AGENCY STRAY ANGEL

BEHIND THE MIND:

NATALIE RHEA

DIRECTOR + PHOTOGRAPHER

Natalie Rhea is a seasoned director, published lifestyle photographer, and screenwriter with a focus on comedy and narrative storytelling. She’s passionate about crafting stories that center on the human experience, highlighting both the humorous and heartwarming aspects of everyday life.

As an experienced filmmaker, Natalie creates authentic, human-focused stories for brands, agencies, and artists. Her work captures the inspiring and often humorous elements of life.

Whether exploring the wild, chasing natural light, or capturing life’s most intentional moments, her work is driven by an insatiable curiosity. From my early days experimenting with film to documenting cowboy culture in the American West, fly fishing adventures, or writing humor inspired by life on the road, Natalie is always seeking new experiences that fuel both her creativity and compassion for the world around me.

Her journey as a filmmaker and photographer is deeply rooted in her curiosity and commitment to telling authentic stories of real people and the environments that shape them. Natalie’s love for the camera began at an early age, and while earning her film degree, she worked as a country radio DJ, where she built relationships with artists and managers. These connections opened doors for her to work as a filmmaker and photographer in the music industry. As her career evolved, she began writing comedy based on her unique life and travel experiences, infusing her work with a playful sense of humor and her love of adventure.

Natalie’s career has taken her across the globe, where she’s shot for various musicians and major brands, including Swarovski Optik, YETI, Samsung, Tecovas, King Ranch, Traeger, Ooni Pizza Ovens, and more. Though her primary bases are in Texas and the U.K., when she’s not on set, she can be found hiking and exploring the world.

She is always ready to travel and embark on a new adventure.