Lunch & Learn

Okay - I am so excited to announce my very first Lunch & Learn for Summer 2009! I've been getting a few emails recently from young photographers who are truly considering turning their passion into a career! Just a year ago, I was in their shoes - wondering if I could really start my own business. Well - the answer is YES YOU CAN (not to mimic Barack Obama, but seriously!). If you are interested, just send me an email & we can chat!

Yay! I'm so excited for this to get underway. I've had three girls email me when I mentioned this in a blog post about a week ago & will be keeping the group at around 6! When you email me, I'll give you a more detailed description of what the plan is & what may be hiding in your goodie bag!! ;) 

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Another Peek from Jenna's Session

To say that I love Senior Portrait Sessions would be an understatement. Whether I'm photographing in downtown Annapolis or at a beach like this one - Seniors have this creative energy that I absolutely love! Here are a few more pictures from Jenna's Senior Session two weeks ago!

This is the same beach where I'll be hosting my Trash the Dress Marathon Day on June 27th (next month)! I still have a few openings left, so email me if you are interested! =)

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Dandelions

One of the things that has always amazed me about photography, is the ability for a camera to portray something in nature so that it can be interpreted in a completely new light. Take a simply dandelion for example. Some people look at it as a weed, something annoying that pops up in the yard this time of year. But when you look closer, you can see all the little fibers that string together to create the entire sphere of whimsical white seeds. It's an entire mystery of cris-crossing spindles that cling together until just the right wind comes along to blow them away.

“The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common. If no one had ever seen a flower, even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world.”

-Anonymous

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Canvas Addiction

I love photos on canvas. I really love the way they feel, the way the colors pop, and how they appear on the wall. I guess you could say that I have a canvas addiction. This is a sneak peek of some of the art that I'll be showcasing at a local Annapolis Spa for the entirety of the summer. To say that I am excited about this would be an understatement. =)

That's all for now! I'm so incredibly excited for this! [As in, jumping up and down, finding $20 in your coat pocket, first crush, excited]. And good news for my clients - I'll be releasing a whole list of canvas options and pricing by mid-may! Yay!


All the best,
Natalie Franke

Update: FB Group Reaches 400!

This post isn't about me, it isn't even about my work.. It's all about YOU! The people who have supported me and encouraged me over these past few months as I have continued to grow my love for photography. Today I noticed that my Facebook Group reached 400 members, wow. I remember when my best friend Jenn started the group for me last semester & it has grown so much since then! I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you all so so so much! 

If you want to stay up to date with upcoming events & what's going on in the world of Natalie Franke Photography - Join the group! It's where all the cool people are hanging out these days..

Important: I'm in the planning stages of a "Lunch and Learn" this summer in Annapolis for high school students interested in photography that want to hang out, shoot, and chat! A whole day of fun & photography, yay! It's going to be my way of sharing what I've learned over this past year & help future photographers get a jump on turning their passion into a possible career! Stay tuned for more information & email me if you're interested! I'm keeping the group pretty small and already have a few fabulous young people in queue!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke