet Skylar! Skylar is a class of 2022 DOP senior rep from Bel Air High School. Skylar decided to have her senior session in the fall...
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- Dec 10, 2021
Bethany | North Harford High School | Dance-infused Senior Pics | Baltimore Senior Photographer
Meet Bethany! Bethany is a senior at North Harford High School and a class of 2022 DOP Senior Rep. She was a part of the Keith Haring...
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- Nov 23, 2021
Belle | Longwood Gardens Senior Portrait Session | John Carroll School | Bel Air, MD
Belle selected Longwood Gardens for her senior session location. Longwood is truly a magical place... And Des' photos capture it perfectly!
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- Nov 22, 2021
Jessica | North Harford High | 50's Themed Senior Sesh | c/o 2022 | Maryland Senior Photographer
Meet Jessica! Jessica is a senior at North Harford High School and a class of 2022 DOP Senior Rep. She was apart of the first 2022 boho...
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- Nov 21, 2021
Jillian | Hippie Music-Inspired Shoot | Class of 2022 | John Carroll | Maryland Senior Photographer
When planning her senior session with Des, Jillian envisioned a 60's hippie look.
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- Sep 24, 2021
Alex | Class of 2022 | Maryvale Preparatory School | Ocean City, Maryland Beach Senior Session
When choosing a senior session location, many people think they have to do their session locally but, guess what?! Des travels!
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- Sep 22, 2021
Rachel | Class of 2022 | John Carroll | Baltimore Senior Portrait Session | Federal Hill, Maryland
If you didn't already know, Des is the CEO of scouting out locations. She seriously knows the best places to shoot for any occasion,...
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- Jul 17, 2021
Nicole | Purple Rain Lavender Farm | Mercy High School Senior | Tips for Booking Your Session
First class of 2022 senior session? check! Meet Nicole. Nicole is an rising senior at Mercy High School and a 2022 DOP senior rep. As a...
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- Jun 25, 2021
Katy | Baltimore School for the Arts | Senior Portrait Session | Mt. Vernon, Maryland | Baltimore
Katy wanted to update her dance photos portfolio and headshots so (of course!) she contacted Des!
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- May 21, 2021
Floral Boho Editorial | DOP 2022 Senior Reps | Boho Photos | Baltimore, MD
Last weekend was the first class of 2022 DOP senior reps shoot... and let me tell you, it was everything!
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- Apr 30, 2021
Taylor | Fallston High| Off-Duty Model-Inspired Senior Photos | Baltimore Senior Photographer
Meet Tay(lor) lol! You may recognize her as one of the 2021 DOP senior reps, "the girl who played Cher" in the Clueless shoot, or even as...
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- Apr 26, 2021
Chloe | Baltimore, MD | Class of 2021 | Urban Boho | Baltimore Senior Photographer
When you think about "boho" you probably immediately think of flower fields and gardens... but what about the city? Chloe's senior...
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- Apr 22, 2021
Jenna | Senior Session | Sunflower Field | Jarretsville, MD | Rising Sun High School
Flowers, photos, and cows... oh my! Yes, I just said cows. Never would I ever think there would be cows involved in a senior session but,...
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- Apr 15, 2021
Why Have A Senior Portrait Session?| Baltimore, Maryland Senior Photographer
Happy senior season! Well, it's always senior season as far as Des is concerned (lol). Maybe you're graduating this Spring, but never...
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- Apr 1, 2021
Class of 2022 DOP Senior Rep Meet Up | Maryland Senior Photographer | Senior Model Team
This past Sunday was the first meet-up for the Class of 2022 DOP Senior Rep Team! SO crazy to think I was in the same shoes as these ...
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- Mar 23, 2021
Mia | Class of 2021 | Incorporating Hobbies in Your Senior Session |Baltimore Senior Photographer
Meet Mia! Mia is an avid book reader and varsity lacrosse player at Fallston High School. She's got the brains and the athleticism, go...
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