WE ARE GATHERED HERE TODAY TO CELEBRATE
THE STORY OF YOU.
Every photographer has a different way of seeing the world. And this directly affects how they interact with you on your wedding day.
Me? I'm a storyteller.
My core purpose is documenting truth and honoring your love story.
ABOUT
I’M NATALIE
In 2010, serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Central America, I realized I wanted to help people tell their stories through images. I had recently completed my undergrad and didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. So, I did what any single, daring twenty-something would do: I packed my bags and set off for a brand-new adventure. In a different country. Alone.
I quickly found myself in need of community and connection. And I needed a tool to break down walls and create conversations. So, I picked up my camera.
As I began taking portraits, people saw past my camera and felt free to open up and connect with me. And I felt free to see and capture the real them —through my lens.
I take that same approach with weddings today.
A SAFE SPACE
COME AS YOU ARE
I won't ask you to uncomfortably perform for the camera or prompt you to lean in for a kiss. Instead, I'll talk and interact with you like a friend.. like a guest at your wedding. I'll provide a safe space to be who you are and love each other —because your love is unscripted, honest, and beautiful, just as it is.
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of inclusivity and the celebrations of all people. And I respect your ability to show love for each other—whatever that looks like for you.
“Natalie doesn’t make you anything you’re not and instead shows the beauty of who you are through her photos. She has a personality that draws you in and makes you feel accepted and valued. Her work supports that by capturing each person’s uniqueness.”
A FAMILIAR PRESENCE
FORM A CONNECTION
You deserve to embrace these moments and connect with one another while I document your events as they unfold, interactions as they happen, and every detail in between. However, I know that for you and your people to do that, you need to feel comfortable with me.
Fortunately, I have a way of reading a room and quickly connecting with just about anybody. So, I'll get to know and connect with you long before your wedding day arrives. And come wedding day, I'll use my easy-going personality to help you and your friends and family feel calm and relaxed during what can otherwise be a somewhat stressful process.
A TRUE BEAUTY
FOCUS ON TRUE MEANING
Rather than focus on over-the-top artistic visions or the latest photography trends, I've spent the last decade training my eye to create a timeless look. Using vibrant colors, flattering skin tones, and natural lighting, I create clean, true-to-life photos that honor the meaning and beauty of your day.
You won't find me spending precious time capturing perfectly composed details. Or running around searching out impressive content for social media. I’m here for you. My focus will be preserving real moments and heartfelt emotions that tell your true story.
“Timeless, non-trendy, perfect. There were so many stunning photos to choose from! And they were edited exactly as I hoped they’d be and wanted. She made me feel so beautiful!”
THE SIMPLE JOYS
I appreciate the simple things in life.
Which is probably why my style leans towards honest and heartfelt images.
And it's why my heart races when I witness a fleeting moment of magic:
a handhold, a quick hug, a single tear, a belly laugh.
Capturing your moments brings me so much joy.
Here are a few more things that make my heart smile:
family
And to me, family extends into all of our neighbors in NE Portland. Community is everything.
home
I grew up in a small town in Iowa. a few years ago, the Oregon coast and mountains called, and suddenly, i was home.
community
Meeting new people and making new friends, especially in the outdoors, bring me life.
“If you’re looking for someone to feel like part of your family, Natalie is your girl! We loved her work and overall style, and we were pleasantly surprised at how many memories she captured of us with our friends and family.”