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!

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

Trash the Dress Marathon Day

Last Saturday I had the first ever Trash the Dress Marathon Day & it was such a blast! The girls were gorgeous & ready to trash their dresses in the Chesapeake Bay! :) Here is a sneak peek of some of the images from Saturday! Enjoy!

Andrea & Alix are cousins! :) Alix bought the session as a gift for Andrea's birthday!

Lauren's session was a little different! She wanted to trash her wedding dress & do it in style!

She even brought a bouquet & veil to the sesh! :)

Not only was she drop dead gorgeous, but she wasn't afraid to trash her gown!

At the end of the day, I also had a fabulous engagement session with Sarah & Steven! I'll be blogging their session later today or tomorrow! :) I've also been getting everything ready for the Lunch & Learn in a little under two weeks! It's all very exciting.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Weddings on the Horizon

Over the past few weeks I have been receiving a few emails about my wedding photography packages and plans to build a new wedding website in the near future! I'm very proud to announce that beginning this fall and extending through the spring 2010 I will be offering various wedding packages to fit every budget for couples in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and DC! If you are interested in learning more about what I can offer you and fiance just send me an email! I would love to chat and see if my style of photography is right for you! 

Wedding Photography Mission Statement

"My goal for every couple is to capture the unscripted romance that makes you both so beautifully unique. From sweet kisses on the forehead to laughing uncontrollably at an inside joke - this is how I want to photograph you. I'm not the type of photographer who plans to tilt your head and ask you to smile for an extended period of time. I live for the challenge of getting rock star quality images that stay true to the quirky things that made you fall for one another in the first place. I believe that true love isn't always about being traditional and saying cheese -- but its about dancing in the street, kissing under the stars, and having pictures from your wedding day that will have you falling even more in love." 

-Natalie Franke

I'll be sure to keep you posted & check back for more portraits coming this and next week! I have six portrait sessions booked in the next two weeks alone! Can't wait to get spring started off right! =)

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke