About Me
G’Day, I’m Natalie!
So glad you’re here! I’m the owner and photographer behind Natalie Buck Photography, and I’ve had the absolute honor of photographing newborn babies and documenting the power and beauty of pregnancy since 2015. At my core, I’m a creative soul. Photography has always been my outlet, a way to slow down and observe the beauty in the details, turning fleeting moments into something tangible and lasting. What began as a love for creating art has grown into something so much deeper: a passion for empowering women as they step into motherhood and preserving the earliest chapters of their family’s story.
The Beginning
If you had asked young me what I wanted to be when I grew up, newborn photographer definitely wouldn’t have been on the list. I grew up in Australia dreaming of becoming an Olympic figure skater or a dolphin trainer – because, why not both? Photography found me almost by accident. When I photographed my very first newborn, something just clicked. I fell completely in love; not only with these tiny, brand-new humans, but with the artistry of it all. Every image felt like a little work of art. From that moment on, I knew this was exactly where I was meant to be.
My Style & Inspiration
My work is best described as natural, organic fused with an artistic creativity. I’m endlessly inspired by everything earthy, vintage, and imperfectly beautiful. Old things that tell a story. Nature in all its raw simplicity. Soft textures, neutral tones, and timeless details. My husband lovingly teases me because I use the word rustic far too often… and honestly, he’s not wrong! You’ll often find me wandering flea markets, walking through the woods collecting feathers, or dreaming up new sets inspired by nature. These elements naturally find their way into my photography, creating images that feel warm, soulful, and timeless.
"Let me love you a little more before you are not little anymore..."
A Little More About Me
Life has taken me on a bit of a whirlwind journey so far. I was born in Sydney, Australia, and started figure skating at the age of four. I went on to study Marine Biology at Sydney University, and by 19, my skating partner and I became Australian National Ice Dance Champions. Eventually, skating brought me to the United States, where we trained in Connecticut and competed all over the world, including five World Championships! After retiring from competitive skating, I coached young skaters… and leaned fully into photography. And that’s when newborn and maternity photography truly stole my heart.
Why I Do What I Do
Motherhood is powerful. Emotional. Transformative. And it deserves to be celebrated! I feel incredibly honored every time a family invites me into this chapter of their lives… from the quiet strength of pregnancy to those first sleepy newborn days that pass far too quickly. These moments in our lives pass by way too fast, but the memories don’t have to fade… and that’s exactly why I do what I do. So now that you know a little more about me, I’d absolutely love to get to know you!
My Loves
These days, when I’m not in the studio, you’ll most likely find me completely obsessing over my miniature dachshunds, Willow and Archer! And yes, I am that crazy wiener dog mom! They run my life and I’m not mad about it. I’m forever rooted to my homeland of Australia, and my heart will always crave the sun, the sand, and the ocean. I love bare feet in the summer, drinking far too much coffee, and daydreaming about my next adventure. Add in a deep love for travel, a good piece of Vegemite toast (always), and a proper hot English breakfast, and you’ve got a pretty good picture of me.
