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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WELCOME TO
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.
May 25, 2023
Boho Goddess Editorial | Class of 2024 DOP REPS | Harford County Photographer
So excited to finally share the results with you all from my very first editorial with my Class of 2024 DOP REPS. You might remember my...
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Feb 16, 2023
Thank you for being a friend... | Harford County, MD Senior Photographer | Appreciation Photoshoot
Class of 2023 Appreciation Photoshoot
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Oct 7, 2022
Up, Up, + Away | Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival | DOP REP | Maryland Senior Photographer
Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival - Maryland Senior Photographer
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Sep 28, 2022
Euphoria-Inspired Editorial with a Rollerskating Disco Twist
Hello again! It's been a minute since I last posted. In case you missed it, I recently changed assistants, so I'm a bit behind on...
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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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Apr 28, 2022
Footloose Photo Editorial | 80's Prom Photoshoot | Senior Photographer
With prom season upon us, I knew that an ode to Footloose meant more than a fun tribute to 80's prom fashion.
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Apr 6, 2022
Introducing the Class of 2023 DOP Senior Reps | Baltimore Senior Photographer
While the Class of 2022 is preparing to graduate, I've already gotten to work on next year's DOP REP team! This past weekend, our team...
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Feb 18, 2022
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!...
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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 29, 2021
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.
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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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Sep 3, 2021
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.
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