& elopements
weddings
For the lovers who crave intention not imitation.
Photographs That Feel Like Home
Francisca studios
upstate ny
est. 2018
Your wedding isn't about perfect poses or staged moments. It's about the way your partner looked at you before the ceremony, the embrace from your grandparents, and the joy shared with everyone you love. My approach is to document your day with honesty and intention, creating images that feel just as meaningful decades from now as they do today.
Long after the celebration is over, your photographs become the way you remember every laugh, tear, and in-between moment.
THE FLOWERS WILL FADE, THE MUSIC WILL END, BUT YOUR MEMORIES DESERVE TO LIVE ON
From big dreams to your big day
Full Wedding Day Coverage
An Editorial & Documentary Approach
A Curated Online Gallery
A Photographer Who Helps You Feel Completely at Ease
Every wedding deserves to be documented with honesty, intention, and an editorial eye that captures both the beauty and the feeling of the day.
Rather than forcing moments or following a shot list all day, Elise blends thoughtful direction with a documentary approach, creating photographs that feel timeless, emotional, and unmistakably you.
Giving You...
Say Goodbye to Stiff Photos
“Hiring Elise was the best decision we made. I actually got to enjoy our wedding day knowing she had every detail covered.”
“She saw the vision I couldn’t even articulate and brought it to life more beautifully than I imagined.”
“Every vendor loved working with her. Every guest raved. I’ve never felt more calm, more beautiful, or more me.”
Love Notes
You don’t just want a photographer, you want a calm, capable partner who can take the weight off your shoulders and make the process feel beautiful.
Wants to Feel Held
You care about aesthetics, but not just for the ‘gram. You’re drawn to thoughtful design that means something.
Loves Style with Substance
You’re not here for tradition’s sake, you want a wedding that tells a story worth remembering.
Craves Emotion Over Convention
A Fransisca Studios' Couple...
I’m here for the lovers who care about the details, the mood, the meaning, and want a wedding that feels like a work of art with a soul. I bring calm energy, creative vision, and full-body yeses to every celebration I touch.
You’ve never done this before. But I’ve done it a hundred times, and I can’t wait to do it with you.
founder of Francisca Studios
Hi, I’m Elise Vaughn
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