an engineer-turned-artist spending her days finding joy
Desert-born
&
love-driven
HI, I'M FRANces
Frances here! So lovely to meet you. I am an Arizona local through-and-through, originally from Tucson and now based in Phoenix for the last lucky thirteen years.
I fell in love with photography as a way to make the most of the time we have together. It’s also a phenomenal way to explore this grand (canyon) state with such diverse landscapes, from deserts and canyons to some of the snowiest places in the country.
Tomorrow is never guaranteed – cherish the adventure.
L & M
The photos she captured were absolutely perfect—natural, beautifully framed, and a true reflection of our love and the stunning scenery around us. Frances has an incredible eye and a warm, easygoing presence that made the entire experience so enjoyable.
K & A
Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Frances is a master of capturing the beauty of scenic locations while highlighting the couple in every photograph. Her editing is seamless and turns stunning individual images into a beautiful collection. She made us feel very comfortable the entire time.
T & M
She was extremely kind, easy to work with, and creative. Frances was extremely communicative from the jump, having multiple meetings with us to go over our wishes before the big day. All we could say was WOW! She brought her creative vision and expertise and blended it perfectly with our wants.
KIND WORDS
I believe love is love, Black lives matter, science is real, and that neurodiversity is part of the human condition.
I also believe that we are not promised tomorrow and should cherish who we are and who we love today.
Your best day deserves a photographer who pursues excellence in her craft. My approach combines gentle guidance for classic editorial moments and staying light on my feet to catch the candid in-betweens. Your memories are framed for both your grid and your living room wall to share them with all your loved ones.
I only serve twenty weddings per year to bring a fresh, creative perspective to each and every one.
my philosophy
all are welcome
art
print your memories
is intentional
To put it in a nutshell, I love things that have a story, or feel like they belong in one. That means handcrafted lattes in artisan mugs, thrifted antique jewelry, and singularly perfect monsoon evenings from a covered patio.
Favorite Coffee Shops:
First Place Coffee, Case Study
Favorite Music:
Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, Kesha
Favorite Movies:
Interstellar, The Martian
Least Favorites:
Cruises, Game of Thrones Season 8
For a last fun fact, I have a bit of an obsession with the Colorado River. Ask me about a wild & windy kayak adventure when I was five months' pregnant with my daughter!
Great COFFEE, BIG DOGS, and making the most of our time around the sun
My Favorite Things
I bring a balanced combination of documentary & editorial approaches to capture your memories, working seamlessly with you & your planner for the most important focus,
That means I melt into the background to photograph authentic emotion and step back in as a gentle guide to craft fine art moments. When you look through your gallery & album, that creates a perfect blend of the love and beauty of your best day.
Throughout all of it, I stay in tune with how you are feeling and what support you need from me. My goal is always for you to be at ease and enjoying the process, even if you claim to not be photogenic.
Here's the secret: everyone is, with the right artist behind the camera. :)
yOU WILL NEVER WONDER WHERE TO PUT YOUR HANDS
BEHIND THE LENS
A dear friend asked me once how I don't fall in love at least a little with everyone I photograph - I told her that I absolutely do.
It's cheesy, but true. My clients & their story are what inspire me most, what light a fire to do everything possible to celebrate their love, their perspective, their style. Weddings & elopements full of personal touches are the stuff of dreams.
As an artist, I am also inspired by trying new things! I am continually improving my technical expertise and mixing in the occasional trend to keep the juices flowing.
YOu CAught me - I'm a huge softie
WHAT INSPIRES ME
An Arizona local crafting effortless wedding & elopement experiences for those on the grandest adventure of all:
love
