Weddings on the Horizon

Over the past few weeks I have been receiving a few emails about my wedding photography packages and plans to build a new wedding website in the near future! I'm very proud to announce that beginning this fall and extending through the spring 2010 I will be offering various wedding packages to fit every budget for couples in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and DC! If you are interested in learning more about what I can offer you and fiance just send me an email! I would love to chat and see if my style of photography is right for you! 

Wedding Photography Mission Statement

"My goal for every couple is to capture the unscripted romance that makes you both so beautifully unique. From sweet kisses on the forehead to laughing uncontrollably at an inside joke - this is how I want to photograph you. I'm not the type of photographer who plans to tilt your head and ask you to smile for an extended period of time. I live for the challenge of getting rock star quality images that stay true to the quirky things that made you fall for one another in the first place. I believe that true love isn't always about being traditional and saying cheese -- but its about dancing in the street, kissing under the stars, and having pictures from your wedding day that will have you falling even more in love." 

-Natalie Franke

I'll be sure to keep you posted & check back for more portraits coming this and next week! I have six portrait sessions booked in the next two weeks alone! Can't wait to get spring started off right! =)

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Gotta Get Running!

Today was my first official day of working as a front desk assistant at a local gym! I really love the job so far & am starting to get the hang of everything! That combined with classes and my photography - is going to make me a busy girl! I've also been getting back into shape lately by working out on the treadmill, elliptical, ect. 

With the temperature hovering around 50 degrees at the moment, I'm getting ready to head out for a run! That's it for today!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Featured In a Local Salon Advertisement!

If you haven't already heard of Liu Liu's Salon in Annapolis, Maryland - Now is the perfect time to check them out! They are having this amazing deal for new clients! The most exciting thing for me was that they decided to use a group portrait that I took last month for the advertisement! =) Yay! The stylists at Liu Liu are simply fantastic and I've been trusting them with my hair for years! You can't beat the fact that the salon is in a historic part of Eastport and is painted like something right out of Key West! Such a fun place to be!

Notice the black & white shot of all the girls!

Be sure to check out their website and stop by to visit if you are looking for something new! Just tell them that I sent you their way! This spring is going to be super busy with photo sessions and weddings - email me as soon as possible to inquire about spring availability! 

Yours Truly, 

Natalie Franke

A Letter From Japan - The Love Project

I was so excited today when I found a letter in my mailbox from Japan. I've been waiting for these little hearts to arrive as part of The Love Project started by Keiko Toyoshima last year! These little hearts have been sent out around the world: from England to Russia to Argentina to the United States & now I have a set of my very own. I plan to use them for more creative images later on, but I wanted to post something today about them!

There were so many cool stamps on the letter!

I hope everyone is being safe on the roads! It's icy!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke

Bliss Beach Session - ALMOST Sold Out!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I only have two slots remaining for the Beach Bliss Marathon Session on April 18th! I'm amazed at how fast my day has filled up and will only be taking two more hour long slots. Send me an email (link above on the navigation bar) to reserve your spot before time runs out! I will be offering two types of sessions to fill that space: Half Hour Slots for $60 (max of 3 people) and Hour Slots for $100. The majority of clients have booked entire hours to take advantage of this great deal, resulting in the day filling up even faster than I imagined it would. Every session comes with free copies of the digital images, a password protected ordering gallery, and a photo shoot in the gorgeous city of Chesapeake Beach Maryland.

For all of you who have already booked: We are going to have an AMAZING time! Keep your fingers crossed for beautiful spring weather & I'll be updating the blog with suggestions on what to bring closer to the event! Get ready for an amazing time - I promise to have you laughing in the first ten minutes. =)

A little macro shot from the other day. Looks like we'll be expecting snow tomorrow! Wish me luck driving on the beltway from Annapolis to Towson! It's going to be a nightmare!

Yours Truly,

Natalie Franke