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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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June 12, 2019

Whitney and Mark were married at the Columbia Club this past weekend, and it was one of the best celebrations I’ve ever been a part of! Of course, I knew it would be that kind of day from the get-go. After all, I photographed Whitney’s sister’s wedding a few short years ago, so I had […]

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April 30, 2019

I am so happy to share the very first wedding of 2019 with you today: Adam and Nicole’s elegant and FUN spring wedding at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion! These two put their heart and soul into planning a day that reflected their love in every way. All the details were taken care of, their […]

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December 31, 2018

Because there’s just no better way to celebrate the last day of 2018 than with one of my favorite blog posts of the year: 2018 Best of Weddings!! However, before we start, I have to say this: Thank you. I can’t even BEGIN to express how thankful I am to have been a part of […]

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December 19, 2018

Gorgeous couple. Awkward crouch. It can only mean one thing…. The newest addition of everyone’s favorite post is HERE!!! 2018 Behind the Scenes!! I had so much fun sharing last year’s Behind the Scenes post — proving once and for all that, contrary to my instagram feed, life as an Indianapolis wedding photographer isn’t all gorgeous […]

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October 3, 2018

Ever since Maggie and Joe’s downtown Indianapolis engagement session this summer, I *knew* their wedding was going to be the biggest celebration. After all, Maggie has the most infectious laugh; you can’t help but smile ear-to-ear when you see her light up! Which, on her wedding day, was basically a constant state for her to […]

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