Living near the Naval Academy, I have the wonderful opportunity to work many of the men & women who serve our country. But even though roughly a quarter of all my couples are in the military, very rarely are BOTH the future bride AND groom members of our armed forces. I have the utmost respect for anyone who makes the commitment to serve… and Hannah and Jeff are two of these exceptional Americans.
Their love story started, not in uniform, but rather when their faith in God brought them together at a local Annapolis church. Both attending the Naval Academy, they became inseparable friends and fell in love. Before Jeff’s graduation from the academy last spring, he asked Hannah to be his wife… and they can’t wait to officially tie the knot! These two Navy Sweethearts have an incredible joy and spirit – they are down to earth, genuine, and had me laughing throughout the entire shoot! I’m so excited to share a few of my favorites on the blog today!
Congratulations Hannah & Jeff! It was such an honor to photograph this special time in your lives!
© 2023 Natalie Franke
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What a fun story! I love that church brought them together. Great session, the shirts are too cute!
So stinkin’ cute! And it’s so wonderful to see a couple where both went to USNA. So awesome!!
Beautiful session!! They look like they’re having SO much fun together. You really captured them we’ll!! Lovely job!!
I love that they’re both in the military! Thank you both for your service to our country! They seem like such beautiful people with a very genuine love. I love this!
The love the variety of the locations you visited! And that second shot of them laughing at each other is perfect!
I love that first set by the water. Him kissing her forehead is too sweet!
love this session!!! can’t wait to see their wedding!
They looks SO happy! What a pretty e-session! Great work!
Lovely set of images- the last photo is my favourite! The couple must be thrilled!!
what a sweet couple. I love her dress!