NATALIE A. WHEELER
412-302-7010
natalie.a.wheeler@gmail.com
PORTFOLIOS
www.actnaturallyphotography.com
www.instagram.com/natalie_a_wheeler
www.instagram.com/actnaturallyphotography
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Anthropology, April 2004 GPA 3.90
Graduated summa cum laude with honors in Anthropology Certificate in Latin American Studies
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH, 1999 – 2001
Completed a ten week cultural immersion program at Cemanahuac Spanish Language School in Cuernavaca, Mexico
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED
Artist (Freelance)
Act Naturally Photography
- Self-portrait photographer
- Family photography sessions
- Theater arts photography
- Pet photography
- Second shooter for wedding photography
Contributing artist at Lensdrop Stock photography (2018-present)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Moderator and curator for The Echoes Inside, an Instagram community for self-portrait artists (2017-present)
- Founder and team member of Life Unscripted, a social media team for documentary/lifestyle photography on Facebook and Instagram (2104-2016)
- Photography Pro at In Beauty and Chaos, an educational and resourceful site for photographers
- Contributing Blogger at lifestyle photography blog Beyond the Wanderlust, a prominent blog for inspirational photography and education (2015-2016)
EXHIBITIONS
PUBLICATIONS
- National Geographic Your Shot Featured Artist, week of March 8, 2019
- National Geographic Your Shot Published Photograph “Before the Jumps”
- National Geographic Your Shot Published Self-Portrait “In the Fog”
- National Geographic Your Shot Published Photograph “Occupied”
- National Geographic Your Shot Published Photograph ” Vintage Thrifting is SO Exciting!
- National Geographic Your Shot Published Self-Portrait “Surgeon’s House”
- Lensbaby: Journey Story (November 2017)
- Interview with Contagion Media
- Voyage Phoenix Interview