Natalie Fong Malis

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $7,995

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $4,000

About Natalie Fong Malis

Natalie Fong Malis

Lead Photographer

Natalie is a Taiwanese-American photographer inspired by warmth & connection, reminiscent of her upbringing in Hawai'i. She graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Photography while working alongside fashion designers & directors on editorial and campaign productions. For over a decade, Natalie has directed her lens towards weddings, finding a meaningful depth in the relationships that she develops with her subjects and the cultural & physical environments that surround them. Her background in fashion marries a tender, documentarian perspective to provide refined imagery with an editorial edge without compromising the truth of what happened.

My approach is human before anything else — entering with gentleness, exchanging assumptions for curiosity, observing with eagerness as everything unfolds. Making connections & garnering relationships with my clients beyond the frame is an integral part of the process that allows me to provide an honest perspective of your experiences and reflect the essence of who you are. I believe that a photographer participates in the wedding as much as anyone, and the imagery should embody how it felt to be present. This is the visual language that your story is written in, and I hope they will serve as reminders of your joy, sincerity, & gratitude.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital
Film
Hybrid

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Wedding album

Reviews

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Love Natalie!!!
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•Zasha W.•Nov 19, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Natalie, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final photos. Her creative eye is unmatched, and she provided such thoughtful guidance on posing, which made the entire process feel natural and effortless. Natalie has a true talent for capturing moments in a way that feels both timeless and artistic. I also want to highlight her editing for film photos—it’s nothing short of incredible! The tones and textures she brings out are so beautifully done and added an extra layer of charm to the photos. If you’re looking for a photographer with an exceptional eye and a warm, professional approach, I can’t recommend Natalie enough. She’s truly a gem!
Stellar Photographer and Person!
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•Tiffany & K.•Apr 5, 2024
Natalie is an absolutely amazing, fun, and talented photographer and human being. We loved having her!! 10/10 y’all!! She is so talented that she shoots in both film and digital! She was so kind and patient with us throughout the day even though we were running behind and we both had LARGE families that love having photos taken. She was so patient throughout all the iterations of family photos and didn’t rush us at all but also got the day moving. She was calm and she checked in on us to make sure we were ok. When we felt stressed, she assured us everything was going to be alright and that we had time. I can’t stress how huge this was! I think this shows that she’s not just an incredible photographer but also an amazing human being who cares about her clients. And of course beyond that, we LOVE our photos! There are truly TOO Many good ones to choose from. She was absolutely a star and we loved working with her so much. She got the needed family shots but also got some really cool artistic fashion shots too! AND on top of that, photos of details that were honestly very carefully chosen out. And it made us so happy that she caught that and documented it. For example, the tea ceremony teapot and cups were a long adventure to find and hold significance for us. She just does it all folks. She’s amazing and I am so glad we had her for our engagement shoot and our big day. We love you Natalie! Thank you for everything!
Next Level Experience, Results, & True Delight
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•Loretta & B.•Jan 9, 2024
There’s something truly special about meeting, working with, and befriending Natalie. Her work initially caught our eye through a friend. We loved how comprehensively she told the story of their wedding and the unique unexpected moments she captured, how easy-going her subjects looked, and the expert use of lighting to accentuate or soften depending on the shot. Luckily for us, our experience with Natalie delivered the same magic. First, it’s important to know that in addition to her talent, artistic eye, and perfect execution, she is incredibly patient, understanding, and comforting – everything you want during the planning process and the day of your wedding. From the moment we had our first call, we felt like she understood what we wanted and trusted her to turn our various impulses and desires into a cohesive vision. Throughout the process, she helped push us along to make decisions at the right time (without rushing us) and she even took the extra step of meeting all of our other vendors and creative partners – making us feel like we had a real harmonious team working together. The weekend of, she was always in the right place at the right time, knowing when to blend in and when to provide needed direction. She put thoughtful consideration into every photo she took (accounting for different group dynamics, environmental elements, activities, etc) and calmly and effortlessly organized our friends and family to get in all the important photos before and after the ceremony. She made us feel so comfortable on the big day, and does so many little things well that are hard to appreciate until you're there and it's all happening. By the end of our wedding weekend, she truly felt like an integral part of our wedding story and community. And of course the photos were incredible! Neither of us feel like we're very photogenic, but thanks to her calming presence and great direction/guidance (pose, posture, setting!), she put us at ease and captured us, our guests, and the overall vibe so well. Many of our friends have commented on the “elevated” and “editorial” quality to our photos and have expressed interest in working with her as well. Every time we look through our photos we notice something new and are transported back to the feeling of the day, and we’ll be forever grateful to Natalie. We couldn’t recommend or trust her more and advise that anyone considering her services jumps on the opportunity before her calendar fills up!
Mist of Morning is the best!
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•Aurora E.•Nov 10, 2023
Natalie is amazing! She is extremely organized and communicative, and leads everyone through photos seamlessly all day. She is great at guiding the couple through photo priorities and capturing what is important to them, and is so artful with her work, using both film and digital!