The magic lives in the in between, in your softness, your power, your story unfolding.

Hi, I'm Vanessa

I’ve always been drawn to the space between moments, the fleeting glance, the glow that lingers on a smile, or how shadows dance through the ocean.

Over 20 years ago, I began my journey in photography with newborns and families. In those early years of motherhood, I founded Pastel Photography. My daughters, now 10 and 11, have been my greatest muses, the heartbeat behind everything I create.

As my artistry deepened, so did my work. Photographing in a way that allows you to feel fully free and seen, a space to connect, play, and honour where you are. And so, Vanessa Natoli was born, truly me. Rooted, fluid, and attuned to beauty in all its phases.

Whether you’re entering motherhood, rediscovering yourself, or simply craving a moment that’s yours,  this is your invitation to pause, feel, and honour it all.

Because when you’re given the space to be yourself, the magic always happens.

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