Kelli and Bernie's Engagement Session

Over the weekend I had a fabulous engagement shoot with Kelli and Bernie. They are planning their wedding for this October and decided to have pictures taken in our Nation's Capital! Within a few minutes of starting we were already laughing and through various mishaps during the session I discovered what a fantastic couple these two are! We walked all over D.C. for their engagement portraits and got some beautiful shots in front of the monuments. 

Oh, And did I mention that her ring was gorgeous! 

What's a trip to D.C. without a ride on the carrousel? 

Sunset at the Lincoln Memorial.

Thank you Kelli and Bernie for sharing these special moments with me! I had an amazing time and hope your fingers have finally defrosted, hehe! =) 

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

The January Photographer Gathering

When you fill a room with 50 local Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. wedding and portrait photographers -- you get a crazy group of gear gurus, inspirational artists, and a really really fun time! Yesterday I spent the day at one of Armin DeFiesta's monthly get togethers at Julia MacInnis's house. It was so much fun to meet photographers on all ends of the spectrum (from newbies to seniors). There was more food than anyone could have imagined and the event lasted from around 1:00 pm until 6! This was my first photographer meet up and I can't wait to make as many as possible this year! 

Thank you Armin & Julia for putting together this amazing event!

I'm center left in the floral top and peace sign necklace! 

Getting ready for the areal shot. (I love this fisheye lens!)

The sky view of all of us from Julia's incredible second floor!

(*Photo Credit: goes to the incredibly talented Ingrid Kaslik!)

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke