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

Dan Breuer Photo Shoot

On Friday afternoon I ventured up to Baltimore, Maryland to photograph a sponsored roller blader, Daniel Breuer. Following me on the shoot was my good friend and aspiring photographer Jennifer Sykes as well as my boyfriend Huey with a video camera. Our friend Shannon came along as well to help Dan with his gear and give an added eye to the shoot. Roller blading is so much more intense of a sport than I even imagined. I could never grind down a rail or jump off of a flight of stairs for fun! Normally when those things occur its because I've lost my balance! Haha! I guess that explains why I am always behind the camera!

Some photos from the shoot:

Jennifer & I after the long day of photography!

Friday gave me the opportunity to try something completely new and test out my photography skills! I had such a great time that I might consider trying more new things this year! You'll just have to stay tuned to find out.

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

From Clients to Friends

One thing I absolutely love about photography is the people that it has introduced me to over the past year! When one of my former clients, Emily, asked me to shoot a few pictures of her and her cousins - how could I say no! When all the girls arrived I couldn't believe how gorgeous they all were! Each so different and unique - I love photographing such fun & fabulous people!

This post is a tribute to all of the clients that I now call my friends! =) I'm hoping to meet back up with Emily soon for some sushi at our favorite little restaurant. I'll keep you posted!

I have a really fun photo session planned for tomorrow in Baltimore! Check back for another entry soon! =)

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

Gotta Get Running!

Today was my first official day of working as a front desk assistant at a local gym! I really love the job so far & am starting to get the hang of everything! That combined with classes and my photography - is going to make me a busy girl! I've also been getting back into shape lately by working out on the treadmill, elliptical, ect. 

With the temperature hovering around 50 degrees at the moment, I'm getting ready to head out for a run! That's it for today!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke