Welcome to my world, a place where I chase sunsets, paint with light and pause moments in time as a lifestyle family photographer, based in Adelaide.
"There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs"-Ansel Adams
Hey there, you may already know a little about me and what I do, you may even be a past or current client. Whether you are or not does not really matter, I am just glad you're here. This blog is a little about me and gives you chance to see into my world.
My name is Natalie and I absolutely LOVE photography and anything else that involves creativity. Whether that be painting, art, baking, singing, song writing and guitar or writing. The outdoors for me is another passion of mine as well. I feel reenergised having spent time outside even if I only get a chance to be in the backyard in-between as I work from home but a long walk or trek does me so good! Another way to soak up all the outdoorsy goodness is being your lifestyle family photographer here in Adelaide, I get the best of both worlds- photographing my gorgeous clients while outdoors. It's a win win for me!
Always in Adelaide?
I did not grow up in Adelaide. My parents migrated from Croatia to Australia with their parents many decades ago. They settled in Sydney and Melbourne, once married they made their way to sunny Queensland. No regrets there. Such a beautiful state. I grew up in Brisbane and found myself with my three brothers heading quite regularly to the coast. North or South coast, both are stunning in their own right. Some of my favourite places along the coasts would have to be Burleigh Heads (the beaches and national parks are to die for!), Tallebudgera beach, Tweed Heads and Ballina on the south while Noosa Heads (again the beaches and national parks. Mixed together, they have a soft spot for me!), Coolum beach and Point Cartwright, Mooloolaba are my absolute faves up there! So, if you are ever up that way be sure to visit these places and if you do or have, I would love to hear what you thought, let me know below in comments! I also have a few gorgeous locations I love to photograph my clients back in Brisbane. I was a more posed and look at the camera kind of photographer but as passion being a family photographer evolved down here in Adelaide I found my self loving lifestyle poses so much more- all the connections and emotive feels!
What's happening now?
I now reside on the south of Adelaide with my amazing husband and crazily creative three teens. I have been running my business since my youngest was 4 and have gone full time with it in the last couple of years now that they are older.
We all love South Australia and have settled in quite well. I think we're coming up to 8 years (Eeek! I have lost count). I just love the close proximity to everywhere I love to be- the ocean, hills, tracks. And can I just say, South Australia has the most gorgeous sunsets EVER!! And all the close locations help with photography. I have my favourite places I love to photograph my clients but am always up for an adventure!
So there you have it a little bit about me, very mish mash, LOL!
Feel free to leave a comment. I hope to post more regularly. I have been utterly useless with blogs but now that I have an assistant in business I feel I have the time to do this type of thing. Stay tuned, more to come. If you would love to keep up to date with my journey and see all the latest images and posts please be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram
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