Start showing them why you’re the one to photograph their elopement 

Stop waiting for someone to take a chance on you.

Explore the world and build the kind of portfolio that gets you hired anywhere with styled shoots that look (and feel) like the real thing.

You’ve always dreamed of shooting destination elopements. 

You’re not getting requests for those epic locations (at least not the ones you actually want to shoot in). And no matter how many times you tweak your captions, update your location tags, or manifest the “fly me anywhere” bookings, it just hasn’t clicked yet.

You’ve mapped out your goals, dialed in your client experience, maybe even created a dreamy travel bucket list and plastered it across your site and socials. You’re doing the work. You’re keeping up with the trends, showing up on Instagram, hustling to make it happen.

You’ve mapped out your goals, dialed in your client experience, maybe even created a dreamy travel bucket list and plastered it across your site and socials. You’re doing the work. You’re keeping up with the trends, showing up on Instagram, hustling to make it happen.

But your inquiries aren’t matching the energy you’re putting out.

Imagine finally landing that inquiry for the destination elopement you’ve been manifesting for months because a dream couple saw your gallery and knew you were the one.

Because you finally have the kind of proof that makes couples say, “This. We want this.”

That’s what these retreats give you.

“Here’s what a two-day elopement looks like in Iceland–off-roading to a black sand beach, crossing rivers in a 4x4, hiking to a glacier overlook, and soaking in a geothermal hot spring the morning after.”

Or

“Here’s what Moab looks like when you mix red rock vows with off-road exploring.”

Or

“Here’s what’s possible in Spain — yes, that’s a real couple, and yes, we really hiked up there for that view.”

Suddenly, you’re not just pitching ideas. You’re showing them the experience, and you’re proving you’re the person to bring their dream to life. And when you can do that? They stop shopping based on hours or price. They start saying things like, “We want whatever this is. Are you available?”

So, when you hand someone a full gallery, you can confidently say:

natural emotion, movement, laughter, connection, plus the small-but-memorable details that bring an elopement gallery to life

These are not your average styled shoots.

Full-day storytelling with real couples

The real stuff 

These are full-scale, start-to-finish stories built to look, feel, and flow like real elopements because that’s what couples are looking for.

 from slow, emotional getting-ready moments to ceremony details, adventure excursions, and day-after portraits that show what’s possible beyond “just a few hours”

 from sailing in Tulum to exploring the canyons in Moab to golden-hour cliffsides in Spain

Adventure-based sessions in iconic, bucket-list destinations

You’ll leave with full galleries you can confidently send to future couples, showing them exactly what their dream day could look like and why you’re the one to capture it.

And because you’re doing this alongside a group of like-minded creatives who get it? You’re going to walk away with more than a gallery. You’ll leave with friends, referrals, and the confidence to call yourself a destination elopement expert (because now you’ve done it).

This is what gives you the confidence to go from

"This is what I do, check out this gallery.” 

“I hope someone hires me for a big elopement” 

➔ Your vision board is filled with windswept cliffs, kayaking through icebergs, and late-night portraits under the Milky Way, but your inbox is full of courthouse ceremonies and 2-hour sessions.

➔ You’re tired of budget couples asking for “just a few photos,” when you’re ready to shoot the full story.

➔ You’re ready to raise your rates and your standards, and need content that shows exactly why you’re worth it.

➔ You’re craving the kind of scroll-stopping galleries that don’t just look good — they actually book the work you’ve been dreaming of.

➔ You want to travel, explore, and create meaningful work, but you're tired of trying to convince couples to trust you when you don’t have the photos to prove you’ve done it.

Styled shoots are for you if...

Just imagine… 

You’re shooting in Alaska, and your couple takes a helicopter to a glacier to say their vows surrounded by so much beauty. Later, you’re back in the valley, bumping down a dirt road in a 4x4, spotting moose in the wild, golden light slicing through the pine trees as they crack open beers with windblown hair and muddy boots. The next morning, you’re waking up in a remote forest cabin, sipping slow coffee, and capturing day-after portraits with the smell of campfire still lingering in the air.

A few months later, you're standing at the edge of a canyon overlook in Utah. Your couple just arrived by horseback, the wind tousling their hair as they step into the golden light for their first look. Later, they hop in an ATV for a private ride through the canyons, and you capture every dust-filled, joy-drenched second.

Next year, you’re heading to Spain. Your couple wanders hand-in-hand through a sleepy seaside town, sharing tapas at a local bar before exchanging vows on a windswept cliff that drops straight into the sea. You capture it all: the slow moments, the tiny details, the realness that makes your gallery feel like a travel documentary and a love story rolled into one.

That’s the power of showing, not just telling. 

With every gallery, you’re not just booking a client — you’re creating a ripple effect of “we want this” inquiries that finally match the kind of work you actually want to do.

Upcoming Retreats to Choose From:

Tulum, Mexico – November 2025

Where lush jungle, turquoise waters, and golden sunsets set the stage for tropical elopement stories that sell.

You’ll photograph four multi-day couples in dream-worthy settings from a private sunset sail to a misty cenote shoot deep in the jungle. Think tropical elegance meets real adventure.

Walk away with a proof-packed portfolio, behind-the-scenes branding photos of you in action, and the kind of immersive, unforgettable experience that books your next big elopement before the retreat even ends.

Moab, Utah – September 2025

Rugged, wild, and creatively unfiltered.

This single-day styled shoot packs a punch with rich desert light, iconic red rock backdrops, and adventure elopement vibes you can't fake.

Perfect if you’re craving content that feels raw, real, and undeniably powerful—Moab gives you the edge to stand out and the kind of content that elevates your portfolio instantly.

More Coming Soon

Mallorca, Spain – June 2026

Historic streets, sweeping coastlines, and romance steeped in European charm.

This retreat is your chance to capture luxurious, story-driven elopement galleries with a Mediterranean backdrop. Think seaside vows at golden hour, narrow cobblestone alleys, fresh food, and real emotion woven through every frame.

A full multi-day retreat for photographers ready to level up their destination bookings with high-end, high-impact storytelling.

More Coming Soon

How retreats actually help book you clients

➔ Location-specific galleries that make pitching easy
➔ The confidence to lead couples through adventure-based days
➔ Content that reflects high-ticket offers (not just vibes)
➔ Built-in referral network with photographers who get it
➔ The kind of behind-the-scenes proof that gets you rebooked, fast

This is a strategic, guided experience designed to give you:

When I first started, I didn’t have mountaintop galleries or jungle shoots in my back pocket. I figured out pretty early that waiting around for “dream clients” doesn’t work — you have to show them what’s possible.

I created these retreats for photographers like you: the ones who are dreaming bigger, putting in the work, and still struggling to book the kinds of clients they know they’re ready for.

At every retreat, I’ll not only help you build an intentional, story-rich portfolio—you’ll also walk away with destination experience, built-in referrals, and the kind of confidence that makes selling those high-ticket, multi-day elopements feel natural.

Now, I plan retreats to help other photographers do the same. I’ve lived all over the U.S., traveled to 20+ countries, and built an elopement photography business around bold, story-driven experiences that reflect what’s possible for couples and the creatives who photograph them.

If you’re craving portfolio depth, booking confidence, and a seriously good time while creating it all… I’ll see you at the next retreat.

an elopement photographer, adventure chaser, and the person who built her destination portfolio from scratch — one styled shoot at a time.

Hey, I’m Sarah

I host multi-day international experiences or one-day domestic experiences in the United States. 

Here’s a look at a multi-day experience:

3 Multi-Day Adventure Elopement Shoots

3 Couples. 3 Stories. 3 Proof-Driven Galleries.

These aren’t quick content grabs or posed snippets. Each shoot is structured like a full elopement complete with first looks, slow mornings, adventure-based activities, golden hour portraits, and day-after storytelling moments. You’ll work with real couples and leave with galleries that do the heavy lifting for you — proof that you can guide, capture, and deliver a full-scale destination elopement experience. When a future client asks, “Can you do something like this for us?” you’ll already have the answer (and the gallery) ready.

Save your spot with a deposit.

Here’s How It Works

Show up and get ready to shoot, explore, and build your dream portfolio.

Apply by filling out the application form.

You’ll be notified when your application is approved.

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The places you used to daydream about? They’re showing up in your inbox, and they’re paying your rates. Because you’ve got the proof that builds trust and the confidence that only comes from actually doing the kind of work you want to book.

Each retreat is crafted to feel like a real elopement weekend because that’s what your couples want to see, and what gives you the confidence to book them.

Each multi-day retreat includes:
➔ Real couples, real storytelling
➔ Styled like an actual elopement with full-day pacing and activity variety
➔ 3 couples, 3 multi-day elopements
➔ 3 nights / 4 days of luxury accommodations
➔ An adventure excursion experience
➔ A comprehensive informational guide to the area
➔ Private attendee group chat for connection and coordination
➔ Genuine networking and a supportive creative community

Imagine landing your dream destination elopement (without discounting your work or offering to shoot it for free).

Let’s zoom out for a sec.

She’s doing it with proof, with confidence, and with a body of work that makes “I want whatever this is” the most common message in her inbox.

Imagine this time next year, your calendar is booked with dream clients flying you to bucket-list destinations — not because you begged for travel coverage or crossed your fingers and hoped someone would find you, but because your work spoke for itself.

Because you finally gave yourself the chance to create the kind of portfolio that stops the scroll and starts real conversations.

Because you invested in the version of yourself who’s already ready for this.

That version? She’s not waiting anymore.

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.