Samantha Mitchell Photography

10/31/2026

Working on finishing up a senior gallery this morning, and it has me thinking about how much I love these sessions. We don't photograph a ton of seniors, but they are easily one of my favorite types of sessions.

There's something so special about this figurative turning point. The end of one chapter, the beginning of another. Standing right on the edge of something entirely new, with so many possibilities ahead.

I love getting to capture this little in-between season. A reminder of who you are right now, before everything starts changing. The excitement, the uncertainty, the big dreams, and all the things that make this season yours.

Senior sessions will always have a special place in my heart. 🖤

10/24/2026

🌮💍 EVER DREAMED OF A TACO BELL WEDDING?!

Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by Baja Blasts, tacos in hand, and a whole lot of LIVE MÁS energy.

Say no more! We’re spilling all the details on how to plan your very own Taco Bell wedding, from the booking process to what to expect on your big day.

Because your wedding should feel like YOU, and if that means tacos instead of a traditional reception, we’re so here for it.

Ready to LIVE MÁS and elope your way? Head to the blog for everything you need to know! 🌮✨

Did you know you can have a Taco Bell Cantina Wedding in Vegas? Checkout Megan and Roberto's elopement that will convince you to LIVE MAS.

10/24/2026

This little cutie turns one next month and we have been honored to watch her grow and change over the last year!

Just look at that smile! It melts your heart

10/18/2026

In a world where you can have any kind of wedding you want… LIVE MAS. 🌮💍

After Roberto proposed to Megan, she jokingly sent me an Instagram post of a Taco Bell wedding and said, “Help me convince Roberto.” 😂 She’d been talking about having a Taco Bell wedding for pretty much her entire life.

So naturally, I screenshotted that conversation and sent it straight to Roberto. And this man secretly booked the whole thing. 🤯

And then the planning began.

Without Megan knowing a single thing, her closest friends and family showed up in Vegas. Roberto planned an entire day of surprises, and just FOUR HOURS before the Taco Bell wedding, Megan finally found out that her dream was about to become reality.

Because why have a traditional wedding when you can get married at Taco Bell in Vegas with all your favorite people? 🌮🖤

10/15/2026

We decided it was time that Hannah & Leslie's Chapter Book Lounge wedding had a permanent spot on our website! We finally took the time to pull the details of their day together, and are still obsessed with how perfect the day was.

From the affirming community that City of Noblesville, Ind. showcased to the beautiful details that made up their day.

Hannah & Leslie's day will always have a special place in our hearts!

https://samanthamitchellphotos.com/2026/10/15/noblesville-wedding-photographer-hannah-leslies-chapter-book-lounge-wedding/

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As a Noblesville Wedding Photographer, we love a good book store elopement! Click to see more images from H & L's day at Chapter Book Lounge!

10/15/2026

B + A. The kind of day where you eat donuts, take JCPenney-styled portraits on your favorite hike, have your mom officiate your ceremony, get tattoos (more on that later), and end up with a few slices of pie from Myrtle’s for the road.

A little A-frame cabin, a day that felt entirely their own, and all the little pieces that made it theirs.

I love days like these. The ones that don’t need much explaining because all the little pieces just make sense when you know the people they’re for. Give me the quirky little traditions you make up yourselves. The donuts, the pie, the local festival, and the plans that don’t look like anyone else’s.

Give me more of the stuff that makes you say, “Yep. That was us.”

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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? 🙋‍♀️🍁