Photographer based in Portland, Maine

"My partner and I are both awkward and uncomfortable around being photographed. Natalie put both of us at ease, understood our vision, and helped bring it to life. She was responsive and supportive in the process of putting together the photoshoot, and very receptive to our creative ideas. We were absolutely blown away by the photos and amazed how she was able to easily direct us in a way that we didn't even focus on the fact we were being photographed. I highly recommend Natalie, especially as a safe and supportive photographer. We're grateful to have found such a wonderful photographer in Natalie to capture such important and loving moments, especially because both my partner and I felt unphotogentic and uncertain of how to show our connection prior to meeting her."

“Natalie was extremely professional. Her openness and warmth made me comfortable and confident throughout my shoot. I was impressed by her ability to get such a beautiful product in a 30 minute mini shoot. I highly recommend Blue Moon Photography.”

"If you are searching for a photographer who makes you feel safe, confident, and joyous on your special day, look no further! Natalie did such an incredible job with our elopement photos. She truly made us feel comfortable and special, which was captured in the photographs! The final images were luminous and beautiful - we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you so much, Natalie!"

“Natalie absolutely slayed this very last minute proposal & elopement (I contacted her the night before). She's inclusive, fun, kind, and talented as hell. Thanks for graciously capturing these beautiful photos of us crying throughout city hall!”

"My experience with Nat was incredible. She ushers in a feeling of genuine care and curiosity during her photoshoots. My confidence is so high after working with her. I felt my body was being honored in a way I couldn’t have done without her consistent encouragement and photography skills. I couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out and I am so thankful to have been photographed by her."

“My daughter and I had so much fun with a wonderful human and amazing photographer, Natalie Nelson!”

"We loved working with Nat! She helped us figure out what our priorities for photographs were and totally nailed it at the party. She was flexible and so easy to work with. And the pictures came out great!"

"Natalie was so patient and flexible with our quirky family! She produced beautiful and honest family photos even in the face of moderately uncooperative children. I would highly recommend."

“Natalie was great to work with and took beautiful photos of our family. She’s professional and also warm and friendly. She was accommodating with location and she returned our photos quickly after the shoot. For us, I also particularly like that she’s part of the LGBTQ community.”

"I first met Natalie on the closing night of an art exhibit she and her work were apart of. She and I ended up grabbing a coffee a few days later and talking for I don't even know how long. It's this ease that has made working with her such a joy. Nat is easy to talk to and be around. She's kind, compassionate, and real. These qualities make it easy to be in front of her camera. Not only does she care about the images she's creating, but she cares deeply about how she makes her clients feel. She's open-minded, welcoming, and inclusive. She is a safe space. Nat's style is her own, developed with a lot of intention and thoughtfulness. If you're looking for a creative who is talented, grounded, and passionate, you've found her!"