My name is Natalie Arriola. I am a photographer and writer currently living in Fresno, CA. I try to find beauty in the dust, heat, and agriculture which make up California’s San Joaquin Valley. I like to say that “The Grapes of Wrath” was about my family.

A lot of what you will find here is landscape and nature photography. You will also find moody images of interiors and exteriors from my home, hotels, and the homes of my friends and family. As well as portraits and posts of occasional studio work. I am not the kind of artist who believes that I have some great message to pass on to my viewers, but rather that my viewers bear the message by way of what they find in my work.

I also enjoy conceptual photography and am currently working on developing a more comprehensive body of conceptual work.

9th May 2012

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Patrick on the beach. 

Patrick on the beach. 

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9th May 2012

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An example of me forcing Patrick to do dorky, touristy things he doesn’t want to do at Casa De Fruta.

An example of me forcing Patrick to do dorky, touristy things he doesn’t want to do at Casa De Fruta.

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9th May 2012

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Heading down to the beach.

Heading down to the beach.

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9th May 2012

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An old car at Casa de Fruta. This picture makes me think of Miller’s Crossing for some reason.

An old car at Casa de Fruta. This picture makes me think of Miller’s Crossing for some reason.

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9th May 2012

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The guy holding up the t-shirt saw me taking this and covered his face. I kind of like it better than way though. The dusk light reflecting off the white t-shirt is perfect. This was taken on a beach just north of Santa Cruz.

The guy holding up the t-shirt saw me taking this and covered his face. I kind of like it better than way though. The dusk light reflecting off the white t-shirt is perfect. This was taken on a beach just north of Santa Cruz.

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7th February 2012

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5th February 2012

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