Meet Your Elopement photographer & Planner extraordinaire
Hey There! I’m Sam
The Girl Behind Everything Maye.Be Take A Photo
Photographer, planner, editor, the list goes on! I built Maye.Be Take A Photo from the ground up and I am so incredibly proud of what it is today. My job has never felt like a job because of how passionate I am about it all! I truly love every day I get to help couples plan their dream wedding day and then get to come along to document every moment of it.
AdvenTure Is Out There
And I Want To Go Find It
Exploring & Experiencing
My favorite days are always filled with something new. Whether it be a new place, a new activity, or a combination of both. I spend so much of my free time chasing adventures. If I’m not on a trip, I’m likely planning the next one!
I love hiking, off-roading, skiing, & camping. I’m constantly taking photos of my husband and our dog on our adventures. When home I’m typically enjoying an iced chai while editing photos, doom scrolling on tiktok, reading a book, or playing a board game!
My Love Story
We fell in love over adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, and roadtrips around Southern Utah. Our favorite date was driving up Trail Ridge Road and watching the stars as I tried to take milky way photos with a very broken tripod. We’ve camped, climbed, and roadtripped all over the U.S. and I hope we never stop.
Cam and I met on a dating app and had our first date at a brewery. It was my first time at a brewery, and I think every time I’ve gone to one since has been with Cam. He’s a fan of a good hazy IPA, and I’m a fan of anything that doesn’t taste like an IPA.
In December of 2022 Cam proposed on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park! Although I knew a proposal was coming, he still managed to surprise me (I was very impressed). And then we got to start planning our wedding day!
My Love Story
Cam and I met on a dating app and had our first date at a brewery. It was my first time at a brewery, and I think every time I’ve gone to one since has been with Cam. He’s a fan of a good hazy IPA, and I’m a fan of anything that doesn’t taste like an IPA.
We fell in love over adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, and roadtrips around Southern Utah. Our favorite date was driving up Trail Ridge Road and watching the stars as I tried to take milky way photos with a very broken tripod. We’ve camped, climbed, and roadtripped all over the U.S. and I hope we never stop.
In December of 2022 Cam proposed on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park! Although I knew a proposal was coming, he still managed to surprise me (I was very impressed). And then we got to start planning our wedding day!
Turns Out…
Wedding Planning isn’t Always Peachy
After Cam proposed, we started planning a micro-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. Prioritizing us. I wouldn’t change a thing- it was perfect.
I Will Die on This Hill
Your wedding day should prioritize you. Even if it might piss a few people off.
Ok Ok… Now What’s It Like To Have Me as your photographer?
Honestly, It’s A Whole Lot Like HAving Me As A Friend
I’m ride or die. You want to do something, we are going to make it freaking happen. I will run, climb, and go the extra mile to get badass shots of you and your partner. Wake up before the sun or stay out until we only have stars for company. You can call me to rant about the *audacity* that family member has or send me tiktoks that make you excited for your day. I just want to support you and help make this a positive experience.
I’m Here To Be More Than Just Your Photographer
Planner
Confidant
Adventure Guide
Friend
So I’m Saying I’m Pretty Cool- But Don’t Just Take My Word For It
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
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
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
Sam truly made us getting married 1000x easier and less stressful.
My husband and I booked Sam in a pinch when our engagement and wedding photographer went out of business suddenly. She is and will forever be a LIFESAVER. We booked her for our engagement photos as well as our wedding day. She is the most personal and professional individual.
Sam is very responsive and quick! Not to mention the quality of her work is gorgeous. Prior to booking her, I was concerned with how our photos would come out since we’re an interracial couple. Sam melted my worries away. She took the most beautiful photos of us. We will without a doubt book her again in the future.
Sara + John
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER STOP AND LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!
Sam is a QUEEN with her camera, and did the most amazing job of capturing our love on the best day of our lives!! She went above and beyond for us throughout this whole experience, with our engagement shoot, and helping us piece together our day of timeline. Her portfolio is spectacular, but her personality is even better! I truly loved having her around on my wedding day as she was such a calming helpful presence. Your photographer is your most important wedding vendor, and I promise you will not be disappointed with Sam!! Thanks again for capturing our love and laughter!
Emily + Arley
Where Am I Headed Next?
Fall 2024: Southern Utah
October 2024: Saint Louis, MO
May 2025: DC, Maryland, Virginia
May/June 2025: Oregon
October 2025: Saint Louis, MO
What’s On My Bucketlist?
Alaska
Fun fact, we originally planned to get married in Alaska! It is SUCH a cool place with so many adventure elopement options. Helicoptering to glaciers or mountain views, boating to see wildlife and sea cliffs, multiple national parks, a million cute cabins, and so much more. Honestly you can’t go wrong. I’ve got some great vendor recommendations + locations that would be epic!
Iceland
Another freaking amazing elopement destination, Iceland is incredible. Waterfalls, ice caves, northern lights, cool rocks, the list goes on. Want to do a 2 week roadtrip, see everything, and have a two in one elopement/honeymoon? Iceland would be an incredible option.
Glacier National Park
Epic mountains, doesn’t require a passport, and insane sunrises/sunsets. We can hike all day, and then retire to a treehouse for the evening! This would be such a cool destination for your elopement or microwedding.
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