Goodbye Rain.. for now!

I got my new D300 yesterday in the mail! While the batteries were charging I ran outside and snapped a few pictures of the rain with my new macro lens! I can see that this is the beginning of a new era for me! I'm going to head outside soon and start getting a feel for my new camera, until then - here are two shots from yesterday's horrible weather!

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 

Sweet Caroline

My sister is a high school Junior and has been asking me to take her out for portraits.. When the temperatures went into the high 40's yesterday, I decided to take advantage of the gorgeous sunset and we hit the beach! Despite the cold, these pictures turned out looking like something from mid July! As we always do, we had a great time & I got to practice a little more of my sunset photography. This is known to photographers as the "wonder hours" when the sun falls to a certain angle in the sky and everything turns so beautifully golden! Here are some shots from yesterday - Beach Bliss Marathon Session information is in the works! <3 

This picture is exactly like my sister.. always laughing uncontrollably. She's a funny person!

As I always do, we shot a jumping picture.. It turned out to be one of my favorites!

Before we left, I grabbed this last shot of the tidal pools with the setting sun in the background!

Thank you all for your support! Can't wait to start shooting more sessions for 2009! I should be getting my new camera by the end of the week so check back for a first glimpse of it!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Valentine's Day Deal!

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to check in today to remind everyone that Valentine's Day is just a month away and before we know it this cold weather will subside.. If you plan on booking a session for you and your significant other for the Valentine's Day week or weekend please let me know as soon as possible! I want to make sure that every couple has the opportunity to celebrate their session in the most special way possible! Anyone who books a couple's session for a date between February 7th and the 15th will receive their digital images for free ($50 value). It's my little gift to all of you who are in love and want pictures to capture the beauty of your relationship!

I Took the Jump!

In preparation for the Portrait Season coming up in the Spring - I finally took the jump and purchased the Nikon D300 Camera Body and a new Sigma 105mm Macro Lens! I'm so excited to get these babies in the mail late next week! It's been a dream come true this year - starting up a business, watching it grow.. working so hard and learning more than I ever imagined possible! I can't wait to see what 2009 will hold! With an even better camera and stronger equipment.. It's going to be a blast!

I will be releasing more information on the Beach Bliss Marathon Session possibly tomorrow or Saturday as I have received a few emails from people interested already! I'm thinking late April or May for the shoot, but I'll keep you all posted! (Above is a picture of me from a New Years Eve Party last night). A few of my resolutions include: being healthier, drinking more water, getting in shape, and taking a few pictures every day!

Happy New Year! I hope 2009 brings you happiness, success, and good health.

Yours Truly

Natalie Franke