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...
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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.
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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Jun 9, 2021
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!
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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 24, 2021
Ivy, Alexa, & Gabby | Towson University | Towson, MD | Graduation Photos | College Graduation Pics
Calling all COLLEGE GRADS!! Did you know that Des not only works with high school seniors, but she also helps college grads celebrate...
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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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Feb 25, 2021
Kemper | McDonogh School | Owings Mills, MD | Class of 2021
Meet Kemper! Kemper is a senior at McDonough School in Owings Mills. Many seniors at McDonough School take their senior photos on campus…...
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Feb 16, 2021
Chloe | BSA - Class of 2021 | Baltimore, MD | Food-Themed Ice Cream and Donuts Senior Session
Before we dive into another fun shoot from the class of 2021, just a heads-up... Des just opened her Spring calendar and is now booking...
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Feb 1, 2021
Christiana| Music + Fashion-Inspired Senior Session | C. Milton Wright | Class of 2021 | Bel Air, MD
Meet Christiana! Christiana is a senior at C Milton Wright. She's a member of National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor...
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Jan 26, 2021
Grace | Flower-Inspired Senior Session | Belvedere Farm | Harford County Senior Photographer
When I started looking through Grace's senior session gallery I was shocked! I literally texted Des, "WHY HAVE I NEVER SEEN THESE...
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Jan 14, 2021
Val | Class of 2021 | Edgewood High School | Old Hollywood Glam Senior Session
Meet Val! She is one of Des' 2021 DOP senior reps and an aspiring model and actress.Val is moving to NYC this summer to pursue her dreams...
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Jan 13, 2021
Maddie | Class of 2021 | Fallston High | Beach Inspired Senior Session
I've been dying to show off Maddie's senior session gallery... and today is the day! Maddie’s gallery had over 350 photos (with no two...
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Jan 11, 2021
So You Want to Be a DOP Senior Rep? Class of 2022: Applications now OPEN
Are you an outgoing, fun-loving teen? Do you enjoy being in front of the camera? Are you active on social media, and follow all of the...
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Jan 4, 2021
Making a Common Location Feel New | Emma | Class of 2021 | Havre de Grace, MD | Senior Photographer
Des is getting ready to launch her application for 2022 seniors in just ONE WEEK (say what?!?!?) and what better way to celebrate than...
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