Melissa & Bobby's Session

After days of nearly constant storms, I was thrilled to have one afternoon without a cloud in the sky! Melissa and her husband Bobby joined me in downtown Annapolis for a couple shoot to celebrate being in love! They have been married for two years and are one of the cutest couples that I've ever photographed! Not to mention that Melissa is an awesome photographer herself!

A little love through the lens.

We took a little break for ice cream! :)

After this session, I'm determined to find a cute pair of pink pumps!

Sarah & Steven's Engagement Session

Sarah & Steven are a fun & absolutely wonderful couple! After a long day of Trash the Dress sessions, they met me at Chesapeake Beach for their engagement shoot. It's easy to see why Steven absolutely adores Sarah - her laugh could light up a room and she is absolutely beautiful! Steven also has a fun sense of humor & informed me that he (& his groomsmen) are going to be rocking Chuck Taylors at the wedding! Love it!

The gorgeous ring!

Sarah & Steven - I had an amazing time at your engagement session & can't wait to photograph your beautiful wedding in October! I'm looking forward to all of the details - from the Chucks to your flowers - and every moment in between! Thank you for keeping me so enthusiastic after a long day in the sun! :)

All the best,

Natalie Franke

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

Kira & Cameron's Session

There is such a chemistry between Kira and Cameron, that you are immediately drawn in from the moment you meet them! Cameron is a Towson Senior majoring in Marketing and Kira is a Freshman majoring in Special Education. They met at an on campus Christian Organization at the beginning of this year and have been completely inseparable since! We had such a great time and I know that this is a Valentine's gift that will never be forgotten!

Kira defied the cold weather with a gorgeous sleeveless top! I loved it!

As soon as we got a break it was time to warm up! Kira was freezing!

With a 6'4 boyfriend - Kira needed the famous jumping shot!

(Super Large for Life Size Effect)

The docks made for the perfect photographing spot!

Smiling! =) Probably the only posed shot of the entire day!

A little sun and some blue skies!

And what is a trip to Annapolis without visiting the capital!?

We found this amazing patch of wheat grass & took total advantage!

Thank you so much for letting me capture your memories today! I can't wait to keep in touch with the both of you and hopefully see you up at Towson sometime this year!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Caroline and Daniel's Session

Today I met one of the cutest couples, Caroline and Daniel. Caroline is an aspiring architect and Daniel does everything from working at Johns Hopkins to volunteering as a paramedic. They have been together for over two years and wanted to celebrate Valentine's day with a romantic photo shoot. They were such a blast to photograph and didn't think twice when I asked them to dance in a field of beach reeds. Haha! I really love my clients that are willing to do all the crazy things I come up with and just laugh off the funny moments. They were no exception & I'm really happy to have met them!

I really enjoy photographing people in love! The chemistry and compassion between two people can be so candidly beautiful. Thank you Caroline & Daniel!

Yours Truly,

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

Bliss Beach Session - ALMOST Sold Out!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I only have two slots remaining for the Beach Bliss Marathon Session on April 18th! I'm amazed at how fast my day has filled up and will only be taking two more hour long slots. Send me an email (link above on the navigation bar) to reserve your spot before time runs out! I will be offering two types of sessions to fill that space: Half Hour Slots for $60 (max of 3 people) and Hour Slots for $100. The majority of clients have booked entire hours to take advantage of this great deal, resulting in the day filling up even faster than I imagined it would. Every session comes with free copies of the digital images, a password protected ordering gallery, and a photo shoot in the gorgeous city of Chesapeake Beach Maryland.

For all of you who have already booked: We are going to have an AMAZING time! Keep your fingers crossed for beautiful spring weather & I'll be updating the blog with suggestions on what to bring closer to the event! Get ready for an amazing time - I promise to have you laughing in the first ten minutes. =)

A little macro shot from the other day. Looks like we'll be expecting snow tomorrow! Wish me luck driving on the beltway from Annapolis to Towson! It's going to be a nightmare!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Upcoming Events!

Here is the official list of the events planned so far for Natalie Franke Photography this spring. More will be posted as it becomes available!

Valentine's Day Deals: Any couples who book a session between the dates of February 7th and the 15th will receive their digital images for free! Slots are filling up, so please email me as soon as possible!

Beach Bliss Marathon Session: Scheduled for April 18, 2009 all day! I will be offering two types of sessions: Half Hour Slots for $60 (max of 3 people) and Hour Slots for $100. Every session comes with free copies of the digital images, a password protected ordering gallery, and a photo shoot in the gorgeous city of Chesapeake Beach Maryland. See you at the beach!

Email me to reserve your spot now: nataliefranke@mac.com