Life philosophy: Dogs, margs and fart jokes
Heeey Natalie, soooo, it’s kinda weird that you decided to interview yourself for this About Page but I guess it’s cool.
So, why don’t you tell the nice people a little about yourself. Maybe like where you grew up, why you have the humor of a man-child and how you got into photography.
Nope. Nice try. But if you’re looking for something sort of Bio-ish or About-adjacent, I’ll give you this:
I have two rescue dogs that I photograph, squish, kiss, and mush on a daily basis without their permission —which I will gladly do to your dogs. [There's nothing I'd love more than to be able to squish, kiss, and mush your dogs during your shoot!] I know what you're wondering. The answer is yes, I am one of those people who puts sweaters on their dogs.
I love my life. I love that I was born differently, both physically and mentally. I don't take life too seriously because it's meant to be enjoyed. I know it’s hard for so many others to have that mindset which is why I try so hard to shine my funny and weird personality on everyone I meet.
I also adore the universe that we currently exist in. I regularly get frustrated by staring up at the sky and not being able to find answers to my millions of questions, but also feel lucky that I'm here and alive and able to have these frustrations. I know it's cliche, but I do believe everything happens for a reason. We create connections and relationships for a cause, we live the life we are supposed to be living, and eventually we are going to be thrown back into the crazy universe that we came from.
When it comes to weddings I do take my job very seriously. Seriously as in I am determined to give you the most amazing experience from start to finish. I’ve been photographizing for 14 years, 8 years shooting weddings, 150+ weddings… And if you’re worried that I’ll make a fart joke in front of your conservative aunt, don’t worry. I have really great built-in fart joke filters. Grandmas love me. Grandpas feel comfortable teasing me. Everybody wins.
“If you’re looking for an adventurous, hilarious, puppy loving photographer then Natalie is your girl! She is so amazing at what she does and I didn’t worry once because I knew that I chose the right person.”
I will NOT say “my why!”
Next, the question that’s obviously on everyone’s minds? Why wedding photography? What makes you love your “job” so much?
It’s actually pretty easy. I just genuinely love human beings. I think they’re so cool. So weird. So intricate.
To sum up. I photograph weddings because I’m good at it, I love it, and I love people. A trifecta for a happy & successful life, in my opinion.
“She was actually the first person we Facetimed when we got our puppy, that’s how much of an impact she had on us.”
A space so safe it’s a friggin fortress!
Wow, that was actually pretty good, and surprisingly lucid. Anyways, can you tell the lovely couples who might be reading this why you are the right photographer for them?
I am right for you if you’ve ever pondered “How much dog hair is TOO MUCH dog hair to accidentally consume in one day?” Or if you’ve ever just woken up and told yourself, “This is the day I tell the sweet lady at the bank all of my problems that I’ve bottled up since I was a child.”
But on a serious note (V V V serious), I am 10 billion% devoted to creating a safe space for my couples. If you’ve ever felt judged or shamed, or you don’t feel like anyone can quite GET your love, then I’m the gal for you. I know how it goes being different, divergent, weird AF – you name it.
I’ve answered the age-old question of what one hand clapping sounds like (it’s the only clap I’ve ever made!), so you can trust that I’ve seen some shite and made it through the other side. You can also trust that I’m fierce about you feeling accepted, seen and secure.
“Natalie was the most amazing person. I cannot recommend her enough for your big moments! She captured our visions perfectly, was our biggest cheerleader and made us feel comfortable during the shoot. She even won over our pup who is skeptical of everyone”
