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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 11, 2017

I mean, words aren’t really needed for how amazing today’s post is. Brandi and Ayodele’s downtown Indianapolis engagement session? On the circle? With EIGHT other photographers?? It was one for the books! You see, this wasn’t just any ordinary engagement session. Brandi and A.Y. are a real engaged couple living in Indy, but last Saturday they […]

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February 24, 2017

HAPPY FRIDAY, friends! I shared all about the new SAMI RENEE EDUCATION site yesterday, and seeing everyone’s responses was such an encouragement throughout the day! I love that you are all on fire for education and I can’t wait for the first beginner’s workshop in April!! Almost half the seats are already gone, with a […]

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February 23, 2017

Ooh, I am just so excited for today’s post! If you read the title, you probably already have a guess at what I am sharing today, but before I even get into that, I want to give a quick shout-out to my website company! In one of my best business decisions yet, I joined Showit5 […]

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December 15, 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! That is, until you realize you’ve procrastinated on gifts big time and you’re in need of some quick ideas! Haha! I’ve never put one of these together before, but after being asked for gift advice for starting photographers several times in the last week, I thought I’d share […]

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July 29, 2016

“For a moment the last sunshine fell with romantic affection upon her glowing face [..] then the glow faded, each light deserting her with lingering regret, like children leaving a pleasant street after dark.” – The Great Gatsby Ahh! If that quote doesn’t give you all the feels, then you haven’t experienced the magic of […]

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