A bride and groom holding hands outdoors, with the bride in a white wedding gown with a long train and veil, holding a bouquet of white calla lilies, and the groom in a black tuxedo, during sunset or late afternoon.

Black and white photo of a wedding reception with people dancing outdoors at night, string lights overhead, and a woman in a strapless wedding dress at the center holding a drink and dancing.

A couple holding hands walking through a garden with manicured bushes and trees, with a fountain in the background and a white building with an arched corridor and towers behind them.

Black and white photo of a man and woman with their backs turned, looking out over a cityscape.

A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with an officiant reading from a book under a white floral arch, in front of a white house with a red roof and a wreath on the window.

Two women standing together in front of a rocky landscape, one with short brunette hair wearing a black sleeveless top and beige pants, and the other with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a beige sleeveless jumpsuit.

White flowers and green foliage in a garden with a wooden walkway.

Women dancing at a party, smiling with arms raised, in a festive environment.

A beautifully decorated banquet table with white flowers and numerous lit candles, set against large windows revealing a city skyline at dusk or night.

LOS ANGELES & CALIFORNIA DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Francesca Maria is a Los Angeles-based wedding photographer specializing in documentary storytelling, editorial composition, and digital and film photography. Serving couples across California and destinations worldwide, her work blends honest, unscripted moments with a refined eye for atmosphere, fashion, and design — creating timeless wedding imagery for couples drawn to photographs that feel intimate, artful, and deeply felt.

A bride wearing a strapless white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white orchids, standing next to a groom dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt and boutonniere, both partially visible.

Close-up of a wedding bouquet with white flowers and greenery, draped with a sheer white veil, with a bride and groom partially visible in the background.

Francesca Maria, Los Angeles wedding photographer.

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artfully capturing the in-between moments, so you can relive the feeling of the day, over & over.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Francesca grew up with a camera in hand. Over the past decade, Francesca has developed a signature style that blends a documentary approach with an editorial, cinematic eye. Her work is fueled by a genuine passion for photography and a deep love for human connection.

With a fine arts degree from the renowned USC School of Cinematic Arts and a professional background in feature development, Francesca brings both creative storytelling and technical expertise to her work. With the couple’s experience at the core of her approach, she documents moments as they naturally unfold, crafting a gallery that invites you to relive the feeling of your wedding day, focusing on the in-between moments that tell your unique love story.

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MY APPROACH TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

The Wedding Experience

Wedding photography rooted in feeling, atmosphere, and connection. Blending documentary storytelling with an editorial eye and the nostalgic texture of film, I create timeless imagery for couples who value the in-between moments, so that you can remember not just what your day looked like, but what it truly felt like.

California & Destination Weddings on Digital & Film

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A disco ball hanging from the ceiling reflecting light in various directions, with a bright light source behind it, creating starburst effects and lens flare, flanked by leafy trees visible at the top edges of the image.

A bride and groom exchanging vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with an officiant reading from a book, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

“She captured so many meaningful moments that we didn’t even realize were happening—and those have become some of our favorite memories. Our photos turned out even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.”

Daisy & Asaf / 2025

MORE WAYS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

Beyond the wedding day

Engagement sessions, family & motherhood, and select portrait sessions are photographed with the same documentary approach, editorial eye, and focus on connection.

Engagements

Family & Motherhood

Graduation