This is more than a wedding day.
With these elopement experiences, we’re setting the tone for the way you want to move through life together.
“Elope Your Life” couples trade the traditional wedding pressure for something more.
Something intentional, immersive, and deeply your own.
You know An adventure like
this stays with you.
We’re building something deeper than a timeline and photos you’ll have bound in an heirloom album (though you will also have that). This adventure is all about sparking next-level intention and presence long after your elopement day.
You also don’t need to have every detail figured out yet. That’s part of the process when we curate your day together. I take on a limited number of elopement/intimate wedding adventures per year (usually 12-16) to ensure we have the proper time to really dive into designing your adventure.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
CURATED EXCLUSIVE LOCATIONS & MORE…
A handpicked list of trusted vendors tailored to your location and vibe.
I only refer folks I’ve personally worked with or vetted. People who’ll take care of you and leave you feeling seen and celebrated, and as often as possible, those who are openly supportive of all types of love.
Want mountains and water? A remote forest or arid desert? If you’ve got a vibe but not a pinpointed spot (or need help with permits) you’re in good hands. Most of my elopement couples don’t come to me with a certain destination in mind.
I’ll send over a curated list of incredible locations that match your vision, avoid the crowds, and set the scene for an unforgettable adventure.
I’ll send over a curated list of incredible locations that match your vision, avoid the crowds, and set the scene for an unforgettable adventure.
Your custom, password-protected planning hub with every resource you’ll need to feel confident in planning, from invoices and emails to location guidance and elopement tips. You’ll have expert support as your personal guide throughout the process. Instead of a one-and-done guide, my resources (and your future knowledge) are broken down into approachable segments.
Inside Your Planning Portal
Marriage License Info
Attire & Gear Recommendations
Elopement Planning Guide
Ceremony & Officiant Resources
Timeline Questionnaire
Leave No Trace Guidelines
Vendor Referrals
Tailored Location Suggestions
Permitting Details
Travel & Lodging Tips
On top of your personal planning portal, we’re going to dive in via Zoom. Our main planning and getting-to-know-you call is full of catching up, dreaming, brainstorming, virtual field trips of your adventure destination, and answering all the planning questions you’ve got, so you walk away feeling energized, excited, and at ease.
While I’m not a full-service planner, most couples find they don’t need an additional planner unless they have a higher guest count.
If you want to keep things intimate (or avoid adding more vendors), I’m ordained and can casually officiate elopements with up to 2 guests. A perfect option for those of you who’d rather say your vows and exchange rings without ceremony preamble or closing statements (aside from those that I have to legally say, of course). This is included in every elopement collection!
I’m not a park ranger anymore, but I used to be. I was an interpretive ranger on the Oregon Coast, and guided guests & field trips, teaching them about marine biology, the local ecosystem, and enchanting guests with lighthouse history.
I’ll weave stories and insights from my geology background and ranger days into your adventure, helping you connect deeper with the places we explore. Want to share some of your own knowledge? I’m all ears.
All collections come with hi-res images for you to download, print, and share for personal use, so you can remember vividly what it felt like to adventure, hike, helicopter, dogsled, packraft, or off-road with your life partner.
If you want high-quality heirloom prints from a professional lab, your gallery has a store option to immortalize your intentional adventure in print, so you’ll have access to the same quality prints that professional photographers do.
No surprise fees. My travel is included. Change locations by a few miles? No problem. It’s part of the plan.
It’s about choosing what resonates most with you, not how far you have to go to get there.
In all my years photographing intentional elopements, the best way I’ve found to keep the focus where it belongs—on you—is to keep your guest count small. Logistics and distractions grow with every added person, and many locations (like national parks) cap guest counts at 20.
I work best with couples who have 15 guests or fewer. Beyond that, the day shifts from being about your experience to managing a group. And that turns this into a transaction, not an adventure. My best work happens when your day feels spacious, present, and centered on the two of you.
Imagine experiencing your best day yet, then getting a gallery of stunning images where you get to re-live all of your wedding day, and then you receive those images in a rich grimoire-type tome in the mail.
When you book a full-day (or longer) collection, you automatically get to experience the excitement and nostalgia of your day in hard copy.
This isn’t your grandma’s padded, button-darted, lace-frilled wedding album. It’s a coffee table staple.
The ability to add on hours at the last minute when you want them is handy, but you’re also able to add on the following to each of your collections (though some already come with these!)…
GIF
A GIF of anything from you twirling, to your first look, to your first kiss – we’ll pick a moment and I’ll transform it into a GIF!
TikTok/Reel for social media
Done on iPhone, this is a casual organic-feeling social media video anywhere from 30-60 seconds long, focusing on you, your story, and the backdrop.
Oregon Elopement Pricing
2027
Let me show you around my home state of Oregon for you elopement. We’ll get a close look at all of my favorite Oregon elopement locations, from the coast to the lesser known breathtaking views that you don’t see on social media.
4 Hour Adventures starting at $6500
Full-day+ Adventures starting at $8500
FULL DAY+ OREGON ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY & ADVENTURE CURATION INCLUDES
Alaska Elopement PRICING
2027
If you’ve always known Alaska is the G.O.A.T., or if you’re wanting some place like Glacier National Park but on steroids, then I can’t wait to show the two of you an adventure you will never forget.
Full-day+ Adventures starting at $9400
WESTERN US & ALASKA ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY & ADVENTURE CURATION INCLUDES
International Elopement PRICING
2027
While my top recs are Scotland and Norway, I’ve been honored to capture and help curate couples‘ intentional elopement stories in 7 countries and counting…
Full-day+ Adventures starting at $10,500
INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY & ADVENTURE CURATION INCLUDES
Nostalgia > Heirloom Albums
This is why we preserve it.
Imagine reliving your day over and over with the next best thing to actually being there, with something that engages multiple senses. That’s where these heirloom albums come in. And the best part: they’re included in your collection.
WhAT HAPPENS NEXT?
And are you ready to create an elopement day that no one who knows you could possibly replicate?*
*I mean, I can’t guarantee they won’t be so envious that they might try
FILL OUT THE CONTACT FORM
I’ll be in touch shortly with more info and some times we can hop on a call! It’ll be on Zoom (no pants required).
SCHEDULE A CONSULT / DISCOVERY CALL
We’ll get to know each other, brainstorm, answer questions, go over full pricing, and more. I require a discovery call with every couple before booking to ensure we’re the right fit!
BOOK!
After we explore what your best day yet looks like, you’ll choose a collection based on what you want covered and we’ll start scheming 😏
Quick Answers + Common Misconceptions
Engagements, Proposals, Anniversaries
AKA Adventure Sessions
Starting at $1000
For engagements, anniversaries, proposals or just because. These are portrait-focused, connected sessions that include an attire guide and location assistance. My adventure session calendar opens up 3 months out.
📸 NOTE: This form is just for adventure sessions.
Elopement, intimate wedding, or vow renewal? Use this contact form instead.
What is the difference between an elopement and an adventure session?
“Seamless & Stunning Experience”
Sam is an exceptionally talented photographer with a rare ability to capture authentic, magical moments effortlessly. Her attention to detail and expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
“There is no reason to look anywhere else”
Sam is absolutely the BEST out there! Her intention to your vision and your day are unmatched. We felt as if we were the only people in the world the whole time. It was also a massive comfort as an LGBTQ+ couple in the current world that she is so warm, inviting and caring. I would relive that day every day if we could.
“Worth Every Penny!”
Sam blocks out time for Zoom calls and truly makes the effort to get to know you. What you see on her website is her, and you can tell that from the first consult call.
“Such a fun, exhilarating day!”
If you’re looking for someone who feels professional and knowledgeable but also somehow like an instant friend you can tell anything to without judgment – that’s Sam! I don’t think anyone else could have helped us pull off such a bucket-list experience
“Sam’s Intentional”
We felt like we knew Sam for months before we even met, because of how intentional she is about getting to know her couples and building a relationship with them.
“We felt safe and taken care of”
What we loved most was the connection and experience we had….Even getting on our initial consult was so key; she was intentional in getting to know us and there was no pressure. If you’re wanting an “experience” instead of just a transaction or service, you’ve got to get on a call!
“The Time of Our Lives with Sam as a Guide”
We all had the time of our lives, stress free and best of all – aside from eloping of course – we walked away with an amazing lifelong friend in Sam.
Ready to Rock? Let’s connect.
Not just connect with each other, but your elopement destination. Feel more present on your day with a former park ranger and locations expert at your side.
xx,
Ranger Sam
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