Samantha Maye | Denver Female Owned Small Business Series | Elopement Photography
Mon Jan 12 2026
In this episode, Sarah Smiles, host of Consider the Source, sits down with Samantha, the photographer and creative force behind Maye.Be Take A Photo, a Colorado-based elopement and adventure wedding photography and planning brand. Through an honest and inspiring conversation, Sarah and Samantha explore what it means to design a wedding day that feels intentional, personal, and rooted in experience rather than tradition.
Samantha shares how her business grew from a playful idea into a full-scale creative practice centered on elopements, microweddings, and intimate celebrations in nature. She explains her philosophy of documenting real moments while encouraging couples to be fully present — a mindset that aligns with the brand’s mantra: live the moment first, then take the photo.
Sarah guides the conversation into Samantha’s role beyond photography, highlighting how she supports couples through location scouting, timeline creation, and elopement planning, making the process approachable and stress-free. Together, they discuss why more couples are choosing non-traditional paths and how intentional celebrations can feel more aligned, meaningful, and joyful.
Throughout the episode, Sarah Smiles brings her signature curiosity and warmth, creating space for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and redefining what milestone moments can look like. This episode is an inspiring listen for anyone drawn to adventure, storytelling, or building a business that reflects their values.
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In this episode, Sarah Smiles, host of Consider the Source, sits down with Samantha, the photographer and creative force behind Maye.Be Take A Photo, a Colorado-based elopement and adventure wedding photography and planning brand. Through an honest and inspiring conversation, Sarah and Samantha explore what it means to design a wedding day that feels intentional, personal, and rooted in experience rather than tradition. Samantha shares how her business grew from a playful idea into a full-scale creative practice centered on elopements, microweddings, and intimate celebrations in nature. She explains her philosophy of documenting real moments while encouraging couples to be fully present — a mindset that aligns with the brand’s mantra: live the moment first, then take the photo. Sarah guides the conversation into Samantha’s role beyond photography, highlighting how she supports couples through location scouting, timeline creation, and elopement planning, making the process approachable and stress-free. Together, they discuss why more couples are choosing non-traditional paths and how intentional celebrations can feel more aligned, meaningful, and joyful. Throughout the episode, Sarah Smiles brings her signature curiosity and warmth, creating space for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and redefining what milestone moments can look like. This episode is an inspiring listen for anyone drawn to adventure, storytelling, or building a business that reflects their values.