Can we be friends before you call me your wedding photographer? While I could list all the reasons I love what I do, what matters most to me is being more than just another name on your wedding checklist.
I didn’t grow up with a camera in hand. I studied Psychology, which shaped my approach and my belief that people always come first. Connection, trust, and presence are at the heart of everything I do.
My goal goes beyond creating beautiful photographs. I want your experience to feel joyful, meaningful, and deeply personal. I tear up right alongside my couples (and their sweet moms) during vows because this work is personal to me.
If you’re drawn to imagery that feels emotional, intentional, and timeless, I would love to be part of your wedding day and tell your story in a way that feels deeply personal.
a CALIFORNIA + Destination wedding PHOTOGRAPHEr that drinks too much iced coffee
MEET Nataly
I was born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, and after marrying my junior high sweetheart, David, we moved across the country! Along the way, I traveled around the U.S. documenting love stories for couples and families.
My love for photography began during David’s combat deployments. We relied on handwritten letters (just like in junior high) and, of course, photographs. That season sparked my passion for capturing love and irreplaceable moments.
Since then, I’ve photographed weddings in nine states, including Alaska—where we fell in love with the Kenai Peninsula and named our first dog, Kenai. No matter where life takes us, Southern California will always be home.
Love letters, adventures and puppy cuddles bring me joy.
David and I on our wedding day exchanging handwritten letters
meet the artist
David and I have spent our entire relationship writing handwritten letters to each other. We keep our wedding day letters to one another in our bedroom as a sweet and intimate reminder of our first day of Marriage.
handwritten
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I love traveling and finding new spots to call “Home Away From Home”. Photographing at least 1 wedding in each state would be a dream come true! California, Alaska, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia have all been checked off the list!
exploring the
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It could be 8 degrees on a North Carolina morning (true story) or 90 degrees on a summer day in California and iced coffee will always be my go to.
is always better
iced coffee
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I like to tune into my inner Joanna Gaines as we start to make our new house feel like a home. I still can’t believe I made those curtain rods myself!
Home
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Hikes, camping trips, beach days, and JEEP rides are moments we enjoy sharing the most with our dogs, Kenai and Odin.
adventures with the
dogs
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WORD ON THE STREET
“Nataly Is AMAZING! Not only is she super sweet, she is also very professional and the way she captures photos is like a fairytale. I loved all the photos and the album she designed for me is GORGEOUS!!!”
The Fig House - Los Angeles, CA
Tianna + Cleve
Nataly Hernandez Photography was MFD Photography, short for Memories For Dave Photography the first 7 years. MFD Photography was born from creating memories for David while he was overseas during his 3 combat deployments.
David was gone during some big life moments and I didnt want him to ever feel like he was missing one second of it. “Memories For Dave” was a folder that sat on my desktop that I filled almost daily with photographs I needed to email him or print to include in his next care package. Photographs can bring us joy, strength, courage, and remind us of how loved we are and I wanted to make sure David felt all of those during his deployments.
BEHIND THE PHOTOS
the heart
we’re thankful for these awards
The Knot Top 2019 / 2020
Published: Summer + Spring 2022 edition of California Bride Magazine
we have been featured in the following publications
Something Turquoise
Southern California Bride
Ruffled
How they asked, by The Knot
Zola
