After my partner proposed, we started planning a small wedding that only kept getting bigger, more expensive, and logistically harder. We wanted so bad to go adventure in a beautiful place but it got difficult and stressful to balance what we wanted with what we thought we had to do, and what our families wanted for us. I started chatting with the couples I was photographing, and every eloping couple said they were so glad they eloped and every couple that had planned a big wedding told me to run while I could. Between these conversations and a peak in family conflict, we pulled the trigger. We canceled everything, and took a step back. We talked about what we wanted, and planned the most epic day we could think of. Just the two of us, exploring new-to-us mountains, without stress. Epic views and wild adventures.
I’m here to help make sure your day is just as perfect for you and your person. Whether that means traveling far or staying close, driving to a viewpoint or hiking 10 miles, inviting guests or not! We’ll plan every detail prioritizing what you want.
Locations, vendors, timeline, coordination. Literally a one stop shop for elopements. You won’t have to look to facebook, search google, or dive through instagram for days to find “the best”. I’ve already found it.-grabbing short paragraph to engage your audience and draw them into reading the rest of your content.
I’m Here to Be Your Confidant
You can literally tell me anything. I know that sometimes eloping means you don’t get to bounce ideas off of your besties or you need to not let the entire world know where you are going. But, you can tell me! Send me inspo on tiktok or chat with me about little details. I’m excited to be involved.
I’m Here to Be Your Adventure Guide
Hiker, snowshoer, off-roader, climber, backpacker, skier. I’ve got us covered on how to experience the outdoors. I’ll make sure we are being safe, leaving no trace, and having the adventure of a lifetime. And I’m happy to share my gear!
I’m Here to Be Your Friend
I’m beyond thrilled to get to know you leading up to your elopement. Day-of it will feel like we’ve known each other for ages. I’ll be there for you for whatever you need. Seriously. I’ll zip up your dress, fix your hair or jewelry, clean a stain off your attire- anything to make your day perfect and run smoothly.
Let Me Take Some Weight Off
Here’s some of the things I have “in my pack”, to make yours lighter and keep things running smoothly:
The ultimate “oh shit kit” full of pretty much everything we might need on your wedding day.
Microspikes, snowshoes, headlamps, extra camping gear, and a paddleboard.
Trail maps for where we are going and where we might end up!
An off-roading vehicle ready for an adventure. I can fit myself, the two of you, and two guests plus an insane amount of gear in this thing and we’ll still have a smooth ride.
DIY and fix-it skillz. From floral bouquets and boutonnieres to dress and shoe repairs.
A lot of random knowledge that may (or may not) come in handy, and a tendency to be over-prepared. For example, I’m pretty fluent in American Sign Language, I know pet first aid, and I’m a little too good at traveling.
My Point is:
I’m Prepared & Knowledgeable so you don’t have to Stress
after our call I’ll send you a contract to review. You’ll have two weeks to read through it, and in the meantime your date will be tentatively reserved. When you are ready you will sign the contract, and pay your retainer. Then your date is officially saved!
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Get Married!
now we put all those plans into action! I’ll run around making sure everything is going smoothly, and capture all those important moments and little details. All you have to do is love each other and have FUN.
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Inquire
submit my contact form & I’ll respond shortly with more information and a link to book a call! We’ll schedule a time to chat, get to know each other, and talk about your plans.
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Let’s get Planning
the first thing we will nail down is locations! You’ll fill out a fun questionnaire about what you want your dream elopement to look like, and I’ll take your answers and curate a personalized location guide. It’ll have everything you need to know to choose an amazing spot! Then we can dive into what other vendors you might want, activities, and timelines!
How Does This Work?
01
Inquire
submit my contact form & I’ll respond shortly with more information and a link to book a call! We’ll schedule a time to chat, get to know each other, and talk about your plans.
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Contract & Retainer
after our call I’ll send you a contract to review. You’ll have two weeks to read through it, and in the meantime your date will be tentatively reserved. When you are ready you will sign the contract, and pay your retainer. Then your date is officially saved!
03
Let’s Get Planning
the first thing we will nail down is locations! You’ll fill out a fun questionnaire about what you want your dream elopement to look like, and I’ll take your answers and curate a personalized location guide. It’ll have everything you need to know to choose an amazing spot! Then we can dive into what other vendors you might want, activities, and timelines!
04
Get Married!
now we put all those plans into action! I’ll run around making sure everything is going smoothly, and capture all those important moments and little details. All you have to do is love each other and have FUN.
It’s hard to put into words what Sam was for us not only on our wedding day, but every step of the way throughout the process.
She was our planner, our hype girl, our coordinator, our lighting expert, our driver, our director and our photographer. But so much more than that is who she is as a person. She made us feel comfortable in a way we didn’t think we could, she believed in us when we weren’t so sure, she was our friend more than our photographer. Her warmth, kindness and genuine excitement for what she does radiates through her and the pictures that she takes. She has the best eye for unique, unbelievable shots. She captured the vastness of the mountains and landscape in a way we didn’t think was possible. Our pictures bring us to tears each time that we look at them. Sam was able to capture the entire day, but more than that, capture the most important moments. She sees how the little moments are the biggest moments, and is able to encompass all of the love, emotion and joy we felt on that day in a single image. We’re blown away by our end product! When we show friends and family our pictures, they get to feel as if they were there, which is the greatest gift. She was the best choice we made in our elopement journey. You absolutely can’t go wrong with Sam! She completely made our day everything that it was, and we are beyond grateful and blessed to share in this incredible experience with her!
Molly + Brian
Samantha is amazing, amazing, AMAZING!
She was so easy to work with and made the entire process enjoyable. We threw together a very quick elopement and saved “photographer” as one of our last to-do’s (because we’re insane, I guess). She was easy to communicate with, and made the sessions go so smoothly. She was professional and kind throughout. The resulting photo album speaks for itself! Sam- you are in the right business! Thank you a million times over for being part of our day!
Logan + Nick
If you are even considering hiring her, let this be your decision maker- do it. Because you will NOT be disappointed.
I started working with Sam last year, in planning my micro wedding in Colorado. From the beginning she was so enthusiastic about her job, took so much pride in her work and so thoughtful and knowledgeable as well. We just had our micro wedding a few days ago, and I am still getting comments from guests, about how well Samantha did. How kind, experienced and fun she is! She helped me through every process of planning my wedding, and I truly believe if it wasn’t for her the day would not have been as perfect as it was. My husband and I planned our Colorado wedding from South Carolina, all online, and Sam was so transparent and helpful. Not only was she our photographer, she grew to be an amazing friend. Hiring her was the best decision I could have made. She captured all the special moments and I got so many sneak peaks back I thought it was the full album! Working with Sam and having her photograph our special day was truly an honor. I cherish her so much.
Sera + Lucas
Not only did she take spectacular photos of our elopement, she was such a HUGE help as well.
My now husband and I eloped without any family or friends. Sam was sympathetic to this and helped in so many ways. From something as little as helping me put on my necklace, fixing my shoe when it broke, to something as big as helping me get in my wedding dress. All the while she managed to take the most amazing photographs of our day. When we got our gallery I was blown away. I can’t imagine our photos coming out any better. She was receptive to what shots I wanted as well as getting shots we didn’t even know we needed! With my husband and I both being POC, I was afraid about how our skin tones would photograph, and I’m telling you, with Sam, that won’t be an issue. She used natural lighting and made us glow. She was the most important person for us that day and I’m so glad that I was able to put my trust in her.
Jay + Steven
Elopement Photography & Planning Pricing
All packages include both photography and planning to reduce your stress and ensure your elopement runs smoothly. Pricing ranges from $4,500 for 4 hours of day-of coverage to $10,000+ for multi-day adventures. Inquire for a personalized quote, and to book your get to know me call!
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