March is Madness!

I just looked at my March calendar and seriously needed to take a deep breath. I have a total of four days off this month.. WOW! As overwhelming as it is -- I am so happy!! I know it is going to be crazy, but I wanted to take my business to the next level & it's happening quicker than I could have imagined. I've booked my first wedding for September and have a bunch pending for the fall and into 2010!   =)  Thank you to all my amazing clients who encourage me, support me, and share their pictures with the world! You all are amazing.

First post with the new logo's watermark! Yay! 

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

A New Day for the World

Today was the first full day with President Obama as the leader of our amazing country! I think yesterday made us all a little prouder to be Americans! Regardless of who we all voted for and supported during this election, I believe that this inauguration deserves to be celebrated! I thought his speech was empowering and brought a few tears to my eyes.

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America." - Obama

Here is my clenched fist, ready to fight and persevere. Because we should all have a little hope that everything is going to get better! =) 

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Finally Feeling Better!

Sorry for being so invisible online recently.. I've been really sick these past few days and I'm finally getting back to normal! First of all, I wanted to thank Jaime Windon (The Blond Photographer) for meeting me last week in D.C. - She is one of those people that you immediately love once you meet them. She's upbeat, fun, and not to mention an incredible photographer! I'm hoping to be able to second for her in some upcoming weddings this spring!

That's all for now! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Stormy Shots

My week has been so busy so far that I haven't even had a chance to breath. I have a huge project due tomorrow for Sociology and I have been working on it all week. Hopefully I'll be able to get it done with only another hour of work, but we'll see! I'm excited for this weekend with two possible sessions booked, and endless possibilities for locations. I'll keep everyone posted on how they go. Ironically they are both with past clients too.. I love when my clients are so happy with their first shoot that they want another! =)

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I was thinking about it today, and I realized that there are only a few days left in November.. I can't believe it! This year has flown by so fast. It's amazing how quickly things change. I can't wait to spend the holidays with my family. It's going to be so much fun getting to see everyone for the first time in a while. Yay! Everyone knows what happens after Thanksgiving... Christmas! (My favorite holiday!) I should probably start making my wishlist.... hehe!

The weather has been so on and off lately, cold then warm - sunny then stormy. This past weekend it poured Saturday night & right before the storm I was able to capture a few shots. Here are two from that day.. enjoy!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Think Out of Focus

Sometimes we focus so hard on the little things that we miss the big picture.. Sometimes looking beyond what is clear leads us to a greater appreciation for the world. There is so much beauty, so much happiness that surrounds us - but those joys of life are often blurred from our focus.

I'll just leave you all with that sentiment. I hope everyone is having a great week! Smile, have fun, enjoy this gorgeous weather! And, just for today, try to live - "out of focus". 

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke