I'm Sami Orndorff, a wife, mom, and Indianapolis photographer in love with capturing joy & celebrating your season.
One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is my ability to help guide and assist my brides and grooms as they plan their day. Being a part of so many wedding celebrations has given me a unique perspective on the ebb and flow of a wedding day: what helps, what works, and […]
Hey, hey, hey, and happy Friday!!! I am currently sitting on my couch, downing a Havanna Cappuccino a la Della Leva (the cutest coffee shop off 106th & 69), and eagerly looking forward to a fun weekend with a bonus day! Does anyone else just love Leap Day?! Something about it is so fun to […]
I met the Matchett family this past fall for the very first time and fell in love with the joy and love they share! So, when Amanda reached out to me about lifestyle newborn photos for their newest daughter a few months later, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Getting to see Jack as a […]
Because there’s no better day than Valentine’s Day to share this labor of love: Welcome to the new website and brand! Ahh!! I can’t even tell you how excited I am to have this OUT in the world. I’ve been dreaming of a rebrand — a kind of Sami Renee Photography “glow up”, if you […]
I can’t believe Eliana is ONE! I always love getting to photograph my families throughout the different seasons of life — and somehow this little girl is no longer a newborn and is now a whole year into her wonderful life! I love that Rosanna opted for another in-home session to document Eliana’s first birthday. […]