YOU KNOW …
that the very best days are experienced in nature, with your feet in the dirt and your person by your side.
SO LET’S …
plan your favorite adventure yet — a marriage that begins the same way you live … with meaning & love.
Chase The Extraordinary
For those who
Extraordinary
Who Chase The
For those
Whatever makes your heart beat faster, I'm here to make it happen.
- A Lake Superior sunrise from atop the high cliffs with a thermos full of fresh coffee and your arms around each other.
- Forest bathing deep in the woods with your hiking boots on and your very favorite people waiting back at the cabin to keep the celebration going.
- canoeing across a peaceful lake for private vows then a long Midwest dinner that ends in a beach bonfire with your closest friends & family.
Maybe that looks like....
— xx, Sam
You know what you don't align with — a big guest list, outside expectations, weird traditions — but what happens next?
Well, that’s where I come in. Hey, I’m Sam! And I’m a Minnesota elopement photographer who freaking adores working with couples like you who are skipping those conventional weddings for Midwest elopements that actually means something.
Look, I get it!! Figuring out how to take all that brainstorming and turn it into elopement reality can be overwhelming.
But when we work together, you’re not just getting a photographer with 5+ years in the business, but also an experience creator, local expert, sounding board, support crew and advocate. I’ll take all your ideas and use my expertise to make. them. happen.
Locations → Activities → Lodging → Permits → & More
I’m just so happy you’re here and can’t wait to help you create a wildly meaningful wedding and deliver the images that’ll leave you obsessed.
I respect the hell out of Mother Nature and always leave it better than I found it. I follow Leave No Trace ethics.
LIVING MY VALUES OUT LOUD
I work with the core belief that everyone deserves fair and full access to the wild natural beauty of public lands.
Every human is welcome and celebrated here. Love is love, and I can’t wait to lift up yours.
A percentage of profits are donated to orgs focused on conservation, including local state parks.
Where we spend our money matters. I support local small businesses at home and when I travel.
– Cassie & Peter
"We were so lucky to have Sam as our elopement photographer this past summer on the North Shore. She did an awesome job balancing our more traditional ceremony with family and our desire to enjoy each other's company doing things we love. From helping us with location ideas to being our cheerleader, we couldn't have asked for anyone better."
Testimonials
– Ella & Finn
"Sam is the most talented and amazing photographer. She helped me with small details to make our day extra special. Her humor, compassion, and expertise made working with her feel so natural. Every perfect detail of our day was captured in our photos, which will allow us to remember our day forever."
Testimonials
- Ling & Roy
An elopement should be these things; simple, strategic, and stress-free, all while meeting your needs and making you the most organic genuine comfortable being on camera and I can say whole heartedly ALL of these things Samantha accomplished for us and MORE. EVERYTHING; from the communication, detail planning, she made us absolutely feel ensured every detail was perfect!"
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- Marena & Alex
"Where do I even begin?? Samantha was a dream come true for our wedding. On top of being extremely talented; she was attentive, energetic and caring - exactly what we were looking for in a photographer! She was extremely flexible with us through many date changes due to the pandemic and made the planning process very smooth. She took the time to get to know us and made us feel comfortable every step of the way. Our photos were a dream come true and even more!! RUN, don't walk to book Sam as your photographer!"
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