This is more than a wedding day.
It’s setting the bar for your future adventures.
My couples trade that stressful wedding for an adventure that’s far more intentional and worth so much more.
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*CAUTION* An adventure like
this stays with you.
The biggest win is NOT a day that’s stress-free and relaxed. Those vibes are bare minimum, people. This adventure is all about sparking next-level intention and presence long after your elopement day.
Personal Planning Portal
Your custom, password-protected planning hub with every resource you’ll need to feel confident in planning, from invoices and emails to location guidance and elopement tips. You’ll have expert support as your personal guide throughout the process.
Inside Your Planning Portal
Marriage License Info
Attire & Gear Recommendations
Elopement Planning Guide
Ceremony & Officiant Resources
Timeline Questionnaire
Leave No Trace Guidelines
Vendor Referrals
Tailored Location Suggestions
Permitting Details
Travel & Lodging Tips
Vendor Hub
A handpicked list of trusted vendors tailored to your location and vibe.
I only refer folks I’ve personally worked with or vetted. People who’ll take care of you and leave you feeling seen and celebrated, and as often as possible, those who are openly supportive of all types of love.
OFFICIANT SERVICES
If you want to keep things intimate (or avoid adding more vendors), I’m ordained and can casually officiate elopements with up to 2 guests. A perfect option for those of you who’d rather say your vows and exchange rings without ceremony preamble or closing statements (aside from those that I have to legally say, of course). This is included in every elopement collection!
Your own park ranger
I’m not a park ranger anymore, but I used to be! I’ll weave stories and insights from my geology background and ranger days into your adventure, helping you connect deeper with the places we explore. Want to share some of your own knowledge? I’m all ears.
Location Matching
Want mountains and water? A remote forest or arid desert? If you’ve got a vibe but not a pinpointed spot (or need help with permits) you’re in good hands.
I’ll send over a curated list of incredible locations that match your vision, avoid the crowds, and set the scene for an unforgettable adventure.
Unsure where to elope?
Full-Resolution Gallery
All collections come with hi-res images for you to download, print, and share for personal use, so you can remember vividly what it felt like to adventure, hike, helicopter, dogsled, packraft, or off-road with your life partner.
If you want high-quality heirloom prints from a professional lab, your gallery has a store option to immortalize your intentional adventure in print, so you’ll have access to the same quality prints that professional photographers do.
Travel Included
No surprise fees. My travel is included.
Your collection covers my airfare, lodging, and rental car to anywhere I can reach with 2WD. Change your ceremony location by a few miles? No problem, it’s all part of the plan.
It’s about choosing what resonates most with you, not how far you have to go to get there.
Why Fewer Guests Create a Better Experience
In all my years photographing intentional elopements, the best way I’ve found to keep the focus where it belongs—on you—is to keep your guest count small. Logistics and distractions grow with every added person, and many locations (like national parks) cap guest counts at 20.
I work best with couples who have 15 guests or fewer. Beyond that, the day shifts from being about your experience to managing a group. And that turns this into a transaction, not an adventure. My best work happens when your day feels spacious, present, and centered on the two of you.
Add-Ons
The ability to add on hours at the last minute when you want them is handy, but you’re also able to add on the following to each of your collections (though some already come with these!)…
GIF
A GIF of anything from you twirling, to your first look, to your first kiss – we’ll pick a moment and I’ll transform it into a GIF!
TikTok/Reel for social media
Done on iPhone, this is a casual organic-feeling social media video anywhere from 30-60 seconds long, focusing on you, your story, and the backdrop.
Nostalgia > Heirloom Albums
This is why we preserve it.
Imagine reliving your day over and over with the next best thing to actually being there. That’s where these heirloom albums come in. And here’s the best part: they’re included in your collection.
We loved the album and haven’t stopped showing all our friends and family. Every time we look at our photos it really takes us back. Sam has truly given us a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget!
Dreamé + Carson
Quick Answers + Common Misconceptions
“Seamless & Stunning Experience”
Sam is an exceptionally talented photographer with a rare ability to capture authentic, magical moments effortlessly. Her attention to detail and expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
“Your Personal Adventure Guide”
Sam gave us a once-in-a-lifetime experience—helping us plan, keeping things stress-free, and even calling when the aurora appeared so we wouldn’t miss it!
“Worth Every Penny!”
Sam blocks out time for Zoom calls and truly makes the effort to get to know you. What you see on her website is her, and you can tell that from the first consult call.
“Such a fun, exhilarating day!”
If you’re looking for someone who feels professional and knowledgeable but also somehow like an instant friend you can tell anything to without judgment – that’s Sam! I don’t think anyone else could have helped us pull off such a bucket-list experience
“Sam’s Intentional”
We felt like we knew Sam for months before we even met, because of how intentional she is about getting to know her couples and building a relationship with them.
“We felt safe and taken care of”
What we loved most was the connection and experience we had….Even getting on our initial consult was so key; she was intentional in getting to know us and there was no pressure. If you’re wanting an “experience” instead of just a transaction or service, you’ve got to get on a call!
“The Time of Our Lives with Sam as a Guide”
We all had the time of our lives, stress free and best of all – aside from eloping of course – we walked away with an amazing lifelong friend in Sam.
Engagements, Proposals, Anniversaries
AKA Adventure Sessions
Starting at $1000
For engagements, anniversaries, proposals or just because. These are portrait-focused, connected sessions that include an attire guide and location assistance.
📸 NOTE: This form is just for adventure sessions.
Elopement, intimate wedding, or vow renewal? Use this contact form instead.
What is the difference between an elopement and an adventure session?
the Right Person Behind the Lens Matters
“We felt like we knew Sam for months before we even met, because of how intentional she is about getting to know her couples and building a relationship with them.”
– Carina & Ian
WhAT HAPPENS NEXT?
And are you ready to create an elopement day that no one who knows you could possibly replicate?*
*I mean, I can’t guarantee they won’t be so envious that they might try
FILL OUT THE CONTACT FORM
I’ll be in touch shortly with more info and some times we can hop on a call! It’ll be on Zoom (no pants required).
SCHEDULE A CONSULT / DISCOVERY CALL
We’ll get to know each other, brainstorm, answer questions, go over full pricing, and more. I require a discovery call with every couple before booking to ensure we’re the right fit!
BOOK!
After we explore what your best day yet looks like, you’ll choose a collection based on what you want covered and we’ll start scheming 😏
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