November 22, 2017

Nov. 16 - 19

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So... remember when I said this was going to be a weekly thing? Maybe that was a little too much wishful.

Location: Rock Hill, NC

Anywho, this last weekend was incredibly exciting for me. In case you don't know, I work for the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps creating photos, videos, and helping manage their social media sites. While spring training and competitions don't really start for the corps until May or early June, the DCI season truly kicks off during audition season which started for Crown this past weekend. I flew into Charlotte a day early to make sure all my life was situated and also to hang out with some of my best friends before camp started late Friday night.

While I didn't take too many photos of my feet, I took a lot of photos of band (expect a blog post with a photo set extremely soon).

Spending time with Carolina Crown is always really special to me. As someone who has been involved with drum corps media for now four years, it feels good knowing how to be successful with what I'm doing while also continuing to learn, strengthen my skillset, and meet some pretty cool people along the way.

Like I said, stay tuned for another blog post all about my weekend with Carolina Crown during their November camp. Thanks for reading!

November 13, 2017

The Ledford Wedding

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This past October, I had the amazing privilege of photographing the wedding of one of my oldest friends - Morgan. Morgan and I first became friends in high school when we attended the same music camp, and continued our long-distance friendship over the years since. Morgan had always joked with me about wanting to hire me as her wedding photographer, and when she got engaged at the beginning of the year, she popped the question to me and, of course, I accepted.

Morgan and her (now) husband Matt were incredibly gracious hosts for the weekend making sure I was comfortable and had whatever I needed to be successful for the big day. I was a bit nervous as it was my first time photographing a wedding, but I'm so incredibly pleased with how well the photos turned out. Below are a couple of my favorites from Morgan's big day.

“Working with Natalie was one of the easiest parts of our wedding with a result that far surpassed our expectations. Her dedication to making our day special, and documenting it to our desires was nothing less of fantastic. Natalie left no detail unmasked as filters to poses were discussed with ease, and released some of the many wedding nerves we had. Candid or posed, each photo we received from Natalie is something we and our families will cherish for years.”

— Morgan Ledford - Bride

I'm so incredibly thankful for this opportunity to spend the day with Morgan and Matt. Thank you to them, their families, and their wedding party for making me feel welcome every moment of the weekend. If you'd like to view the whole photoset, click here. Enjoy!

November 07, 2017

Where I Wander // Nov. 1 - 7

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Wander. (V) - /ˈwändər/

To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way.

In my lifetime, I've done a lot of wandering. At the age of 24 (almost 25), I've lived in five different states, traveled to a handful of different countries, and visited three continents. My shoes have seen a lot of miles, to put it lightly. And I want to share those miles, honest moments, and stories with you.

In this weekly update I'm calling 'Where I Wander,' I'll show you where exactly I've wandered, and tell you why I'm wandering there. I can't guarantee every week will be something special, but sometimes even the mundane of weeks turns out to be full of subtle magic. You just have to look closely enough to find it.

So, here we go - week one of WIW:

Location: Syracuse, NY

The months of October and November are have been ones of growth for me. I've decided to start a journey of being more active and start running and lifting, all culminating in running my first 5K in about two weeks from now. Working 8am to 4pm brings its own challenges, but adding an additional hour of 'work' at the gym has been something that I've struggled with both physically and mentally. Specifically, my feet have suffered a lot. This week, I focused on trying to heal my feet in practical ways. I spent a ridiculous amount of money on new running shoe insoles and running socks to try to quell the discomfort of running 3+ miles four times a week on feet that are still not used to being pushed that much. I took an extra day off from running to try to make sure my body is ready my race. I took extra measures to try to heal blisters and scabs by putting bandaids on them, and just being kind to my body. I think if I've taken anything away from starting this adventure towards being a runner and bettering my body, it's that sometimes you just have to say no and take care of yourself instead of trying to keep pushing through. And personally, I think there's nothing wrong with that.

Thanks for dropping by! Be sure to check back every week for more of Where I Wander. I have a couple of really fun trips planned over the next couple of weeks, and you won't want to miss where in the world I'm going next.

October 30, 2017

NY State Field Band Championships // Oct. 29th

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It's been a hot minute since I've photographed a marching ensemble that wasn't drum corps. While I love DCI, I am always amazed by the talents of high school students performing on a large stage, which is why I was so excited to be asked to photograph the Jordan-Elbridge Marching Eagles this past Sunday inside the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University.

Below is a couple of my favorite shots featuring J.E. I wish I had been able to stay for the world-class bands, but let's be real... I needed some sleep after a long weekend.

The full photoset can be seen here: https://nataliewiesnet.pixieset.com/je_nysfbc/

Enjoy!

October 28, 2017

Oh, hey there!

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Here's to new beginnings, friends. Continue checking back in on this blog for updates on what I'm currently working on, previews of photo and video shoots, and (hopefully) some reviews on software, gear, and more.

Comments and witty banter are always welcome.

Let's do this.

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