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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.

Apr 9, 2019

Jenna | Class of 2019 | Eastern Technical High School | Baltimore County Senior Photographer

It's getting close to that time of year. The flowers are blooming, prom season is kicking into high gear and all of my 2019 Seniors are preparing to graduate! This is such an exciting time for them! I remember those last few weeks as a high school senior. It's hard to believe that was almost 20 years ago for me (eeekk). The days were filled with sharing news about college plans, fun school activities and preparing for senior week (is that still a thing???). Anyway I am p

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Apr 7, 2019

Jake | Class of 2019 | Harford Technical High School | Harford County Senior Portrait Photographer

I finally have a second to catch my breath before business really kicks off this Friday with my first wedding of the year (eeeekkk). I really thought I'd have some time to catch up on my blogging since I've been a total slacker the last few months, but I've been super busy on some behind-the-scenes work and can't wait to reveal more at the end of this month (this post is a BIG hint)! After rescheduling several times due to weather, I was finally able to get one of my dear fr

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Feb 11, 2019

Desiree Ortman Photography 2018 Top 10...or 20 | Maryland Portrait and Event Photographer

You know those things that sit on your "to-do" list and never get checked off? They're simply just not the priority. New items get added and that one item just keeps moving further and further down the list. Well, that's pretty much the case for this blog post. Since the start of 2019, I've been wanting to take an inventory of all of last year's work and post a DOP Top 10. Well, I've been buried in boring tax activities, editing furiously to get Valentine's Day sessions

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