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A blend of documentary and editorial wedding photography, captured on digital and film photography and edited with an eye for true-to-life color and the nostalgic influence of film. I’m drawn to capturing couples as they are: genuine, effortless, and deeply connected, creating evocative imagery that feels timeless, artful, and true to the feeling of the day.

Francesca Maria Photo is based in Los Angeles, serving couples throughout Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, across California, and destination wedding locations worldwide. I’m happy to travel wherever your celebration takes place. All wedding collections include travel within California, and for destination weddings or weekends requiring extended travel, I’ll prepare a custom proposal with all travel included.

Yes. I’m a hybrid wedding photographer, which means I document weddings using both digital and film photography. I incorporate 35mm and medium format film throughout the day, creating imagery that feels timeless, textured, and emotionally honest. Film is an integral part of my creative process and deeply connected to my documentary approach. It allows me to observe the day with a slower, more intentional perspective, preserving the candid, in-between moments as they naturally unfold while bringing a timeless, editorial quality to the final gallery.

Yes. I frequently document intimate courthouse weddings, civil ceremonies, and elopements throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, including weekday ceremonies at the Beverly Hills Courthouse and Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Yes! In addition to weddings, engagements, and couples’ portraits, I also offer family photography, maternity and motherhood sessions, graduation portraits, and event photography throughout Los Angeles, Southern California, and beyond. Inquire here to share what you have in mind.

Within a week of your wedding, you’ll receive a curated preview gallery to revisit the feeling of the day while it’s still fresh. Your full wedding gallery is carefully edited and delivered within eight weeks through a private online gallery, where you can download, share, and order prints. Engagement and portrait sessions are typically delivered within three weeks, edited in my signature style in both color and black & white.

You can expect a minimum of 75 edited images per hour of coverage. Each gallery is thoughtfully curated and personally edited by me, including images captured by a second photographer, so the full collection feels cohesive and true to my signature style. Wedding galleries include both digital and film imagery.

Begin by inquiring here and sharing a bit more about your wedding day or weekend. If your date is available, I’ll send over my full investment guide and we’ll schedule a time to connect so I can learn more about what you’re envisioning. From there, I’ll guide you through the booking process. Your date is officially reserved once your contract is signed and retainer is received.

Francesca Maria Photo is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all clients and collaborators. I proudly celebrate all kinds of love and believe that every person deserves to be represented with dignity and authenticity, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, or cultural background.