Natasha
In some kind of a nutshell:
I am a woman of many hats who was raised in Southern California. I am a Disney-going, ocean loving, animal-obsessed, people-loving, traveling and exploring lady, who doesn't leave her camera far from arms reach. I hold a degree from California State University Long Beach in Theatre Arts, as well as Orange County School of the Arts for Musical Theatre which allows me a personal understanding, and multi-faceted knowledge of not just photography but the greater entertainment industry.
I am here to capture the essense of what is happening. The frozen moments of joy that can last eternity. The true essences of life, photographed.
Photo courtesy of Kevin McIntyre Photography.
Natasha and Photography
My doors to my business have been open since 2011. Within that time I have had the pleasure of photographing beautiful weddings with wonderful brides and grooms. I have photographed a great number of bands in LA at venues such as The Roxy, The Viper Room, The Troubadour and more. I was even commissioned to photograph a band while traveling in Greece. I have also had the pleasure of capturing special events for Make-A-Wish and the Gary Sinise Foundation. I have shot behind the scenes for Bravo TV's Vanderpump Rules. I have dabbled in fashion while second shooting for designers such as Vivan Chang and The Piper Store. I have photographed plays and various performances at The Garage Theatre and California State University Long Beach. Family photography has also been a key component since the start. I enjoy working with little kids, immensely. Their personalities and quirks are priceless. And to finish the list, I will say travel photography. I have had my fair share of traveling to about 40 countries now and keep my passport close at hand.
Gear
I grew up shooting with Canons and still enjoy a couple to this day. My 5D Mark III is a dear friend and is my best friend when paired with my 35mm lens. My bag of goodies includes a variety of lenses, and snacks, to share, of course. While I mainly shoot natural light, flashes and lights occupy some space in my bag. Miscellaneous finds include: bubbles, chalk and batteries for electronics. But let's be honest, the bubbles are my favorite.
Photo courtesy of Kenji Bennett Photography.
Want to see what I can get up to on a day to day basis? Instagram is probably your best stalking tool, then. You can find me at @natashasawhney.
P.S. My sister, Katrina, in the photo with me and on my right, happens to be a super nifty make-up and special effects artist. If you happen to need those things, too. She likes to show off her work and witty writing skills here. Or follow her at her Instagram @katrinadoesmakeup