Natalie Probst
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Wedding photographer with eye for design, living in the Windy City and planning her next adventure.
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I always knew I wanted to live a creative life. One that would take me on new adventures, to faraway places, and always keep me on my toes. A life that would connect me with like-minded people, those who valued the experience as much as the final destination. Those who know there is beauty in the details. Although this was the plan all along, I never expected to find my self for one - photographing weddings, and two - so deeply in love with this work.
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PHOTOGRAPHER. DREAMER. STYLE ENTHUSIAST.
Bio images by Emilia Jane Photography
“I’m inspired by the effortless connection between two people in love.”
IN COLLEGE I STUDIED PHOTOGRAPHY, focusing on the fashion photography greats like Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz and Patrick Demarchelier. After college I worked as a freelance photographer and assistant, and eventually took a job as a full time product photographer in Chicago. While working in the studio, I was asked to photograph a wedding and what was a serendipitous opportunity turned into a deep, everlasting love affair. In 2013 I left that job to pursue weddings full time and it has been a beautiful ride documenting love stories ever since.
To me, wedding photography is all my loves in one. I love getting to know each couple’s love story, photographing the formal portraits and those little candid moments unfolding without prompting throughout the day. As a former product photographer, it should come as no surprise that I love photographing the details - the bride’s shoes, the groom’s monogrammed cufflinks, the layers of lush detail in each place setting ... all those little touches that make a wedding day unique. I’m inspired by the effortless connection between two people in love -- the little glances, the inside jokes, the way two people in love naturally gravitate towards each other. Every couple different from the next, each love story unique.
“To me, wedding photography is all my loves in one.”
When I’m not photographing a gorgeous couple, you’ll likely find me hanging at home in Chicago with my husband Brian and our sweet dachshund pup, Millie.
I believe the best weekends start with no plans at all and often end with a nightcap.
I believe in spontaneous date nights, rooftop dinner parties, and the perfect glass of rosé.
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I’m classic in clothing, but bold when it comes to earrings. They are my favorite accessory to wear and collect and I have yet to meet a tassel earring I didn’t like.
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A Great STATEMENT EARRING
The pair that goes with any outfit. That dresses up your jeans or simple black dress. Classic, chic and always in style.
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THE PERFECT PAIR OF PUMPS
My romantic heart melted when I met Brian, and I knew I was going to marry him well before we even started dating. His version of a love note is often in Post-It form - simple, sweet, and found in places like our front door or fridge.
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LOVE NOTES from brian
Cold. Crisp. Always shared. Rarely fancy. Must pair well with Chinese take out
No.4
A COLD GLASS OF ROSE
Chicago summers may be short, but I savor them that much more. There’s nothing better than dining al fresco on our rooftop deck. In my opinion, summer makes the food taste that much better, and the wine too!
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ROOFTOP DINNER PARTIES
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“Style is the perfection of a point of view.”
—Richard Eberhart
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Living in Chicago never gets old. Whether it's cocktails downtown or grabbing a bite to eat in our neighborhood, some of my favorite nights begin with no plans at all.
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Spontaneous date nights
In a digital world, I still prefer things that are tangible. Tearing out inspiration, saving the perfume samples, even framing pages from my favorite editorials.
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a fresh magazine
Rosé for me. Craft beer for him. A generous charcuterie board and good tunes in the background. A #MartinHappyHour at home means time to catch up with my love and more time to play with that crazy pup of ours.
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Happy hour at home
Maybe my most favorite thing (second only to Brian!) A little dachshund pup with a big personality. Born on New Year's Day, standing just 5 inches off the ground. Loves to cuddle and makes a really good little spoon.
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My rescue pup, millie
There is something so romantic about taking a trip on a whim. Throwing your stuff in a bag, running out the door with your love in hand, exploring a new city together and people watching at a corner cafe over a cocktail. Spontaneity is key to an amazing weekend.
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last minute weekend getaways
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