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Couple exchanging vows at Yosemite's Glacier Point with Half Dome mountain views during an outdoor elopement ceremony.

SEASONS LIVED, MEMORIES KEPT

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Black and white backlit photo of a couple sharing a tender kiss in an open field at sunset.

SEASONS LIVED, MEMORIES KEPT

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby with auburn hair wearing a striped outfit.

seasons lived, memories kept

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Bride and groom kissing on steps outside a white Spanish colonial wedding venue.

SEASONS LIVED, MEMORIES KEPT

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Bride in a white lace gown posing in a golden field with rolling hills in the background.

SEASONS LIVED, MEMORIES KEPT

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Black and white photo of a wedding couple walking with two young children on a green lawn.

SEASONS LIVED, MEMORIES KEPT

Your most precious moments, preserved forever.

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Bakersfield + beyond photographer dedicated to preserving life's most meaningful moments - from graduating high school, to saying "I do" with your forever love, welcoming new life into this world, and absolutely 

everything in between.

a little glimpse into my work

These are just a few examples of the sessions I offer, for more info use the button below

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Black and white photo of a couple embracing and kissing in front of a mountain landscape at sunset.

Kind words

"My husband and I both are typically very uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Natalie was able to make our shoot feel so easy and the photos turned out so beautiful! She didn’t over-pose us and it just felt like we were all hanging out."

Megan T.

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A smiling bride in a white dress embraces a groom in a navy suit against a sunlit building wall.

Kind words

"Natalie was extremely intentional as she took my elopement photos. She effortlessly made me and my husband feel comfortable as she captured our moments. She not only shared her ideas, but wanted to hear what we would want from our photos. I’ll never forget this experience!"

Hope M.

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A laughing young boy sits on a white blanket outdoors while his mother smiles and plays with him.

Kind words

"Natalie is professional, personable, and so fun to work with! She made me and my family so comfortable taking photos - even my 3-year-old listened to her! Her talent is impeccable. She has such a one of a kind style that makes even the most mundane things into art. She will be the only one I ever ask to take my pictures!"

Payne Family

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Black and white photo of a sleeping mother with her curious baby resting on her head, sharing a tender moment.

Kind words

"I have used Natalie to photograph every important milestone in my life! From my college graduation, to my maternity shoot, to newborn photos!! She does it all! As someone who isn’t usually comfortable in front of a camera, she makes me comfortable. She chooses the most flattering poses and makes every photoshoot fun! Thank you for being our go-to, Natalie!!!"

Zoe F.

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Couple holding hands walking in a green park, man in rust sweater and woman in black floral dress.

Kind words

"Natalie is such a sweet photographer and wonderful to work with! You can tell how passionate she is and she did such a wonderful job making myself and my partner comfortable and confident during the shoot! We will 100% be hiring Natalie again for any photo in the future!"

Courtney T.

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Smiling brunette photographer sitting in a modern chair holding a camera in a warmly lit studio.
Meet your Photographer's why.

SO glad you're here!

I'm Natalie.

The  JOY of photography  is sharing the love  + sorrow + triumph and every emotion with you. I truly believe everyone should have photos they are able to cherish forever! This line of art is so special, and should be treated as such. I am so excited to create art with you and I look forward to hearing your story.

Family of four with two young children kiss and cuddle outdoors before a decorative lace backdrop.
Black and white photo of a smiling woman with wavy hair embracing a man in a grassy field.
Bride and groom leaning in for a kiss silhouetted against blue sky during golden hour wedding portraits.
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You deserve the photos you've always dreamed of. Let's bring that vision to life—together.