natalie sunflower

freelance photographer, researcher, activist

About

It's never too late to find your passion in life. I have been blessed to have lived in New Mexico for ten years, and to have experienced the beauty in the landscapes, and vistas. Now living in Nevada, in the desert, I can expand my vision even more, and take in the natural world through my lens. I wish to share that vision with the world, and to help them see, the beauty that surrounds us all.

Country

united states

City

springfield

Industry

market research

Skill

public speaking, leadership development, research, fundraising, strategic planning, community outreach, event planning, training, nonprofits, volunteer management, community development, public relations, entrepreneurship, social media marketing, social networking, social media, event management, strategic visionary, program management, customer insight, environmental awareness, marketing communications, leadership, nonprofit organizations, marketing, fashion, teaching, team building, customer service, coaching, photography

Experience

freelance photographer, researcher, and activist

spiritual advisor

2000-11 - Present · 25 yrs 11 mos

professional photographer, freelance

natalie sunflower photography

2017-6 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

My photography encompasses many different visions. I shoot whatever moves me. I choose not be boxed in by one category or another, therefore, I may choose portraits, landscapes, or wildlife. It depends on where I am and what I behold with my eyes. My camera and images are an extension of my passion, imagination, and freedom of spirit.

volunteer

pet outreach

2001-9 - 2009-9 · 8 yrs 1 mo

 Weekly volunteer in assisted living facilities accompanied by my 4 legged friend, Lace, to help bring joy and brighten the days of elders who reside in these facilities.  Outspoken advocate of fair and humane treatment of assisted living residents.  Offered the job of New Mexico State Ombudsman to Assisted Living Facilities, but I could not accept the job due to temporary relocation to the East Coast

freelance photographer, researcher, activist

2019-7 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

volunteer fundraiser

childrite.org

2001-9 - 2008-9 · 7 yrs 1 mo

 Volunteer fundraiser for Child Rite, a New Mexico charitable organization that helped place special needs children with loving, stable families.  Significantly elevated the number of art donations for the annual Child Rite Art Auction in Taos New Mexico through personal relationships I developed with local gallery owners.  Grew, managed, and maintained Art Gallery relationships for the Child Rite Charity.

founder and president

sunflower creations

1988-6 - 2000-9 · 12 yrs 4 mos

*  I am the founder of these businesses which provided the following services: *  Caterer for home based celebrations, parties, elegant dinners, special occasions, and other intimate gatherings. *  Interior design/ decorator consultant for re-models of high end residences *  Home and life organization, and cleaning service provider for select clients.