February 16, 2015
On our last day in New Zealand, we met these sweethearts for an Anniversary Session in Queenstown! I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the insanity of this shoot! You see, when we met in the morning, it was pouring down rain. So rather than deciding to forgo the session altogether, we shared stories in a cozy Starbucks and ran outside once we caught a break in the rain! Half an hour into the shoot and the rain returned… pouring down all around us. Most couples would have run for cover, but not these two. Instead, we embraced the weather and captured some of my favorite images to date!
Shane and Julie might be two of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met. They share this incredible love for the Lord and one another. In everything that they do, they seek ways to experience this beautiful life fully… and that includes traveling the world together for six months! I highly recommend checking out their travel blog, The Murphy Atlas, and following Julie + Shane on Instagram as they continue to explore! Ahhh! Get ready to fall in love!
© 2023 Natalie Franke
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Ah! I love all of these Nat!! So so gorgeous!!
So so beautiful! Love the last one 🙂
Such an amazing session. And what a cute couple. Love it!
Did this couple cry the happiest tears of joy when they saw these images because I sure would!! These are AHH-mazing!
These are SO GORGEOUS!!!! Love them all!!
Just stop right now, this session is perfection!
I love everything about this!! The photo of them running towards the birds is amazing! So cute!
STUNNING!!! Every image is perfection. I love the images of them running towards the birds!
WHOA. These are amazing!
Whoa! These are absolutely beautiful!
Australia and New Zealand have been on my bucket list for a long time, I’m so jealous! It looks gorgeous. what a fun adventurous couple 🙂
I know I have already commented everywhere but seriously, SO OBSESSEDDDDD with this session!!! Think this may be one of my favorite sessions EVER!! Absolutely GORGEOUSSSS, Natalie!!!
Wow!! You are so talented!! It’s so naturally & happy!!! I love that!! 🙂
The water photos! So gorgeous.
Completely FLAWLESS from beginning to end, I’m just in utter awe! And the location is stunning as well, I’m just obsessed.
Natalie! These are insane!! Every image is breathtaking! You’re amazing!!!
These are just fantastic! Not only amazing locations but they are just so happy! I love it!
this is my favorite engagement session yet! They are so happy! 🙂
These are so BEAUTIFUL! It’s as if you illustrated a love story. Simply beautiful!
Oh my gosh these are absolutely breathtaking! What a photogenic and clearly happily in love couple. And good for them for continuing in the rain! Just shows what you can make out of unfortunate circumstances
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