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click here to open post Jan 17, 2012 | posted in Babies, Family Portraits, Portraits | 14 comments

Such a beautiful little boy! When baby’s momma, Liz, contacted me to see if I was available to shoot her newborn on January 7th, I hesitated. The 7th marked 2 years since we lost Gavin, and I wasn’t sure how I’d manage a shoot of this nature. I’m SO GLAD I talked myself into it. There’s NOTHING in this world like baby therapy! Nothing. And this little guy?! Oh my goodness. Perfection. I hope you enjoy his sweet little self as much as I did.

PS. It’s really amazing how God works. This shoot on this day? Who else could have orchestrated something so perfect? Enjoy!

Post Edited to Include (1/17): This little guy was admitted to the ER last night with a severe case of RSV (don’t worry, I made sure Liz pushed to get him tested for Pertussis, just in case). If you’ve got an extra prayer in your back pocket, I’m sure he and his momma would appreciate the love.

Post Edited to Include (1/19): A few of you have asked for a status update. Unfortunately, our little buddy was transferred to the PICU today after he stopped breathing for 20 of the longest seconds in his mother’s life (trust me, I know). Doctors are saying that it’s only as a precautionary measure and that he should be fine, however please continue to send happy, healing, peaceful energy his way. Thanks for your tender concern. I have the best readers in the WORLD!

Then we got the most wonderful visit from these darlings. Love.

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Jo Thomas: What a lot of beauty has come from a lot bravery! These images are divinely gorgeous, xx January 18, 2012 1:52 am
Liz: Natalie - your courage and talent are nothing short of amazing. Be. So. Proud. January 18, 2012 4:57 am
natalie: Thank you Jo, you always have the perfect words. xo, N January 18, 2012 8:19 am
natalie: Liz, THANK YOU for this. Cup officially filled. What a great gift for a slumpy Wednesday! xoxo! N January 18, 2012 8:20 am
May: Beautiful photos, I like the softness of your Black & White. January 18, 2012 9:03 am
natalie: May, Thanks! I processed these black and whites a little bit softer than usual because of the squishy little subject! :) Thanks for the compliment! January 18, 2012 9:16 am
Victoria: Loved the one with the hat especailly....(: great, like always. <3 January 18, 2012 2:25 pm
Shari Hanson: exquisite. love the soft b/w images. so lovely!!!! good work my dear! and wow, some serious guts to do it on that day...but yes, He does work in mysterious ways, doesn't He? xoxoxo from HB January 18, 2012 4:59 pm
Sonya: Gorgeous photos!! Praying for him and his Ohana! January 18, 2012 7:31 pm
Lee Ann: How lovely. Praying for them - my daughter had RSV (hospitalized both times) at 3.5 and 8.5 months, such a difficult time! Beautiful pics!!!! January 19, 2012 8:03 pm
April: The images are just stunning, I am sure the family is ecstatic, and extra prayers that the baby gets better quickly. xoxo January 20, 2012 10:26 am
megan: your newborn photographs speak to my soul. they are breathtaking, just as newborns are...what a gift! i also love the soft b/w. January 21, 2012 5:13 pm
Kristy: Beautiful pictures. What a sweet boy! Hope he and his mama are doing better! January 22, 2012 10:15 pm
Robin Troxell: been away from your blog a while and getting caught up, saying a prayer that this little sweetie is all better now! February 17, 2012 11:13 am

Karyne and Co.

click here to open post Aug 18, 2011 | posted in Family Portraits, Portraits | 21 comments

This is the beautiful Norton family (nope, no relation). They are spectacular in every way. It’s beautiful the way they love, laugh, play together. I left this session very much inspired to give more love, laughter and play to my own beautiful little Norton clan. :) Enjoy!

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Drew Renner: Oh my that little kid is adorable. One of my favorites is him touching his belly. Great job capturing the personalities Natalie. August 18, 2011 7:22 am
Laura Radniecki: Natalie, these are spectacular. Care to share which lens[es] you used here? My favorites are the ones where they are all sitting down. And of course, the belly rub! August 18, 2011 7:35 am
natalie: I like you Drew!! August 18, 2011 7:35 am
Amy Paulson: Oh precious Natalie...how is it that you capture joy that can't even be contained in a photo? Oh wait...I know...it's all in who you are and sharing that with others. Love these. And love you. August 18, 2011 8:25 am
Natalie: Laura, this entire shoot was done with the 50mm 1.2! August 18, 2011 10:20 am
Natalie: Laura, Canon btw :) August 18, 2011 10:24 am
Natalie: AMY! I LOVE YOU! I needed that today. xo! August 18, 2011 1:59 pm
Karyne: Thank you so so much for such beautiful pictures! I didn't think I could look forward to having our baby any more than I already did, but now I'm so eager to see how you capture us as a foursome that it's one more thing to be excited about! You're amazing! August 18, 2011 4:02 pm
shari: so cute! i love that one where the little guy is touching his belly!!!! and seriously adore the very, VERY last image. her dimple..her smile...his hand on her cheek, LOVE! August 18, 2011 5:45 pm
Natalie: Karyne, CANNOT WAIT!!! August 18, 2011 6:26 pm
Natalie: Shari, Don't you just love her Julia Robert's smile?! August 18, 2011 6:26 pm
Natalie: Oh and he had his hand on his belly because I asked him "where's the baby??" and that's what I got. LOVE! He's such a treasure! August 18, 2011 6:27 pm
Teena: Is this Arizona? How do you like shooting in this light? August 18, 2011 6:32 pm
Shelly: Wow -- these are gorgeous -- every one of them! What a beautiful family. One of my favorite shoots, Natalie! Really. August 18, 2011 6:42 pm
Nataile: Teena, YES! It's Queen Creek! The light was AWESOME! It was challenging for me though in post. I had a hard time getting the skin tones I'm used to, because the light had SO MUCH yellow and red in it! August 18, 2011 7:28 pm
Natalie: Shelly, Thanks! :) August 18, 2011 7:49 pm
Liz: Natalie, these are just gorgeous!! I love the use of depth of field. Can't believe it was the all on the 50 1.2! August 19, 2011 4:39 am
natalie: Yup! They were mostly shot at 2.0-2.8. Glad you like them, Liz! xo! August 19, 2011 7:50 am
Teena: Welcome to Arizona. I live in Tucson and love looking at other photographers websites. I used to do photography as a hobby but now it seems like work and being a mommy has sucked away all that precious golden light we have in Southern Arizona. Love your work. Peace. August 19, 2011 12:35 pm
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Nick and Alysha.

click here to open post Aug 15, 2011 | posted in Engagements, Family Portraits, Portraits | 4 comments

This lovely couple was such a joy to photograph. We only had about 20 minutes together, and it was plenty of time to capture their BEAUTIFUL love for one another. With a couple this in love, I could have gotten everything wrapped in 5! Nick and Alysha, thank you for the fun afternoon together! xo! Enjoy!

Love the image below, left. LOVE. Alysha, you blow my mind.

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Desi: Stunning!!!! :) August 16, 2011 4:01 am
Alysha: LOVE! August 16, 2011 1:28 pm
Rachel Boatright DeVault: These are so beautiful. August 17, 2011 2:48 pm
natalie: Thanks everyone! xo! August 18, 2011 7:20 am

30.

click here to open post Aug 09, 2011 | posted in Personal, Portraits | 12 comments

This picture of Jessica and her husband makes me exceptionally happy. It’s always an honor when another photographer hires me to photograph her (his) family, and I have many more lovely images from this session to share with you, but something about this image in particular just really speaks to me.

Somewhere in the lunacy that has been the last couple of months of my life, I turned 30. THIRTY. It’s ridiculous (and somewhat embarrassing) that it hit me as hard as it did. I normally pride myself in being unaffected by events like this. I honestly anticipated the date to come and go with little notice or care, but it didn’t. I’m not feeling old, or having a midlife crisis, or anything of the sort, but I do find myself reflecting on the last 30 years and realizing that I am, in fact, in the second third of my life. Gosh, when you think about it that way, it feels pretty darn significant. What do I want to do? Who do I want to become? Where have I been and what does that say about where I may or may not be headed? My mind is constantly dancing in and out of these types of thoughts, and I keep having to consciously pull myself back to my mantra: Make a plan. Keep it simple. Work your plan. Every single day.

So here it is: I want to love better. To listen harder. To serve and give from a deeper corner of my soul. I want to be more grateful for the abundance with which I’ve been blessed, and I want to reach out to others with greater kindness and compassion. I want to make a difference. And that’s it. Everything else can fit in as it may (or may not).

THAT is why this image makes my heart sing, because it makes me want to love, to give, to cherish, to LIVE.

I hope you’re having a beautiful Wednesday.

xx,

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Melody: I love this. I turned 41 in June and wonder where the time has gone and 'what have I done with my life'. I love how you put things in such a perspective. (For me) It's not about becoming a CEO of a company, of graduating with umpteen degrees, or being a world traveler.... It is about the things that make my soul peaceful and make me feel like a more complete human being. I love that you have put it into words that make me feel like my getting older isn't a bad thing and that my life hasn't been wasted because I haven't achieved some of the things that the people I compare myself to have accomplished. I needed to read this today. Thanks Natalie! August 10, 2011 5:11 am
natalie: Melody, I LOVE this thought: "It is about the things that make my soul peaceful and make me feel like a more complete human being." You're right. That's what this life is about at the end of the day, peace and knowing that you've been good to yourself, God and others! Happy belated birthday! ;) August 10, 2011 6:40 am
Melissa Oholendt: Heart renewing. I love you so much and can't wait to spend this second third of your life with you and see where God leads you! August 10, 2011 7:14 am
Shelly: Loved this post AND the photo! Both so awesome. And I have to add, Just wait 'til you turn 50! Now, that's a doozy for reflection... August 10, 2011 7:53 am
Tristen Lawrence: I recently turned 30 also, it was kind of a surreal feeling. ALMOST felt like a mid-life crisis but mostly it was just a crazy reflection on where I have been, where I want to be, how to make this period of my life as meaningful as possible. I finally got out of my funk when I sat down and wrote a list of accomplishable goals and specific ways to make things happen. And then I realized, THIRTIES ARE WAAAAY better than twenties!! Enjoy!! August 10, 2011 8:46 am
natalie: Melissa, You are my favorite. xo! August 10, 2011 6:10 pm
natalie: Tristen, That's really good advice! August 10, 2011 6:11 pm
natalie: Shelly, You are so old. ;) I love you! August 10, 2011 6:11 pm
Liz: Happy Birthday Natalie! Being a mid-thirtier myself, I can tell you one thing. You're not old. You won't even be old at 40. Every person I have talked to over the age of 40 says that that is when it really happens. There are days when I think I am too old to even start any of my dreams and goals. We're not. No matter what society says, we're spring chickens who are making things happen! :) Hope it was a wonderful day for you! August 12, 2011 7:43 am
Noa: Its mind blowing to me, Miss Nathalie, with the amazing life experiences you've had and the family you've built, that you just turned 30. I can honestly tell you that my 30's (I'm 32) have been utterly amazing thus far. I feel rich with happiness and gratitude... One of them also having had the opportunity to meet you and embrace you into my life. Wishing you health, happiness and success this year my friend... and forever. with love Noa August 14, 2011 4:34 am
Jenn: I am going to pull up this post in October when I turn thirty. To remind myself that it isn't the end of anything but all the doubt and chaos of my younger days, it is a fresh start and a chance to make my life what I want it to be. Thanks Natalie. August 15, 2011 2:36 am
mer: you are amazing and so sincere. love you and all of your 30-year-old goodness ;) August 17, 2011 12:04 pm

enjoy.

click here to open post Aug 05, 2011 | posted in Portraits | 2 comments

Enjoy your weekending fun.
Find lots of reasons to laugh and frolic,
because Summer’s wrapping up faster than you can say,
“slip n’slides and Otter Pops.”

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Heather: Summer comes and goes all too fast! I always tell Matt I wish summer and fall just took turns with eachother. JUST summer and fall. At least here in Provo. I'll try to enjoy my weekending fun! It'll either be TOTALLY AWESOME, or TOTALLY miserable, depending on if this baby comes soon or not! Totally awesome being me having the baby, of course!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxxox August 5, 2011 8:39 am
Shelly: Fantastic summery picture! Love it. August 5, 2011 9:42 am