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!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Amanda & Josh's Wedding

Amanda & Josh are one of those couples that are absolutely meant to be together. They look at one other like they have everything in the world & indeed they do! Their wedding was held at the Grachur Club in Pasadena, MD overlooking the beautiful Magothy River. Amanda took an immense amount of time to prepare each beach-themed detail herself, a true creative bride! :) Josh and Amanda are going to be stationed in Washington State in a short amount of time & I wish them the best of luck as they begin this chapter of their lives together. I also want to thank Natalie Obringer & Michael Jewell of Natalie Jewell Photography for assisting as a second shooting/videography combo! They were absolutely fantastic!



I couldn't get enough of how cute her garters were!
Most of the "getting ready" time was spent smiling and laughing. Amanda has an incredible personality!


The gentlemen were looking sharp and classy.
And the girls were going to have a blast no matter what! :)
One of the great aspects of the ceremony was the creating of the unity "sandle" rather than the traditional unity candle lighting. The blending of the sands represented the creation of a new family from two separate people.
Amanda also made the place cards for each guest! :) They were beautiful
There were a few moments in the ceremony where all they could do was laugh,overfilled with happiness.

And it's official! Mr. & Mrs. George! :)
Oh & completely forgot to mention that the look like a pair of models! Seriously.


And they know how to have fun! Perfect jumping shot!

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The cake was not only delicious, but beautifully decorated.

Next Stop: Forever.
One of my favorite send offs yet.

Thank you again to Amanda and Josh for having me photograph their special day! I hope you both are enjoying your honeymoon! ;)

All the best,
Natalie Franke

5 comments:

Kate said...

I can't wait until you shoot my wedding! These looks amazing, Natalie!

Amanda K. said...

Oh! these are so beautiful... I wish I could borrow your talent and creativity for my first weddings I have coming up. I'm so nervous!!

Anonymous said...

love love love the black and white ones on the pier! amazing!
-caroline

Danielle Anderson said...

What fun!!

Amanda George said...

thank you sooo much natalie! i love love love our wedding pics!