I host immersive, adventure-packed styled shoot retreats in the U.S. and abroad

that give you real photos, real couples, and real experience

*More meaning. More adventure. More bookings that feel like a hell yes.

so you can finally stop selling your dream with words and start backing it up with proof. These retreats are built for photographers who know they’re ready for more* but just need the content, confidence, and clarity to go all in.

You’re doing everything “right”… so why isn’t it working?

You’re showing up online, staying consistent, and putting your heart into your work, but the inquiries coming in aren’t the ones you want.

Instead of couples booking multi-day adventure elopements in epic places, you’re getting asked about two-hour courthouse ceremonies or mini sessions. 

It’s not that you’re not good enough, it’s that your portfolio doesn’t have the photos that make couples say, “This is exactly what we’re looking for. How do we book you?”

They’re craving proof that will back up your words, build trust, and give them the confidence to book high-ticket, full-day (or multi-day) destination elopements without second-guessing.

Let’s get you couples who want to go cliff-jumping in Spain, elope at golden hour in Moab and spend the next day horseback riding, or say their vows in a cenote in Tulum. 

That’s where my styled shoots come in.

When you leave, you’ll have

And most importantly? You’ll leave feeling aligned, inspired, and fired up. With a portfolio that pulls in dream clients on autopilot, because you finally have the work that proves what you’re capable of.

A gallery that finally reflects the kind of elopements you’ve been dreaming of booking, AKA bucket list-worthy and story-rich. 

Images that make couples stop scrolling and say, “We want this exact experience. How do we book you?”

The confidence to pitch high-ticket, multi-day elopements because now you’ve done it, and done it well.

A clear return on your investment.  This was a smart, strategic move to grow your business. One booking and your investment’s paid off and then some.

Styled shoots were the reason I booked my first client. 

Hey, I’m Sarah

When I first decided I wanted to be a destination elopement photographer, I didn’t have any elopements under my belt to show what I was capable of.

So, I booked styled shoots in locations I wanted to get booked. They were done with real couples doing the kinds of activities I dreamed about photographing like horseback riding, ATVs, and more in the stunning Utah desert. 

elopement photographer, travel lover, and retreat host who believes that styled shoots can change everything.

That one shoot? It turned into multiple real bookings.

One client inquired about a quick two-hour proposal session, and I was able to confidently pitch him a two-day adventure instead that doubled as their proposal and engagement shoot because I had proof of what was possible. 

Another couple reached out for my first-ever elopement, and because I had the confidence and the content, I was able to book them for $3,500. Aka, I never worked for free.

Now, I create those kinds of experiences for you.

These retreats are equal parts portfolio-building, confidence-boosting, and memory-making. They’re designed for photographers who are ready to move from “I want this” to “I do this” with proof to back it up.

I’ve lived all over the U.S., traveled to 20+ countries, and photographed real elopements in places like Zion, Yosemite, Glacier, Moab, Sedona, Acadia, NYC, to the beaches of St. Croix, and the coastlines of Spain. I plan every retreat with a deep love for local culture, iconic landscapes, and the kinds of experiences your dream clients are dying to have — think sailing excursions, cenote swims, red rock hikes, and beyond.

If you’re craving stunning images, new locations, and the kind of proof that makes booking luxury elopements feel inevitable, you’re in the right place.

Two ways to build your dream portfolio 

One-Day U.S.
Content Days

Our single-day content shoots are built just like our international retreats: with intention, adventure, and strategy. We’re not snapping a few pretty photos and calling it a day. These shoots are crafted to tell a full elopement story in iconic U.S. destinations like Moab, Zion, or Yosemite.

You’ll walk away with:

➔ An adventure-packed gallery you can actually use to pitch full-day packages
➔ Connection with other photographers + industry creatives
➔ A confidence boost that reminds you: you’re capable, ready, and already doing it

Multi-Day
International Retreats

These 3- to 4-day destination retreats are packed with full-day, story-rich styled elopements built to reflect the kind of high-ticket, multi-day bookings you want. You’ll shoot in stunning locations like the Italian Dolomites and Spain, photograph real couples in real environments, and leave with a gallery (and the confidence) that positions you as a true destination elopement expert.

Think:
➔ 3 full multi-day elopement stories
➔ Adventure excursions (horseback riding, sailing, hiking, and more)
➔ Luxury lodging, built-in networking, and the kind of content that does your marketing for you

These styled shoots are perfect if you're building your brand, testing a new location, or need content that finally gets you the kinds of inquiries you actually want.

Because you don’t need another post saying, “traveling worldwide,”
you need the kind of work that makes couples want to book your flight.

Your “finally!” feels like their (second) most excited “yes!”

What makes these styled shoots different?

Built-in strategy. 

You’re not just leaving with photos. You’re leaving with a marketing asset, confidence in your offer, and the clarity to raise your rates.

Activities that sell the full experience. 

Think sunset sailing, glacier treks, off-road desert adventures. Not just what it looks like, but what it feels like to elope with you.

Bucket-list locations. 

From Utah to Italy to Iceland, these are places couples want to get married and need to see in your portfolio to feel confident booking you.

Real couples and real stories. 

Every shoot is planned like a full elopement, not a staged photo op.

One gallery. One booking.

And take the first step toward becoming the go-to photographer for the kind of elopements you’ve been manifesting since day one.

That’s all it takes to turn this from a creative reset into a revenue-generating investment.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE guide

How I Upsell 4-Hour Elopements Into 12-Hour Bookings

My exact strategy for upselling elopement coverage without ever feeling like you’re selling.

➔ The script I use to guide couples toward full-day or multi-day bookings (that works every time)

➔ Why it’s not about “upselling”--it’s about helping your couples have the best experience possible

➔ How to plant the seed early, so by the time you bring it up, they’re already picturing it (and excited)

➔ Mindset reframes for creatives who hate talking money but want to charge like the pro they are

Download the guide and let’s get you booked in the places you’ve been dreaming about.