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SO MANY PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES ACCORDING TO OTHER PEOPLE'S EXPECTATIONS...


And that's bullshit. Especially on your wedding day.


You and your relationship is unique in every way, and it's BS that the wedding industry puts us in boxes that we just aren't born to fit in. You were born to stand out.


I'm Sam, a TEDx speaker, author, and adventure elopement expert. I'm here to make sure you don't half-ass your elopement day because that's what the world is telling you to do.

Think about this: What makes you, you? I'm betting part of it includes your passions, your desires, your dreams, the places you want to see and the things you want to do. Then ask yourself why your elopement day shouldn't include exactly that.

My couples use that empowerment to create a one-of-a-kind elopement day to transform the rest of their lives.

READY TO ELOPE YOUR LIFE?

Let's do this, shall we? If you have any questions, submit the contact form below, our reach out via my website: samstarns.com

ELOPEMENT COLLECTIONS INCLUDE
Custom client portal
The ultimate elopement guide (including all resources from my book “Elope Your Life”)
Extensive planning consultation/assistance
Planning Zoom calls
Your own custom day-of timeline
Custom vendor referrals
Vetted location recommendations and stats on each
Getting to Know You Questionnaire and Zoom calls
Marriage license resources
Permitting information
All hi-res edited digital images
Heirloom album to display in your home
Photographer travel included

Starting pricing and more info about the Elope Your Life experience is available at samstarns.com/experience!

FEATURED IN:

TEDxRoseburg
NBC King 5 Seattle
CBS Good Day Sacramento
ABC AM Northwest
NBC WFLA Bloom Talk Show
Kleinfeld
Gay Weddings Magazine

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  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$8,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Sam Starns Elopements

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Jessica
Jessica Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever.

Sam is COOL. AS. HELL. Working with her and Rachel was great! All of us felt right at home as our goofy selves. We wanted to feel tiny among a vast world on our elopement day and Sam totally delivered. We weren’t worried about all these wedding logistics or family drama, instead we just had an epic adventure in Moab with our dogs, our moms, and some new friends. It was freaking magic!

We loved the whole experience, from our own personal client portal (use it, trust me!) filled with resources, planning and location inspiration to all of us building this really personal relationship. At the end, we had a stress-free "best day ever", images to remember it by, and a new friend to adventure with. Do yourself a favor: Elope Your Life and hire Sam and her team!

I would do this every year if we could! It was an absolutely magical day & we are so grateful to have her help us create such incredible memories. I'm writing this on our 1 year anniversary because time just flew by! But it's perfect time to reflect on just how amazing Sam & her whole team are!
Jaclyn
Jaclyn Sent on 06/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Day

Our day was so kickass. It wasn't stressful in the least, and the few loved ones the witnessed our ceremony had a great time too! Working with Sam was SO easy, she made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera and her resources were everything we needed. Looking to elope? Congratulations! Now go see Sam LOL!
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 11/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever.

Okay, so Sam blended in SO well that G Pam (Matt’s grandma) thought she was a cousin, when she met up with us the night before our elopement for a game night at our Airbnb! The whole elopement process was seamless, from our client portal where I could go back and check out resources, to Sam’s “Elope Your Life” Facebook group, to the ways the two of us were able to get more connected in our relationship. Sam meshed so well, our few guests loved her, and we ended up with a new friend! Talk about a great elopement day. Our experience was pretty unparalleled.

Eloping was exactly what we expected, and even more than we could have imagined. We were real hype before, but in the moment on the day, I (Rachael) just knew that was where we were meant to be at that exact second in time. We really felt empowered with Sam doing what we wanted, and felt even more so afterward. It was very much a “fuck yeah, we did it!” type of feeling afterward, despite family members who were upset they didn’t get accommodated how they wanted to on our day. Absolutely no regrets!

Elope Your Life helped propel the “no emotional constipation” goal this year. It really boils down to doing what you want, even if it means having hard conversations. It’s really amped up what my game plan has been. Elope Your Life is a lot of big dick energy (it’s why it’s aimed to be one of your “best days ever”).

Elope (and hit Sam up). You won’t regret it!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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KLE3N Entertainment KLE3N Entertainment Wedding DJs

Samantha is wonderful - as an artist and a creative she knows how to get the best possible result from her work. She is fun and whitty; she is a joy to work with. I frequently recommend my brides contact her for their special day.

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Sam Starns Elopements frequently asked questions

Sam Starns Elopements includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Sam Starns Elopements includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Sam Starns Elopements offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Sam Starns Elopements offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Sam Starns Elopements offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Sam Starns Elopements is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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