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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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March 17, 2016

I’ve been thinking a lot about the moments I’d love to photograph lately and decided that it would be fun to share on the blog! As I compiled this list, I realized a lot of them come back to the idea of capturing ordinary occurrences: the simple things that we often miss, but in all actuality mean […]

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March 13, 2016

After debating back and forth, I’ve finally decided to open up a weekend for Indianapolis mini sessions this spring! Well actually, there’s a little more than that :) You see, I always get great feedback from these sessions: minis run quick, are perfect for families with little ones, and offer a cost-efficient way to get […]

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March 3, 2016

I am so lucky that Ryan’s arrival ended up coordinating perfectly with my “off season”. I always knew I would take a 12 week maternity leave from teaching, but being able to do so during the slow season of photography as well has worked out perfectly! Typically, the winter months are were I’m able to get […]

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February 29, 2016

Well hey there! It’s been FOREVER since I’ve shared the Monday love, but I thought now would be the perfect time to get back into documenting our weeks :) Ryan is 8 weeks old today, which blows my mind, and I know it will just keep going faster! Recording the little things of life has […]

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February 26, 2016

I absolutely LOVE that more people are falling in love with lifestyle newborn sessions. There is something about the authenticity of capturing a family in the warmth of their own home as a Lifestyle Newborn Photographer, and I do a happy dance every time I get the opportunity to do so! These sessions are especially wonderful for […]

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