Hi!
We’re Nat and Cody
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Co-owner
Where: Orinigally from Atlanta, transplant to LA, then SF.
Why: Developed love of travel and photojournalism at 16 working with non-profit in Ecuador.
Energy: 🎉
Skills: Works best when capturing a moment, art directing, and talking with subjects and clients.
We’re a food and lifestyle photo and video team.
Our work encapsulates community, health, and hard work, in a refined and vibrant style.
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Co-owner
Where: Originally from MA. JV Basketball coach called him “California boy”. Auspicious nickname.
Why: Loves the access that photography provides into other people’s jobs and lives.
Energy: 😎
Skills: Cody excels at creating technical setups, lighting, retouching, and doing whatever Nat tells him.
Trusted by these awesome folks
Words from Others
“Working with Nat and Cody is always a pleasure.
Not only do they have their pulse on modern stylistic approaches for every project they take on, they have a natural ability to act as an extension of your creative vision.
They’re also amazing humans you can trust to elevate the perception of your product or service, with flawless execution and attention to every detail.
So much love for these two, I can’t wait to work with them again.”
-Gregory James / Creative Director
“I've had the pleasure of working with Cody and Nat, and they’re nothing short of exceptional. Their creative vision, paired with a keen eye for detail, consistently brings even the most challenging concepts to life. Whether it's photography or videography, they’ve been instrumental in elevating The Duckhorn Portfolio's imagery to new heights. On set, they are collaborative partners, agile in adapting to any situation—whether in-person or remote. I genuinely can't say enough good things about this duo—they make every project smoother and more successful.”
-Alex Gerberick, Brand Manager at Duckhorn Portfolio
FAQ’s
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That’s right! That said, we’re not always both on set. Natalie handles pre-production and details, while Cody handles production and post.
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We’re occasionally available on short notice. But, to get the best results we like a 2-4 weeks to plan.
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Let us know your deadlines or targets right away and we’ll work backwards from there.
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5 steps:
1) Discovery - get to know your business and goals.
2) Ideas and strategy - refine concepts, learn or develop brand guidelines, create a shot list.
3) Pre-production - organizing all the details to get the work accomplished.
4) The shoot + a little magic
5) Post and delivery - rough drafts, revisions, and finals.
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Typical photographer answer: it depends on:
•What and how much you’re hoping to create (are we talking social media reel or content library?)
•The resources needed to get it done right (equipment, stylists, retouchers, etc).
•The difficulty to pull it off (rush deadline, complex ideas, many movng parts)