Franzi Annika Photography

We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Franzi Annika Photography for our wedding in Charleston, SC! From start to finish, they were an absolute dream to work with. They made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and the photos they captured truly took our breath away. Every single moment, from the intimate glances to the fun-filled moments on the dance floor, was perfectly documented. They really took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and truly cares about capturing the magic of your special day, look no further. We are forever grateful for the memories they created for us!

I cannot recommend Franzi and Martin highly enough!! From the moment we met, Franzi made me feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. Her attention to detail and intentionality throughout the entire process was truly exceptional. We were so blessed to have her capture our engagement photos, a night of my bachelorette trip, and our wedding. We also used her associate for our rehearsal dinner, and Franzi edited the photos to perfection. Franzi and Martin went above and beyond to capture every special moment of our wedding, and their thoughtful approach made the whole experience so enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and perfectly reflect the love and joy of the day. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is both talented and genuinely caring, Franzi is the one to choose!!

I cannot recommend working with Franzi and Martin enough! As we were planning the wedding, Franzi was super communicative and helpful. On the day of the wedding, she and Martin could not have been more professional, efficient, and fun to work with. They knew exactly what shots they needed, and made sure to capture all the portraits we wanted while still giving my husband and I the chance to relax, soak it all in, and enjoy time with our family and friends. And we LOVE our pictures! They captured the feel of our wedding day, and of us, so perfectly. We will cherish looking through our album, and all of our pictures, for many years to come. My husband and I are both so glad we chose to work with Franzi and Martin.

Words can't even describe how incredible Franzi's work is. She photographed our engagement session, my boudoir shoot, and our wedding day, and she left my jaw on the floor every. single. time. Franzi has a way of making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and her eye for what special moments will make stunning photos is completely unmatched! She really makes an effort to get to know her couples and becomes so much more than just a photographer. We hope to involve Franzi in every big life moment from now on!! A million stars!!!!!!!

Franzi and Martin were incredible to work with and we couldn't be happier with the photos we had taken for our engagement and wedding. Their communication and organization with us as well as other venders was top notch. They made our wedding day run smoothly. We felt as ease when the cameras were pointed as us because they gave us great posing instructions but also are very kind and put our minds at ease. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further since this is the best!

Our November elopement was a whirlwind of emotions, but one thing remained constant: the calming presence of Franzi. From the first email exchange, she exuded a quiet confidence and professionalism that put every worry at bay. Her responsiveness was impeccable, and she was always ready to answer questions and ensure every detail was in place. Franzi isn't just organized, she's a maestro of logistics. When it came to those after-ceremony photos, she meant business, keeping our families organized and on task! Franzi's focus and passion were infectious, and we felt completely at ease knowing she was capturing every moment of our day. But Franzi's dedication didn't end with the ceremony. She and her husband, Martin, graciously returned to photograph our family and friends at our home for a cocktail party the following evening. Their warmth and genuine interest in our loved ones shone through in every picture, resulting in photos that perfectly captured the joy and intimacy of the occasion. The final product? Breathtaking. Our photos are stunning, each image a testament to Franzi's talent and vision. We haven't stopped receiving compliments from our family and friends, who are awestruck by how she captured the day's magic. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is more than just a camera operator, look no further than Franzi. Her calming presence, organizational skills, and dedication to capturing genuine moments made our elopement a dream come true. We're eternally grateful for her artistry and role in capturing our special day.

We hired Franzi Annika Photography as our engagement and wedding photographer. Our experience working with Franzi and husband, Martin, exceeded our expectations as well as the photos themselves. Franzi‘s work is both modern and timeless, purposeful yet effortless, possessing an artistic storytelling quality fit for a luxury bridal magazine, and that perfectly captured the emotions our our wedding day. We had so many incredible photos that we had a very hard time narrowing down selections for our album! Franzi and Martin are the ultimate professionals, proactive and thorough with communication and planning, responsive to questions that arise, and showed their ability to creatively problem solve when it decided to rain during portions of our engagement shoot and wedding day. They were supportive and appropriately unobtrusive as they photographed our big day. We had a lot of fun and laughter along the way as well. Important, as next to your planner and your partner, this is the person/s you will spend time with the most! The helpful and encouraging feedback received from them throughout our time working together ensured we got the best photos possible. And, we appreciated the professional resources utilized for reviewing, selecting, sharing, and ordering photos. We highly recommend Franzi Annika Photography.

My husband and I were married a couple of months ago in July 2023. This review is long overdue, I have started to write this a couple times and just continued to stall because this was especially important to me that I get it right. Simply put- Franzi and Martin were exceptional. The choice was easy from the second I met Franzi on Zoom, but wow, they FAR exceeded our expectations. Not only is their talent unmatched, but they are equally just as incredible people. My husband could not stop raving about Martin and how incredibly helpful he was with both my husband and the groomsmen, even outside of photography duties. The images he captured with drone were so beautiful and unique. We are still in awe over them. Franzi was patient, kind, punctual, and hysterical! Trust me, this is who you want on your wedding day as a bride, there is a calmness and familiarity about her that is a game changer! She makes you feel (and captures) all the things every bride wants to feel on her wedding day - beautiful, elegant, sexy, special, timeless, the list goes on. Our package included an engagement session that we were not able to proceed with as we were not local. Franzi and Martin were kind enough on the day of our wedding throw in some extra perks to make up for that and I cannot express how grateful I am to them for that. I had chills when I saw the sneak peek (posted within 48 hours) and let me tell you as someone that had major post wedding blues, these could not have come at a better time and were just the remedy I needed. Our gallery came in 2 weeks which I was blown away by. Their dedication is off the charts. Hands down the best vendor at our wedding. It felt kismet that we landed these incredible people, and we cannot be more thankful to them for capturing these priceless memories in such a beautiful way. BOOK THEM TODAY.

From the moment I found Franzi’s website- I knew I had found my wedding photographer. When I had my first zoom call with her- I just fell in love with her even more! Choosing her as my wedding photographer was truly one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning process. Words truly cannot express how thankful I am to have had her and Martin photograph our wedding! Franzi is truly amazing! Not only is she beyond talented and creative, she is the kindest soul, hardest worker, and was just an absolute dream to work with! Her work speaks for itself, but it’s what is behind the pictures that is equally, if not more, incredible. She was always a phone call or text away and always replied promptly. During our engagement shoot, we felt so comfortable with her and Martin! She provided so much guidance for the best shots and also let me have fun with it too- I can’t look back on that day and not smile from ear to ear! During the wedding, she unknowingly took so much stress away from me because I knew I was in amazing hands. She made sure to get every shot that we had discussed. And she delivered our engagement and wedding photos SO quickly! I am forever grateful to have the best day of my life photographed by Franzi and Martin! These photographs will truly be cherished forever, and I am so thankful to have met them. I cannot recommend Franzi enough.

MOST INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHER!!! ❤️ Where to begin- it's so difficult to put into words how much we appreciate Franzi and Martin. They were hands down the best decision that we made for our wedding day. They are not only an amazingly talented photography duo, but they are also the most wonderful people to be around and to work with. My husband and I could not be happier with our entire experience! From our first meeting via Zoom (we live in NJ and got married in SC) we instantly connected with Franzi and Martin! We loved their energy, their willingness to work with us and our vision, and their professionalism and knowledge! We had our engagement shoot with them and it was pure MAGIC- from then we knew that our wedding day would be even more magnificent! Over the course of 12 months, Franzi quickly felt like a friend that we have known for years! The amount time, care, and love that she put into getting to know my husband and I is something I will forever be grateful for! She also assisted us with wedding day decisions and made us feel so at ease during the whole process! We put our full trust in Franzi and Martin during our wedding day and it went SO smoothly and I did not feel one ounce of stress! I cannot recommend them enough! Franzi and Martin are the best photography duo with the biggest hearts! We cannot wait to continue this special friendship ❤️

Franzi and Martin were an essential part of our wedding day, and even events leading up to it. They were loved by our entire wedding party and people could not stop complimenting their professionalism, as well as how approachable and kind they were. Franzi helped capture our engagement, rehearsal dinner, and wedding, and I cannot thank her and Martin enough for how much they influenced the turnout of our day. Genuinely amazing people and care deeply about their clients and service. I would recommend them to EVERYONE, EVERYTIME!!!! Friends for life. Excited for more milestones to share with them.

BOOKING FRANZI WILL BE THE BEST WEDDING DECISION YOU MAKE! My husband and I could not be happier with our experience with Franzi & Martin! Franzi is pure MAGIC. She makes you feel comfortable and the shoots are as easy as breathing with her and Martin while also being so much fun. Franzi goes the extra mile in regards to planning, editing, professionalism, and time spent to get to know you. Before we even booked her, she spent an hour on zoom explaining her packages and what to expect. Our engagement shoot and my bridal portraits were thoroughly planned and perfectly executed. The day of the wedding was smooth and efficient and she got everything we wanted and then some. I have never heard of a photographer dedicating so much time to a single client. Her style is modern yet timeless and every photo she takes is gorgeous and intentional. She captures the raw intimate moments beautifully. She is the epitome of an artist and truly takes your wedding vision and runs with it and makes it even better. Lastly, Franzi is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. She took extra care to capture an intimate, emotional moment during my wedding day that was particularly difficult for me and I would not have wanted anyone else there for that moment. Franzi- thank you for not only being our photographer but a true friend. She and Martin feel like part of our family at this point and we will be sure to have them capture our biggest life moments going forward.

**Look no further, the perfect photographer DOES exist!** Franzi & Martin were a dream come true for my (now) husband and I! From the first meeting we had with Franzi via Zoom, to finally getting to meet them in person, they are an absolute joy to work with. Franzi made us feel more comfortable than we could have ever imagined during our planned engagement photos downtown on Chalmers St., and we knew that we would be in wonderful hands on our wedding day. The thing that stood out most to us, and that led us to choose Franzi and Martin were that they are a husband and wife duo. From the first time talking with Franzi, we could tell her energy and charisma for photography was genuine and came so naturally to her! It was so comforting knowing that Franzi and Martin be able to pose and direct us by showing us from their own example in person. I cannot stress enough how perfect it was to be able to watch them demonstrate a pose for us and see how it should look. It made all the difference in the world. It was also so comforting to know that Martin has been trained directly under Franzi's instructions, because that makes all of their photos have the specific shooting style and eye that we loved so much from Franzi Annika Photography. Franzi and Martin always made sure to go above and beyond to make the entire wedding planning and wedding day go so smoothly. We were so impressed with the communication, planning, and quick delivery of ALL of our photos. Everyone says how your photographer plays such a big part in your wedding day, and it is so true! I am just so thankful I had Franzi on my wedding day, as she kept me excited and calm! Martin was so great during the getting ready photos with the groom and groomsmen- all of the pictures look like they came out of a magazine! Our family and friends were blown away with the engagement pictures, and absolutely floored with all of our wedding day pictures! The countless comments we have received from family, friends and coworkers about our photos have been so amazing. Franzi's style is timeless, classic, and editorial style with a beautiful modern twist. Her gallery's speak for themselves, and we were confident that our wedding day photos would be exquisite with Franzi and Martin behind the camera- which of course, they were! After our wedding, we have had friends that chose Franzi for their surprise engagement, and their photos were so beautiful. Franzi and Martin saved the day, and actually ended up posing as a car service for them after their ride to the surprise engagement spot fell through while they were trying to get there! We have also had other friends that were so blown away by our experience that they are looking to use Franzi and Martin for their own engagement photos and weddings. It has been so wonderful to be able to confidently recommend Franzi Annika Photography to our beloved friends during this exciting season of their lives! We know that they will receive the best, warmest welcome from Franzi and that the photos will be cherished for the rest of their lives. Additionally, Franzi graciously offered to help us move when we relocated to Charleston during our wedding planning process. She also offered to take me (the bride!) to the venue on our wedding day when we hit a point at the end of wedding planning where we had a transportation schedule issue. She is truly an angel! We will be forever grateful for Franzi and Martin's friendship and photography skills!

We had Franzi and Martin photograph our wedding and it was by far the best decision we made for our big day! From the start, Franzi was extremely professional, and was the only photographer that we connected with that walked us through a slideshow to showcase her spectacular work. She really painted a picture for what our schedule would look like for the wedding, she walked us through our options, and gave suggestions on where to do our first look. This was incredibly helpful since we weren't from Charleston and we depended on her recommendations for our destination wedding. Based on her professionalism, vision and talent, we felt she was the best fit. On the day of our wedding, they went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule and requests, while still being a joy to work with and extremely helpful throughout the day. They were organized and kept us all on track while still maintaining a positive attitude. Our guests even noticed that they never sat down during the ceremony and reception and they really captured some fun moments. I also had family and friends comment that we had the most creative and beautiful photos they've seen for a wedding. My husband and I wanted a photographer that didn't force poses or make us do the traditional wedding photos, especially because we're a little uncomfortable in front of the camera. They really coached us throughout the day providing tips that really worked well and we never felt awkward even taking photos in public! They were so encouraging during our private photoshoot and it was such a nice experience. I would recommend them to any friends or family that are getting married! I'm hoping we can celebrate an anniversary or maternity photoshoot with them in the future. It's so rare to find a couple with the same passion, vision, drive and creativity, they are truly special people. If you want artsy, fun, authentic, unique and creative photos to remember your most special moments - book them NOW!

Words cannot even describe our love for Franzi and Martin. Franzi was my sisters photographer for her Charleston, SC wedding in July 2021. I wasn't even engaged yet but after seeing my sisters photos, I told my (then) boyfriend we HAD to hire Franzi when it was our turn. We got engaged a couple months later and Franzi was our first call. We were nervous that she wouldn't be available since we live and were getting married in NY - but they said yes! We were lucky enough to start our 2022 with Franzi and Martin for our engagement photos and end with them for our wedding in November 2022. From start to finish, this duo is professional, fun, easy to get along with, and SO TALENTED! Throughout the process, Franzi was SO quick to respond to my (many) emails, to ease my nerves, and to make useful suggestions. My family and my husband knew how great they were to work with since we had already done one wedding with them, but my husbands family could not believe how easy they made everything. We got our previews TWO days after the wedding and fell in love with everything. When we got the full digital album (well over 1,000 photos in less than two months!), I could not believe it. How well they captured our day - from every little detail to every emotion and everything in between - and truthfully, how great they made us look. We have had so much fun relieving the wedding day through our pictures and are so happy they captured moments we didn't even know were happening. We just finished creating our album and had such a hard time picking photos since everything that they gave us was perfect. I have one more sister who has yet be married and we already told Franzi she'll be back to shoot that wedding as well! If I can offer one piece of advice for any bride to be - it is book Franzi and Martin NOW because they are in high demand and for a very good reason!

Franzi photographed our October elopement and it was an absolute joy to work with her! From our first Zoom meeting to our big day and beyond, she was always enthusiastic and friendly and made us feel like our day was just as important to her as it was to us. She referred us to other vendors, gave thoughtful recommendations on portrait locations, and was even kind enough to drop us off at our post-ceremony dinner once we wrapped up our photos! I have endless positive things to say about working with Franzi, but among my favorites: Franzi was super professional but made us feel so at ease in front of the camera. She perfectly described every shot so we knew exactly where to stand and how to pose. She captured some intimate and sultry shots of us even though I would never describe ourselves as either of those things! She delivered a gorgeous, magazine-worthy gallery that perfectly captured our day. I highly recommend Franzi and we're so glad we were able to work with her!

Franzi and Martin captured our wedding day so beautifully it is hard to put into words. Not to mention they got both our engagement photos and wedding photos back within weeks of the event! The pictures they took are stunning and really portray the raw emotion and happiness we felt on our wedding day. They also did a wonderful job of getting candid photos of every single guest, which was so fun to see as we were going through all our pictures. Myself and my husband never took pictures before as a couple, but Franzi and Martin made us feel so comfortable and like we could truly just be ourselves in every photo. I would absolutely recommend them for a wedding or for any special occasion in general!!!

We choose Franzi to photograph our wedding and engagement pictures, and wow!!! We are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, and wanted Franzi's amazing style - as she allows couples to be themselves, and really captures their true essence while adding her artistic and absolutely beautiful vibe to the images. Not only is she talented - but she is such a kind soul, and we very much enjoyed the time we were able to spend together!!

franzi and martin are the most wonderful photographers and they were such a special part of our elopement day! it was just the four of us for most of the elopement and they seriously went above and beyond to make us happy and comfortable and i couldn’t be more thankful to them. we were traveling to charleston for our elopement and since we didn’t have any guests we had a more “fly by the seat of our pants” style to our special day and we absolutely couldn’t have had such a beautiful day without them. franzi was prepared, organized, and flexible. she helped us plan a timeline for our day, came up with unexpected rain backup plans, and thought of every detail (even coming prepared with bug spray!) on top of all of that, she and martin made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera - which was a HUGE anxiety for my husband and i coming into the big day. we don’t take a ton of pictures together and they made being in front of the camera feel comfortable, natural, and really really fun! i loved seeing her get inspired by some of the spots at our hotel and by our mutual love of diet coke. our photos are absolutely stunning and we couldn’t be more obsessed with them! (and we got them back super quickly after our elopement!) i seriously can’t say enough good things about franzi and martin if you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with them you ABSOLUTELY should! it was an experience i will cherish forever and i can’t wait to have the pleasure to work with them again

My husband and I had an amazing experience using Franzi and Martin to photograph our intimate wedding at my father's home near Charleston. My husband and I had never taken any professional couples photos before, so I was a little nervous before our engagement shoot that it would feel awkward or overly posed. But, Franzi made the whole experience feel very natural and fun. The photographs, taken near the battery in downtown Charleston, turned out so beautifully. During the lead up to our wedding, Franzi was professional, responsive, and organized. We planned our small, family-only wedding ourselves, and Franzi's detailed questionnaire and the wedding timeline she put together for us were so helpful in making every detail of our wedding flow seamlessly. On the day of our wedding, Franzi and Martin were such a calming, fun, friendly presence. They were very laid back, but also a great help in keeping us on schedule and rounding up all our family members for photos. Ultimately, the photos turned out more beautifully than we could have ever imagined. The lighting, setting, and posing of the photos were all stellar. Martin is amazing with his drone, capturing some fantastic sunset photos on our dock after the ceremony. But what was most special was how Franzi and Martin were able to capture such candid and heartfelt moments throughout both the ceremony and reception, without us even realizing they were shooting us! If you want a personalized, professional photography experience for your special day, I could not recommend Franzi and Martin more highly. From start to finish they made us feel completely at ease, and we will forever treasure the wonderful memories they captured of our wedding day.

I don't even know where to begin on expressing my gratitude and appreciation for having Franzi and Martin document and be apart our wedding. It meant the world to us! They were beyond our expectations, and their craft in capturing the perfect moments were amazing. We loved how they edited our photographs and truly have mastered the craft of capturing timeless photos. My husband and I were both a bit nervous to be in front of the camera. Franzi made sure we were comfortable and made every shoot so much fun and comfortable. They were accommodating to our needs and heard us when we had an idea of how we wanted to capture something specific. I don't think you'll find a better team than Franzi and Martin to capture your special day. I also was given the opportunity to do my bridal portraits after the wedding, which Franzi was gracious enough to let me do, because I was too stressed to do it before the wedding. Let me tell you - that was SUCH a special experience. We did a bald girl reveal, and I was so NERVOUS. Franzi was the best hype person you could ask for and really made me feel confident and stunning in front of the camera. ALL PHOTOS - Bridal, engagement, and wedding... were BEYOND PERFECT. SERIOUSLY BOOK THIS TEAM.

We hired Franzi & Martin for our wedding in February and it was an amazing decision that helped make our day wonderful. Not only did Franzi help me stay calm when my wedding day timeline started getting pushed off track, but she also captured so many beautiful memories. I cried looking back at these photos; they were able to take me right back to the day! Thank you for making our wedding day incredible and now captured perfectly!

Franzi photographed our wedding in June 2022 and we recommend her without any reservation. If you are lucky enough to request her when she is available, book her immediately! We had a few meetings prior to our event to discuss details so there were no surprises for anyone. We were married at the Gaillard Performing Arts Center and had our reception at a private room in a restaurant downtown. She is a spectacular photographer and so easy to work with. Her pricing is straightforward and her style is very accommodating. Whatever we asked for, she was all too happy to oblige and when we didn't know what to do, she directed us with finesse and warmth. After the event, she curated the most gorgeous collection of snapshots organized by milestones throughout the day. The angles, the lighting, the photo touchups, the variety of poses and locations all added up to the BEST photographic experience we have ever had. Thank you for capturing our day so elegantly!!

Franzi and Martin captured Frank and I’s wedding weekend at the Sweetgrass Inn (and proposal and engagement session) and they are absolutely AMAZING!! Every photo session we have done with them, they continue to blow us away!! They captured everything from the small details of the day, amazing drone shots of our whole venue/ocean both during the day and at night, candids throughout the day of us and our guests, the dreamiest bridal portraits, and kept things moving quick and efficient during family/bridal party portraits so we had plenty of time to enjoy the day with our family & friends! Franzi has always made us feel so comfortable, calm, and confident, and our sessions are always fun!! Franzi gave us sneak peak photos/slideshows within just a few days of our session, which was the best surprise getting to see some of our sweet moments before we even left for our honeymoon. It has been awesome getting to re-live our wedding weekend through her photos. It has also been impossible narrowing down photos for our wedding album because there are just way too many great photos!! We would 10000% recommend Franzi to anybody!!! We can’t wait for future sessions with them!

Franzi and Martin photographed our November 2021 wedding. They are absolutely wonderful photographers and even better humans! I’ve written out this review a few times and deleted it because I had such difficulty finding the perfect words to describe how much we love them. Without a doubt, they were one of our favorite vendors and we are SO thankful to have come across their work. I have a lot to say about them, but if you don’t read through all of it just know: You will not regret hiring them. Franzi and Martin have everything you are looking for in a photographer. They are talented, very friendly, professional, flexible, creative, easy going, punctual, and just lovely! We were planning a Hindu destination wedding in South Carolina and had been doing extensive research on the perfect photographer. We wanted a photographer who was able to capture candid-style photos that are timeless. We came across Franzi’s website and instantly fell in love with her photos. She has the ability to capture moments in such a beautiful way. You felt the love when looking at all of her previous couples. We quickly set up a meeting with her over the phone, as we were from New Jersey. We knew by the end of that call that she was the photographer for us. Even though she had never photographed a Hindu/Indian wedding before, she showed great interest. It really warmed our hearts to see that she took the time to do research on the different elements of a Hindu wedding and discuss it with us. Not only were we impressed with her photography, she also seemed like a vendor who put her heart into her job and really cared. When we finally worked with Franzi and her husband Martin for our engagement shoot, almost 1.5 year later, they made us feel so comfortable. She worked to our strengths, which were photos that had us smiling and laughing. Franzi and Martin felt like friends by the end of our shoot. Our wedding consisted of five events, and both her and Martin were present for each of them. We were BLOW AWAY by them! They are both so friendly and easy to work with. They quickly immersed themselves in each of the events and were able to capture all of our moments, both big and small. Because she had taken the time to discuss our events prior, she knew exactly what photos needed to be taken. She was able to guide our family and bridal party in a friendly way while still remaining professional.She was able to be flexible with any last minute changes. As someone who needed to control each detail of the wedding, It is SUCH a great feeling knowing I did not need to direct or guide Franzi at all. After the events, we were given our ENTIRE gallery very quickly. I had tears in my eyes as soon as we began looking at our photos. Words don’t do justice to just how amazing and talented Franzi and Martin are. They captured details of the events, our guests’ emotions, and most importantly; they caught moments. We will be able to look back at these moments forever, with a big smile, because of them. Their hard work was very apparent and they deserve all of the praise in the world. Her photos told a story of each event. It’s been 7 months since the wedding, and we still have guests telling us how much they loved our photographer. Franzi and Martin, you both have no idea how much we appreciate you both. We go through our online gallery regularly and look back on these wonderful moments. We will treasure these photos forever. Thank you so much Franzi and Martin!

Franzi was so great on our wedding day and leading up to it. Her personality put us as ease when taking pictures and she was great at directing to get the perfect photo. I was blown away by the photos once receiving them and was surprised at the quick turn around. I knew from seeing her previous work that she was who I wanted to capture my big day, I love her style of capturing in the moment photos that don't look staged, and the vintage feel of her work. She captured the relationship of my husband and me perfectly. I highly recommend her as she will put you at ease the day of with her bubbly personality and you will definitely have a few laughs.

Franzi and Martin were the perfect photographers for our morning brunch wedding! We wanted a very unique wedding with no bridal party or groomsman and told Franzi we wanted to capture more candid and natural moments than posed photos. To say they blew it out of the water is an understatement! We had nearly 200 people at our wedding so this was no easy task, but I could not be happier with how our photos turned out and we are so thankful that they listened to what our vision for the wedding was and were able to bring it to life. Our gallery is full of genuine laughs, strong hugs, and tears of joy! It is great to see so many of my favorite people in their happiest moments and I will cherish these photos forever! They also did an incredible job of capturing the brunch vibe and beauty of our wildflower collection, donut bar, food truck and our vintage and boho furniture that pulled the entire wedding together. Franzi and Martin have a great eye for capturing the most meaningful moments and we are so thankful for them! I highly recommend them for your next occasion!

Franzi is the BEST of the BEST. Don't even think twice, just book her now! We got engaged during the pandemic and started planning our destination wedding in Charleston halfway through, so we met all of our vendors virtually while living in Chicago. Everyone turned out to be great but Franzi was by far the best investment for our special day! I am a total perfectionist and I have to say our photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined, they are absolutely DREAMY! She really got our vision, managed to capture every little detail and sweet moments that I would have otherwise missed. I am so thankful. She came with awesome ideas, gives you tips so you look your very best in every photo, and most importantly knows how to adapt when chaos ensues! We we're on a major budget but she made our wedding look like a million dollars. She truly is an artist and her work is impeccable!

Franzi is the absolute best! For a lost guy just trying to put together the best proposal possible for my fiance, Franzi was a lifesaver. Her help planning the proposal took all the stress away and let me focus on the moment. Her and Martin answered my questions, gave me specific feedback where I needed it, and helped me pull off a great sunset surprise! We felt so comfortable during the photography session, particularly because of Franzi's energy and how natural everything felt. The pictures were turned around quickly for us to share with family and we have received so many compliments on how wonderful they turned out. Thank you thank you thank you!

I will start by saying that this review does not begin to cover the admiration, respect, and LOVE that my husband and I have for Franzi and Martin. What enticed me to inquire with Franzi was her experience in working with couples of different races from all over the US, especially because my husband and I are an interracial couple, and our families are very diverse. From my first interaction with Franzi, I knew that she was the right photographer for us. I met Franzi by waking up to the sweetest video message from her - she was just as excited to get to know me as I was to get to know her. From our Engagement Shoot in October 2020 to our wedding 3/12/22, Franzi and I developed a wonderful relationship, and I was so grateful to have her by our side throughout one of the most important moments of our lives. Franzi and Martin made us feel not only comfortable in front of the camera, but she made us feel like royalty! Being a bride and groom comes with a lot of pressure to look perfect - but with them, my husband and I did not even have to think. They gave calm direction, elegant posing, and kept our families and bridal party in line. Franzi is so kind, thoughtful, encouraging, and professional. I did not have to worry about how the photos were turning out, I trusted her creative eye and knew that she was capturing us beautifully. She knew what angles worked best for us, and knew how to capture the lighting perfectly in every shot. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding day, be fully present for each moment, and reflect on how much we love each other - there is no price on that experience. ......And then when we received our gallery (which was SO fast by the way), my husband and I were absolutely stunned. Franzi made a reel the NEXT DAY after our wedding, and it was like watching a commercial for Chanel. We got the gallery just 3 weeks after our wedding - and the photos are timeless, gorgeous, and artistic. The photos not only capture our love and the happiness of our wedding day, but they are magazine/editorial quality. Every minute that was spent planning for this wedding, every detail that was meticulously organized - is forever preserved in time thanks to Franzi's dedication to making our special day unforgettable. We are so lucky that we get to relive our engagement and wedding through these photos. Franzi and Martin - I cannot thank you enough!!!

Oh my, where to begin with Franzi! I hate that it has taken me so long to write this review but when you write about someone as magnificent as Franzi, you want to make sure you put a lot of thought into what you write! The biggest piece of advice I can give to engaged couples is that when you book your vendors, you are essentially “investing” in your wedding. It goes without saying that a photographer captures images of one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life. It is very important that you invest in the right one, and that can be said with all your wedding vendors. I can honestly say that Franzi and her husband Martin captured our wedding day with the upmost care and creative consideration. As a team they were able to take photos that my husband and I will treasure for the rest of our lives. Due to Covid, we had the pleasure of working with Franzi for two years. The friendship that she gave us, and how much Franzi cared for us as a couple, made me forget that she was ever a part of our wedding vendor team. Franzi and Martin are both very talented photographers, their work speaks for itself, but the way that they both treat their couples is something that should be desired. Franzi worked with us for our engagement, our rehearsal dinner, and on our wedding day. We always felt comfortable and her direction between each shot made it so that we never felt out of place. It is so true when people say that your wedding day is a blur. When it came to our wedding photos, Franzi and Martin took snapshots of wonderful moments that I now have frozen in time. Some favorites of mine were images that I likely would never have seen, and moments that I wanted to live in forever. I am now able to again experience the view of my husband when I walked down the aisle and his reaction when he saw me for the first time (Spoiler: that boy cried A LOT). I was able to see the joy of our loved ones as they celebrated during our reception. Lastly, I was able to look on as our guests beamed as my husband and I had our first dance as a married couple. These are just a few examples of why it is so important to invest in someone like a talented photographer, especially because life is a collection of moments. Franzi’s friendship was and is a cherished, pleasant surprise, and an even bigger bonus.

After exchanging emails and then speaking with Franzi, I knew we were going to book her as our photographer for our October wedding at Runnymede. Besides loving her gallery and style, Franzi was so easy to get along with during our call. She has this great energy about her where you feel like you are talking to a friend. I mentioned that my biggest concern would be our large bridal party and Franzi set me completely at ease. She worked her magic the day of the wedding, capturing so many amazing pictures of our huge bridal party – with multiple toddlers – all smiles and eyes open! Our entire wedding party kept saying how easy the picture process was. She made suggestions and directed some of the poses which helped everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Even our family couldn’t get over how quickly all the pictures took place and they got to go back and join cocktail hour! Franzi and Martin (second shooter) captured the emotion of the first looks, the excitement throughout the day and the natural beauty of our venue. It takes true artistry to be able to capture stunning wedding day portraits and then also capture breathtaking landscapes of our venue. Franzi and Martin are so talented, and we couldn’t have asked for better photographers!

We can't recommend Franzi enough! We so enjoyed our family session with her in Charleston this month! She was fun, professional, and captured the sweetest moments! We have a 10-month-old and weren't sure how he'd do for pictures, but Franzi got so many amazing shots (even though he only lasted about 30 minutes). We hope to have our photos taken again with Franzi in the future!

Franzi was recommended to us through our wedding planner and boy did we get lucky. She took the most breathtaking pictures of our wedding in Charleston. She was there every step of our wedding day, capturing every raw and precious moment. As someone who is normally shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera, she made me look and feel enchanting, elegant, and confident. Above all, Franzi was able to capture the exact atmosphere and emotion of our day; something that I believe only a true artist can do. When viewing our gallery of pictures, I am instantly taken back to each moment of our wedding day. No matter how many times I view the pictures, I feel as if I am reliving that day, over and over again. With such stunning and intuitive photos, there was absolutely no need for video footage. Each frame told the story of our day in such a way that no other source could. There is no one else I would trust more with our wedding day. Franzi is unquestionably my number one choice for wedding photography.

Franzi is absolutely amazing and incredibly talented! I initially set out to find a photojournalism - magazine-like - wedding photographer, that could capture natural, yet elegant moments, throughout our wedding day. Franzi and her husband Martin, who is also her photography partner, did just that. Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning. Freeform, fine art is how I’d describe Fanzi’s work. Franzi and Martin captured beautiful moments throughout our wedding, as well as still shots throughout the day, all while making everyone, including our guests, feel comfortable. They were so subtle in their touch yet effective in the execution, that we rolled right through the day barely noticing they were there! As stressful as it can be for a bride during the planning stages, one can only hope that the day of is smooth and seamless. I felt so grateful for Franzi and Martin, as my day was exactly that. They helped make it a seamless and smooth process, all while having fun at the same time! We got married in Hilton Head Island at a private residence overlooking the lagoon, and our beautiful venue and elegant afternoon wedding were captured perfectly, thanks to Franzi and Martin. As for the photos, we were able to view them shortly after our big day, and WOW. I was completely blown away. My husband and I could not stop looking through them - I was up until 2 am the first night reliving my favorite day, all thanks to Franzi’s exceptional work. Additionally, we ordered one of her beautiful high-end albums, and we were just as equally enthralled by the end result. It was perfect! I’ve ordered albums from websites and photographers in the past for different occasions, and I can say that this one is unique from most. The photographs are high-quality prints, and the website for building the album is simply wonderful and easy to use. It allows you to drag/drop image selections, easily edit and save your work, as well as view different frame options. Franzi assisted with all of this and it turned out stunning! I can say that I have extremely high standards and it was important to me to have someone that could listen to my needs and wants, and capture incredible high-end photographs in fine art, freeform, style. Just like a magazine. Franzi did just that and her work is absolutely stunning! I’ve already had friends ask me about her services and would highly recommend Franzi and Martin to anyone looking for a classy, easy to work with, sensational artist, for their big day!

Franzi's energy and talent will blow you away. Each photograph brings you back to the moments of your special day. She doesn't just capture images, she captures candid moments and emotion. Looking back at my photos I can still recall the feelings and emotions I had throughout the day. Not only is she talented but she's a genuine soul. She listens to your visions and executes them to perfection. Franzi and her husband, Martin's candid photos are so lovely because they showcase the real love and relationship between you and your spouse. Some of my husband and I's favorite photos are the candid ones! They make sure to get various angles so you have a selection to choose from.  Franzi is very well organized and a true creator. She has a plan going into the special day and can guarantee excellent quality. She gives you all the photos and access to her online site where you can get high-quality prints. She'll even help design for an album! Franzi is an amazing woman and it was an honor to work with her, she is absolutely worth it.

I not only consider Franzi one of my FAVORITE wedding vendors, but I also consider her an awesome friend. When I was first looking for photographers, I considered another SC photographer, but she was booked. She recommended Franzi, and after reviewing her work and speaking with her, I knew there was a reason God allowed this amazing, talented soul into our lives! Franzi and her husband, Martin, are SO professional, detail-oriented, compassionate, and talented. I had a specific idea in my head for engagement photos, and Franzi found the BEST locations and created pure magic out of the session at Max Patch. And whether you're photogenic or not, don't worry. Franzi makes the experience super comfortable and she knows all the angles! My husband hates photos, but had SO much fun on these photo shoots, and most importantly he loved the outcome! With COVID-19, we had to postpone multiple times, but Franzi was always so encouraging and understanding. With only 2 weeks notice, she and Martin ended up taking our gorgeous elopement photos in Charleston. They generously helped us narrow down the best location, allowed us to use their place to get ready, bought us our favorite drinks, transported us, and were SO supportive of our decision. We still ended up having our Big Fat Greek/Albanian/American wedding May 2021. The photos are UNREAL!!! We have gotten SO many compliments, and our wedding party raved at how easy and fun it was to work with Franzi and Martin. I have never met a photographer that has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND like Franzi has. I'm so Type A, and I always worry things won't go to plan, but Franzi's organization, skills, and temperament always reassured me that everything will work out, and she made sure it did! I don't know how my husband and I got so lucky to find them, but I feel blessed and honored to have met these two beautiful souls. Having a brilliant, caring, and detail-oriented photographer is so worth the investment! Thank you so much for helping us make the wedding of our dreams come true with the dreamiest, whimsical, most romantic photos we could have ever imagined!

Franzi was the absolute BEST photographer that we could've had for our wedding!!!! Throughout the entire process she was fun, professional, entertaining, creative and diligent. She captured moments that we will honestly cherish for the rest of our lives and all while doing it in such a fashion that you don't feel like you're necessarily posing for the camera. The day really does fly by but Franzi was so amazing that we are able to experience it over and over again as if we are in that moment thanks to her incredible work. I would recommend her to anybody and everybody and if you're trying to decide, just choose Franzi!!!!

Franzi and her husband, Martin, are true professionals. I reached out to them to photograph my proposal and subsequent engagement with my now fiancé. I could not have made a better choice. From the planning and set-up through the execution and delivery of photos, it was all seamless. Franzi and Martin used their creative talents to capture our engagement even more perfectly than I could have ever imagine. Moments I wasn't even thinking about being photographed resulted in some of the best memories we will have from that day. The two of them also brought us down to the beach for an additional shoot after the proposal was completed and we had so much fun with them. They have great personalities and are easy behind the camera while telling us everything we need to do (we're not models... :)). Overall, if you are looking for a couple photographers that will get every angle (Martin is very tall) and simultaneously think about all of the logistics of a shoot in real time, Franzi and Martin should be your go-tos. Not to mention the high quality editing and fast turn around. They were fantastic and I cannot sing their praises more highly.

Franzi is an incredible photographer!! I was blown away by her amazing work. She has a spectacular eye for detail and is great at giving direction. Her creativity and passion make for photos that are one of a kind. I highly recommend Franzi Annika for any of your photography needs!

WOW! Franzi was the absolute BEST photographer my husband and I could have asked for our wedding. From the beginning, Franzi was responsive and took the time to get to know us and understand our vision and style for our wedding. We did and engagement photoshoot and had an amazing time! It can be nerve-racking posing with your significant other in front of a camera, but Franzi immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and it just felt so natural. We had an intimate, micro-wedding and as soon as she and her second shooter (husband) arrived, they felt like family. Her energy truly makes you feel at ease and so happy. I felt like I could live in the moment and enjoy the day. I really admired her attention to detail and how she was able to guide us through the day to capture each special moment without feeling overwhelmed. Now on to the photos. They were ALL GORGEOUS. Her style is so beautiful and you truly feel like a star. The way that she was able to capture natural moments and posed pictures really left us in awe when we saw our wedding photos. The natural moments really captured what our day felt like: happy, exciting, and full of love and posed photos never felt forced. I'm so glad she remembered everyone that we wanted to take pictures of too. That made our day stress free and I'm so glad she is so organized. I would HIGHLY recommend booking Franzi! You will enjoy every minute of working with her. Our family and guests still talk about how wonderful our wedding pictures are. Now I'm just thinking of all the future events where I could book her again!

Franzi was so amazing and helpful during our engagement session, first look, ceremony, and reception. She captured every moment with grace and positivity. She and her husband were so energetic and are incredibly knowledgeable about lighting and poses. We will definitely be using her again!!!!

Franzi is an absolutely INCREDIBLE photographer! I was blown away by how wonderful she was to work with and how AMAZING her photography is. First of all, Franzi is so sweet, kind, and goes above and beyond to make your day PERFECT. It all started from our engagement session where she made the trip down to Atlanta, and captured the most beautiful photos in all our favorite places. When it came to the wedding, anything we wanted, she was there to make it happen. Her attention to detail and planning made for the perfect day. She literally even went to all the locations we were incorporating into our wedding to scope out the best lighting and locations- talk about above and BEYOND. She captured our wedding day so perfectly, and every picture looks breathtaking. We are still in awe! She captured all the special moments and beautiful elements we incorporated our day, so we will never forget them. The way she captures the details and lighting is truly incredible. Would HIGHLY recommend Franzi for any of your photography needs!

So far, our wedding has not yet been able to take place, BUT Franzi has been there with us through it all. From our first meeting over a year ago, our gorgeous engagement photos and rescheduling our wedding not once, but twice, Franzi has been such a great support and has been there with us and for us every step of the way. She has gone above and beyond and her photographs are stunning! I would recommend Franzi to all of my friends and family for years to come. Can't wait for our wedding now for July 30th, 2021!

Franzi and her second shooter, Martin, are as professional and talented as they come. Both were extremely friendly and accommodating for our rescheduled (due to COVID-19) wedding! Franzi not only produced beautiful pictures, but helped pick out the exact location of our intimate elopement. Working with her in such uncertain times was a blessing. I would recommend her to anyone considering photography sessions of any kind for her flexibility and dedication to her clients.

Franzi Annika Photography was the perfect choice for photographing my wedding invitation suites. Franzi is easy to work with, extremely professional and personable, and has a creative eye for styling flat lays. The pictures she took perfectly embody my brand while still telling the unique story of each suite. She took my work and brought my stationery to life. She delivered so many photos in varied layouts, orientations, camera angles, different detail shots, etc. Furthermore, Franzi delivered my pictures in two file sizes, large (for print) and small (for web), perfect printed client brochures and for my website and social media. My wedding invitation suites look amazing in her photos. I finally feel confident in the look of my website and social media because of her styling and photography skills. Franzi Annika Photography went above and beyond for me and I know she will do the same for you! Katie Bear, Suite & Southern Designs

We are so grateful to have found Franzi to take our engagement and wedding photos. Beyond her incredible photos, Franzi has a way of making you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She is extremely organized and follows through with every single detail. Franzi is flexible and just goes with the flow. That's exactly what we needed! Our pictures are light, bright, and beautiful. She really makes anything and anyone look fabulous. We can't wait for the next life event when we get to spend more time taking photos with her!

My dream was to hire Franzi with Franzi Annika Photography for a portrait photo session with the gorgeous Black Forest as perfect Backdrop. Unfortunately the forecast predicted a huge thunderstorm for that evening. However, Franzi convinced me to still try it and I am so glad she did. It was the best idea to take the risk and continue with the shoot. Right before it started pouring, the sky turned into the most beautiful colors and the light was simply amazing! I am so in love with the outcome of the pictures because they absolutely reflect my personality and my touch with nature. Franzi, thank you so much for those wonderful moments, which I will cherish forever!

Franzi and Martin are by far the best Charleston wedding photographers out there! They are extremely talented, organized, personable and efficient! They were there with us throughout the whole process, from our engagement shoot to my bridals and all day wedding day! Franzi truly loves what she does and it shows. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and the photos are absolutely stunning. We couldn’t be more thankful to have found her and chosen her to capture our special moments!

Aside from my mother, Franzi was the foundation of my wedding. She kept me calm, she kept me cool, she kept everyone organized. I have never met a more organized and detailed oriented individual in my life. She captured the candid essence of those whom I love perfectly and I could not have asked for a more picture perfect day. I cannot wait for more moments to be documented by Franzi and Martin. They truly are legends at what they do.

I feel so blessed and so lucky to have had Franzi and Martin documenting our wedding. From the very first time I met Franzi, she felt like my friend and I knew right away I wanted her to be our photographer. I was so impressed with not only her professionalism and attention to detail, but also her passion for photography as an art. She is so skilled at what she does technically, but she also is so nurturing and supportive as well... and this was very important for a nervous bride like me. :) I was so impressed with her skill and her thoroughness - from creating day-of timelines, to mailing us a Details Guide book with tips and reminders, to patiently guiding us into the right poses on the day-of...she did it all! She is as genuine and dedicated as they come! Franzi and Martin felt like family and I am so honored to have had them capture this important day for us!

Highly recommended!! Franzi did so much more than what we were hoping for. By far exceeded our wants and expectations. They truly went above and beyond!! Thanks so much franzi and Martin.

**UPDATE** Franzi and her husband Martin just photographed our wedding and we are still jumping for joy!!! When I say they do AMAZING work, I’m not lying!! They are amazing! They both have such a. Eye for detail and really go above and beyond to get the best shot! They brought extra props for us to use for pictures that we never even would have thought of! They walked down the street throughout the neighborhood we were getting married in and found little hidden gems for us to take photos in front of that we never would have thought to do!! They EVEN knocked on a random persons door to ask if we could use his dock on the water to shoot on with the bridge in the background! They really made this day special for us and we have the pictures to prove it!! We can’t recommend them enough for any special event you’re doing but especially your big day!! Franzi and her husband Martin were the most amazing photographers to work with! They made us feel comfortable right off the bat which made the engagement photoshoot session so much more beautiful and realistic in photos! They took their time with us and made sure that we were happy and getting every angle we wanted. On top of all of that, they got the pictures back to us in such a short time frame!!! It was amazing! We loved them and their work so much that we have asked them to do our wedding for us in June as well! Can’t wait!! Would give them 20 stars if I could and would recommend over anybody in Charleston! Thank you guys so much for the beautiful photos!!