About
Hi, I'm Natalie
A Fort Collins portrait, grad, couples, and headshot photographer building a warm, natural-light portfolio at honest starter rates.

I'm Natalie, a 24-year-old photographer who recently moved to Fort Collins. I love warm, natural-light photography: couples and portraits, headshots, and small business branding. I picked up my first real camera to hold on to moments that go by too fast, and I never put it down.
My style is relaxed and a little editorial. I'm not the photographer who'll spend your whole session barking poses. I'd rather give a little direction and let the real moments happen: the easy laugh, the quiet glance, the confidence of someone being themselves.
I'm new to the area and genuinely excited to explore it, camera in hand. I'm building my portfolio at honest starter rates, which means you get a photographer who cares deeply about every session and pours herself into the edit.
What I bring
- A professional camera and lens kit built for low light
- A calm, friendly presence that puts nervous people at ease
- A relaxed, natural-light style that actually looks like you
- Fast, communicative turnaround from inquiry to gallery
- Honest, portfolio-building starter rates
Based in Fort Collins and serving Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Laporte, the Denver metro, and Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming.
Fort Collins spots I'm excited to shoot
As I build my portrait work in Fort Collins, these are the locations I'm most excited to use with clients.

Old Town
Brick storefronts, string lights, and tucked-away alleys for an editorial feel.
Photo: Xnatedawgx / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Horsetooth Reservoir
Wide-open golden-hour light over the water.
Photo: Brennan Burling / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Lory State Park
Meadows, red-rock outcrops, and quiet trails for a natural session.
Photo: KimonBerlin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Lee Martinez Park
Easygoing green space along the Cache la Poudre River, great for families.
Photo: Decumanus / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

CSU Campus
The Oval and tree-lined walks, a meaningful backdrop for senior and grad portraits.
Photo: Spilly816 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The foothills and open spaces
Warm light and big Colorado skies on the trails up Horsetooth Mountain.
Photo: KimonBerlin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)