MJ's Session

I met MJ during my freshman year of high school during my first lacrosse season! She is an incredible athlete who has so many incredible goals to use her passion for sports to help others. We had a great session that consisted of smiling, chatting, and laughing. :) MJ is not only a great friend, but also a brunette bombshell.

Oh and this girl could really laugh! :) Haha!

I absolutely loved her shoes, so fun!

I'm excited for MJ - I know that she is going to do incredible things with her talents. :) Good luck girl!

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Jessica & Mike's Wedding

I never realized how absolutely beautiful Rocky Gap, Maryland could be or even where it was - until I worked as a second shooter for Julia MacInnis Photography. It was the most unusual weather days... raining one minute & sunny the next! Jessica and Mike were absolutely wonderful & incredibly kind to us during the entire day! I want to thank Julia for having me as a second shooter & teaching me so much over the course of these last few months. She is not only an incredible photographer but a great role model and friend. I admire her work and adore her compassionate personality! :)

I always love having "guy duty" as a second shooter.. especially when they decide to blow of steam with an intense game of bocci ball!

Jessica looked stunning.. truly stunning!

Thank you again to Julia, Jessica, and Mike for having me along on this very special day! Please check out Julia's blog post HERE.

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Katie & Steven

Katie and Steven are one of those couples that you immediately love spending time with! Steven is the technical wizard when it comes to computers and Katie has a creative passion for scrap-booking. They fit together like two peas in a pod. :) Our session was split between my favorite abandoned field & a beach overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. We lucked out with gorgeous blue skies and plenty of sunshine! Here are a few shots from their session.

I loved this shot because it really captured their personalities. It was one of those unposed moments that make you smile! :)

There is something romantic about a tree growing & thriving on a beach.. inches away from the surf.

Thank you to Katie and Steven for being so wonderful! Be sure to check out Steven's WEBSITE Katie's fabulous BLOG. I also want to thank John from Eye on Annapolis for sending out a tweet supporting me that lead this wonderful couple my way! Eye on Annapolis is an incredible website that serves as a watchdog & support system for the community! Technology is such an amazing thing!

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Lunch & Learn

The Lunch & Learn went off without a hitch on Sunday and I had a blast with nine other photographers from the area! We walked around Annapolis, photographed each other, & had a delicious lunch. Here are a few shots from the day! :)

And what's a photo shoot without some indoor practice at YoFiore!

Thanks to Vida Carson for capturing this shot of me teaching. She drove down from Philly to help me out!

While Kylie was rocking her inner model - I stole her D90 and played with the HD video! It's amazing!

I also tried to show the girls a few ways to pose senior models. Taken by Kristen Kibby.

I absolutely loved being able to share tips & tricks with photographers who are just getting started. All of the girls were eager to learn and fun to spend the day with! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and kindness! :) Please stay in touch!

All the best,

Natalie Franke

Brianna & Vinnie's Wedding

Brianna works at the coffee shop by my house & when I noticed that sparkly ring on her finger -- I knew that I had to shoot her wedding. They decided to tie the knot on 07-08-09 and it was a gorgeous afternoon on the Chesapeake Bay. Surrounded by family and friends they said "I do" and promised to be together forever on a bluff in Bay Ridge.

Brianna looked absolutely beautiful wearing her grandmother's wedding dress from the 50's.

Walking to the ceremony on the bluff.

It's moments like these that I love the most.. When time is flying past a couple, but they are so deeply in love that nothing else matters. They just hold on to one another and the world is perfect. 

Showing off the bling!  :)

The cake topper was timeless.

Brianna & Vinny - thank you so much for having me capture the moments of your special day! I wish you both the best of luck in the future & know that you have a very long and happy life ahead of you! :) Congratulations. 

All the best,

Natalie Franke