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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January 13, 2017

light and airy lifestyle wedding photography

This post has been in the works for a few weeks now, and let me just say how hard it was to narrow down my favorites from all of the amazing weddings I had the joy of photographing this past year! Ahh! There is nothing like witnessing the complete happiness a couple shares as they begin their […]

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January 6, 2017

To say I’m in love with this post would be a bit of an understatement. Fresh 48, Newborn, and 1st Year sessions are some of my favorites to photograph in the greater Indianapolis area — especially when they are lifestyle sessions! I am so thankful for all the families that invite me into their homes […]

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January 5, 2017

As I look back on 2016, there are so many things to be thankful for! While I mostly focus on weddings and babies, I always love the chance to take on a select number of family sessions in the greater Indianapolis area, too! Family sessions are always a good time — I use a lifestyle approach, so […]

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December 29, 2016

5 years ago today, I was waking up for the very first time with some fancy bling on my left hand. Ahh!!! :) Being engaged is such a beautiful thing, and I think that’s a huge reason behind why engagement sessions are on the top of the list when it comes to my favorite parts of […]

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December 23, 2016

(Sparkly Santa ornaments are kind of my thing. :) ) I am so thankful for the chance to celebrate with friends and family in the next week — 2016 has been one crazy beautiful year, and I still catch my breath thinking about what a privilege it is to lead the life I do. It may […]