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…
Southern Utah Intimate Wedding Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns WHY NOT MOAB? The first thing you might ask is, “Why didn’t Ian and Carina get married in someplace like Moab?!” There are multiple answers…
Sentimental elopement in the Azores, Portugal Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns First off, What are the Azores? The Azores are an island chain in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, belonging to Portugal. There…
Multi-Day Oregon Lava Fields and Coast/Redwoods Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Bailey and Ariel eloped with a few of their close friends and no one else! In fact, no one even knew about their nuptial plans. “When we found Sam, we actually became excited about planning to get married as…
Oregon Coast Arches and Redwoods Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns When I initially got Marilyn’s contact form inquiry, her unique last name stood out to me. I had photogaphed Jacintha and Kevin in…
Overnight Elopement at a Fire Lookout Tower in Montana Are you ready to elope your life? sam@samstarns.com @samstarns I met Kristin on a trail in Glacier National Park back in 2018. We stopped and talked about overnighting at the nearby backcountry chalet, and joked about the fact that her friend, Sabrina, kept being called Samantha…
Wild Pack Raft Elopement in Alaska Among Icebergs Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Birthdays are important to Katie & Zach (hang with me here for a minute). They celebrate their and loved ones’ birthdays…
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