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THE BLOG
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.


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
Jun 17, 2022
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Caroline | Class of 2022 | Havre de Grace High School | Ocean City Senior Photos | Dancer Pics
This freezing weather has me dying for summer!! So why not flash it back to a gorgeous beach sesh Des did last summer. Meet Caroline!...
Feb 18, 2022
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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?!
Jan 27, 2022
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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...
Jan 14, 2022
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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...
Jan 6, 2022
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Thomas | Calvert Hall | Class of 2022 | Baltimore, MD | Senior Portrait Photographer
Meet Thomas! Thomas is a class of 2022 senior from Calvert Hall College High School.
Dec 29, 2021
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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...
Dec 10, 2021
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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!
Nov 23, 2021
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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...
Nov 22, 2021
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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.
Nov 21, 2021
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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!
Sep 24, 2021
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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,...
Sep 22, 2021
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Art-Inspired Editorial | Keith Haring | Class of 2022 DOP Senior Reps | Baltimore, MD
Des wanted to combine movement and creative posing to emulate a work of art.
Sep 3, 2021
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Courtney | College Grad | University of Maryland Baltimore County | UMBC Graduate | Baltimore, MD
Des is most well-known in the world of photography for her senior sessions. This mostly applies to high school seniors...
Aug 1, 2021
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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...
Jul 17, 2021
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Bryant | C. Milton Wright High School | Class of 2021 | Urban Senior Photo Session| Baltimore, MD
2021 DOP Senior Rep showcasing his love of streetwear, the city, and hip hop through his senior photos!
Jun 9, 2021
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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!
May 21, 2021
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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...
Apr 30, 2021
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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,...
Apr 22, 2021
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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...
Apr 15, 2021
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