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Hi! I am Natali Aparicio
A wedding and lifestyle photographer based in beautiful Southern California, serving Temecula, San Diego, and surrounding areas.

I am a wife, a proud mama of 2, and someone who took a big leap of faith to follow a passion that began in 2017. In 2019, I left my career in the corporate world to start this photography journey — and I’ve never looked back. No seriously….. I quit and started practicing, shooting, and editing the next day. Believe it or not, I started with product and food photography. I even took courses and studied the art of food photography ha! I learned a great deal about composition, lighting, and positioning. But something was missing, and that was connection. I then realized my passion for photography was there, but I was focused on the wrong niche. I got confirmation when my husband and I took our engagement photos. I absolutely loved the process and how I felt being in front of the lens as the photographer captured our love. I then began working with couples and families, and my heart was set! I knew I was where I belonged. Sounds cheesy, I know, but I'm keeping it real here.
What started as a dream has become the most rewarding work I could imagine. My dreams didn’t stop there; when I got married, I knew my life was heading in a different direction. Photography is something I always wanted to do and probably will always have heart for it, but my calling is in motherhood. Growing my family was something I yearned for. Being a mama has been the biggest blessing and honor, and nothing will ever replace the joy of spending the days with my girls.
With that being said, I know God gave me this gift for a purpose. With the limited time I have, I can only focus on catering to a few couples and families, but I will devote my complete heart to the beautiful work we create. I take about 6-8 weddings a year and around 15 lifestyle sessions. This is why it’s important for YOU & I to align and connect. I pour my heart out into timeline planning, communication, all of the behind-the-scenes work, shooting the day of, and editing after the event.
If you asked me what I like to do for fun, well, it’s quite simple:
I like to read my Bible
I like to spend time with my family- extra smiles and butterflies when I get to go on dates with my husband
I like to take photos, can you blame me? lol
I like to bake from scratch- sourdough is my baby #3
And when we all have a chance, I like to hang out with my mom friends and go out for some queso dip.
This is me, my life is simple, I’m passionate, I love hard, I’m happy and fun, and I love what I do.
If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares, connects, and cheers you on every step of the way — you’re in the right place. Let’s create something beautiful together!