Weddings

The looks. The laughs. The lulls in between. I specialise in capturing all the moments of your wedding day, not just the obvious ones.

From intimate elopements to big Big Days across Nelson Tasman and the top of the South, my focus is on catching not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt in a way that genuinely reflects you.

I make your photos FUN.

I’m the photographer for people who hate having their photos taken. From the get go I spend time making sure we know each other. You spend more time with your photographer than anyone else on your wedding day so it’s important we’ve got a real connection. It’ll feel more like you’re hanging out with a friend than getting papped, I promise. When I’m cracking jokes you’ll forget to feel self conscious, and you’ll be having a ball which shows in your photos. You can’t fake fun!

I don’t believe life needs to be Instagram perfect to be beautiful.

That’s why I eschew trends and a one-size-fits-all approach in honour of celebrating your uniqueness. Each photo is edited individually to reflect how it looked and felt at the time. I don’t use presets, ever. Your photos need to look as good in 40 years as they do today.

And I’ll make your life easier.

I build a really great relationship with you before your wedding, so you can relax and have fun on the day. And because I scout the locations, recommend vendors, and create a day that flows exactly how you want, all you have to do is show up and be in love.

"I honestly don’t know where to start… Francessca is the BEST photographer ever and all round amazing person. She was our photographer for our wedding this summer, and I could not be happier with our photos. Throughout the process, she gave us amazing support, spending time with us ensuring she knew exactly what we wanted on the big day. Our guests, wedding party and family all thought she was amazing, making us all feel so comfortable in the day. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Make sure you book early, as she only does a limited number of weddings each year!! You don’t want to miss out!"

-Natalie
"Francesca was absolutely incredible. Would give more stars if we could. Our wedding was quirky and unique, and she captured it beautifully. Francesca is uniquely talented at somehow capturing your emotion and personality. Looking back at our photos we feel transported not just to the moment but to how we felt in that moment. Francesca was with us every step of the way leading up to our wedding day. She's funny, warm, and professional, and very responsive via email/text. We highly recommend doing an engagement shoot prior to the wedding. We did, and it was such a blast! On the day she fit in seamlessly, with guests even thinking she was one of our close friends. 10/10 highly recommend!"

-Laurien
“I cannot recommend Francesca enough, booking you for our wedding was the best decision we could've made, spending the day with you was so much fun and so easy and omg the photos! They are so amazing I can't even find the words, we are so grateful for your work and your talent. Thank you so much!”

— Sarah
"Francesca provided us with some beautiful sneak peeks while we waited for the photos which we appreciated, but they didn’t prepare us for what we got. Weddings are one of those events that fly by and you almost forget half of it in the whirlwind. Francesca took so many incredible photos of us, our day and our friends and family that we have a story in pictures that we can never forget. The photos are absolutely stunning and I think I will be looking at them in awe forever. We can not recommend enough using Francesca as a photographer, we will definitely work with her again!”

— Tania
"From the first day we met Francesca she made us feel comfortable. My husband and I are not comfortable infront of a camera, but she said not to worry as she specialises in "awkward kiwi bloke", she wasn't wrong. When the big day came around we were made to feel at ease, there was so much laughter and genuine happiness during the photo shoots. The photos she produced were really amazing, she captured the entire vibe of our day perfectly and went above and beyond expectations to ensure we were happy with each step and our final product. We could not recommend her enough!!! 10 out of 10, would recommend!"

— Erin M
“100% the best photographer in Nelson. Our wedding was amazing and special and Francesca was a huge part of that. Her personality and professional attitude was amazing but it really felt like we had a friend with us and I could not have asked for better! We would happily work with her more in the future! Also, she is queer/LGBTQ+ friendly which is ideal in our Nelson region.”

— Kayla
“Francesca was the photographer at both mine and my sisters weddings and we could not of been happier with the photos we received. She was amazing to work with and with two partners that don't really enjoy photos she did an amazing job to make them feel comfortable and at ease on our wedding days. She is easy to work with and takes some of the best photos i have ever seen. She can do it all. I couldn't recommend Francesca enough and will definitely be using her again.”

— Alex
“Francesca was referred to me by a friend to do our elopement shoot in Nelson. she was so easy to communicate with, and I instantly felt comfortable talking to her. this was important as it's a bit awkward to have someone else take our photos, yet Francesca was funny and made us all feel at ease. she was flexible with her time as well, so she was thankfully available most of the time, especially when we had to reschedule the wedding. our pictures turned out stunning, and she was able to capture the moments that mattered. i would def recommend her as a wedding photographer!”

— Ivy
“Francesca was such a great down to earth photographer, she listened to what we wanted and are so pleased with the results. she brought lots of fun to the job and made everything so relaxed. we love our wedding photos.”

— Erin B
“The happiest day of our lives made extra wonderful and special with Francesca. She is such a talent and made us feel so comfortable. My wife and I were in hysterics with her joking around and she understood the vibe we were going for to capture our wedding which was fun, inclusive and happy. Book her and you will be eternally grateful with you beautiful photos. Shes a gem!”

— Gemma
“Super lovely lady who made us all feel very at ease. I have had many comments about how wonderful the photos are. Really great with children. 10/10 recommend.”

— Lucy
“Absolutely stunning photography and shes a good laugh at the same time well worth it. The day went sooo fast that I'm so pleased Francesca captured so many special moments. Highly recommend”

— Crystal

How the magic happens…

Contact Me

Once you’ve sent your enquiry and I’ve made sure I’ve got your wedding date available, we organise a korero via Zoom, over coffee, or even a cheeky half pint at the pub.

Preparation

I offer unlimited communication before the wedding, so you can holla whenever you need help.

Your Big Day

You’re hiring a pro. So on the day, you can sit back, relax and let me handle it all. All you have to do is show up and be in love!

Sneak Peek

As soon as I get home, I back your photos up to three different places (no chances taken here!), and the next day I edit and send you a selection of sneak peeks.

The Photos!

You receive your bespoke gallery 25 working days after your wedding in a beautiful custom online gallery – perfect for sending to family and friends

Nelson Wedding Photography Packages

Ruby

Keeping things small? I’ll capture your vows, those special hugs straight after the ceremony, plus a few gorgeous portraits at your venue.

(this is for elopements with under 10 attendees)

$1,290

Emerald

Ideal for anyone planning a shorter and more intimate day. We’ll still get gorgeous photos, and you can choose whether to have sunset shots or getting ready pictures.

Up to six hours of coverage.

price on request

Sapphire

From getting dressed to getting down on the dancefloor, let’s capture your wedding day and all the moments in between.

Up to eight hours of coverage.

Complimentary engagement session

$2,975

Gold

Designed for couples that don’t want to miss a moment, I’ll arrive to capture those candid getting ready moments and I won’t clock off until the dancefloor really gets going.

Up to ten hours of coverage.

Complimentary engagement session

$3,495

What’s included?

All of my photography packages include:

Unlimited communication before your wedding
A pre-wedding consultation either in person or online
An unlimited number of photos taken and lovingly edited in my style
A sneak peek sent within 24 hours
Photos delivered within 25 working days in a beautiful custom online gallery – perfect for sending to family and friends
Loads of fun and laughter. Promise!

Optional extras

Custom wedding photography packages are also available for last-minute enquiries and celebrations happening in the off season. Get in touch and we can tailor something uniquely ‘you’!