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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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August 21, 2023

It’s hard to believe autumn is right around the corner with our predicted forecast for this week (!!!), but it truly is on its way! :) I am so excited for another year of leaves and exploring and coziness and FUN – all the fall things I love!! But most of all: I love getting […]

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April 10, 2023

Can you believe it’s almost summer?! I am so excited for another year of sun and warmth and FUN – and can’t wait for all the photo time coming our way! I love getting to catch up with you year after year – the honor of photographing so many repeat families is not lost on […]

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March 30, 2023

Ahhh!! :) Can’t you just feel the SPRING?! The trees may not have even bloomed yet, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the most perfect warm Spring afternoon at Newfields this past weekend for Caitlin and McHale’s engagement session! I love the ease these two share together — they made my job a BREEZE, […]

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December 13, 2022

Prepare yourself: pour the coffee, grab a Christmas cookie (because, well, they just taste better in the morning…right??), and prepare to smile at your screen, because the 2022 family sessions are on the blog! Oh my goodness, I can’t explain how much joy putting together this post brought me. I’m really truly hoping I got […]

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December 8, 2022

Today’s post is all in favor of FAMILY HOME SESSIONS! When Katharine reached out for Viv’s newborn photos, she specifically said she didn’t want to do them during the normal newborn timeline — but closer to the 3-4 month mark, and with a documentary / everyday approach. Doing the things they love, in the space […]

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