Erica's Senior Session

Meet Erica: a beautiful college senior graduating with a business degree in May. Beginning this fall she plans to pursue her dreams of going to culinary school and starting her own business. Not only is she incredibly talented but incredibly photogenic (as you will see).

Mother nature decided to throw us one of the windiest days this year, but we didn't let it stop us! :) Regardless of the fact that we nearly froze to death and were dodging in and out of 40 mph gusts - this was an incredible session! Erica's spirit and laugh kept us going as we photographed around my favorite parts of Annapolis! Here are a few images from this morning.

Who knew you could get gorgeous golden light at 11am in December? Such a sweet surprise!

I love this picture! It captures the moment so perfectly.

It's not like we were going to let a few 40 mph wind gusts effect our day! :)

Tara's Senior Session

One of my favorite parts about being a photographer is the fact that I get to meet some of the most amazing people on a daily basis. Last Sunday was no exception - Meet Tara. This high school senior wants to pursue Deaf Studies in college and work with the hearing impaired. She is not only motivated and outgoing, but absolutely beautiful as well! Here are a few pictures from her Senior Session in downtown Annapolis.

Her eyes are absolutely stunning. :)

We stumbled upon this pile of leaves behind an old school building and had fun with them.

So sorry for messing up your perfect pile of leaves! Opportunities like this are few & far between. ;)

2010 Seniors!

I just wanted to let all of the 2010 Seniors know that I'll be booking most of my Senior Sessions between July 1st and August 26th! I've been getting a ton of emails recently asking when the "best" time is to do your high school senior portraits. I always recommend having them done the summer before you begin your senior year. You get to sport your summer tan & order your wallets before you even get your first homework assignment. It takes all of the stress out of senior pictures!

Any 2010 Seniors that book in the months of July & August can take advantage of this special offer!

For $250 you'll have a 1-2 hour session at any location of your choice, an online ordering gallery to view & order prints, as well as a disc with all of the digital images included. You also receive a $20 off coupon for any future session you schedule with me! :)

** As of July 1st all prices will be changing slightly for portrait sessions. Digital images will be included in all sessions to make booking simpler and easier! :) This Senior Session offer is valid for any sessions scheduled between now and August 26th.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Landon, Aubrey, & Monica - Senior Session

When I was first contacted to do a photo session on the military base at Fort Meade, I never imagined how beautiful it could possibly be! Two days ago I had the opportunity to photograph three fantastic seniors! Landon & Aubrey are twins, Aubrey & Monica are best friends, and Landon has been dating Monica for a little over 7 months. So what started out as a simple senior session turned into a fun & creative morning.

Grassy Field + Guitar + Beautiful Senior = Perfection

The twins.

Landon & Monica

Senior Sessions are always the best for jumping shots!

These girls were so natural in front of camera! I loved it!

Thank you to Landon, Aubrey, Monica, and the twins' mom Sheri for allowing me to document this wonderful time in their lives. :)

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Beach Bliss Marathon Session Day!

To say that I had fun yesterday at the Beach Bliss Marathon Day would be an understatement! The weather was gorgeous! Sunny and 75 - couldn't get much better than that! I was lucky enough to have a good friend and fabulous photographer, Noah Hayes, join me for the day as well! Here is a small small peek from the day:

Stunning Charlotte!

Silly Cierra

Sweet Joy!

I loved this shot of Noah and the girls! 

Lauren planned a session for her younger sister Kristen's Birthday!

The birthday girl!

I love those shades! 

Jenna was the last session of the day and a former client of mine! 

We had so much fun taking her senior pictures!

We often go to great lengths as photographers to get the right shot..

Noah in these pictures is the perfect example! Haha!

& Noah caught me in action as well! =) 

I was so happy to finally be able to wear flip flops!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke