Baby Amalee

Gorgeous Amalee was born on 30 March 2011 with a mop of dark hair looking just like her mummy.  I also had the pleasure of photographing their gorgeous wedding a few years ago at Loxley on Bellbird.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives.

Sally & Chris - 10 April 2011

Gorgeous Sally and Chris married at the stunning NSW State Library in front of a small group of family and friends.  The heavens opened up for us on that day, but it didn't stop me from getting amazing photographs.  We used the gorgeous foyer area as well as the main library room, which houses books from the 18th Century.  We then all made our way down to the Rocks for a beautiful reception at Wolfies Restaurant. Even though we faced challenges on that day, with the torrential rain and the Sydney Triathalon going straight past the Library, the day was still filled with laughter and love and I think we captured it perfectly.

Gorgeous Belly

Look at gorgeous Megan's beautiful belly.  Doesn't it look divine painted?  Just love these photos and I hope she does too.

Rebecca & Jeremy - 9 April 2011

Gorgeous Rebecca married Jeremy St Finbars, Glenbrook followed by location photos and reception at Sebel Hawkesbury.  The day was perfect and the lighting stunning finishing off with a beautiful sky.  What a beautiful wedding and I wish you all the best.

My top selling Album - and why.....

I thought I'd do a quick blog about my best selling album.  Approximately 80% of all my wedding clients purchase this album.  It has all the charm of a classic album with the beautifully matted beveled pages, as well as a modern feel with the digital layouts, allowing you to truly create a page that is as unique as the images themselves.

Here it is photographed with the stunning Perspex Montage Cover, with a gorgeous metallic image. 

Now this work of art, and yes it is a work of art! Takes 20 people to create.... yep, that isn't a typo.  From the time I send off my album order to the time it comes back to me carefully by my trusty courier man, 20 people have helped create this amazing album.  Trust me, I went to the workshop to see for my own eyes, they aren't cheap, but they don't look it either, hand crafted and totally unique to every client.

I totally love them and just wanted to share a little bit of an insight into one of my biggest selling products.

I hope you like it too.

One off Sale - Wedding Photography Package. Normally $4,500. Now $3,000.

You may be asking..... that's a bit odd, I've slashed the price of one of my weddings like a department store slashes prices in the stocktake sales.

There is a reason to it though.  On the 16th April, my cousin's house was severly damaged in a fire, leaving them with nothing, and with them escaping just in time before the roof collapsed.  There is a massive fundraiser happening at the moment with the Gosford Rugby Club, and although they don't want any help, we are all giving it regardless.  If the tables were turned, they would be the first people to help.  I am not going to mention any names here (names below on the advert), but this is a genuine one off sale on a wedding package.

This sale actually started as an Auction, but we all soon realised it needed too much advertising for it be successful, and with this family feeling the way they are, we didn't want to put them through anymore stress.

Basically what will happen is once this package is sold, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to my cousin to help rebuild his life with his wife and 2 gorgeous girls.  My album supplier is donating a gorgeous album for the cause and I've slashed the price of this amazing package to ensure it sells.

What do I get out of it?  Other than being able to help capture precious memories for you and give you first class photography and first class service, nothing.  I just get to hopefully see a smile on their faces when I hand over a $3k cheque to them.  It can go along way, a new lounge or matresses maybe?

So for the next month this wedding package is on sale, their fundraiser night is on the 28th May, and I would dearly love to hand them a cheque on that night.  If you are getting married during the months it's available for, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Additional CONDITIONS:


1. Couples must be getting married in 2012 and have not already booked Natalie Howe Photography for their wedding in 2012.

2. Wedding is to be held between 15 July 2012 and 30 September 2012. Additional dates outside this time may be considered if they are not highly sort after dates.

3. All meetings before and after the wedding are to be held at the Studio. Times and days available for certain meetings are outlined in standard NHP Wedding Contract Pack.

4. Wedding must be within a 1.5 hour drive of the Studio however weddings outside of this area will be considered if you are willing to pay travel costs including weddings in other states and overseas.

9. Once the package has been purchased, you have 7 days to pay your holding deposit & sign your contract and 60 days from contract signing to pay for the wedding in full. This is to ensure they receive the money now, when they need it most.

*Subject to Natalie Howe Photography’s availability. In addition to weddings, renewal of vows and special anniversary celebrations are included.

Happy Easter and October to December 2011 - Portrait Studio

Ok, so I've just stuffed myself with two bacon and egg rolls and an Easter egg, I feel like I won't ever be able to eat again.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful relaxing Easter Sunday.  I'm about to put a roast on for the family and in a few hours, we'll eat all over again (how will I cope), I hope by the end of it, I can still fit through the front door.

Happy Easter from myself, Chris (my husband), Tom (my son) and Frankie (our very cute but naughty Labradoodle).

While I had a spare 5 minutes, I just wanted to give you all a heads up that the portrait studio will be closed temporarily during October to December.  Basically this is due to over demand and not wanting to burn myself out.  I have 14 weddings to shoot in October & November (totalling approximately 672 hours of work) and I am going to be spending a lot of my time concentrating on these weddings to ensure that these couples all get what they deserve.  First class photography and first class service. 

The Studio will re open in the new year.  Although please note, if you have a newborn, I will squeeze you in, as we all know, newborns grow so fast, they can't wait a few months to have their photos taken like a 3 year old can, so if you have a newborn and want those gorgeous newborn photos, please still contact me.  I will be able to fit you in - I'll make sure of it.

Thanks everyone for your understanding, it's about trying to balance my work/home life and to ensure I don't get anymore grey hairs than I already do!  I am so excited for October and November, all those amazing weddings, but I also know how much work is involved with each and every one.  It's not just the wedding day, there are pre and post meetings, engagement sessions, post production, blogging, album creation and editing, culling and sorting, backing up and album planning meetings.  So to ensure I can offer my high quality of service during a hectic and busy time, I've decided that during those few months, I will concentrate on the weddings and the portraits will have to be done around that time.

So if you are looking for some photos for Christmas, please get in early, have your sitting before September, you'll be glad you organised your gift early and there will then be no last minute shopping or buyers remorse.  Or better still, purchase a gift voucher, they are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase!

Thanks for listening, happy Easter again!

Natalie.