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My encouraging approach when guiding you through your photos helps you feel confident + cared for so that your memories are preserved without stress!
Arizona elopement photographer for all intentional lovers
Arizona adventure elopements and intimate weddings
Phoenix, sedona, Flagstaff, TUcson, Payson, page, and prescott
You've decided to celebrate your love in a way that feels right to you - not what's expected. But running away in secret tomorrow doesn't feel right either.
You still want to make a big deal about this day that'll be your anniversary forever!
Elopements are changing. You can bring guests, you can plan it out well in advance, and you can fill it with meaningful experiences.
You want this day to be about YOU TWO.
You want a day that is intentional and crafted to center your love, not meaninglesss traditions or family pressure.
let's make a big deal about it!
Your wedding day is meant to celebrate your love & relationship & you can do anything you want to make it feel right for you
Decided against a big party?
I'm a photographer based in the gorgeous state of Arizona, specializing in couples' portraits, elopements, and intimate weddings set against breathtaking landscapes!
I'm transparent when it comes to posing - I'll show you what to do. I'll direct you for the most flattering photos that still look and feel like you so that you can focus on each other and whatever stunning location we're in.
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Hey! I'm Samantha Patri
outdoor enthusiast, bookworm, and photographer
- Isa and Fernando
"She made sure we felt natural, we didn’t feel awkward - nothing was forced, we had so much fun and the results were amazing!
I had never actually liked pictures of myself till Sam worked her magic."
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If you could do anything on your wedding day, what would you do?
Cross a new place off your bucket list?
Do all your favorite things?
Wake up slow + cuddly, and end the night stargazing?
Let's dream up the best day ever
What's the sitch?
Seriously every single couple! Every couple you're seeing on my site and social media have told me the same thing. "Sam we're awkward!" "We're not photogenic!" "My fiancé hates getting their picture taken!"
No sweat though, I gotchu. I'll help you get comfortable and give you silly prompts to make you laugh. All photos are then intentionally culled so you get all the best ones.
Everyone says that.
Not comfortable in front of a camera?
I'm ready to get in touch!
Valerie + Mark had their intimate elopement at Windy Point Vista in Tucson, AZ. This rocky overlook is like a playground in the clouds. Come take a peek at their Arizona intimate wedding photos!
A Mountaintop Elopement on Mount Lemmon
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from the blog
"Sam is absolutely amazing to work with! She is thoughtful, she is open and receptive to ideas, and my fiancé and I felt so comfortable during our engagement photo shoot! She is great at communicating and listening to our vision, and our photos came out absolutely STUNNING!!
We have never had professional photos taken, and we were both nervous of feeling awkward but it immediately felt like we were old friends."
- Elizabeth and Justin