GIVE US YOUR SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK ABOUT THE SITE
We will send you an E-mail every time there is a new article in your favorite section. Sign-Up For ALERTS.

Master Photographers Tell You How

The Photography of Natalie Fobes: From Wildlife to Weddings by Mary McGrath Natalie Fobes combines her knowledge of portraiture, wildlife, landscapes, fine art, documentary, weddings and other photography in a unique blend sure to impress Article rating: 8.84

When I first met Natalie Fobes, I was amazed at the earthiness of her demeanor. Dressed in a warm and functional caramel-colored sweater, she didn’t seem to possess any of the usual airs associated with someone possessing so much talent. Easy and approachable, I found her very likable, down to earth, and very humble.

Click here to read Natalie's Ten Tips on Light and Creativity

It’s remarkable that a woman with accolades that include The National Geographic, being a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize and several additional publications could be so unassuming. But it is this quality that enables her to capture those poignant moments from her subjects, enabling her to be the notable photographer that she is today.

Part of her challenge as a photographer is her attraction to many types of photography. Not only is she well-versed in documentary work, but she also does portraits, wildlife, landscapes, fine art, children and weddings. With each of these disciplines, Natalie knows how to extract the essence in her subjects and bring them to life on film.

Although accomplished in so many areas of photography, about 50% of her income now comes from her wedding and portrait work, with the remainder coming from her stock and magazine assignments. Corbis and Getty carry many images from her portrait, wildlife, news, and lifestyle work, along with many of the remarkable photos from her several books.

Pensive Bride © 2007 Natalie Fobes

In fact, Fobes blends styles in many of the projects she has undertaken. Her wedding work flirts with fine art. Portraits of her daughters will be licensed for usage in a Beijing department store. Clearly, Natalie is a Jacqueline of many trades, and master of them all.

Natalie got her start in photography during the idealistic 70’s, working for several newspapers that enabled her to hone her skills as a photojournalist. In 1987, she began freelancing, which enabled her to work for many notable magazines. In fact, her first freelance assignment was from National Geographic, leading to her working for them continuously for the next five years. Some of her other publications include Audubon, Smithsonian, National Wildlife and several newsmagazines.

First fish caught is kissed for good luck © 2007 Natalie Fobes

Weary of the rigors of world travel, in recent years, Natalie has transitioned into more local endeavors, focusing on doing portraits and weddings.  Having photographed the weddings of many of her colleagues, she decided to hone in on this aspect of her work. Leave it to Natalie to embrace a new discipline and master its many nuances. Since then she has been commissioned to document scores of weddings, earning national accolades for her endeavors. She also undertakes regular speaking engagements about wedding photography for WPPI.

^ Back to top

	I liked your photographies.. I loved to be a Photographer, Could you give me a wise advice?. I want to my dreams came true. Thanks!!! Posted by: juan pablo villegas Jul 30, 2007 @ 11:41 AM EST
	I liked this article, but it was kind of short. She seems like an interesting person, with a great long career, but what does she teach and pass on? What are her feelings about the world, what are her goals going forward? In her opinion, where is photography going as an art, discipline, profession? /.. Posted by: TenOx Aug 6, 2007 @ 8:27 AM EST

* Your Name:
* Email address:
	(Enter the code shown)
	(Your e-mail address will not show on the site and is used so that we can contact you back if needed)
* Your Comment about this article::
	Include me in the TGP Monthly Newsletter