this isn’t Just a photography experience. It’s a human one.
Your elopement isn’t a transaction.
It’s humans connecting to create something magical, an adventure that sets the bar. And you don’t just want some person to capture your elopement, you’re looking for the right person.
Feel. Connect. Immerse.
What if you were able to experience the environment around you in more than a physical way? Connect with your partner more deeply than you have in a long time?Immerse yourself in a landscape that calls to you?
Once you’re aligned with the right personcapturing your wedding adventure, you’re able to dream even bigger, immerse yourself in your surroundings, and feel comfortablebeing your most authentic and engaging selves.
Adventure First. Wedding Second.
Together, we’re going to frame your wedding day as an adventure first (forget the dress and ceremony for just a sec, though yes, your dress can fit in a helicopter). Why? Because when you break free of that box of what a “wedding” should be, you realize that on your wedding day, you can…
Go on a horseback ride
Hop in a Helicopter
Hike to a Castle Ruin
Ride in a hot air balloon
Sea kayak
Off-road
Chase the Aurora Borealis
Go stargazing
Travel by dogsled
And so much more…
If you’ve been envisioning something different, but just don’t know how to bring it to life; if you’re dreaming of your dress or veil dancing in the wind, the spray of a waterfall, the sights from a mountaintop with not a soul around, the smile and laughter of your partner as you witness this day together:
this is your chance to make your wedding magnificent.
Sam, this day has been one of the best experiences of our lives.
Ismael & Caroline on our helicopter ride back to base in the dolomites, italy.
Ready to elope your life?
This kind of experience isn’t for everyone. And that’s exactly why it’s unforgettable.
From Glacier National Park to the Scottish Highlands, to the varied landscapes of Oregon and Alaska, your dream is waiting to be made real.
My Favorite Oregon Coast Elopement Yet
Alaska Elopement: Guitars, Trains, and Helicopters
Steens Mountains & Alvord Desert Elopement with rooftop tent campout on playa
Redwoods & Coast Elopement with “New Girl” Actor Cameo
“It almost seems secondary to everything else she did for us, but my gosh, the images! We cried seeing our highlight slides and album draft for the first time!
We felt calm, joyful & at peace with Sam & the experience she helped create.”
I have couples that book on very short notice, but it’s not necessarily what I would recommend if you’re wanting to make your adventure intentional. That takes time if you don’t want to feel rushed! Because of potential permit deadlines, I recommend booking at least 3 months out, though 9-12 months is ideal!
Based on the location of your elopement, any collections I send you will have my travel included unless it’s a unique situation.
You must have scrolled right past it, there’s a button a few swipes up, just below the list of all the things couples have done during their elopement adventure!
Good question! Consider me your “planning guide/consultant”. I know the permits you need, top locations, the marriage license details, and have top vendor recommendations I can refer to you. All you have to do is make a quick call and tell the vendor what you’d like and pay them, taking the guesswork out of whether they’re reliable or professional. I’ll send you all the permitting info you’ll need so all you have to do is fill it out and send it in. I can even recommend top eats and places to stay!
That’s a good question! Some dates are reserved for personal adventures, but most of my schedule revolves around couples and when their elopements are. So in reality, the sooner you book, the more likely your date is available! See Updated Travel Dates Here.
That I am not! While not always true, I’ve found in that trying to do both photography and videography, one (or both) medium often suffers. I want to make sure you have next-level images, as opposed to just “okay” images and video on professional gear. The only video I do is an optional add-on of a TikTok video capture via phone.
I am committed to social equality and representation as well as proper environmental stewardship in the outdoors and beyond while crafting adventurous days that truly represent you as a couple.
The outdoors are for everyone. Leave it better than you found it. Black lives matter. Love is love.
