Welcome to my blog! My name is Natalie Franke and I'm a wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer in the Philadelphia, Baltimore, & DC metro areas!

I specialize in capturing candid moments as they unfold and finding real emotion in each image that I produce.

I love my job & feel so blessed for all of the incredible friendships that I have gained through photography. I'm happy that you've come across my little piece of the universe! Take off your coat & stay a while!

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Anna & Micah's Wedding

On a day forecasted to rain, my second shooter Vida Carson and I took the five hour drive from Philadelphia to Charlottesville, VA to photograph Anna and Micah's gorgeous wedding at the Veritas Vineyard and Winery. By the time we reached the venue there was only sunshine and a soft autumn breeze. Anna looked absolutely stunning and after she finished getting ready we headed outside for their "first look" before the ceremony. From the minute Micah saw his bride, he couldn't stop smiling. What mattered that day wasn't the gorgeous vineyard, the sun setting behind the mountains, or the intricate details on each and every table -- but it was the fact that two people dedicated their lives to one another. Anna and Micah make an absolutely incredible couple and I am so blessed to have been a part of their wedding day! Congratulations to both of you! And have an amazing time in Australia! :)

Anna put together nearly every detail for her wedding.
The bouquets, table settings, and color scheme came together perfectly due to Anna's creativity!



The "first look" before the ceremony.



Anna and her gorgeous bridesmaids!

I have honestly never seen such a beautiful background for a ceremony. It was breathtaking!



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Anna and her parents.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Weekend Sneak Peek

This weekend was one of the best by far! I photographed Anna and Micah's gorgeous Charlottesville wedding on Saturday and wrapped up my 2009 wedding season! The fabulous Vida Carson drove down with me to second shoot and the 5 hour trip from Philadelphia to Charlottesville seemed to fly by! :) Here is one little sneak peek picture from Saturday! I'm loving the autumn colors!


On Sunday afternoon, after returning from Virginia, I photographed Lauren and Michael's engagement session in Annapolis. I'll be photographing their wedding in early April and (especially after their amazing photoshoot) I am extremely excited! They are so happy together, and it shines through in every single image. Here is a sneak peek from their session on Sunday as well!


Stay tuned for more pictures from these two amazing couples later on in the week! :) I've been incredibly busy lately so if you are waiting for images, just hang tight! I sent out one shipment of discs this afternoon and will start editing again after my midterms conclude on Thursday. You all are the best and I appreciate your constant support!