There are many reasons why I love the State of Maine. One of them is because of days like this. Some people might think ice storms are annoying, gross, and somewhat frustrating, but I find them absolutely stunning. I love the muted colors of the sky, the extreme contrast of the snow against the […]

Natalya DeSena Photography: Winter in Maine

January 8, 2019

  Back in November I got the chance to work with and learn from Chaz Cruz in Brooklyn, New York. He’s an amazing photographer with a lot of passion and energy. I love going above and beyond my day to day work and getting more creative. I also love learning from other people in the […]

LIFESTYLE: Gel Lighting with Chaz Cruz in Brooklyn, New York

January 8, 2019

  The Public Works had a wedding vendor party and it was great to catch up with so many familiar faces in the wedding world. Thanks to Pinch Me Planning and The Public Works for putting this shindig together. There was a great team of vendors that donated their time and craftsmanship for the event. […]

The Public Works Wedding Vendor Party in Portland, Maine

December 5, 2018

  The goal for this shoot was to showcase Maine’s fall foliage and the landscapes that exemplify the beauty of New England’s seasonal color palette.   A local flower and herb farm provided the perfect backdrop to celebrate this amazing time of year. Fresh Pickins Farm is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Unlike most farms in […]

Fall Wedding Inspiration at Fresh Pickins Farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

November 28, 2018

  A year ago, I went on a life changing journey to Morocco with 15 strangers. It was a journey that I’ll hold near and dear to my heart forever. Every woman on the trip was a creative looking to meet and grow with other creative women. I booked the trip through We Are Creative […]

Natalya DeSena Photography: A Beautiful Journey to Morocco

November 27, 2018

  I’m a Maine based wedding photographer, but I often shoot in the Boston Area and all over New England. Elm Bank is a stunning venue in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The property dates back to the 1700’s so it has a lot of history. It has a beautiful greenhouse, old stone statues, an immaculate stone fountain, […]

A Styled Wedding Shoot at Elm Bank in Wellesley, Massachusetts

October 4, 2018

I’m a Maine wedding photographer but I shoot a lot in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York.. I’ve done a handful of styled shoots this summer and most of them have been outside of Maine. I had the pleasure of doing a this styled shoot at The Commons 1854 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The […]

A Styled Wedding Shoot at the Commons 1854 in Topsfield, Massachusetts

September 10, 2018

We’re beyond excited to see our styled wedding shoot published on Wedding Chicks today! It’s nice to see our hard work pay off. Thanks to the below team of vendors who made this dream a reality. Check out the full gallery here.      Venue: The Cape Club of SharonArt Direction: Weddings BostonHair+Makeup: Bridal Beauty […]

Natalya DeSena Weddings Featured on Wedding Chicks

September 6, 2018

This elegant yet whimsical wedding shoot took place at The Cape Club of Sharon in Sharon, Massachusetts. The shoot embodied childlike romance with sophisticated influences. The color palette was soft, clean, and classic. There were two high-end bridal looks and both dresses had beautiful detailed beading. I approached this styled shoot from a fine art […]

An Elegant and Romantic Wedding Shoot in Sharon, Massachusetts

September 6, 2018

Introducing Big Tree Catering!!! Big Tree Catering is the event and wedding catering arm of Eventide, Hugos, The Honey Paw and Big Tree Hospitality. We hosted a casual clambake to test some new catering equipment with the team. Brett has been with them for years and he’s now managing the catering program. We’re very excited to […]

Big Tree Catering Clambake at Ram Island Farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

August 23, 2018