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!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Back from the Beach!

I returned home last night from a much needed week at the beach! ;) Now it is back to work for this sun-kissed photographer! I have nearly 200 emails in my inbox to reply to! Yikes! If you emailed me over the past seven or eight days, I apologize for the delay - I'll be getting back to you all shortly!


I had a fantastic family session this afternoon & have so much going on this week as well! :) Email me soon, June & July dates are filling up FAST!

All the best,
Natalie Franke

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Hasting's Session

I had my first traditionally southern toddler session a few days ago! My friend & an incredible mother, Anne, wanted to have pictures taken of her darling son Hastings. So we loaded up the car and drove to a local Annapolis Park. The weather was beautiful & the session lasted just under 45 minutes! Short & sweet! :) Here are a few pictures from the day!





All the best,
Natalie Franke

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Alex's Senior Session

Watch out world, Alex is a high school senior on her way to University of Maryland next year! Not only is she smart, but absolutely gorgeous as well! She hopes to attend Medical School one day & I have no doubt that she'll make an incredible doctor! Enjoy!





We were both soaking wet, completely sandy.
But that's what you get for shooting at the beach on a gorgeous day!  :)


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Another one of my favorite jumping shots  :)

Congratulations Alex! Best of luck next year in college, you're going to love it!  :)  Yay!

All the best,
Natalie Franke

Sunday, May 17, 2009

He's Already Stolen My Heart!

I finally finished editing the pictures from the Mother's Day Marathon a few weeks ago & fell in love with this little guy! Isn't he just precious. I thought I would share a few pictures from the session & let everyone know how excited I am for all of the family shoots that are coming up over the summer!

Thumbs up! :) Hehe!

All the best,
Natalie Franke

Spalding Pre-Prom Party

Yesterday I had an amazing time photographing a group of Spalding students before their Senior Prom! The girls looked stunning & the boys were just as handsome as we headed to the beach for some pre-prom photography! We could hear the thunder and see the clouds barreling our way, but somehow it managed to hold off!  :) Here is a small peek at that session:

All of the dresses were gorgeous!


These two jumping shots turned out to be my favorites!  :)
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Parents & Students from the Party: You can be expecting the online gallery to be uploaded by/on Friday! I will email you when it is ready for viewing! :)

All the best,
Natalie Franke