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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 10, 2021

I’m so excited to share Rachel and Ryan’s lifestyle maternity session from this past weekend with you today! There were so many wins from this session: fun time spent with an incredible couple, a new-to-me location that I’m now OBSESSED with, and a gorgeous winter sunset with fairly temperate weather! I always love maternity sessions, […]

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June 13, 2020

I mean, you just CAN’T look at that photo and not already be smiling…am I right?! When Angie first reached out about a newborn session for Baby #5, I was SO excited — and even more so when she said she really wanted to do a lifestyle family session / maternity shoot before he arrived, […]

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September 18, 2018

Wow! I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve shared a maternity session on the blog! I couldn’t pass up blogging these images though — I mean, HELLO! Isn’t Kristy the most gorgeous pregnant momma you’ve ever seen?! I was so happy when she got in touch with me for these photos. The Ripanis live […]

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June 14, 2017

I am SO excited to share Stephanie & Derek’s maternity session with you this afternoon! We met at Holcomb Gardens — a gorgeous retreat in the middle of Butler University’s campus — on the most beautiful summer evening yet. Thankfully it was nowhere near as hot as this week! Phew! This was the third time […]

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May 25, 2017

I am so excited to share Amanda and Rob’s maternity session with you today! When deciding on a location, it only made sense to capture this next stage in their life together at the IMA’s One Hundred Acre Woods. After all, it is where they said “I do”! We ended up with the perfect evening: golden […]

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