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Trevor N. Sent on 04/15/2022
Best Engagement Photographer in Charleston!
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!Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Receiving a review like this from the future groom to be is probably one of the biggest compliments we can get! Thank you so much Trevor, for taking the time and writing about your experience with us. We absolutely loved capturing your special moments and can't wait to follow along your love story. -
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Kayla F. Sent on 05/12/2024A Million Stars!!!!!
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Kayla, you are the sweetest! Thank you a million times for all your trust and kindness. I LOVED being part of this journey and being able to capture all these milestones for you. There is so much to come and I can't wait to follow along. -
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Courtney S. Sent on 06/07/2024Highly highly recommend!
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.Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Courtney, what a sweet surprise to wake up to. Thank you so much for your wonderful words and taking the time to support us :) We loved documenting your special day and getting to know you better and your friends and family. -
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Ashley D. Sent on 03/07/2024Great experience!
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!Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Dear Ashley.
We're over the moon reading your sweet words! Working with you and Jonathan and capturing those special moments was an absolute blast and we are so glad you felt at ease. We really appreciate your trust in us!! -
Taylor Sent on 10/17/2023
Best wedding 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 Annika Photography's reply:
Taylor! You have no idea how thankful we are for your and Tommy's friendship. Photographing your wedding was such an honor and being part of the journey leading up to your big day made it even more special to us.
Thank you for your sweet and kind words and for always supporting us no matter what. We can't wait for many more dinner dates and conversations in the future and watching you build your life together. Love, Franzi & Martin -
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Liz M. Sent on 11/18/2023Phenomenal!
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.
Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Liz, I am speechless. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and taking out a ton of your time to write this beautiful review. It makes me so happy to know, that you love your wedding photos and that you always felt comfortable with us. For us, documenting someones wedding day is a huge honor, and getting to work with incredible couples like you and Tim makes it even better. Thank you a million times!!! -
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Anja H. Sent on 01/08/2023If you only got to pick one vendor - let it be this one!
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Wow!!!! Anja you are incredible, this one made me tear up instantly. Thank you so, so much for your wonderful and sweet words and all your time to writing them down. Martin and I appreciate you and your constant support for our business more than you could imagine. We loved being part of your wedding journey and being able to get to know your families so well over the years and we can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. Thank you for your trust and kindness and we can't wait to do it all gain once Lexi gets engaged ;) -
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Courtney C. Sent on 01/26/2023The 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! I can only hope that down the road, I can convince (wink, wink!) Franzi to photograph all of our major life events (maternity/family) because we just love her that much! We will be forever grateful for Franzi and Martin's friendship and photography skills!Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Courtney, I could cry reading through your sweet review! This one touched me deeply and we feel honored and are so thankful we got to know and work with you, Tyler and your family and friends. Being able to document your love for each other was incredible and we are so happy you love your images. We truly wish you all the best for your future and can't wait to see you again for all your milestones - and in between of course ;) Love, Franzi & Martin -
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Valerie Sent on 11/29/2022
Best of the best
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Thank you so much, Valerie for your sweetest words. I loved being part of your elopement and capturing how you two got married. Thank you for all your trust and support and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. -
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Stephanie R. Sent on 07/14/2022
Franzi is AMAZING. 10/10 times would hire her again :)
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Steph for your wonderful words! I am so happy for you two and I had a blast photographing your wedding. The love between Gemo and you was felt all day! It truly was such a beautiful day with beautiful people inside and out and I can't wait to share more of your pics soon! -
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Naseem K. Sent on 07/25/2022Best photography team for our wedding
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.Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Naseem!! You are the most wonderful and inspiring person. I still remember when you reached out to me and I was instantly hoping I could be your wedding photographer. Thank you so very much for your sweet words. You don't know how much they mean to me and Martin and we absolutely loved being part of your wedding journey. We can't wait to see what the future has in store for you!! -
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Kayla R. Sent on 06/07/2022
The BEST photographers!!
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Kayla, we loved that we were able to follow and capture your wedding journey from start to the actual big day! Frank and you are the most wonderful people and we enjoyed being part of all the celebrations. Thank you so much for your kindness, your support and your sweet words! -
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Alexis M. Sent on 06/07/2022
Absolutely the Best!
Franzi and her husband Martin are above and beyond anything I could have asked for! They are truly so warm and professional and captured the spirit of moments so well. We had a very intimate wedding with just our immediate family and her photos made our friends and family that weren't attending feel like they were able to witness all the big and little magical moments of the day. The whole experience was just seamless; My husband and I fully agree we would have them at any major or minor life event in the future (and he's the guy who was wondering if we needed to hire a photographer)!Franzi Annika Photography's reply:
Alexis, we absolutely loved being part of your big day. You and your family were so easy to work with and you made it easy for us to document your day. We wish you all the best and can't wait to see pictures of you Hawaiian wedding celebration!! -
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Shaina Sent on 04/29/2022Perfectly Captured Us as a Couple
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Shaina, thank you so much for your kind words. I loved being part of your special day and enjoyed every minute. You two are such a sweet couple and I wish you all the best for your future! Give your puppies a big hug from me :) -
Lucy D. Sent on 04/28/2022
Franzi and Martin incredibly captured candid moments at our brunch wedding and intently listened to our vision and brought it to life!
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Lucy, you have no idea how much we enjoyed being at your wedding. It was unique, relaxed and totally felt like you and Hank! Thank you for trusting us and I can't wait to start planning your birthday shoot this fall :) -
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Brittany O. Sent on 04/26/2022
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Brittany for taking the time and leaving me such a wonderful and sweet review. I absolutely loved being part of your wedding. Your friends and family were so friendly and welcoming and made your day special, memorable and absolutely beautiful. -
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Irini G. Sent on 06/08/2021
Best. Photographer. Ever!!!!
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 Annika Photography's reply:
Irini!!! This review made me cry. Thank you for all the beautiful words and taking the time to write about your experience and our time together. You know that I adore you and Patrick and am so honored we could be part of all those milestones in your life. We can't wait to see what life has in store for you and follow along your future adventures!! -
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