Welcome to my blog! My name is Natalie Franke and I'm a wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer in the Philadelphia, Baltimore, & DC metro areas!

I specialize in capturing candid moments as they unfold and finding real emotion in each image that I produce.

I love my job & feel so blessed for all of the incredible friendships that I have gained through photography. I'm happy that you've come across my little piece of the universe! Take off your coat & stay a while!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Caroline's Birthday!

My sister, Caroline celebrated her 17th birthday today & I can't believe it. Caroline is one of my best friends in the entire world. Not only is she an incredible sister, but an inspiring person. She works so hard for her goals and dreams - no matter what stands in her way. She is beautiful inside & out - and I mean that. I took this picture of her a few nights ago on a whim & I've fallen in love with it.. There is my baby sister, the angel that she has always been to me. My partner in crime, there for me in the worst & best of times. I'm so blessed that God has given me such an amazing person to call my sibling. 

Caroline - Happy Birthday! I love you & I'm so proud of you!

This picture was taken the same day right after I finished a photo session!
She has the best sense of humor. & I love that.
This picture was taken at Thanksgiving.
Holidays are so much more fun with Caroline. :)
She keeps me company at the under 50 table.
All the best,
Natalie Franke

5 comments:

Katelynne Lowensen said...

the first picture is absolutely amazing. love it

ARMIN said...

Sweet post Natalie, happy birthday Caroline!

Shining Windows said...

sisters are the greatest!

Anonymous said...

Hah way to cute! that twisting bokeh on the first image made with a lens bay or is it PS that did the job?..

Natalie Franke said...

Twisting bokeh is the effect of PS! :) I don't own a lensbaby just yet!