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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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April 10, 2015

One look at Ashley’s branding, and you’ll know her in a heart beat. Fun-loving, cheerful, and playful, with a strong desire to encourage and create, Ashley is as sweet as they come! I am so excited to share her thoughts on owning a business; her positivity is always a reminder to never give up. I am […]

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March 27, 2015

There is just something about finding people who are in the same boat as you. In a world as big and wide as ours, it’s a rare thing to come across: another person who gets your struggles, who relates to your worries and triumphs, and who truly feels what you’re going through. So, when you find those people, […]

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March 23, 2015

Eight years ago, I took a photography class in high school and fell in love. Five years ago, I emailed my favorite photographer on a whim to see if she needed an assistant. After introducing myself and sharing my obsession with her blog, I offered to do just about anything to help her out! I agonized over my […]

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March 11, 2015

Two weeks ago, I shared some of my thoughts on balancing my role as a full-time teacher with that of a small business owner, and I was amazed at the feedback I received! It turns out a lot of us are trying to make things happen — which is awesome!!!  Today, I wanted to continue with some […]

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March 6, 2015

It’s funny, because long before I heard of the official Shoot & Share movement, I was already an undiagnosed Shoot & Share photographer :) For those of you who don’t know, Shoot & Share refers to a community of photographers who share high-resolution files with their clients instead of making them pay for individual images. […]

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