Samantha Mitchell Photography

07/25/2026

Sometimes the best senior sessions are the ones that tell your story. 🤍

When Haley pulled out one of her favorite books for a few photos, I was clearly very stoked!

As an avid reader myself, I'm always here for incorporating the things that make you well...you. Whether it's a well-loved book, your guitar, soccer cleats, paint brushes, your horse, or anything in between, those little details are what make your senior photos feel authentic years from now.

Senior sessions aren't about stiff poses—they're about celebrating this season of life and everything that makes you unique.

So if you're wondering if you can bring props that represent your favorite hobbies... this is your sign. Please do. 📚✨

07/09/2026

The sweetest little peanut, surrounded by so much love. 🤍

There is something incredibly special about getting to photograph the same families through every season of life. I've had the honor of capturing Claire & Dakota's engagement, their wedding day, and now the moment they became parents.

One of my favorite parts of this session was seeing the nursery filled with pieces of their own childhood. Their treasured stuffed animals and favorite toys now sit on the shelves, waiting to create new memories with their little one. It's such a beautiful reminder that the things we cherish most often become part of the next generation's story.

Watching love grow into a family is one of the greatest privileges of this job, and I'm so grateful they continue to trust me with these milestones.

07/08/2026

✨ Planning an intimate wedding in Indiana?

Not every love story needs a packed ballroom and a 200-person guest list.

07/06/2026

Anyone else already spotting school supplies taking over the aisles at Target and Walmart?

As an elementary school administrator, that can only mean one thing... the countdown to back-to-school has officially begun! 📚

But as a photographer? It means something else is on the horizon...

Fall is just around the corner.

Crisp mornings, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, golden sunsets, and some of my favorite sessions of the entire year are almost here.

Who's ready for pumpkin spice season and peak fall colors? 🙋‍♀️🍁

06/21/2026

In just a few short months (iykyk 😉), the leaves will start turning, the air will become crisp, and fall will be in full swing.

And in just a few more months, your elopement could look just like Adriana & Emily's. Surrounded by vibrant autumn colors, sharing private vows in the woods, and spending the day focused on what matters most...each other!

If you've been dreaming about a fall elopement, now is the time to start planning. The best dates fill quickly, and peak fall color only lasts for a short window each year. 🍁

Checkout one of our favorite elopement days at the link below featuring Brown County State Park in its fall glory and the cutest tiny cabins from Postcard Cabins!

https://samanthamitchellphotos.com/2026/06/21/brown-county-elopement-adriana-emily/

Ready to trade wedding stress for an unforgettable adventure? Let's make it happen!

06/20/2026

When we first got engaged, we didn’t see couples like us in the wedding world.

There were beautiful images everywhere… but they didn’t reflect us. Not really. And at that time, in many places, we couldn’t even legally stand where we stood and call it marriage. We held onto a dream that didn’t always feel like it had space for us.

Now, getting to do this work as q***r elopement photographers feels like something we don’t take for granted for even a second.

We get to show up for couples who love like us. Who have had to fight, wait, or carve out their own version of “allowed.” We get to document joy that once felt distant. And honestly…there’s something incredibly sacred about that.

We don’t just photograph weddings and elopements. We photograph proof. Proof that your love is real, valid, and worthy of being witnessed exactly as it is.

This Pride Month, we’re especially grateful for every q***r couple who trusts us with their story. You’re not an exception in our work—you’re the heart of it.

Happy Pride. 🏳️‍🌈

06/20/2026

The cutest couple with the cutest pup! 🐾

My favorite part of this session was when Benny got the zoomies and absolutely flew around the beach. We were all convinced he was about to launch himself straight into the water, but at the very last second he changed his mind and came racing right back! 😂

Getting to photograph Alex and Kendra through so many chapters of their story has been such an honor. From their proposal, to their wedding day in Vegas, and now capturing memories with their fur babe, Benny, it's been so much fun documenting their journey together. ❤️

These are the moments I love most—the ones that show exactly who you are right now, whether that's celebrating an engagement, a marriage, or the four-legged family member who clearly steals the show.

06/19/2026

Mini sessions always leave me wanting more time with our families, but look at how cute these photos are that we captured in 15 minutes!

06/09/2026

☀️ SUMMER MINI SESSION GIVEAWAY ☀️

I’m giving away a FREE Summer mini session for THIS SUNDAY EVENING, June 14 2026! 💕
✨ 15-minute outdoor session
✨ All edited digital images included
✨ Perfect for families, individual children, siblings, couples, etc!

How to enter:
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👯‍♀️ Tag 3 of your favorite friends in the comments

Winner will be announced on Thursday, June 11 at 7 PM.

If you book one of the remaining session time slots and you are a winner, you will be refunded your session amount!

Good luck 😘😘

06/08/2026

We just updated one of our most popular blogs! Checkout the link below if you are thinking about eloping at Turkey Run State Park!

Dreaming of a Turkey Run wedding? Discover tips, locations, & all you need to know for an unforgettable elopement at Indiana’s hidden gem!