You're planning your best day ever (so far). You've found your person and it's time to throw a really beautiful party, filled to the brim with all of your favorite people!! You want this incredibly special time in your lives to be captured with honesty, beauty and minimal stress, thank-you-very-much. That's where I come in! You deserve wedding photos that don't just capture how the day looked, but how it FELT. Let's avoid those overly posed, stiff moments that look like all the other photos you see online, and create some true-to-you photos together!
My approach to weddings
"Natalie was more than we could have ever dreamed of in a wedding photographer. She kept us relaxed and having fun during our wedding day. Our photos are bright, colorful, and cheerful - they capture the joy and energy of the day. " - Adam & Greta
"She captured the joy and energy of the day"
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"I WOULD HIRE HER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. AMAZING IMAGES!"
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Minneapolis Wedding Photography
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My 7+ years of wedding experience have honed my ability to sense when my clients need some enthusiastic direction and encouragement, or when to become a fly on the wall to capture the precious moments naturally unfolding. I want you to look at your photos and remember *that* moment. See *that* expression. When you two ran around in the sunset. Dancing with your besties to the nostalgic songs that bring you right back to high school. Your maid of honor tearing up during speeches. The moment your grandpa cries when he sees you in your wedding dress. The look your dad gave you as he was about to walk you down the aisle...
Behind the Images
...the photos that show you just how loved you are.
"I would hire Natalie again in an instant. Her photos are magical and real and full of light and life — exactly what we wanted in a wedding photographer. Natalie made us feel so comfortable and our photos really look like us. Natalie made us feel so cared for and supported throughout the whole process. Her business has the best combination of super professional and “on it”, fun and lighthearted, and full of warmth." - Mariah
"exactly what we wanted in a wedding photographer"
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"I WOULD HIRE HER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. AMAZING IMAGES!"
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The Wedding Experience
After your wedding, you'll receive sneak peeks within a few days (yay!) and your full gallery within 6 weeks. From there, you can easily download, share and print to your heart's delight. Your gallery is connected to a professional print shop that you can order directly to your doorstep. Prepare to fill your walls with photos of you laughin' and lovin' 😍
Fill out the contact form to get in touch & see if your date is still available. We'll connect on your questions, find the right collection for you, and hop on a Zoom call if needed! My booking process is super easy and straightforward. You've got a lot to manage, let's make this simple!
Once you are booked, you'll receive my super helpful Wedding Guide + Engagement session guide. This includes vendor recommendations, how to choose your engagement session outfit, pros and cons of a first look, and tips and tricks for the best wedding photography experience.
We'll keep in touch leading up to your wedding day, whether that's 6 or 18 months away. We'll get to know each other more at your engagement session, make sure you two feel comfy and that your photos look like YOU (ok, like a polished up and really happy version of youuu). At about 2 months out, I'll send over your Wedding Questionnaire, which will include all the info I need to document your day thoroughly.
the process
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sophie & michael
Natalie is THE BEST!!! She makes the whole process from start to finish smooth as butter! She is there for any questions you have from start to end! She is so nice and easy/comfortable to be with! Plus - her photos are ABSOLUTELY BREATH TAKING!!! They are real, beautiful and US! That is my favorite thing about Natalie and her photos - is she takes them as they are and brings that to life. I cried so many times while we reviewed our wedding gallery and immediately ordered prints! 100/10 have already recommended her to all my family and friends! I look forward to working with her in the future too! BOOK HER NOW!!!!!
"They are real, beautiful and US!"
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greta & adam
Natalie was more than we could have ever dreamed of in a wedding photographer. We love our engagement and wedding photos, but we also just really liked Natalie! She kept us relaxed and having fun during our wedding day. She helped prompt real laughter throughout the day. Our photos are bright, colorful, and cheerful - they capture the joy and energy of the day really well.
We would definitely hire Natalie for any future photography needs, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. The bridesmaids have all talked several times about how great Natalie was, and it wouldn’t surprise us if they booked her for their future photography needs too!
" they capture the joy and energy of the day..."
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minnesota history center
hannah & wil
Natalie with Bauer Creative Photography is the most accepting, talented, and easy-going photographer you will EVER find. She is professional. She is timely. She is so so great at what she loves to do. After taking engagement photos, boudoir photos, wedding photos, and hiring her for family photos in the midst of all that, she has become my go-to gal. The photos Natalie takes are timeless and authentic and we will cherish them forever.
"she's my go-to gal!"
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greysolon ballroom, duluth
jaclyn & alex
Natalie has the perfect wedding photographer personality, instantly friendly and likable. It can be hard to relax for pictures sometimes, but Natalie made it feel like we were all just hanging out. One of our (married) bridesmaids commented "if I would have gotten married after you, I would have used Natalie as my photographer." We could not be happier both with our experience and our photos!
The pictures speak for themselves. We have so many gorgeous ones that we just love. We could not recommend Bauer Creative and Natalie highly enough!
"we could not be happier!"
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minneapolis event center
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kind words from past clients
"Natalie has the perfect wedding photographer personality, instantly friendly and likable. It can be hard to relax for pictures sometimes, but Natalie made it feel like we were all just hanging out. One of our (married) bridesmaids commented "if I would have gotten married after you, I would have used Natalie as my photographer!" - Jaclyn
"We could not be happier"
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"I WOULD HIRE HER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. AMAZING IMAGES!"
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Fantastic! Reach out to me via the contact form to confirm if your wedding date is still available. From there, we can hop on a quick Zoom call to chat face to face and see if we're a good fit! To book your wedding date, you'll sign your contract and a $2000 non-refundable retainer. The remaining balance will be due 2 weeks before the wedding.
The exact amount varies from wedding to wedding, usually about 1000 photos for a 8 hour day. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully-edited high resolution images you can print anywhere, including a professional print lab connected to your gallery.
Only for weddings farther than 1.5 hours away from the Twin Cities. Travel charges consist of gas + lodging as necessary. Fees vary depending on location so ask for more details during your consult!
Absolutely! On wedding days I carry a backup camera body, lenses, memory cards and batteries. I also shoot on a dual slot camera, so if for some reason a memory card would corrupt, I have a back up card as well. Once the wedding is complete, your photos are backed up multiple places until your wedding is delivered! Keeping your images safe is my #1 priority.
Absolutely! On wedding days I carry a backup camera body, lenses, memory cards and batteries. I also shoot on a dual slot camera, so if for some reason a memory card would corrupt, I have a back up card as well.
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do you have backup gear?
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Only for weddings farther than 1.5 hours away from the Twin Cities. Fees vary depending on location so ask for more details during your consult!
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WHEN DO YOU CHARGE TRAVEL FEES?
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Galleries include ~100 edited photos per hour of coverage (average 800-1000 for an 8 hour day). The exact amount varies from wedding to wedding. Your online gallery will come loaded with fully-edited high resolution images you can print anywhere. You’re also welcome to share your wedding photos on social media as long as you tag me!
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HOW MANY PHOTOS ARE TYPICALLY INCLUDED AND CAN WE PRINT THE PHOTOS OURSELVES?
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Fantastic! To reserve your wedding date, you'll sign your contract and a $2000 non-refundable retainer. The remaining balance will be due 2 weeks before the wedding.
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WE LOVE YOUR WORK AND WE’RE READY TO BOOK! WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP?
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