Education

I don’t just love taking photos. I love empowering lovers of photography with the knowledge and confidence to capture memories that look the way they feel. To embrace the endless possibilities in documenting the beauty of everyday life.

To capture the good stuff.

Whether you’ve got the newest, fanciest camera or your trusty smartphone, the best camera is the one you’ll use. So let’s use the heck out of it!

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take your very own wall-worthy photos.

I love sharing my knowledge from years of traveling & shooting around the world. I’ll meet you where you’re at so you feel confident behind the lens.

All of my mentor sessions are one-on-one, so we can dive into exactly what you want to learn. Mentor sessions are available in-person on Oahu & worldwide virtually (thank you, Internet!)

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the basics of shooting

The technical stuff. The “wait, what does this button do?” stuff. Let’s start at the basics. I’ll walk you through the foundation of capturing a great photo, from finding the right lighting to finally figuring out manual mode.

If holding your camera brings more fear than excitement and YouTube tutorials just aren’t cutting it, this is for you. If you’re ready to feel confident when you pull out your camera to document beautiful memories, this is definitely for you.

I’ll also teach you how I capture genuine, authentic moments, how I bring life into my images, and why I choose dancing over posing every time.

I can’t wait to welcome you into the photography community!

Pricing starts at $150 for a 90-minute mentor session, including downloadable materials you keep for life.

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editing your images

So you’ve taken a fantastic photo… now what?

Editing your photos is like turning a sketch into a full-blown painting. You’ve captured a special moment, and now the editing process is what brings your photo to life. From color correction to finally learning what all those tools really do, you’ll feel confident navigating the basics of Adobe Lightroom to achieve the look you want in your images.

Say goodbye to over-done filters and crazy edits. I’m all about elevating your photos in a natural, timeless way, so when you look back on your photos in 20 years, all you’ll focus on is the memories.

Pricing starts at $150 for a 90-minute mentor session, including downloadable materials you keep for life.

Interested in both shooting + editing mentor sessions? Pricing starts at $275. Please inquire for details on bundled sessions.

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iPhone photography

So the only camera you have is the one in your pocket? You can still take gorgeous photos!

Phone cameras have evolved from a grainy, pixelated mess into a powerful tool we have on us at all times. I’m excited to share everything I know about taking great photos, editing straight on your phone (hint: no Instagram filters involved), and my favorite apps for printing, organizing, and sharing your memories.

By the end of our time together, you’ll confident and prepared to take photos anytime, anywhere - all on your phone.

Pricing starts at $100 for a 60-minute mentor session, including downloadable materials you keep for life.

“Natalie helped me feel confident and knowledgable while taking photos. She had helpful tips and tricks on things I never knew I could do with my camera! I love feeling like I can take a beautiful photo anywhere I go.”

— Aly