VALUES + IMPACT

At Skyewater, we don’t just dream of making the world a better place — we’re taking action to make it happen. 

Every day, we’re taking steps toward a more inclusive, diverse, and sustainable world. Will you join us?


Small changes, Big Impact

We believe that some of the simplest steps can send ripples around the world in the best of ways. Here are some of the actions we take on a regular basis to uphold our values for our health, communities, and earth:

  • All of our planning calls, invoices, contracts and more are done seamlessly online.
  • We’ve completed the Leave No Trace course for elopement + wedding photographers, and our contracts require couples to adhere to these principles as much as possible on their wedding/elopement day.
  • We purchase used/refurbished gear whenever possible.
  • We prioritize eating local, ethically-sourced, and organic food for healthy bodies and minds, and to support local farms and businesses in our PNW community.
  • We love carpooling to limit our emissions when traveling for work and prioritize working in local areas over international destinations.
  • We use gender-neutral language in our contracts and other online systems.
  • We are members of organizations like Emerald Hour and Equally Wed to network with other like-minded vendors we can refer our couples to. They also help us continually improve our efforts through education and industry news.
  • We provide free online resources for inspiration, such as our Sustainable Wedding Guide and our guide to LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination Wedding + Elopement Locations.

How We Give Back

When you support Skyewater Photo + Film by having us there on your wedding or elopement day, you’re also supporting our giving back program, too! We donate a portion of every photo or video session package someone buys to nonprofits and organizations doing important work, both locally and around the globe.