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!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Newman Sisters

How would I describe the Newman sisters? Hilarious. A breath of fresh air. Yes! I had an amazing time tonight photographing this gorgeous sisterly duo. We walked around Annapolis for two hours, exploring and taking pictures along the way. I even discovered a bunch of new places downtown that I love! Check out a few pictures from their shoot:



I can't even count the number of times they just started laughing. :) They are so fun!
We turned Ego Alley into a catwalk.



Taylor's Senior Session

Taylor takes gorgeous to a whole new level. She's so sweet and outgoing - I had the absolute best time doing her senior pictures. Not only does she have a beautiful smile, but her serious expressions are amazing as well! Here are just a few of the hundreds of great shots from her session.. I had the hardest time deciding which ones were my favorite because I love them all so much! :)



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I love the way these turned out! :) Hearts of sand.
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Also, I'm completely booked for the summer! I'll be shooting Senior Portraits in November around Thanksgiving and in March when I return from school! :) Not to mention in May right before graduation!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

The Clow Family

My second shoot of the day yesterday was with the fun & fabulous Clow Family! I've known Chrisi for almost a year when she started working at Liu Liu's Salon as an amazing hair stylist. When she asked if I would photograph her family, how could I say know? :) Here are a few pictures from their session!

These two were so full of energy! :)

I still can't get over his eyes.
So blue, absolutely gorgeous! :)
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One of the best things about Quiet Waters Park for families is the play ground!



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Catrina's Maternity Session

Catrina is one gorgeous mama to-be. She is so happy, so full of life! I absolutely loved doing her maternity pictures at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis yesterday. It was hot, humid, and a true July day - but - nothing was going to get in our way of having a beautiful session!

"Before you were born I carried you under my heart. From the moment you arrived in this world until the moment I leave it, I will always carry you in my heart."
-- Mandy Harrison --






This family simply radiates happiness! :)


Friday, July 31, 2009

Annapolis Family Session

Two absolutely beautiful families + a bunch of energy + my camera = FUN! :) I had an amazing time at my family session today & couldn't believe how well the children did despite the heat. It was in the high 80's and extremely humid, but when it came down to having fun -- there was more than enough to go around! Check out a few shots from today's session:

I never realized how much untamed energy children have. They can run, jump, and laugh for hours!

Their laughter was contagious! Too cute for words.


Meet the world's most content baby. It was so incredibly hot & he was just happy to be there!