Although we often book out elopements months in advance, Jennifer and Bobby reached out to me only a handful of weeks in advance of their big day. They had originally planned to have a traditional wedding celebration, but when Jennifer’s aunt passed away suddenly (who was very close to her), they decided to elope instead. The date they chose in August was her aunt’s birthday, so it was really important to them to get married that day.
It was such a meaningful date, and I was honored to have been able to capture it. We opted for a small family ceremony on top of Independence Pass, and everything was so lush and beautiful!
Not long after the ceremony, a thunderstorm rolled in, with rain and hail pounding our cars. We decided to drive down the mountain early, and get a few more pictures down by Twin Lakes. Afterwards, we re-shot some other portraits on a later date at North Table Mountain to make up for it. 🙂
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Your Photographer, Videographer + Collaborator
Hey there! I’m Kaitlyn, the lead photographer + videographer behind Skyewater Photo + Film, based in Seattle, WA.
An introvert at heart, I always value real connection, stories, and conversation over surface-level interaction any day of the week.
Having documented 200+ weddings and elopements on camera over the last decade, if there’s one thing I’ve realized it’s that I have a knack for being the calm, welcoming, and intuitive energy couples didn’t even realize they needed.
So, I invite you to think about what it would feel like to be fully present, unapologetically yourselves, and care-free on your wedding day instead of worrying about what everyone else wants. And take comfort in knowing you have my full support, every step of the way.
