About Natasha - Luxury destination wedding and fashion editorial photographer
Photographing extraordinary couples and their exquisite weddings at breathtaking locations worldwide has been a lifelong dream come true.
With over two decades of experience in creative direction, fashion posing and art direction, my primary focus is on crafting imagery that is not only visually captivating but also emotionally evocative.
Over the years, my team and I have had the pleasure to work with discerning couples from all over the world, locally from San Francisco and Napa Valley to luxurious over water villas in Thailand and on the shores of Lake Como. I pride myself on my warm and personable approach which ensures that every client feels at ease and cherished throughout. It really is an honor to be invited to your wedding and trusted to capture the most important day of your lives thus far. We will come away from your wedding as friends for life.
Being a first generation graduate and Asian immigrant, I am passionate about female empowerment, high-quality educational opportunities for children, and vocal empowerment in young girls. I devote a significant amount of time on non profit projects and charity.
My life and work are intertwined and is largely influenced by my love of nature, art, culture, travel, fashion and design.
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How did you become a wedding photographer?
I was photographing fashion and fine art landscapes, then an opportunity came up to photograph a wedding in Tuscany in 2013. It coincided with the excitement of my own wedding planning journey and I have been in love with it ever since.
What is your shooting style ?
Typically I will capture the day naturally as it unfolds without any re-enactments or dramatized scenes. For most of the day you will not notice I am there, however during portraits I will give gentle guidance of what is flattering and prompts to achieve beautiful effortless and timeless imagery. At all times I look for the best light and move around for the best angles. I guess this would be called fine art documentary wedding photography, however your wedding doesn’t need to fit in a box. Over the years I have found that you need to be prepared for anything at weddings. Sometimes I need to direct especially when it comes to the portraits or just to suggest a better angle or background or on the other hand I stay back and unobtrusively to capture the magic. It really just depends on the moment, and the couple of course.
Do you shoot film or digital-what camera do you use?
I utilize both film and digital photography. My go-to camera system for weddings is the Canon mirrorless, paired with 35mm lens. I also love medium format film cameras and 35mm film cameras. I am currently in love with my 1955 Leica M3.
How do you define your style?
A balance between fine art documentary and fashion editorial with fondness for symmetry, romance, and light that feels ethereal. I believe you really need to be versatile for weddings as it encompasses all types of photography from the details and moments to the dancefloor.
What is your education and training?
I have attended photography workshops globally and now I offer photography mentorship and education hoping to inspire the next generation of creatives. For formal education, I studied cultural history and the Arts at the University of Edinburgh and University of California at Berkeley. I continue to rely on my academic training to respectfully learn about cultural traditions pertaining to each wedding.