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!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Emily & Andrew's Wedding

Last Saturday, Emily and Andrew tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony at the George Washington Masonic Monument in Alexandria, VA. The monument was the perfect backdrop for these love birds to celebrate their marriage with friends and family. I had the fabulous Vida Carson as my second shooter and we both agreed that our first wedding of 2010 couldn't have been any better! Congratulations Andrew and Emily! :)











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Because Andrew is from the UK, there were a lot of family members and friends that could not make the trip to Washington DC. Emily put together a collection of video clips from Andrew's loved ones congratulating them and sharing words of support. It was my absolute favorite part of the night!
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Andrew took Emily to the observation deck of the monument and had his brother light flares i the shape of a heart on the ground below. It was such a gorgeous view and a perfect way to end the night!


17 comments:

Elisabeth Carol said...

Awesome job Natalie! Love the dress and shoe shot!!

Kristi said...

Beautiful pictures! Once again, amazing job.

Emily Hayes Photography- Washington DC Wedding and Portrait Photography said...

Seriously Amazing! I love your off camera flash tecniques. I need off camera flash help. How did you learn it?

Maggie said...

wow the second shot of Emily standing on the ottoman is gorgeous!

Lance Padgett said...

The shot on the piano is gorgeous...they all are!

Paige Elizabeth said...

Lovely, lovely, lovely! I love the purple shoes!! :D

Amanda Ward said...

Beautiful photos - I love your detail shots!

Vida Carson said...

Great job, Nat! I had so much fun ^_^

Anonymous said...

Amazing pictures! I love the one where the bride is on the piano!

Joe Sanfilippo said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I ,ove those bridal party shots!

Mike Lichtenwalner said...

That is an awesome place to have a wedding. Great images.

Kyle Hepp said...

Those SHOES. That VEIL. That JACKET. The details of this wedding are so beautiful!

Unknown said...

great shots. especially love the group shot and the one with the piano

Teresa K photography said...

WOW!!! That's all I gotta say. You really nailed that group shot too. Fantastic work!!

Julie Marie Portraits said...

Beautiful pictures

KRYSTAL!!! said...

you always leave me speechless. i love it.

PVR Publications inc. said...

What an adorable couple. I think you captured their big day and their personalities perfectly.