The DeFiesta Family Shoot

As photographers, we are always behind the camera rather than in front of it. When Armin DeFiesta asked me to photograph his family back in February - I knew that we were going to have an awesome time.. What I didn't know was that this April afternoon would be a boiling 93 degrees! Haha! At least we decided on the beautiful shores of Chesapeake Beach, MD - the breeze kept us cool & the kids had a blast!

Nate & Jordan loved playing with bubbles!

She is too cute!

All I had to say was, "make a silly face" - they knew just what to do!

Haha, one of those priceless moments! I love Jordan's face!

This beach is a photographer hot-spot! We even ran into Shelby and her family!

Thank you to Armin, Denise, Nate & Jordan for spending the afternoon with me! I had a great time & hope you love the pictures! =)


Yours Truly,
Natalie Franke

AACS Pre-Prom Party

On Friday night, I photographed a fun group of Annapolis Area Christian School students before their prom! We put a spin on the traditional prom pictures that you would expect and had a blast! Check out a few shots from the evening! 

The girls prepped with makeup before the boys arrived!

Then we headed outside for some untraditional prom pictures!

The guys wanted a fun shot of their own too!

And what would a party be without my favorite jumping shot!

The group came up with a few hilarious shots of their own too.. =)

Such a fun group!

I had such an amazing time at the party! I wish all of you an amazing end to your Junior year - get excited for next year and all of the amazing moments still to come! 

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Three Years Together!

It was 3 years ago that my incredible boyfriend, Huey, and I started our journey together! We met doing crew at the Annapolis Rowing Club and we've been inseparable ever since! If I had to list all the things that I love about him, it would take me months. When we started dating, we couldn't drive - so we would walk to the beach from my house, carry a blanket, and spend hours staring up at the stars. It was through these hours of sharing our joys, fears, and insecurities that I found my soul mate. 

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, 

that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, 

and that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever."  

- The Notebook

I love these pictures! Taken just a few weeks ago after a photo shoot, the sun was setting & my friend Krystal offered to take a few pictures of us. It wasn't until I got home that I noticed the cross blurred in the background amidst the colors of the sky.

To celebrate three years together, I had a picture of us from this winter printed on canvas.

The thing I love about this picture is that it was one of those candid moments.

My hair is a mess, we're dressed in sweats - it's just who we are.

I'm really excited to start offering canvas prints like this to my clients as well! =) They have such an incredible quality about them - so true to the original image too! Yay!

Yours Truly,

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

Clare's Senior Pictures

The weather was forecasted to rain, but with a few clouds in the sky we managed to have one of the best shoots so far this season! Although Clare may look like she was getting pictures for a modeling portfolio (this girl is gorgeous!) we were doing her senior portraits before she graduates in a few weeks! Her mom, Michele, is an incredible photographer from the area who will be launching her website in the near future! I'll be joining Michele this summer as we work with the Maryland United Lacrosse Club during their tournaments! Enjoy!

Rocking these gorgeous heels!

This girl can strike a serious pose like no one I've ever known.

These shots scream "FREEDOM!" - Graduating in a few weeks! Congrats Clare!

Clare - Best of luck as you enter this new part of your life! You're going to do such incredible things with your talent and amazing personality! Hopefully I'll get a camera in your hands sooner rather than later! ;)

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke