Amanda & Josh's Wedding

Amanda & Josh are one of those couples that are absolutely meant to be together. They look at one other like they have everything in the world & indeed they do! Their wedding was held at the Grachur Club in Pasadena, MD overlooking the beautiful Magothy River. Amanda took an immense amount of time to prepare each beach-themed detail herself, a true creative bride! :) Josh and Amanda are going to be stationed in Washington State in a short amount of time & I wish them the best of luck as they begin this chapter of their lives together. I also want to thank Natalie Obringer & Michael Jewell of Natalie Jewell Photography for assisting as a second shooting/videography combo! They were absolutely fantastic!

I couldn't get enough of how cute her garters were!

Most of the "getting ready" time was spent smiling and laughing. Amanda has an incredible personality!

The gentlemen were looking sharp and classy.

And the girls were going to have a blast no matter what! :)

One of the great aspects of the ceremony was the creating of the unity "sandle" rather than the traditional unity candle lighting. The blending of the sands represented the creation of a new family from two separate people.

Amanda also made the place cards for each guest! :) They were beautiful

There were a few moments in the ceremony where all they could do was laugh,overfilled with happiness.

And it's official! Mr. & Mrs. George! :)

Oh & completely forgot to mention that the look like a pair of models! Seriously.

And they know how to have fun! Perfect jumping shot!

The cake was not only delicious, but beautifully decorated.

Next Stop: Forever.

One of my favorite send offs yet.

Thank you again to Amanda and Josh for having me photograph their special day! I hope you both are enjoying your honeymoon! ;)

All the best,

Natalie Franke

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