2020 has been a rough year for any would-be brides and grooms out there. As uncertainty has grown and guest lists have shortened, the celebration that many people imagined may need to take a new shape, but there are still great options available for a magical and memorable small wedding or elopement in San Diego. […]

What do you need to bring on the wedding day?   This list can quickly get out of hand. I mean, couldn’t you use a little of everything on such a special day?! Well these are the things we recommend bringing that you might not have thought of!   Crochet hook– Does your dress have buttons […]

This was a very personal wedding for me since I have been friends with Matt for years.  When he asked me to come to Australia to capture his special day I was thrilled.  The ceremony was on Bilgola Beach in Australia.  It’s beautiful cliffs and ocean views were the perfect location for Matt and Bridey’s […]

The most asked question I get as a Sony Artisan What is your favorite portrait lens? The 85 1.4 is my favorite portrait lens that Sony offers for multiple reasons, but the bokeh this piece of gear allows me to capture is unmatched. If you really want to focus the eye on the subject, this […]

Rancho Valencia summer wedding Hannah and James’ intimate wedding at Rancho Valencia was a summer dream. Hannah chose colors to match the beautiful outdoor summer setting. All complete with flowing gowns, plenty of greenery, and muted colors. All of this with Rancho Valencia’s beautiful, natural setting, made for such a special day for these two. But, […]

Summer wedding at Estancia La Jolla Janet and Carl got married at the beautiful Estancia in La Jolla this summer! They planned one of the classiest, weddings, all the while, focusing on their love for each other. They were so sweet with each other, and you could tell how much Janet cared for Carl, and […]

La Jolla Women’s Club Wedding Nathan and Trisha were married at La Jolla Women’s Club, and fell in love with this wedding venue because of the relaxed atmosphere. They completed their timeless, classic look with lush greenery for a romantic garden wedding! The columns, fountain and location to the beach completely sold this sweet couple […]

Estancia wedding with Bliss Events Korie is not only a fabulous wedding coordinator in San Diego, but a dear friend of the France Photographers team! When she asked us to photograph her big day, we were so thrilled. Sweetest bride and friend makes for the best wedding day ever! Since Korie is a wedding coordinator, she […]

Are you wondering what you will do for your sign in book on your wedding day? We’ve got a great solution for you! No, it’s not one of those old, fabric covered albums that guests just sign and you want to toss later. It’s also not something that takes up a ton of space and […]

Martin Johnson House wedding with Simply Gorgeous Events This wedding at the Martin Johnson House was our first time working with Kayla, the wedding coordinator at Simply Georgeous Events. She was so incredible! She designed and styled the wedding, and there were so many little stunning details! Her energy was great, calming and peaceful, but […]