Natalie Fong Malis

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $8,750

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $5,000

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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Incredibly talented photographer and lovely human
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•Emily & J.•May 18
Working with Natalie was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the beginning, she was communicative and helpful, and she had fantastic recommendations for photo locations and how to make the most our of our day. We'd never had our photos professionally taken, but she made everything feel so natural and comfortable. Natalie's photos are warm and intimate and artistic, and they capture exactly what it felt like when we got married. Her eye for color and stellar creative vision made (seemingly) ordinary spaces and moments look gorgeous. We had admired her work for a long time. We were so happy to see our elopement through her lens with the signature warmth and artistry we have always loved in her work. We will always treasure the beautiful portraits she took of us that make us look our best. But even more, we love the sweet in-between moments she captured of us being ourselves. Those are some of the most special, cherished memories we want to hold on to and we are so grateful she caught them on camera. Natalie is an incredibly sweet, lovely person. We had a great time getting to know her, and spending the afternoon with her felt like hanging out with a good friend. Endless thanks and all credit to Natalie for shaping our wedding day into the intimate, fun experience we had always envisioned, with the most stunning photos to remember it by.
Natalie is the best!!
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•Angela W.•Jan 23, 2025
Natalie was our amazing wedding photographer that totally captured our day in vibrant and stunning photos. We picked her after browsing dozens of photographers and being really drawn to her style. She clearly has a talent and an eye for composition and capturing color and lighting. After a quick zoom meet, we confirmed that her vibe was the right fit for us. She's personable, fun, and takes time to get to know you and understand what's important to you to capture on the day of. I really appreciated that she remembers things like my family members or best friend's names :) During the event, she was so professional and organized -- my favorite part was how she would provide subtle but expert suggestions on how to adjust, for ex. having a guest put his hand in his jacket pocket, etc. She understands the details that really matter to have the best outcomes that are both photo-worthy but natural! We had a small wedding of 50 guests in an intimate space, she blended right in with the guests and was able to get a more intimate and personal perspective of the event. Our couples photos also turned out great despite both my partner and I feeling very camera shy. I'd gladly hire her again for any photos I need again in the future!
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!