It's seriously my favorite thing, and I love everything about what I do! I've had such a blast photographing big traditional weddings for nearly seven years before focusing exclusively on intimate weddings and elopements.

I get to travel around the Southwest and spend my time outside, sometimes hiking to get to the perfect spot, and I think that's just the coolest thing ever.

I'm a 20-something full-time wedding and portrait photographer living in Tempe, AZ with my boyfriend Jon, our adorable pup Fizgig, and tiny hamster Mr. Darcy.

& "dream job" is an understatement

Hey! I'm sam

Patri is pronounced puh-tree and it's my middle name, after my grandmother, Cleopatra. :)

I'll be your own personal elopement guide + consultant — suggesting locations, vendors, activites, and a timeline for the day. :)

I'll guide you through natural, flattering poses with a focus on movement and laughter. My goal is the help you look your best on your best day ever for playful, stress-free photos!

Each photo gets TLC! I've been known to edit out acne, remove background distractions, fix a peeling spray tan, and once I edited out dry shampoo that wasn't fully blended in. I! Get! It!

I'll give you lots of direction, give you silly prompts to get you moving and focused on each other.

Don't worry, I'm on your team. I gotchu. 💕

I'm on your team

XOXO

This is a queer-owned business and a safe space for the LGBTQIA community

LOVE IS LOVE
bLACK LIVES MATTER
SCIENCE IS REAL
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

If you believe the same, you're welcome here 💕

50% outdoor adventurer and 50% homebody that would glady take a raincheck on a hike and play animal crossing instead :)

I believe collecting books and reading books are two separate hobbies.

You can catch me at the gym most mornings, wishing every day could be leg day and avoiding cardio

I collect enamel pins! Current count: 187

My hobbies include: collecting housesplants, listening to the same musical soundtracks on repeat, and wishing I was at a National Park

You've chosen to elope without most of your family & friends, so I think it's pretty important to find a photographer that you connect with!