Sustainability Practices

The team at Mark Gamba Photographs is delighted that words like "green", "eco-conscious", and "sustainable" have made it into the mainstream business lexicon. It makes it easy for us to come out of the green closet. We have been conducting our personal and business lives in such a way as to leave the smallest carbon footprint possible for years. We have done so out of our deep personal respect for nature, for our planet, and for our children. When you assign work to this studio, you will be supporting a business that takes the environmental impact into every consideration, from craft services to wardrobe. Our strong local business ties allow us the freedom to make many of these considerations fit within any budget. "Earth-friendly" doesn't have to mean "more expensive", so you can meet your bottom line and feel good about it too. We even have an innovative in-house carbon offset program! Some specific examples from our studios include the following: Car-free commuting & bicycle-powered errand running Hybrid company cars since 2001 Award-winning recycling habits Dedicated precycling Bio-diesel heating & natural air flow cooling Recycled-content paper products & non-toxic cleaning supplies Renewable power through Portland General Electric Energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances On-demand hot water and low volume commodes On-site, organically grown vegetable garden As part of our commitment to a cleaner, healthier planet, we offer discounted photography fees for companies that share our vision. Clackamas County honors Milwaukie art gallery for sustainable practices