I want to extend a HUGE "Thank You" to every single one of you that submitted a photo and told me a bit about yourself. I appreciate everyone who participated and loved to see how many people were interested! I have carefully thought out who I will have be my 8 women to help me expand my portfolio and, and they are listed below. 

I also want to say that for those of you who were not picked, don't take it to heart, you are ALL beautiful women. Some of you I have worked with before and would love to work with you again in the future. Thank you for all the love & the continued support.

If you all are still interested in being apart of this awesome team, please email me for ALL the details! Shoot will be in June! <3

Today, I had my very first "1st birthday cake smash session". You think it would be easy, right? Sit a hungry baby in front of a yummy, brightly colored cake & click away, as they munch it down, bite-by-bite. Well, photographers make it look *so* easy, when really, it's not. 

{ I brought my 10 month old son along with me to have a mini-play date, as I setup the backdrop and prep the cake. Mr. T & my son had such a good time together and actually played very fair and nice with each other. I had a proud mama moment. }

Here are some tips I have coming out of my very first experience with this type of portrait session...

First: Make sure the icing is room temperature. Cold icing = uninterested 1 year old. They can't squish it between their fingers and have a good time with it. Leave out of fridge for at least 2 hours.

Second: Since this is usually a toddler's first experience with something so amazingly overwhelming, so sometimes mom or dad has to join in and help out a little...or a lot...

Third: Two words: THROWAWAY TABLECLOTHS!!

Fourth: Make sure to feed the kiddo about an hour before hand, so they are hungry enough to be interested in eating, but not too hungry, as to throw a fit. 

Fifth (& final): Have fun, relax, and let the birthday boy/girl do their thing! :)

I hope you enjoy Mr. Talon's cake smash as much as I did. Great first experience!

A BIG thank you to 'Cakes By Cami' for supplying the delicious huge cupcake. 

As I sift through the 1,400 images I took this past Sunday (yes, I said 1,400), I think to myself...."Dang girl! You did pretty okay for your very first wedding shoot EVER!" 

I mean, I can't take all the credit, of course. I had another WONDERFUL fellow photographer to work off of and share ideas with and see that perfect angle with. She was inspiring to watch in action, thank you Erica! I also had a bride and groom that were out-of-this-World gorgeous, and basically setup the entire wedding to be seen from the photographer's perspective (LOVE that!). Other than those key factors, I think I did really well and I am very proud of myself.

The next ones will ONLY get better! :) Can't wait to book more now that my fear has subsided and my confidence: regained.

Thank you's to: Joshua & Rhianna Michel, and Erica Hardy.

Since there have been so many women interested in being apart of this, and I cannot fill as many slots as has been offered, unfortunately. Therefore, here are the official rules for entry into this search. Thank you SO MUCH everyone for participating! Again, this is an opportunity for an absolutely FREE photo shoot! Share the love.

1. 'Like' Natalie Bee Photography on Facebook ( My link is over on the sidebar ------> )
2. Go to my Facebook page and 'Share' my page on your Timeline for your friends to participate as well.
3. Leave a photo of yourself on my wall with the caption 'I'm a Real Woman'
4. 'Follow' me on Pinterest ( Also on the sidebar ------> )

When you have done those things, then please leave a comment on this blog (below) tell me you did those things! Also, tell me a little bit about yourself so I can get a feel of who "you" are and why I would like to photograph you. I cannot wait to hear more from everyone, and thank you again, so much.

I have been overwhelmed by the responses coming in from my 'Real Woman' model search. I originally thought of only having 5 models, something small and intimate...but there have been well over 15 women who are incredibly interested and eager to help me expand my portfolio and branch out as a photographer. 

Therefore, I have decided that this *might* just have to be a whole weekend thing to get women who can, together on specific days...so everyone who wants to can participate.

The 'Real Woman Model Search' is going on the whole month of April, and up to 10 females will be chosen, by May 1st. The winners will be pampered with hair & makeup, wine and snacks, and the opportunity to have photographs taken of them that represents what a real woman looks like! We will be on location at Manito Park, where I will take photos of each woman individually in different settings. Each model will be featured in an online gallery, as well as on Facebook and my blog. Each woman will also receive up to 5 retouched photos for themselves, and the opportunity to purchase larger prints, if interested. 

This is a huge opportunity both for me and for the potential models! These sessions will be absolutely FREE and should be a lot of fun. I cannot wait for more details to come soon!! If you are interested, or know someone that is, please either email me or leave a comment on this blog and I will get back to everyone with more details as they come in.