Whether you need me to scout locations for your engagement shoot, brainstorm ideas for your perfect day of timeline, or simply hold your hand during those nerve-wracking moments, I am here for you. As your go-to person, I will make sure that your wedding day is stress-free and memorable, so that you can fully enjoy the moment and create lifelong memories.

From carrying your bouquet and veil, to helping pin on boutonnieres and fixing hair, I will take care of all the little details that make a big difference. I will also be your biggest supporter, cheering you on as you walk down the aisle and dance the night away.

Epic photos are important, absolutely, but its even more important that you get "the best day ever". Creating a day that reflects who you and your partner are; a day filled with your favorite activities, food, people is the most important part. When you have a day that's fulfilling and not rushed or stressful, the amazing photos will follow.

So let's get started and make your dream wedding a reality!

Are you looking for someone who can do more than just take your wedding photos? Someone who can help you plan and organize your special day, be your adventure companion, carry all your essentials, and provide you with encouragement and support? Look no further, because I can be your planner, adventure friend, carrier of all the things, cheerleader, wedding dress wrangler, The Office quoter, and coffee shop expert all in one!

Its about more than just clicking a button

BASED IN Colorado, WORKING GLOBALLY

The mountains are where i spend most of my free time- I can completely attest to how amazing and transformative they are.

A couple of years ago, I did something a little crazy. And my life has never been the same since. With my college graduation gown still fresh, I knew I wanted something a little different for my life ahead. After living on the East Coast my whole life, my adventure-seeking heart wanted to take me somewhere further. Somewhere different, where I could do something for myself and myself only. I wanted to do something not because other people wanted me to do it but because I wanted to do it.

So, I picked up and moved to Colorado without knowing a soul! The high mountain air with the fresh snow and alpenglow never gets old. Days spent admiring wildflowers in Collegiate Peaks Wilderness with my dogs or checking out a cute coffee shop in my hometown of Colorado Springs are exactly what I dreamed of when I packed my bags. And I know I have this full life out here all because I took that risky, daring, totally insane first step.

You lovely pair of fiancés are on the same precipice of decision-making that I was back then! You’re about to embark on a new journey—although it’s marriage rather than post-college moving. And you’re faced with a choice: do you go the traditional route with the church ceremony and the hotel ballroom reception? Or do you do something a little different? A little spicier? A little more you?

I hope you choose the latter. Despite my big, traditional wedding, it wasn’t the grandness of the event that I look back on with tenderness. It’s the little moment of calm I had during my first look with my husband-to-be. It’s hearing him read the vows he wrote just for me. It’s the little sprinkling of details throughout that were “just so us.” I loved getting to be myself with my closest loved ones. And I want you to have that, too.

So, whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand wedding day, toss aside tradition wherever it doesn’t feel right. Get rid of the high heels and swap them for hiking boots (I’m Leave No Trace certified, so I’ll show you how to tread lightly!). Grab a Hydro Flask and fill it with champagne. Say “I do” with the sunset blazing behind you, and have your first dance under the Milky Way. Throw out all your preconceived notions about what a wedding should be, and instead turn it into something entirely your own. Make the day a celebration of the two of you and your love for each other. Because that’s what this whole wedding thing should be about—you.

I can’t wait to go on this adventure with you!

I'M SAM!

STASFI F. -2021 BRIDE

“On the day of the wedding, she kept the timeline on track and did so much more than I ever expected from my wedding photographer. I couldn’t stop staring at the photos, and I will always treasure those memories. My husband isn’t a big fan of taking pictures, but Sam made everything feel so natural and comfortable that he actually enjoyed taking pictures. I have had multiple people tell me you can see the love and happiness in our eyes from the photos she took.”

“SHE’S FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL, RESPONDS QUICKLY,AND YOU CAN TELL SHE ACTUALLY LOVES WHAT SHE’S DOING.”

For me, photography is all about weaving a story. When you look at your pictures, I want you to be transported back to those cherished moments and relive all the emotions, be it days or decades later. As each couple is unique, I believe in customizing the experience to suit their personalities rather than imposing a cookie-cutter approach that makes them feel confined.

Together, we'll create a personalized day that truly reflects who you are, ensuring that it becomes the best day of your lives. From start to finish, I'll be by your side, guiding and supporting you every step of the way, taking care of the little things that add up to make a big difference. Whether that means suggesting appropriate footwear for a mountain hike, doing touch-ups on your hair on a mountain peak or assisting with the dress train, you can count on me to be there for you on your special day.

The Experience

I learned so much by living my own adventure and doing what I knew was going to make me happy instead of what was easy or expected. I'm not a head in the clouds person. I like to think things through and plan. But I've discovered that chasing after dreams and being sensible are not mutually exclusive.

Following my heart brought me freedom, peace, and happiness, and now I have the privilege of helping couples experience the same exhilaration of blazing their own trails and living their own adventure. What better way to embark on married life than by sharing in the best day ever with your partner, a day that's not bound by restrictions, but instead allows the two of you the freedom to do exactly what your hearts desire? That kind of empowerment is truly priceless.

The consequences of saying "yes"

Life often throws us unexpected curveballs, and for my husband Eric and me, it came just eight months into our relationship when he received his deployment orders from the army. While we knew marriage was in our future, the possibility of anything happening during his deployment had us running down to the courthouse to get legally married, even though it wasn't the wedding we had envisioned. Our official anniversary is the day we signed a few papers, but to us, it's the day we dressed in our fanciest clothes and read the vows we'd written for each other in front of our friends and family.

I often hear people say, "it's not about the wedding; it's about the marriage," but why can't it be about both? While the decades ahead are important, the beginning of your journey together deserves a celebration that you'll look back on with joy that never fades. A celebration that feels as significant and unique as the promise you're making to each other.

As a Colorado elopement photographer, I understand the importance of capturing moments that you'll treasure forever. I want to empower couples to pursue weddings that are authentic and meaningful to them, no matter how different they may be from traditional wedding norms. Let's work together to create a wedding experience that celebrates your love story in a way that is uniquely yours.