Your “Elope Your Life” Experience

A bespoke, all-in approach for your intentional adventure.
Discover your experience, my approach, and click for starting pricing below.

Some of The best moments in life happen when you’re connected to those around you…

experience your elopement Adventure with someone who:

“…allowed us to be spontaneous and adventurous in ways we are rarely able to be in our daily lives“

“…is someone who guided us through the process and who became part of the family.”

“…we knew we could trust with our plan. Our calls always helped us refocus and get clarity.”

Wait, Who’s This?

Your elopement isn’t a transaction.

this isn’t Just a photography experience.
It’s a human one.

It’s humans connecting to create something magical. And you don’t just want some person to capture your elopement, you’re looking for the right person.

it’s a little Different here…

Intentionality and presence is at the core of your experience.
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You get your own park ranger

I used to work as an interpretive ranger on the Oregon Coast, teaching kids about the local biology/ecology, and also worked as a naturalist on a whale watching vessel, educating the public. I’ve found that couples love the extra way to engage with their surroundings through interpretive talks and outdoor safety/terrain reading.

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This is Personal

While most photographers send a gallery link, we’re getting on Zoom and back into the vibes of your day to relive it yet again. We’ll catch up, watch a slideshow of the best highlights, look at your gallery, and view an heirloom album draft. Oh! Which reminds me…

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Your adventure is immortalized in print

Photo albums have been a crucial part of documenting human history. Do you remember looking at your parents’ or grandparents’ wedding album? At the end of this experience, you’ll have a bespoke album delivered to your door. Presents in the mail are the best.

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Taking Your Images From Good to Great Starts with a discovery call before booking

Great photos start with connection. Before you book, I hop on a discovery call with you to ensure you’re as stoked about us teaming up as I am. It’s where we dive into your vision, vibe, and story while answering questions and dreaming up an experience that’s 100% you.

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). 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…

Nostalgia > Heirloom Albums

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.

Experience an Album

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

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FEATURED ELOPEMENT Adventures

From Glacier National Park to the Scottish Highlands, to the varied landscapes of Oregon and Alaska, your dream is waiting to be made real.

Redwoods & Coast Elopement with “New Girl” Actor Cameo

Alaska Elopement: Guitars, Trains, and Helicopters

Alvord Desert elopement, Oregon adventure elopement in the Alvord Desert

Steens Mountains & Alvord Desert Elopement with rooftop tent campout on playa

Romantic Redwoods Horseback and Oregon Coast Elopement

“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.”

Read More From Past Couples

QUICK FAQ

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.

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