A Mountain and Forest Adventure in Olympic National Park Hey there, adventure-lovers! Today, we’re diving into the incredible elopement shoot of Erin and Josh in Olympic National Park. This couple’s celebration was nothing short of stunning, as they explored the park’s diverse landscapes. Getting High on Love at Hurricane Ridge Erin and Josh began their…
Boho Jedediah Redwoods & Oregon Coast Elopement A Boho Love Story in the Redwoods and Along the Oregon Coast When I received the email about capturing Nancy and Omar’s elopement in the Redwoods and along the Oregon Coast, I knew it was going to be something special. Little did I know just how enchanting it…
Magical Early Autumn Alaska Elopement The most varied backdrops in store with this helicopter, glacier, and ice wall elopement! Wow. That’s all I can say after this epic Alaska elopement that included the most locations I’ve ever visited in one day, one badass bride who cut up her dress for Day 2 (so metal), and…
Fairy Redwoods Elopement& Oregon Coast Visit Jessie and Fern had a vision. And it was magical ✨ 🧚♀️ They wanted a getaway from their high-pressure service-industry careers, and a frolic in the Redwoods with their daughter (who played the part of a woodland fairy) was just the ticket. Of course, no Coastal Redwoods elopement is…
Alaska Glacier Elopement in Homer for Christine & Jason Alaska Glacier Elopement in Homer for Christine & Jason Christine and Jason contacted me, as their elopement photographer, a little over a month out from when they wanted to elope in Alaska, and on Labor Day weekend, no less! Regardless of those short-window and holiday challenges…
Clover and Redwoods Elopement Ceremony Katie and Cormac had an intimate ceremony at home back on the East Coast, but knew they needed a separate adventure to commemorate their love. They’ve been drawn to the fantasy essence of the California Coastal Redwoods. So they rung me up and we set out to adventure in a…
Indian-Infused Switzerland Elopement Imagine meeting up with friends halfway across the world in a restaurant at the base of the Alps. Feels like you can take on anything, right? That’s how Nami, Hari, my husband Brian, and hair and makeup artist Meaghan (of Black Fern Beauty) felt when we all met up after months of…
Vow Renewal in the Alvord Desert It’s not often you’re asked to photograph the vow renewal or elopement of a fellow elopement industry colleague. But when our friends Meaghan and Pete asked us to mob the Alvord Desert with them, soak in the nearby hot springs, and capture/officiate their vow renewal, we were massively stoked…
Snowmobile Winter Elopement at Crater Lake and Diamond Lake Digging the resources? You ain’t seen nothing yet… Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns People often write to me, excited about a Crater Lake National Park elopement sometime between December and May. It’s…
Northern Lights Elopement: Two Day Adventure with Mel and Jen Mel and Jen embarked on a breathtaking journey to celebrate their love under the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights. Their two-day elopement was a testament to the magic of nature, creating unforgettable memories as they exchanged vows beneath the shimmering auroras. sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Northern…
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