Reception champagne in Cabo, Mexico dinner table details
Candid photo of couple laughing while walking in Chicago
natural light and true-to-color, photographed on 35mm film
wedding photos on film, groom portraits on 35mm film
Romantic bride and groom on their wedding day in Mexico
Just married couple walking down the aisle in Chicago with joyful guests, photographed in cinematic film wedding style.
Couples celebration moment, captured in a documentary way, in Chicago
Candid photo of couple laughing while at reception
Romantic bride and groom on their wedding day ending the reception with fireworks in Cabo, Mexico. Sistered States wedding planner
Chicago wedding day getting ready at The Ritz Carlton with a view
Groom getting ready, editorial pose, while getting ready in Chicago. The Alston Chicago
Groom details on wedding day
Luxury black tie wedding in Chicago with bride and groom entering their reception, stylish guests cheering, documentary style
Bridal portraits on 35mm film while getting ready in Chicago, Chicago wedding with Natalie H Collective Wedding photographer

Natalie H, a.k.a Nelly

MY APPROACH

The most beautiful photograph of you will never be the one where you knew the camera was there. Somewhere between fashion and the true feeling of it all. I move through your wedding day like I was always supposed to be in it. Quietly. Calmly. Without adding a single thing to the noise of the day, only to the depth of it.


Let me tell you who my couples are:

Their wedding has its own energy, maybe a traditional element or two that means something real, surrounded by everything that is completely, specifically them. They trust me before the day starts and give me creative freedom I do not take lightly. They'll stand in unexpected places and wait for extraordinary light and do whatever the moment asks.


"She went above and beyond to deliver absolutely stunning photos, and in such a quick turnaround time. Look no further."

-Robbie M, Groom 2026