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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Possibly one of my favorite #elopement photos I’ve ever taken this past March in #Alaska. #photography

Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

baby aurora. The mountain to myself before tomorrow’s Alaska helicopter elopement chasing ice caves. #landscapephotography #auroraborealis

Minor aurora borealis dances above the mountains overlooking Anchorage city lights

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Adventure elopements here. And maybe a post or two about Taskmaster.

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

At Yaquina Head, one of the most popular spots on the Oregon coast, federal firings culled a third of the park's staff. Park hours have already been reduced, and lighthouse tours have been canceled. "Everyone is quite concerned."

oregonlive.com

Federal firings hit one of the Oregon coast’s most popular attractions

Yaquina Head, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, has lost a third of its staff.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Is there a single person who thinks political fundraising text messages do more good than harm to Democrats?

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 04/03/2025

The “Vibrant Ocean” specialty plate, available soon, features three shark species commonly found in Oregon.

oregonlive.com

Get first bite at Oregon’s new shark-infested license plate

The “Vibrant Ocean” specialty plate, available soon, features three shark species commonly found in Oregon.

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Since public lands are being dismantled and un-staffed; be sure to stay on trail in the Redwoods and off downed logs (which is also off-trail), since they are critical parts of the forest. K thanks. #redwoods #trump #lnt #california #nps #federalemployees

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Dentist: “Sam, your night guard is insane. You’re a super grinder. ALL of this is you grinding. I maybe think I’ve seen one other who grinds more than you.” Me: “…. So you’re saying I’m really good at it 💁🏼‍♀️?”

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

A critical point.

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

As a PNWer with seasonal depression in the winter, when the sun finally shines I think “Maybe the world isn’t such a desolate, pointless, cruel place” And then I remember who’s in the White House. #trump #oregon #unitedstates #endoftheworld #doomscroll

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Greg Andree @gregandree71.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Got my first "Violating an Executive Order" and "I'll make sure you lose federal funding" parent threat today for teaching "DEI" books in our upcoming "Liberty and Justice" themed unit. Even in "Blue" Massachusetts we're dealing with this. Anyway, don't obey in advance, and don't obey later.

Book covers for: Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, Monster by Walter Dean Myers, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Elopement inquiry 🧵 “Hi, this is me filling out a contact form for elopement photography” Me: “Awesome! I wanna make sure we align and answer any questions you have/go over full pricing options so let’s get on a required consult call! Here’s a link” 1/ #business #inquiry #art #smallbusiness

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 12/02/2025

His rash fierce blaze of riot cannot last, For violent fires soon burn out themselves

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SPiNDLE @spindlesong.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

bush 🌿

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 10/02/2025

every present sorrow seemeth chief

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The lowest lowball inquiry I’ve ever had as an elopement photographer. A thread. 🧵 1️⃣ Couple inquires about a local elopement. They selected "I've seen starting pricing" in the contact form. #art #photography #business

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

If you’re a photographer and you still have an @gmail business email, I beg you, please get your own domain email. It automatically increases your appeal & professionalism. #photography #business

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Remember, calories don’t count during Super Bowl weekend or during a steady and inevitable descent into madness so

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Bride inquired after reading FAQ page and reading how engagement/adventure sessions are not for ceremonies or getting married: 1/…. #photography #business #art

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

💍 Engaged couples: I WANT TO SEE PRICING ON YOUR WEBSITE OTHERWISE BYE LOSER I’M NOT INQUIRING 💁🏼‍♀️ Also engaged couples: *doesn’t read website where you have pricing and is shocked to see your starting price is twice her max budget during the consult* See also: inquiries who no-show to consults

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Andy Adams @flakphoto.news · 02/02/2025

Good advice — via Maurice Sendak

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I think it already is. But seriously. Don’t call them names. We want the door open for them when they realize the mistake they made. We are for a better America. Not a vindictive America

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942. I know. I was there in those camps.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Making tikka masala and now can’t stop singing 🎵let’s Marvin Gaye and get it naan 🎵 Someone help me.

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Sam Starns - Elopement Photographer @samanthastarns.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

As a full time professional photographer, I love the images I create. Then I see so many people get insane engagement on their images (comments, saves, etc.) compared to a measly couple of dozen likes I get and then I go “Oh, maybe my images aren’t as good as I think”. I hate social media.

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Byron Tau @byrontau.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

For federal employees (or anyone) who wants to speak to a reporter about what's unfolding about their agencies, the Associated Press investigative team can be reached here: Investigative@ap.org or www.ap.org/tips/ I am byrontau.01 on Signal.

ap.org

News tips | The Associated Press

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Jack Cousteau ⚓️ @angrywaterman.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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