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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 16, 2020

I was thinking of everyone who is now facing a totally different work schedule than normal and thought I could share some favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years! I know this is such a minor thing in light of everything we’re facing…but having a positive work environment makes a huge emotional/mental difference […]

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February 28, 2020

Hey, hey, hey, and happy Friday!!! I am currently sitting on my couch, downing a Havanna Cappuccino a la Della Leva (the cutest coffee shop off 106th & 69), and eagerly looking forward to a fun weekend with a bonus day! Does anyone else just love Leap Day?! Something about it is so fun to […]

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February 14, 2020

Because there’s no better day than Valentine’s Day to share this labor of love: Welcome to the new website and brand! Ahh!! I can’t even tell you how excited I am to have this OUT in the world. I’ve been dreaming of a rebrand — a kind of Sami Renee Photography “glow up”, if you […]

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January 10, 2020

New Year Reflections, The Power of Paint, Our New Car Purchase, and more! Happy 2020, friends! (Am I still allowed to say that ten days into the new year?? I’m going for it…so there it is. Haha!) I am so excited to be writing to you from a more “every day” kind of perspective…something I’ve […]

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April 3, 2019

Whenever we go on a trip, I love sharing about it on the blog here. It’s honestly mostly just for me — being able to look back on some of our favorite adventures and read my thoughts is so fun! Almost like a journal! It’s forever a struggle to actually get out my camera and […]

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