This update is long overdue - I have since used Lilouette for my wedding, new born baby photoshoot, and now a family portrait session of my daughter and her cousins to use as a Christmas card. It has been almost 7 years and I am still blown away by the quality, professionalism and how adaptable the entire Lilouette team is. Adding photos for reference. She was able to also get 4 kids under 4 to all look good in a single picture - a true miracle. read more

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Getting headshots is usually pretty irritating. I needed a new set for my agent due to my ever-changing hair and went to Natali...normally it's a pretty big pain in the butt and stresses me out, but this was SO not like that. Natali is fun, personable, efficient, professional and most importantly SHE LISTENS. She heard what I wanted and we got it times ten! Best headshots I've had so far, affordable and in a convenient location. win win win!!!!! read more

Great photographer! Highly recommended. We loved using her on our two day shoot and was on time, always smiling and took great photos and film. Highly recommended! read more

If you are looking for Beautiful Wedding Photos, Natali Truax and Mirror Mirror Studio Wedding Photography is the best in California. The quality of her professional photography is incredible and I am so happy that we booked her for our wedding in Southern California at the Walnut Grove Weddings - which is an outdoor wedding venue so all of our photos have beautiful natural light. Also her photography price packages are totally reasonable considering this crazy industry. As one bride to another - I really struggled with the overall price tag of the wedding - cause we all know it ads up ; ) , and for a second I didn't think we would need a professional wedding photographer. I am telling you now this is something that is worth budgeting for. PERIOD. The photos that Natali took are so beautiful and captured the day so elegantly that every time I look at them I am taken back to that moment. The food you'll eat once, the dress you wear once, the flowers might even die before the night is over. Your wedding photographs and videos are what you cherish for the rest of your life. Seriously - its worth it to pick an amazing photographer. read more

I adore Natali! We first met when she shot some new photos of me for my business, and then continued to work together on several weddings in 2012. She so fun, charming, and easy to get along with...which is really important for someone who HATES to be in front of the camera. I love all of the photos that Natali has taken for me, and still use them on my website/ Facebook page/ marketing. If you're looking for a talented AND sweet photographer, choose Natali! read more

Natali and her company Lilouette are wonderful. I am not exaggerating when I say that Natali and Lilouette were crucial to our wedding! I met Natali years before getting engaged - we knew each other casually through our professions. The minute we started planning our wedding I reached out to her. She had made such an impression on me as a genuine, thoughtful, and caring person. I sincerely hoped for the chance to work with her, but I knew nothing about the details of our wedding, let alone how the wedding industry worked. She emailed me back immediately offering to get together to catch up and discuss, knowing we weren't even close to having a date or a venue. Natali is experienced. She's worked in the wedding industry longer than I've known her (going on 7 years!) Natali knows ALL the venues in Northern California - in addition to doing international work too! She did not seem bothered at all as we kept her abreast during our venue hunt, and was able to give us tips and advice. She truly enjoys the process, and having her guidance was a godsend! You better believe we put a deposit down with her the minute we secured a wedding date! Lilouette is priced right. Yes, weddings are expensive. To be upfront - we knew we wanted to invest in having great photos, and I had my heart set on working with Natali from the beginning. From the other photographers we looked into (mostly for price comps), we felt that the pricing was fair for the market. After the fact we 100% feel the price was worth it for the value of the services we got. Natali is a professional. She knew our venue, but still did a pre-event visit as well as was there early scoping things out so there would be few surprises. The day of the wedding she arrived and got set up and got to work - which was really helpful with so much going on. She had multiple conversations with us in preparation - about the schedule, specific photos we wanted to get, concerns we had. She kept track of the schedule (and all the wedding party), corralled and herded both sides of our family for photos, and was friendly the whole time! It was comforting knowing she was taking care of so much, and really helped us enjoy the day. Working with Natali was fun. It was really important to us that we felt comfortable with our photographer (we are not natural models nor camera loving people). We had drinks with Natali before hiring her and loved her personality, sense of humor, and relatability. She gets that for most of us planning a wedding and posing for photos isn't typical, and somehow makes it feel normal. Both our engagement shoot and wedding photos were fun and not stressful for us. Especially during the solo and couples photos she helped us feel at ease. I enjoyed being able to geek out with her on wedding details, and valued her input. She was literally the first person I went to with any wedding related question or concern - she knew how to handle anything! The photos are amazing. Of course we think that, but they are. Natali is a really skilled photographer. We are so pleased - she captured many shots we would not have thought to ask for, or moments that we didn't get to see. She was also great at giving guidance and feedback to capture our best angles or help us pose. (I'll never forget her explaining to my husband how to 'smize'!) We love looking through the photos - our minor complaint is that there are too many to narrow it down to a few favorites! Natali was the best thing that happened to us during our wedding planning. She made us feel comfortable and at ease on one of the potentially most stressful days of our lives. We are so happy we were able to share the day with her and so grateful for the amazing moments she captured. We look forward to working with her again. Thanks Lilouette! read more

Natali photographed our wedding over two years ago. Choosing her as our photographer is still one of the best decisions we made that day. Her pictures and style are beautiful and she is the consummate professional. She also made it incredibly easy; one conversation with her and we were like: Yes. Easiest decision of our wedding planning process. We met with her and she quickly got a sense of who we are as a couple. She made some recommendations, both photography-related and also some general wedding-related advice. The thing is, the first huge event many people plan is their wedding. It's incredibly stressful, tons of high expectations, and you've never done it before. And you have to record it all for posterity. I should also mention that I'm one of those people who likes to think of themselves as "low-key" and hates event planning, but is actually very particular. I'm not easy to please. Ha. Natali's experience really shines through. And she's so easy to work with -- it's like magic (but it's not ... she clearly really knows what she's doing and is really good at it). Her photographs are beautiful. We got married at the Brazil Room in Berkeley and she was familiar with the location and knew exactly how to get fantastic shots, even late in the year around sunset. She also made our dance party look amazing. She heard us when we said we didn't want anything to "pose-y" but pushed us to get just a little bit out of our comfort zone and I'm glad she did. We ended up so, so happy with our photos. And I'm one of those people who hates seeing pictures of themselves. She did an amazing job and I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone who needs a photographer for their wedding. read more

There are not enough kind things to say about Natali of Mirror Mirror Studios. I worked with her first at a friends wedding last year as a second shooter and her photography skills are awesome. You feel at ease with her and as someone who can resemble an awkward mess it was helpful! So when I was planning my wedding and heard she also shoots amazing videography I was thrilled! I had always wanted a video of my wedding but didn't know where to start looking. Look no further! Natali was, again, easy going and sweet (to all 10 of my groomsmen!) and at the reception even climbed into the rafters of the barn to get footage! What a champ! Creativity just flows out of her and she is an all over talent :) read more

Not only is Natali incredibly talented and easy to work with, but she is also damn cool and fun! I was a little nervous going into my boudoir shoot, which I was doing as a wedding gift for my hubby, but she immediately felt like a friend. We spent the next few hours basically playing around and having a blast. She got in most every pose first to make sure I'd be comfortable and before I knew it, several hours had flown by. Every photograph is spectacular from the framing to the lighting to capturing the energy in the moment. I would highly recommend Natalie to anyone! read more

Natali photographed our wedding this last April (and did our engagement photos the previous April), and I could not imagine having worked with anyone else to capture this special time in our lives. We are blown away by her work; her photography is absolutely stunning. She managed to capture not only the details, but also the emotions of our wedding day (and engagement) in the most beautiful way we could imagine. Furthermore, Natali is not only incredibly talented, but also extremely professional, organized, and meticulous. I am an excessive worrier/planner, but her attention to detail and planning put me at ease (as much as possible), and I am so glad that we trusted her. (I should also mention that we had the additional challenge of planning our wedding from across the country, and Natali was SO patient with us as she sent us multiple wedding albums, and answered my many questions. After first meeting her on Skype, we knew at once that we had to work with her.) One should also know that she is super fun and easy to get along with. My husband is not a fan of being in the spotlight, but she made us both feel at ease and ourselves even in front of the camera. We are still pinching ourselves that we got to work with Natali. Choose her as your wedding photographer. You won't regret it! read more

If you're looking for high quality, professional photography, you've gotta check out Mirror Mirror Studio. Natali has a creative eye that combines clarity and polish with depth and personality. This combination gives her work a professional yet expressive tone. She's a delight to work with. read more

When my photographer backed out at the last minute, Natali stepped in and did a great job. The beautiful formal shots were important to me, but I really appreciated the wonderful candid shots she took during the reception. She made everyone comfortable and even got a good picture of my favorite aunt who usually hides from the camera. In spite of the stress of the event, I look calm and happy in the photos. My face had broken out the day before the ceremony, but Natali edited the image so I looked good. In sum: A very good professional photographer. She was easy to work with and very reasonable cost. read more

Natali did a fantastic job under somewhat unusual circumstances. She was wonderful at putting me at ease (not easy!) and producing some fantastic images. The studio itself is very small and I was initially a little doubtful, but she worked miracles within that small space, creating several, distinctly different "settings". She also let me do several outfit changes and included some of each with the final, edited high and low res images. Finally, I HAVE to say that compared to several other photographers I'd contacted (with short notice request) Natali provided tremendous (!) value. I have nothing bad to say (wait, she only offered tea and didn't have any pre-made coffee for early morning session- kidding!) and would/will use her again if/when the need arises. read more

Of all of the vendors we worked with for our July wedding in San Francisco, Natali was by far the one that put us the most at ease. She is such a pro: she meticulously researched our venues, scouted out good angles, visited both spaces with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and planned out a whole timeline of the day. It was almost like having a second coordinator! She listened to every little suggestion we made and did her best to build it all into the timeline -- down to the quick midday stop by the soft-serve ice cream truck in Golden Gate Park. Early on, I sent her a photo of a shot of our reception venue that I had seen in a public online wedding gallery -- it somehow involved climbing along the side of the building to catch the exact view, and she made sure she got it! I never expected such attentiveness from a photographer -- she went way above and beyond. Natali is an absolute stand-out for her professionalism, but on top of that her photos are gorgeous and her package prices are reasonable. She has a particularly good eye for light: the colors of her wedding photos are bright and elegant, and she is able to capture textures and shadows with a crisp but still soft feel. The end results are stunning. And beyond all that, she and her second shooter Felix are lovely people and we were happy to hang out with them all day! They were never in the way, and yet always right there when we wanted them. Thank you, Natali, Felix, and all at Mirror Mirror Studio for helping to make our wedding memories so vivid!! read more

I wanted to have some photos of myself to give to my boyfriend as a birthday present. I wanted something tasteful and professional, so I started asking around for a good photographer. One of my friends had just used Natali for an event and recommended her to me. I could not have been more pleased with how everything turned out! I was of course a little nervous and camera shy going into the whole thing, but she very quickly put me at ease. She told me that she was a cosmetogolgist as well and I can see how that could contribute to her gift for conversation. I felt like she really listened to me and what I wanted, but she wasn't afraid to give me direction and her opinion on what would look most natural. The pictures turned out beautiful and gave me a big ego boost at the same time! :) If I ever need photos done again I would call her in a heartbeat. read more

Natali photographed our wedding in Oakland in October, and she did a terrific job. She was comfortable and fun - she felt like a friend right off the bat, which made our wedding day more fun. She also was super professional and easy to work with throughout. The pictures came out beautifully - really captured the day. We couldn't be happier with them. Natali is highly recommended! read more

When I found out that I was going to get married last year I got in touch with Natali right away upon recommendation of a mutual friend. This friend of mine shared some gorgeous boudoir style photos that Natali had taken of her & also had a lot of really wonderful things to say about her & the experience they had shooting together. I really value heartfelt word-of-mouth recommendations from friends so even though I'm currently living in Hawaii & Natali is all the way in San Francisco I reached out to her via email. Right off the bat I found Natali to be super professional, personable, warm & quick to respond. I was especially sold after seeing her full photo portfolio & website. I found her wedding & boudoir photography to be so incredibly romantic & whimsical. I could tell right away that she has an eye for capturing really honest, natural & beautiful moments. After several emails & a couple of Skype chats Natali & I agreed to embark on the journey together as wedding photographer & bride-to-be (it's a very important relationship!) I'm so grateful that I went with my gut & chose Natali. Maybe it's a little cheesy to say, but I really feel like I walked away from the experience with amazing photos & also a sweet new friend. She took the time to connect with me frequently leading up to the wedding & also made a genuine effort to get to know my now-husband & I. Natali is very thoughtful & is also a brilliant planner. Because I wanted video as well as photographs, she pooled all her resources & put together an amazing team of professional people to make it all happen exactly the way that I envisioned. She asked all the right questions, she listened, she used her incredibly artistic eye to capture so many wonderful moments, she was tirelessly happy & cheerful to work with. You can tell that she has a true passion for love, for weddings & for people. During the big day she totally kept her cool (even with the crazy Hawaii weather we were dealing with), she was super organized, fun, & she definitely went above & beyond to get some really unique shots that I never would have thought of. She's very creative & I never felt like I had to worry about a thing. Natali paid attention to all the little details (did I mention she's thoughtful?) even making sure that the song she used in our wedding video was special & meaningful to us. She had no idea what a can of worms she was opening there, my husband being a musician and a perfectionist. Part of our wedding celebration included a mini-music festival played by bands & musicians who are all friends & family members of ours. So of course we had to get a bunch of those same friends together to all collaborate on a song for the wedding video. Even though Natali is very pro & had all our wedding photos & video footage edited in a jiffy, she basically sacrificed updating her portfolio & held off on sharing our photos & video for months until we had the final edited cut of custom music to go with the vid. I really appreciate how patient, understanding & professional she was throughout our whole experience working together. One of my best friends just got engaged a week ago & especially since she's SF local, I gave her Natali's info & suggested she go with Mirror Mirror Studio! Of course she spoke with Natali & checked out her work & became smitten right away with the photographer & her style just like I did. Natali - I'm so excited to see you again at another wedding next year! Thank you for giving me so many beautiful photo memories of my special day - if I have my way you'll be shooting all my friend's & families weddings & events! XO! read more

Natali photographed our wedding at Stern Grove in San Francisco in November and she was absolutely amazing. We also did an engagement photo shoot in early October at Alta Plaza Park in SF, which is where my husband and I had our first kiss and where he proposed to me. From the beginning to the end, Natali was fun and fabulous to work with. Both my husband and I are amateur photographers and are much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it, but Natali's fun nature and awesome photo ideas made us feel really comfortable and the photo shoots turned out to be way more fun than either of us were expecting. And the photos? Wow! They turned out to be absolutely stunning and we are thrilled! Having a Friday late afternoon/evening wedding in November in SF means a short window for natural light and the wedding setting was in a redwood grove, which also means little light. You couldn't even tell that this was the case by how crisp and clear and bright the photos came out. She's great at finding perfect photo spots and helping you pose in ways that are fun and not unnatural looking. We laughed the entire time and had such a great time. Thank you, Natali! read more

I've been photographed by Natali for several years and I have never met a picture that she took, that I did not like! She is truly an amazing and talented photographer. She's done modeling, maternity, weddings, high fashion shoots, you name it! Her work is so original and wonderful and that why I go back every single time. When I got married I knew that I don't have to stress because my pictures would turn out amazing. She listens to you and she's not jut a photographer she becomes a real friend. I wish she didn't move so far away because there's no photographer out where I live that's as great as she is. If you want your pictures done right and in a timely fashion I recommend Natali. She's reasonably priced. Shes professional and I can't wait I see what my next shoot holds!!! read more