The art of storytelling is personal And so is your beautiful day
STYLE & APPROACH
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You're a thrill seeking explorer that values those unscripted,
fleeting moments that make the most vibrant memories of which are in essence, what gives life real soul.
Like beautiful dreams you wish you could keep from fading as they escape your mind,
as morning becomes afternoon, and you wonder if they were ever real.
And as if by magic, they are gone.
These are the moments I have the privilege of freezing in time.
Unique to the emotions, feelings, tastes, smells, and sounds of your day.
I capture your story with abstract authenticity.
Because your story is unique and life is a journey, not a destination.
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THE NEW ROMANTIC
“A thing that you see in my photographs is that for a brief moment, I wasn't afraid to fall in love with these people.”
FOUNDER
PHOTOGRAPHER
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MUSIC, ARTS, & CULTURE
A tenacious artist and an eternal student who puts her soul into her work with a relentless energy to explore the unknown and create provocative, bold, and original art.
Natasha Rae is known for her natural, ethereal, painterly portraits that can reveal the story beyond the veil, and freeze a unique moment in time.
ABOUT
Professional history digest - ​​
I'm a creatively driven, passionate artist and storyteller who began in the dark room days and hasn't put a lens down since.
Growing up living in a family gastro pub I've never known the difference between home and work life.
My art is my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Though I'd flirted with Journalism, Food, fashion, music and travel industries, I always found myself yearning to create art with meaning, and soul.
I yearned to go deeper, and learn about what made art, really damn good art.
I decided to study at degree level and it had to be a 1st class degree with honours - .
There, I was selected amongst the top 10 in the country for my portrait series of a Soup Kitchen in Hebden Bridge - for North Photo.
These days I spend my time over indulging in fine art, fashion of the eras, human expression, and combining my love for music and travel whenever my work allows.
Obsession, and fascination are my best friends!
So whenever I get the chance, I geek out in my art space, invite perfect strangers, and get joyfully lost in the studio.
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I LISTEN TO YOU
Ask me anything, time is short and the day is precious.
Be as honest and as bold as you can.
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Collaboration - I will already have an abundance of visual ideas but I understand your ideas mean a lot to you.
I am known for climbing whatever it takes to get that group shot, getting on the dance floor with guests, being amongst the action or being cheeky enough to catch those all too funky moments you missed.
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
– Ansel Adams
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Despite having my own style, I don't dictate.
If I haven't done it already, I will move mountains to make sure you get exactly what you want.
Talk time pre-wedding isn't limited.
If you want to open up about your story, I'm here to listen.
“It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”
– Alfred Eisenstaedt
“It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”
– Alfred Eisenstaedt
VIBE WITH YOUr
PHOTOGRAPHER
“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”
– Robert Capa
Getting to know a little about you both briefly is important to me.
It enhances my work, and gives you both a chance to feel at ease with me and they way I work.
Let's be honest, its rare any of us feel 100% ourselves when a camera is pointing directly at us.
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'I want you both to be as fearless as you are making your vows, in front of my camera'
How do I make sure your day is totally secure?
If for any highly unfortunate reason I can not make it (hasn't happened yet) I have two experienced, top portrait and wedding photographers for you to choose from ready to turn up at a moment's notice.
I have backup equipment, insurance etc.
I check with the venue first, visit where possible, get there early, and never disappear on the clock.
The Mission
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I'm immediately friendly, relaxed, and open, and carry this attitude into candid portraits which I can't get enough of!
You may find me amongst the crowd getting close to the action, talking to guests as I shoot, or stepping back to observe, manoeuvre around and compose interesting shots.
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You won't find me directing people around, unless its ultimately necessary (group shots), or you request a certain vision.
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The Vision
No wedding is the same
A confident traveller and all around culture vulture, there's little I love more than an adventure into the unknown.
Whether you are both settling down to a family or embarking on a wild journey.
If you are feeling like I could be the photographer for you, I regard your day as a beautiful adventure from start to finish, shooting the sights, smells, sounds and emotions and considering each moment unique.
Not to mention those backstage moments, so you can relive the little things, hidden smiles, tears, and moments missed.
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My Approach
My approach ensures it's not only captured with honesty, but one genuine to your day as it unfolds, as opposed to a series of orchestrated shots that don't mirror the free flow of extraordinary events and precious moments between your family and friends.
Weddings today are fast evolving with many unconventional, untraditional, and even less formal styles, with couples more inclined to break the rules, and make create their own significance, whilst exchanging their very own love vows.
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This is not to say traditions are cliche, nor am I the first to observe that dresses, shoes, flowers or even music will be outdated over time, and yet it's probably true.
As fading memories become precious, the photographs become the only way to relive that once in a lifetime event when all your favourite people are together, in celebration.
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Moments that give weddings their magic are often unseen as the formalities take centre stage, the whisper in the ear, the cheeky giggles in the corner of the room.
I'll pay attention to those moments which all eyes are on, walking down the aisle, crowds whooping and cheering after the final vow, that all important first kiss, whilst making sure not to miss the older generations hidden at the back of the room.
My style ensures that you get images that are timeless, real, and unique to every elopement.
Real Weddings
Less Cliché
A good photograph for me is one with thoughtful composition, good light, and great timing, but also one that can elicit emotion, evoke nostalgia, or a significant feeling.
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There are endless nuances that can interact and affect the resulting image during the seconds in which it's taken, and many I've studied that inspire my work, such as Tish Murtha or Francesca Woodman, Cindy Sherman or Vivian Mair, or even a trip to the cinema to catch my favorite director.
If I'm honest, my wish would be to be invisible, moving about the crowd seamlessly without disturbing the moment. I understand how obtrusive it can be and how the intrusive a camera can be.
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Though I try not to interfere with the natural flow, there are times when the scene develops due to the camera's interaction and for those guests whose exhibitionist is waiting to get out.
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With years of experience as a publican, teacher in a foreign country, and a journalist, working around people I've never met comes naturally to me, in fact, I thrive in this environment.
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To make people feel at ease around me as I work like a ninja ducking and diving with the camera in hand, is part of the skill.
Because I spend less time directing, it allows me to be entirely immersed in your day and everything happening around me, which means I shoot more unexpected moments.
I only really stop to catch my breath, its just how much I love the lens, and hate to miss out on that perfect shot!
Your booking means a lot to me, from the details about your special day to the generations and precious guests you invite.
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