Roger that, We're going digital!

As announced a week or so ago - my pricing is changing slightly to make it easier for people to get everything they want in one simple session! Beginning today all portrait sessions include a disc with copies of the digital images. Before, this was an add on option & often caused confusion. Now - I'm stepping into the 21st century and giving digital images to every client that schedules with me.

Why give all clients digital images? Although the majority of photographers restrict access to the digital image files for portrait clients, I feel that as a society we are moving forward. Social networking, personal blogs, and the desire to have information at our finger tips calls for digital image access. It also gives my clients more flexibility by allowing them to print pictures with me or at any other photo lab of their choice. :) It's just simpler that way!

What goes into a session? Each session is so different and is catered directly to the client's needs. I dedicate on average about 10-15 hours of my time to each individual session. The break down of hours lies in: travel time to and from the session, the session itself, downloading the images to the computer, backing them up on two external hard drives, editing the images, uploading them to the online gallery, as well as burning, packaging, and mailing the customized discs. After all of that is said & done, I still need to blog, return emails, and go to college full time. Crazy, I know, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

*Note: As mentioned in an earlier blog post, Rising High School Seniors that schedule between now and August 26th have the option of booking with the summer sale offer. Click HERE for more info!

**Double Note: New prices & packages can be seen on the investment page of my website.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Sarah & Steven's Engagement Session

Sarah & Steven are a fun & absolutely wonderful couple! After a long day of Trash the Dress sessions, they met me at Chesapeake Beach for their engagement shoot. It's easy to see why Steven absolutely adores Sarah - her laugh could light up a room and she is absolutely beautiful! Steven also has a fun sense of humor & informed me that he (& his groomsmen) are going to be rocking Chuck Taylors at the wedding! Love it!

The gorgeous ring!

Sarah & Steven - I had an amazing time at your engagement session & can't wait to photograph your beautiful wedding in October! I'm looking forward to all of the details - from the Chucks to your flowers - and every moment in between! Thank you for keeping me so enthusiastic after a long day in the sun! :)

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Trash the Dress Marathon Day

Last Saturday I had the first ever Trash the Dress Marathon Day & it was such a blast! The girls were gorgeous & ready to trash their dresses in the Chesapeake Bay! :) Here is a sneak peek of some of the images from Saturday! Enjoy!

Andrea & Alix are cousins! :) Alix bought the session as a gift for Andrea's birthday!

Lauren's session was a little different! She wanted to trash her wedding dress & do it in style!

She even brought a bouquet & veil to the sesh! :)

Not only was she drop dead gorgeous, but she wasn't afraid to trash her gown!

At the end of the day, I also had a fabulous engagement session with Sarah & Steven! I'll be blogging their session later today or tomorrow! :) I've also been getting everything ready for the Lunch & Learn in a little under two weeks! It's all very exciting.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

2010 Seniors!

I just wanted to let all of the 2010 Seniors know that I'll be booking most of my Senior Sessions between July 1st and August 26th! I've been getting a ton of emails recently asking when the "best" time is to do your high school senior portraits. I always recommend having them done the summer before you begin your senior year. You get to sport your summer tan & order your wallets before you even get your first homework assignment. It takes all of the stress out of senior pictures!

Any 2010 Seniors that book in the months of July & August can take advantage of this special offer!

For $250 you'll have a 1-2 hour session at any location of your choice, an online ordering gallery to view & order prints, as well as a disc with all of the digital images included. You also receive a $20 off coupon for any future session you schedule with me! :)

** As of July 1st all prices will be changing slightly for portrait sessions. Digital images will be included in all sessions to make booking simpler and easier! :) This Senior Session offer is valid for any sessions scheduled between now and August 26th.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Amy & Ryan's Engagement Session

Amy and Ryan are an absolutely wonderful couple getting married next April! We spent the morning shooting their engagement session in Baltimore & had a lot of fun! It was a little muggy, but we found ways to beat the heat and have a fantastic session! They'll be joining me for round two tomorrow at the beach! :) I can't wait! Here's a sneak peek from what we shot today!

Loved her ring!

Right when they went to jump, a dozen pigeons took off behind them.

It's Baltimore city at its best! :) Haha!

I mentioned to Amy & Ryan how it would be fun to find a newspaper that said Baltimore on it for a unique ring shot that captured the essence of their lives in the city. We never imagined that we would find one with an entire front page dedicated to love! :)

A huge thank you to Amy & Ryan for introducing me to Baltimore from a local's eyes. :) I had an amazing time & can't wait to shoot your wedding next spring!

All the best,

Natalie Franke