Cristen & Josh

Cristen and Josh have been together for 10 years building their lives with their 3 kids and decided on a whim to make it official! Without telling any friends or family (except for the moms, of course) Cristen & Josh headed to sunny Sarasota for a family vacation, with a twist!

Cristen reached out to me about two weeks from their elopement and I was happy to help any way I could! Cristen asked me about location suggestions so I suggested Caspersen Beach. This beach has some spots that are more secluded from crowds and offers a beautiful rocky shoreline as a backdrop.

We all met up the day before their ceremony to walk the location and make sure every last details was discussed. The day of the ceremony, the weather was amazing, the ceremony was so  intimate and beautiful and the sunset was stunning; the perfect mix for a perfect elopement!

"Where do I start with how absolutely wonderful Sammi is? In a last minute whim we decided to elope. Not only did Sammi offer to capture our moment but she became my wedding planner in a sense. She helped me with location, officiant, and had so many great ideas for picture options. She is a 10/10 amazing person and talented photographer. Highly recommend her!!" - Cristen & Josh