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2025 Wrapped
Overall this year, I shot...
45 total days of shooting
27,522 photos delivered
A few of my favorite elopement days + adventure sessions from 2025
Utah Salt Flats Wedding
Throne of Glass Inspired Engagement Session
The Ultimate Oregon Elopement
I shot in 4 countries...
It was my first time traveling to both Portugal and Iceland, and I had so much fun exploring these countries! Iceland has been on my bucket list forever, and the record-breaking snowstorm (and amazing lamb soup) I experienced there made it a totally unforgettable trip. And in Portugal, I got to explore some unreal sea caves on a private boat tour!
This year was also my second trip to Northern Ireland – check out my guide to planning a magical elopement there.
If you're interested in eloping in Iceland or Europe in 2026, my travel fees are waived in July because I'll already be around. Fill out my inquiry form to start brainstorming!
7 states...
I captured elopements and adventure sessions all across the country, from coast to coast. My travel schedule got a little crazy in 2025 – I actually shot on the west coast and the east coast in the same week!
One of my favorite adventures this year was a multi-day elopement in Oregon that included so many of the state's coolest landscapes, from the rocky coast to redwoods.
...and 5 national parks
I shot elopements in national parks all over the country in 2025, from Rocky Mountain and Great Sand Dunes in my home state of Colorado, to the redwoods in Oregon and the Tetons in Wyoming.
Daydreaming about your own national park elopement? Check out my guides to eloping in some of America's coolest national parks!
102,265
photos downloaded
715
people photographed
2,717
gallery views
Awards and Publications
In 2025, eight of my photos received Elopement Legend Awards, which recognize the best authentic and storytelling images from elopement photographers.
I was also selected as a finalist for International Wedding Photographer of the Year in the Engagement / Non-Wedding Day Category for this bridal session on the Utah Salt Flats.
My photos were also in four wedding and elopement publications this year – and one was on the cover of the spring issue of Adventure Wed!
Having so many of my photos recognized with awards and publication this year was such an incredible honor!
1
emergency room visit
(+ one bulging disc)
2
swords hiked into an alpine lake
4
new record for most dogs at an elopement
I had some insane adventures this year...
My couples did some truly epic activities during their elopement days this year! One of the coolest things about eloping is that you can do pretty much whatever you want on your wedding day. And I'm down to capture whatever crazy, adventurous ideas you've got in mind. (Seriously, try me!)
Hiked into
Dream Lake + Emerald Lake
4 Times
...and hit some social media goals!
"Samantha was wonderful to work with and truly provided an incredible experience from start to finish! Her willingness to take time to answer questions, communicate proactively, and provide information that went above and beyond make the process feel simple."
"Thank you for everything Sam! I can't imagine what our elopement day would have been like without you. Your kindness, compassion, and guidance through the entire process made our elopement one of the most magical days of our lives."
"From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease – just by talking with us! Her friendly, down-to-earth personality helped melt away any nerves, and it honestly felt like we were hanging out with a longtime friend who just happened to have a camera."
21 five-star reviews
"Finding someone who not only understands but genuinely embraces inclusivity can be rare, and Sam exceeded all our expectations. Sam made us feel comfortable and gave us all the tips to capture our love authentically and beautifully."
"We genuinely couldn't have asked for a more wonderful, stress-free wedding day, and Sam played an enormous role in making that possible. Her combination of professional expertise, genuine care, and attention to detail made her the perfect photographer for our elopement."
"It felt more like spending the day with a friend and getting some pictures than feeling like a photo shoot. Of all the decisions made for our elopement, starting by hiring Sam was the best one. She is worth every penny and we cannot recommend her enough!"
And I'm so excited for More adventures in 2026
I already have lots of amazing elopements booked in the next year! If you want to get on my schedule for 2026 or 2027, reach out to start chatting about dates, locations, and adventurous ideas.
I'll travel anywhere your heart takes us – but my travel fees are waived if you're eloping somewhere I'll already be! Check out some of my upcoming travel opportunities below.
Where am I headed next?
May 2026:
Grand Teton National Park
June 2026:
Yosemite National Park
Early July 2026:
Iceland + Europe
Late July 2026:
Grand Teton National Park
Fall 2026:
Southern Utah
December 2026:
Patagonia
Ready to start planning your elopement in 2026 or 2027?
Fill out the form below and let’s start chatting about the perfect elopement day for you and your partner – with the views of your dreams and the adventure of a lifetime. No matter what you’re picturing for your wedding day, I’m here to help you execute every last detail.
