Hi! I am

Natalie Dove

I’ve always been surrounded by creativity. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio with parents who worked in the art industry, I was immersed in talent and inspiration from day one. When my family moved to Virginia, I picked up a camera in high school and never put it down. I became fascinated with how photographers told stories through angles, lighting, and editing, and that spark lit the path for my career.

That path led me to Columbus College of Art & Design, where I started as a Photography major before falling in love with Graphic Design. I became very interested with how brands communicate, with the colors they choose, the way they adapt to trends, and how design shapes how we connect with products. This curiosity became the backbone of my portfolio.

Along the way, I’ve been honored with a Rising Star Award nomination from AFF, won a photography award from CSCA and had my work displayed in the Crane Center, Kinney Hall, Canzani Center, a small gallery in downtown Columbus and featured on CCAD’s Crane Café Instagram. I’ve designed menus, shot product photography, created promotional posters, and even ran social media marketing, all while gaining hands-on experience collaborating with clients and companies, from small design firms to a major banking firm in Columbus.

My goal is to keep working hard, learn as much as I can and continue to create bold, fresh and fun work that connects with people, whether that’s through a perfectly lit photo, a smartly designed ad, or a brand identity that just clicks.

Some of my accomplishments + industry experience

CSCA Photography Award

I won a photography award for 2 product photos I took in 2025.

I was one of the few students nominated for the opportunity to win a Rising Star award from AAF Columbus.

AAF Columbus

Over the summer I got to connect with SpaceJunk for their Educational Learning Program (ELP). We met with clients, saw the behind the scenes for how projects work within smaller graphic design firms and got hands on experience within the industry.

SpaceJunk’s ELP Program

Me and my design partner created the Crane Cafe Menus put up on CCAD campus’s coffee shop. We worked through AVI and have done many different design projects for them.

Crane Cafe Menus

I had the amazing opportunity to work with Latino Arts for Humanity. Me and a group of students shot photos and videos of their Day of the Dead festival. Our photos were selectively chosen and put up in a gallery in downtown Columbus, OH.

Latino Arts for Humanity

I had the incredible opportunity to work with a large banking firm located in Columbus, OH. I got to create app designs, layout designs and got to present to the main UX, UI and graphic design team at the company.

Large Banking Firm in Columbus

I got to do some product photography for MCR Medical. The images were used on Amazon as well as their website.

MCR Medical

I was featured in a public magazine called Botticelli Magazine. My typography piece as well as many photography pieces have been featured over the past 2 years.

Botticelli Magazine

Best in Show Award

I won best in show for Photography at Rockingham County Fair in VA.