bauer creative
Natalie is a Minneapolis wedding, newborn & family photographer serving clients in beautiful locations around the midwest since 2016.
photographing your life with honesty & heart
true to life images
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Creating joyful & true to life images that capture the connection you share with those you love most.
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Natalie has had the privilege of photographing hundreds of couples and families over the past decade. Whether you are planning your wedding or welcoming your first baby, Natalie documents you and the ones you love most with kindness, attention to detail, and heart.
Known for her warm, calming presence and joy-filled work,
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Family sessions - documenting the joyful chaos of childhood! I love the often fast-paced nature of photographing families with young children - we will spend some time in a beautiful location with glowy light, laughing, snuggling and connecting!
Documenting the sweetest, most tender season for families never gets old. I specialize in in-home, lifestyle newborn sessions that highlight your connection & love. As a mom myself, I understand all the complexities and stressors that can come with starting and growing your family, and I love to be a supportive and encouraging presence for my clients.
The beginning of the rest of your lives together! Wedding days have had my heart since 2016. Couples hire me for my joyful, vibrant and true to life photography as well as my down to earth, warm-hearted approach. I can't wait to celebrate you!
families
maternity & newborn
weddings
offerings
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- Syndey & Connor
Working with Bauer Creative on our wedding day was effortless. Natalie was organized, calming, and knew exactly when to step in with direction while keeping everything natural. She captured every big and small moment without making the day feel like a photoshoot. Half the time, we didn’t even notice she was there, yet she caught everything perfectly.
"Our wedding album felt like a little time capsule."
words from past clients
- josie & thomas
Natalie possesses all the qualities of a luxury photographer, such as creative compositions, sharp focus, vibrant colors, and someone behind the lens who clearly knows what to look for and how to maneuver through such a hectic day. She's worth every penny.
"She's worth every penny."
- alana & Bryan
Natalie does such an amazing job of capturing the love and the excitement. The number 1 comment we get told is, “wow! You can just see the love and joy radiating off of you!”
"Natalie makes you feel so comfortable & hypes you up!"
Featured
galleries
Sweet Newborn Session in Studio
Chic Summer Wedding at The Eloise
Dreamy Lakeside Maternity Session in Excelsior
anoka, mn
madison, wi
excelsior, mn
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Experience
- brittany
I have one of those toddlers that is stubborn as soon as a camera comes out. She gave him patience and space to be a kid while helping to play and encourage genuine smiles. I truly can’t praise her work enough or express how much it means to my family. Just hire her and thank me later. You truly won’t regret it!
"Natalie truly knows how to capture the essence of your family with the most beautiful light and timeless colors."
- josie & thomas
I spent hours searching for the best wedding photographer for my big day, vetting 25 different professionals. The moment I met Natalie, I knew she was the visionary I was hoping for. We received luxurious photos that my friends and family have told me look straight out of a bridal magazine. She was my absolute favorite member of my vendor team and I have recommended her to every friend of mine getting married.
"She was my absolute favorite vendor."
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- Sydney & Connor
"The colors were real, the emotions were real, and the photos felt just like us."