ABOUT

SKYEWATER PHOTO + FILM

Intuitive, artistic, supportive.

Your Photography + Videography Team

Skyewater Photo + Film is a photography and videography team based in Washington, specializing in adventure elopements and destination weddings in the Pacific Northwest, California, and Colorado, with a unique focus on locations and venues that feature the element of water.

Collectively, we’ve documented over 200 weddings and elopements since 2012, and have traveled thousands of miles to explore this beautiful planet of ours.

Our favorite part? We love that our jobs give us the chance to bring our passion for storytelling and the environment together in such a meaningful way for others.

WHAT SKYEWATER

MEANS TO US

We believe that love, like water, is necessary for life.

Water is a strong and powerful force, but also a comforting and peaceful one. It heals and nourishes us. It makes us feel alive, yet calm, all at once. Water has the ability to move us, both physically and emotionally, in ways we may not be able to put into words . . . just as love does.

Water has also moved and shaped the landscape of our planet in a variety of ways. Bodies of water support the areas with the greatest biodiversity of the earth. Water is so powerful, even places that are now dry — deserts, mountains, canyons — still show impacts from water that used to flow there millions of years ago (in the form of rain, snow, rivers, lakes, floods, and glaciers).

Skye is a beautiful Scottish word that can simply mean cloud or sky, but also means adventurous or free-spirited. By combining these two ideas, our photo and video brand evokes the unique and authentic wedding day experiences we offer to couples who want waterscapes and the natural world to play an important role in the celebration of their marriage.

MEET KAITLYN

Owner, award-winning photographer, cinematic videographer, and your planning collaborator

Born in Florida, but with years of experience living in the mountains, Kaitlyn is happiest wherever the water is, from the coast to the alpine lakes and waterfalls, or ancient springs and rivers. She currently lives on the road with her husband and pup Bruiser in their RV, as they search for their dream property in Washington state.

Eloping is also what Kaitlyn wished she would have done with her husband back in 2016, and now aims to help other couples find the most authentic wedding day experience. However, Kaitlyn + Vaughn did have a pretty epic honeymoon adventure: road tripping across the country in an RV for six weeks! Today you’ll find her traveling in her gray GMC Sierra named Bruce (after the shark in Finding Nemo) which is often towing their 32-foot camper to places all across the West.

Kaitlyn’s expertise and knack for focusing on genuine, heartfelt moments has won her four Fearless Awards, and has helped over 100 couples cherish memories from their wedding day over the last 10+ years.

PARTNERS

Working with some of the best photographers + videographers in the business.

Kaitlyn’s built a solid network to partner with other talented creatives, who often join us on our elopement and wedding days. Every one of them is here to help you have a relaxing yet exciting experience on one of the most meaningful days of your life.

Sometimes Kaitlyn will be in the photo role . . . other times, she’ll be your videographer. What never changes: love, unwavering support, guidance, and a calming energy that allows you to be fully present and unapologetically yourselves.

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MAKING WAVES

HOW WE GIVING BACK

We’re committed to improving our health, communities, and ecosystems by donating a portion of every package sold to programs and nonprofits that work hard to clean our water supplies, removing trash from our oceans, and a whole lot more.

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What it’s like to work with us

“EXCELLENT”

Kaitlyn was our first and only choice for photography for our elopement. We started hiking at 4am and she was there without complaint waiting for us at the trailhead. She did an excellent job of calming our nerves before the ceremony and at the start of the shoot. We never felt rushed or hurried through the entire day.

RYAN + BRITTANY

“STUNNING”

Kaitlyn made our day absolutely perfect. The photos that we received were absolutely STUNNING! They 100% capture who Ryan and I are as a couple. We laughed, joked, cried, screamed in excitement, and just showed every possible emotion together and she managed to capture all of it. There is nothing that we feel could have been better!

ANNA + RYAN

“OUTSTANDING”

I am so glad that we stumbled across Skyewater Photo + Film! I can’t say enough about how professional and friendly the team is. The quality of work that they produce is outstanding! Turnaround time was great and we were so pleased with the results. The photos and videos will be treasured forever. I simply cannot recommend them enough!

KRISTINA + LOGAN

“PHENOMENAL”

My husband and I were really nervous to let anyone else into our special day. We chose to elope alone so choosing a photographer we felt comfortable around was crucial. Kaitlyn was vital in every stage of our elopement. Her work is phenomenal and is also such an amazing human being . . . She changed my life and helped craft the best day of our lives!

LIZ + SEB

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ON THE ROAD

From regional camping trips to international adventures, we’ve got several amazing trips planned every year.

Get access to discounted rates by meeting us in places we’re already planning to be!

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answers to common questions

This is a great question for our initial phone call, since we can help guide you once we know more about where you want to go, how many guests you’ll bring (if any), and/or any other activities you want to do during your day. Typically, most of our couples start with 6-8 hours, and you can always add on additional time after booking.

Our goal is always to help you celebrate a day with plenty of time, so you aren’t feeling stressed, rushed, or “on the clock.” We want you to look back on this day for years to come and remember how amazing, fun, and easy going it was from start to finish.

The best time to book our team for your big day is as soon as you have a date or general timeframe in mind. We often get booked anywhere between 3-12 months out, especially for popular dates during summer and fall. We are also often the first vendor (or only vendor!) couples reach out to, since we guide them with location options, vendor recommendations, and a whole lot more.

Absolutely. While many of the more secluded locations offer privacy for those willing to hike a few miles or more, there are dozens of easy-to-access locations across the U.S. that still make for fantastic backdrops. However, the easier spot it is to access, the more crowded it is likely to be. This is why we highly recommend that most of our couples elope on weekdays and/or early mornings if possible. And in case it helps, you can always opt for something else to help you get to a more private location (think: boat, plane, helicopter, 4×4 vehicle, etc.).

Of course! If you have more than 10 people in your group, we do require some form of reserved space somewhere, whether that be a venue, a rental home, national/state/city park, etc. We can also help you find dog-friendly locations, too!

YES, YES, YES! All of our team members are 100% supportive of any and all LGBTQ+ couples. We’re also a member of Equally Wed and LGBTQ I Do, and wholeheartedly believe love is love is love.

We are fully insured and can provide a copy of our insurance documents to wedding venues, national and state parks, or other locations should they require it.

We also have a few annual permits for locations we commonly visit throughout the year, and can easily obtain a photo/video permit for your individual date and location if need be, at absolutely no additional cost to you.

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