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Sean and Kellin.

click here to open post Dec 07, 2011 | posted in Uncategorized, Weddings | 31 comments

I’m so thankful for Kellin and Sean’s presence in my life. They are filled with passion and adventure, kindness and creativity, and as much crazy love for each other as you could imagine in your very happiest of dreams. Couples like Sean and Kellin are the reason I keep shooting weddings. They remind me what it means to REALLY love, and they give me hope for a future filled with adventure, passion, LAUGHTER, and let’s just be honest. . . PLENTY of really good food. ;) Enjoy!



And then, we partied.

PS. Remember Jp and Alexis’ amazing wedding (I shot it last year in Annisquam, MA)? Well, Kellin is one of Alexis’ childhood friends. Kellin and Alexis have got this magical sisterhood–more like a sacred friendship tribe (but seriously)–full of the most spectacular “women of substance” you’ve ever met in your life. I was SO EXCITED and HONORED to travel to Oahu to shoot/celebrate Kellin and Sean’s wedding. It was wonderful to see all these cherished people. . . who by some strange twist of fate feel like MY childhood friends–even though I’ve only known them just over a year, and haven’t seen them since. That’s the spectacular thing about Sean and Kellin (and everyone they surround themselves with)–they make you feel like you belong, completely. I don’t care who you are, they’ll make you feel like family. I felt as much like a guest at their wedding as I did their photographer. ABSOLUTE acceptance and inclusion–Sean and Kellin are absolutely gracious and full of love, through and through. xo! you two crazy lovebirds, X.O!

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  • Joanna: WoW - these are spectacular! December 7, 2011 8:17 pm
  • Liz: I love how simple and beautiful and elegant Kellin looked. Natalie, these are just gorgeous!! I love the balance with black and white and color. December 8, 2011 1:54 am
  • Erin H.: SUCH an amazing set of beautiful and emotional images. December 8, 2011 2:44 am
  • Shelly: My GOSH! These are stunning and spectacular, Natalie! A joy to look at. December 8, 2011 4:00 am
  • Chelsea Prince: Great Pictures December 8, 2011 4:20 am
  • Shari Hanson: stunning. i love these! and i know blogging 100+ pics was a big job, but seriously so awesome to catch a glimpse of the day from start to finish. keep rockin' nat! December 8, 2011 4:29 am
  • mei: Natalie: AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL WORK. so gorgeous and so much happy. thank you for being a part of it!!! December 8, 2011 4:33 am
  • april: Love love love! Your words and pictures are as amazing as ever! Thanks for postings lots and lots of pictures, hehe, xoxo! December 8, 2011 4:39 am
  • Damaris @KitchenCorners: Such a contagious smile that bride has, my goodness. Beautiful! December 8, 2011 7:22 am
  • Heather: Beautiful people, beautiful pictures! December 8, 2011 12:40 pm
  • Alexis: Natalie! These are incredible! You captured their love and the celebration just perfectly. Of course now we need you at every wedding!! December 8, 2011 1:01 pm
  • natalie: @Alexis, You got it! Can't wait! December 8, 2011 1:18 pm
  • Rachel: NATALIE! These are incredible. I was wondering how you could ever match Alexis'. Oh man, and what a lovely post. I seriously am nowhere close to getting married but...can I reserve you? Just stunning and I think that has to do with what a perfect match you are with the whole vibe of this incredibly loving wedding. Ugh. Amazing! December 8, 2011 3:34 pm
  • natalie: Rachel, Love! I've already decided that no matter what, I'll always make myself available for all of you beautiful girls and your perfect weddings! Cross my heart and hope I never, ever die. xoxoxoxoxo!!!!! December 8, 2011 7:23 pm
  • Melissa: Kellin these are amazing!!! I'm so sad I missed you:(. So bummed I got sick! I feel the love & you look gorgeous! December 8, 2011 8:25 pm
  • alisa: natalie!! these are wonderful!! you are awesome--love all the joy in these photos! hugs to you!! December 9, 2011 7:21 am
  • Steph Lawrence: Nat, I am so behind on this, but I cannot tell you how happy these photos made me in a mad week. I have looked at them every day (fine, multiple times a day) to bring me calm and peace. Truly, you have a gift. Can't wait for more weddings to bring you to so you can continue capturing your magic! Love you lots. Thank you for being a part of so many special moments, we are so grateful for you in our lives. xxooxo, S December 10, 2011 7:06 am
  • Steph Lawrence: Also, that photo of the bridesmaids and groomsmen?! MAGICAL! I love that one. Gah! You are so good!! December 10, 2011 7:08 am
  • Rachel Boatright DeVault: Breathtaking. Seriously. December 10, 2011 4:33 pm
  • Leslie Fair: Yes, I have to say Kellin was one of the most beautiful brides I have ever worked on (inside and out). I felt so lucky to share in their big day as the hair and makeup artist. December 10, 2011 4:49 pm
  • Amanda: Truly beautiful photos, Natalie. I loved how you captured all the details in such a classy way. Geez Hawaii, why do you have to be so gosh darn wonderful?! December 10, 2011 8:38 pm
  • natalie: Steph, I love that pic of the bridesmaids and groomsmen too. :) And I.LOVE.YOU! YOU made all this magic happen in the first place. Thank you for bringing all these fantastic people into my life! December 11, 2011 6:31 pm
  • Melissa: Wow Natalie, these are phenomenal. So stunning in every way—color, lighting, detail, capture—I love them! And what a beautiful couple!!! December 12, 2011 2:04 pm
  • Amy Paulson: Wow doesn't even begin to cover it. December 12, 2011 2:46 pm
  • Neil Redfern: Such beautiful, natural shots. Stunning photography December 13, 2011 1:41 am
  • natalie: @Neil, THANK YOU. December 14, 2011 2:07 pm
  • natalie: @Leslie, Well you did a GREAT job. She's beautiful all on her own, but wow! Her makeup was FLAWLESS! xo! December 14, 2011 2:12 pm
  • happy everything. | Natalie Norton Photography happy everything. | Blog: [...] One of my clients sent me a New Year’s card that read simply, “Happy everything, everything happy.” I died. This phrase has been ringing in my ears ever since. Happy everything, everything happy. Oh yes, and the beautiful thing? Everything already is; you just have to open your eyes. [...] February 13, 2012 12:09 am
  • Want to Be a Professional Wedding Photographer? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know. | Wedding Photographer Columbus Ohio, Curtis Wallis, Wedding Photographer Ohio: [...] the one signing your check. It pays to make her happy (pun unintended, but welcomed nonetheless).Kellin and Sean’s beautiful wedding: Kona, Hi.4.  Remember: Wedding Photography is Relationship Based. Wedding photography is [...] March 7, 2012 7:55 am
  • Want to Be a Professional Wedding Photographer? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know. - Digital Photo Help: [...] Kellin and Sean’s beautiful wedding: Kona, Hi. [...] March 7, 2012 9:23 am
  • My 15min of Fame (25:11 to be exact). | Natalie Norton Photography My 15min of Fame (25:11 to be exact). | Blog: [...] boys (yes, I’m including Richie), who like me, a lot. PLUS, I was scheduled to be shooting a wedding on Oahu only 2 days before they wanted to start filming in Salt Lake City. All arrows pointed to [...] March 21, 2012 12:44 am

Kellin and Sean’s wedding on Instax.

click here to open post Nov 26, 2011 | posted in Weddings | no comments

Shot on the Instax Mini 7s.
More, REAL, images coming soon. Happy weekend!

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Emory + Alison.

click here to open post Oct 04, 2011 | posted in Weddings | 13 comments

How do I introduce a couple like Emory and Alison? There really is no way I can think of. . . . No words to explain their generosity, grace, passion for one another, intense love for their friends and family. I’ve no way to articulate the way that even as strangers, when you’re with them, you hope you’ll be friends forever. And really, I hope we will. Emory and Alison, a million congratulations and then a million more. You truly are made for each other. Namaste and aloooooha! I love you! Enjoy!

And ummmm. . . there are a lot of images. You might want to, I don’t know, grab a sandwich or something. ;)

How could you not drool over these next two? LOVE.

I loved Alison’s relationship with her sweet brother. They reminded me so much of Gavin and I. . .

I’m so in love with this next series. I wish they were my family so I could justify framing them in my home! These images just make me SO HAPPY!  

I love this next shot by Alisa*; it might actually be my very favorite of the day. There’s so much beauty and truth here. I feel like I could reach out and touch it.

Alisa also shot these next two flower shots as well. LOVE THEM. Just a side not, having a RELIABLE second shooter along, is essential.  It alleviates so much of the burden of feeling like you have to be everywhere at once. A second set of eyes is worth its weight in gold, as it allows me to put my focus where it SHOULD be, on the bride and groom.

And then we PARTIED. . .

And they lived happily ever after. . . naturally.

*A HUGE, HUGE, HUGE “mahalo” to the WONDERFUL Alisa Greig for second shooting and to BFF Lindsay for keeping me sane and carrying my pretty bag. Honestly, Alisa gives photographers, friends, mothers, WOMEN IN GENERAL a good name and Lindsay, well, she’s simply irreplaceable. Truly, a bosom friend.  I love you both!

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  • Shelly: Magic. These images are simply MAGIC! These could arguably be your very BEST, Natalie! Wow. October 4, 2011 2:47 am
  • Ashley Daniell: Oh Natalie these are beautiful! I love love love how you can capture everyone's emotion so brilliantly. And the love and happiness in these photos makes me smile so big! Love them all and love you! October 4, 2011 3:42 am
  • yan palmer: brilliant natalie. such a joyful set of photos that reflect the couple and who you are too! October 4, 2011 3:55 am
  • Aileen: Gorgeous! I'm in love with her dress and all the black and whites of it. So so lovely. October 4, 2011 5:34 am
  • Shari Hanson: pure radness natalie. love them all!! October 4, 2011 5:55 am
  • Kailey-Michelle: There is so much JOY in these photos! So lovely and beautifully captured! October 4, 2011 7:19 am
  • alisa greig: natalie--YOU are such a pleasure to know. and even more great to get to shoot with!! thank you bunches for having me! hugs from hawaii! :) October 4, 2011 8:30 am
  • Rachel Boatright DeVault: GAH! I'm drooling. You kill me. Your talent is gargantuan. October 4, 2011 8:38 am
  • Jenn A.: Natalie, these are fantasticmagic as Gracie is into saying right now. It takes true talent to capture not only a wedding, but the joy and love two people have for each other. Also, I am SUPER DUPER jealous you got to go to the Surfrider! October 4, 2011 9:37 am
  • Alison and Emory: Natalie...how can we even begin to express our gratitude to you for so perfectly capturing the spirit of our special day. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you...duh sha...muchisimas gracias...mahalo! October 4, 2011 5:45 pm
  • Javi: Natalie, amazing pictures! thank you so much for sharing with us, also for your words really touch me; they couldn't describe better how our friends are. Congrats. October 5, 2011 6:36 am
  • Linz: oh nat... i am in LOVE with these. you continue to amaze me. the pics of alison's dad walking her down the aisle made me cry. man, is it weird that i actually miss these people i barely know? if you read this alison and emory, i hope that your life together is absolutely magical! October 5, 2011 4:56 pm
  • Marsha B: What a gorgeous bride and gorgeous location. These photos are beautiful Natalie, so much emotion in these photos! x October 5, 2011 8:20 pm

click here to open post Apr 15, 2011 | posted in Weddings | 10 comments

This is my beautiful sister in law, Chelsea, and her wonderful new (ish) husband, Ben. I don’t know that you could find two more exceptional people if you searched the world over. They are kind, generous, open, loving, hilarious and completely and totally mad over each other. I love you Cha Cha. Enjoy.

Below: Ben rapping to Pandora with P Diddy. . .or something like that.

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  • Ashley: Love these pics Nat. BEEEEautiful. April 15, 2011 12:58 pm
  • Camille: I LOVE CHELSEA!!! April 15, 2011 2:29 pm
  • Linnea: Natalie, these are gorgeous! What a beautiful couple :o) They look so happy together! April 15, 2011 3:42 pm
  • Aroha: I don't usually comment on wedding pics of people I don't know, but they just *look* like the kind of couple everyone would love to be around. She is stunning and he is handsome, but they both radiate LOVE, in a way most stunning and handsome people don't. If that makes sense. Probably not. Congratulations to them both! April 15, 2011 3:45 pm
  • Chelsea Norton: Nat! I love these! you are amazing! thank you so much! love you! April 15, 2011 4:34 pm
  • Chelsea Prince: Dont know why that says Norton April 15, 2011 4:35 pm
  • Chung Nguyen: Beautiful couple! April 15, 2011 9:17 pm
  • Natalie: Thanks everyone! Yes, they are so so wonderful! In every way! April 16, 2011 10:33 pm
  • Kristy Carlson: Can I just say... from now on in my head you are "Rat-A-Tat-Tat-Quick-Fingers." Love your ability to SEE the details and moments and pull focus here and then there while chatting away (just a guess)....quick fingers. Beautiful. April 18, 2011 12:46 pm
  • annie link: And can I just say . . . I love Chelsea Norton Prince. And her amazing photographer. And their husbands. April 29, 2011 10:01 am

Kit and Nichole

click here to open post Feb 03, 2011 | posted in Weddings | 12 comments

I really don’t know what to say about Kit and Nichole that wouldn’t sound trite or contrived. They are honestly two of the most laid back, down to Earth. . . NORMAL people I’ve ever met. (If you know me at all, you know that “normal” is the very highest of compliments in my book.) All day long, I felt like I was simply among friends. I felt like a was a part of the wedding, not at all like I was on the outside looking in. They are the kind of kindhearted, generous, and completely hilarious friends that dreams are made of. It was a beautiful day. In every sense of the word. I feel so blessed to have been a part of their perfect Turtle Bay wedding. . .  (5 minutes from my house).

And then, we danced. And danced. And danced and danced and danced and danced.

Above photo credit (left): my sweet assistant for the day, Lee Yen.

The day was amazing. All of it. Thank you K + N for letting me be a part of your PERFECT day. xx! N

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  • Jana Neser: The nose picking flower girl is PRICELESS!!! Love it :) February 3, 2011 8:29 pm
  • Natalie Norton: I KNOW seriously, right?! It might be my favorite picture ever. February 3, 2011 8:55 pm
  • Shelly: Gorgeous photos, Natalie! Love this wedding. But seriously, the little nose-picker is amazing. February 3, 2011 11:01 pm
  • amber: beautiful nat! February 4, 2011 5:19 am
  • tiffany garfield: amazing as always. love them all! February 5, 2011 8:12 pm
  • Denise: Looooove them all! You are amazing! February 6, 2011 8:04 am
  • Amanda: Wow, Natalie. Those pics are amazing; love the nose picker one and the sunglasses for each guest? How fun! February 7, 2011 11:41 am
  • cassidy bunker: oh i love the babies with the rockin glasses in the grass. too precious those girls are adorable! February 8, 2011 12:59 pm
  • natalie: It was such a wonderful event. Everyone was so happy and relaxed. The "vibe" for lack of a better, less hippie sounding word, was such a testimony to what wonderful people Nichole and Kip are. It was a great great day. February 10, 2011 10:47 pm
  • natalie: Cassidy, Amen. Such wonderful pictures huh? I wish they were of my own kids! ;) February 10, 2011 10:47 pm
  • Keri Bryant: Your pix and your faith never cease to amaze me. WOW!!! February 19, 2011 5:48 pm
  • Mike: love the dancin photos! February 22, 2011 5:33 am