ABOUT - NATALIE FAYE

Story-led imagery with heart & humanity.

Photographer & Director

Lifestyle, Portrait, Food, Travel

Based in Southern California

Thorough planning. Aligned teams. Work that delivers.

APPROACH

I work across genres to build full-bodied stories in an editorial style. Warm, honest images with an organic sense of place. I've been making this kind of work for brands, agencies, and nonprofits for a long time, building libraries that deliver across platforms and campaigns.

I'm known for my thoroughness: I take a hands-on approach to pre-production that gives clients a sense of ease before we ever step on set. Asking the right questions, closing gaps in the brief, refining strategy, and presenting back along the way. I give this same attention to detail whether it's a large production or a lean shoot.

— Editorial vibe, within a brand brief

— Fluency with stills, motion, and combo shoots

— Comfortable directing real people and cast talent

— Production-savvy problem solver

OFF SET

I find a lot of inspiration in the natural world around me. At the beginning of Covid, I left Los Angeles and headed inland to the Mojave Desert. I bought a little cabin on a few acres of land in the artist community of Joshua Tree. I’m lucky to call this home now. I hit the road as often as possible to explore, camp, and chase the wild places. I’m a big advocate for the conservation and stewardship of our natural resources and habitats.

Clients Include

Johnson & Johnson
Bota Box
Nobilo Wines
Dakine
University of Louisville
American Home Shield

Canon
Samsung
Buick
GMC
L.L. Bean
Disney

Agencies Include

McCann
Saatchi & Saatchi
Doner
MRM
BVK
Evoke

Cheil Worldwide
Orci
MRY
Publicis
Creative Energy
Wunderman Thompson

KIND WORDS

“Natalie was the most buttoned-up director that I have ever worked with. She's organized and highly attentive to details.  She has a natural ability to instantly make you feel comfortable. The content that we created together exceeded expectations.“