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I'm Sami, an Indianapolis newborn & wedding photographer. This sweet space is home to many of my newborn sessions, weddings, and family sessions - as well
as personal posts about motherhood +
the pursuit of a life well-lived.
I'm so glad to have you here! 

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! This sweet space is home to many of my newborn sessions, weddings, and family sessions - as well as personal posts about motherhood + the pursuit of a life well-lived. I'm so glad to have you here!

I'm Sami Orndorff, a wife, mom, and Indianapolis photographer in love with capturing joy & celebrating your season.

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July 12, 2018

That kind of laughter?! Right up there?! It’s my FAVORITE!!! Maggie and Joe were seriously so easy to photograph — their downtown Indianapolis engagement session was an absolute blast! We started off at the War Memorial park, walked over to my favorite downtown fountain, and ended the night slow dancing on Lockerbie Square…and it was […]

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July 11, 2018

If you live in Indiana, you know the crazy heat we’ve been facing the last few weeks. Like, insane 115 degree heat index kind of hot. However, this past weekend, it was almost as if the sun stepped aside for a moment and took a little break. We had AMAZING weather — the kind of […]

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July 3, 2018

Umm, hey there. Just over here OBSESSING over Kate and Matt’s Bloomington engagement session! Ahhh! I always get excited when a couple asks to head back to Indiana University for their engagement session, but when they show up looking as amazing as these two did (just WAIT until you see Kate’s dresses!!), and when they […]

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June 24, 2018

Sweet Eleanor may have surprised the world by arriving a few days early, but she couldn’t be more perfect. I had such a great time spending the morning with these three — Allie and Will are so in love with their little girl, and it shows. In the midst of all the change and craziness, […]

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June 21, 2018

Oh, these two! :) I am so excited to share Nicole and Adam’s engagement session with you! Not only did we have the most beautiful morning for their sunrise engagement session at Coxhall Gardens, but we had the best time together, too. Nicole and Adam made my job feel effortless — which only makes sense, […]

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Sami Orndorff is a Wedding Photographer & Lifestyle Newborn Photographer located in the greater Indianapolis area.