Wedding photography doesn’t have to be stressful.
We know — being in front of the camera can feel awkward.
That’s why we make it effortless.
Relaxed direction.
Natural moments.
Images that feel like you.
All you have to do is be present.
We’ll take care of the rest.
It’s no secret that wedding photography has the potential to be stressful.
PASSION
meets
PRECISION
You need someone who is experienced in capturing the day as it's happening - unscripted and in the background without interrupting you to pose or smile. You need a photographer you can trust to be somewhere in the room photographing it all as the day unfolds in an unobtrusive style. All professional photographers will capture the "SHOT LIST" of required photos, but the photographer who can capture the in between moments and knows when to expect and anticipate them is the pro you want.
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
I have been a professional photographer most of my adult life.
I have been photographing family and children since my teens.
I recently gave up an aviation career to devote all my time to my passion of photography and my team of photographers.
I have been photographing weddings for 20 years.
Founder of FMP Wedding & Events
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." —Maya Angelou. We believe your photos should do the same.
- ERIN, Bride
Hire her. Trust me.
We saw Frances work at a friend's wedding. When it came time for our own, there was no question that we would hire Frances. She. Just. GETS IT. She has a vision, an understanding of what will work best, and puts you completely at ease. Beautiful photos, a total professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
What more could you want?!
TRULY unforgettable
You crave more than posed perfection.......
For the discerning couple who crave more than posed perfection—this is wedding photography redefined.
We don’t just take pictures. We capture the soul of your day—the raw, unscripted, breathtaking moments that unfold naturally. The kind of memories that make your heart race years after the music fades.
Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot—it’s a living, breathing story. It’s your father’s eyes welling up the moment he sees you in your dress. It’s your maid of honour biting her lip during her speech, and the way her words linger in every frame. It’s your mother’s hands steadying your gown. It’s champagne-fueled laughter, wild dance floor chaos, and the quiet in-between moments no one else sees—but we do.
This is luxury storytelling through imagery. Emotional. Elegant. Unforgettable.
Because your love deserves more than just beautiful photos. It deserves to be experienced again and again.
Trust FMP to deliver images you crave.
Unscripted luxury wedding photography is the artful mastery of capturing genuine moments without direction, staging, or interruption. In this elevated approach, photographers work with quiet discretion—never prompting or posing—allowing every fleeting glance, tender touch, and spontaneous expression to unfold naturally. The result is a timeless, documentary-style collection of images that reflect the soul of your celebration with unparalleled authenticity.
Without a single word exchanged in guidance, these visual storytellers observe with instinctive precision, weaving together a cinematic narrative of the day as it truly happened. Each frame becomes a testament to the understated elegance and emotional depth of your wedding, rendered in rich, editorial quality. This is photography for those who seek beauty in the unspoken, artistry in the untouched, and luxury in the effortlessly real.
Experience the perfect balance of artistry and authenticity with our lightly directed wedding photography. Designed for couples who appreciate refined elegance and natural emotion, this approach ensures every frame is beautifully composed yet effortlessly genuine.
Our photographers are masters of light and subtlety—gently guiding you toward the most flattering natural illumination while offering prompts that evoke real connection and heartfelt moments. Rather than staged poses, we create space for intimacy, laughter, and quiet exchanges that tell your love story with sophistication and soul.
The result is a timeless collection of luminous, emotive images that reflect the true essence of your day—crafted with intention, captured with grace without turning your wedding into a photoshoot.
Experience the timeless elegance of traditional structured wedding photography—a meticulously choreographed celebration of love, captured with precision and poise. This refined approach to wedding day imagery is thoughtfully planned in advance, ensuring every cherished moment unfolds seamlessly within a beautifully curated photographic narrative.
From the delicate early-morning bridal preparations to the romantic golden-hour portraits, every phase of your day is orchestrated with care. With a focus on classic compositions, refined lighting, and intentional posing, each image evokes sophistication and grace, preserving your legacy in exquisite detail.
Perfect for couples who value tradition, artistry, and an elevated visual story, this style of photography is posed and scheduled throughout your wedding day each frame a testament to love, elegance, and enduring style.
Photographers will plan and choreograph photo shoots throughout the day.
Results vary, but we guarantee 6-8 weeks editing and online gallery delivery. However, most galleries get delivered a lot sooner.
As often as you need. Email is the quickest, but you can call me anytime. We'll video chat on initial booking consultation and we'll be communicating via email throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding day.
Editing style greatly depends on the light you are given on the wedding day. If your wedding day is overcast then you'll have softer more evenly lit images. If your wedding ceremony and portraits are mid-day during harsh light then you'll have very contrasty, dark shadowy images. Please review our gallery images for an overall look and editing style. We aim to deliver a gallery in true colour and representation of the way the day looked. We always aim to deliver a well rounded gallery with images in all types of lighting.
We photograph weddings in a very journalistic style. While we're very hands off and unobtrusive in our coverage of your wedding day, We believe there's a time and place for gorgeous family formals and beautiful images of the two of you together.
- We document modern, candid, creative and unscripted wedding days for luxury couples wanting unposed and unscheduled documentation of their day.
- We also photograph traditional, scheduled and predictable weddings days scheduled from getting ready antics, first look, ceremony, wedding party, family formals and couple portraits before heading to the reception.
- We also believe that photographing all your guests and fabulous details is just as important. My guest captures are almost 100% journalistic therefore, we will not be interrupting anyone or asking tables to pose for photographs. We would much rather photograph you with your family and friends having a great time drinking and laughing and dancing.
For Sure! We believe family formals to be one of the most important part of your wedding day.
- we document portraits with your friends & family in a candid style during cocktail hour which we fondly refer to as grip and grins.
- we also document family formals with camera aware groupings immediately after the ceremony for the more traditional couples.
- we also create modern group photos of your wedding crew if you have one.
If what you're looking for is a more evenly lit or very bright images then I may not be the studio for you. We use a great deal of shadow and light in our available light images as well as in our OCF/flash images. Please make sure that the images you see on the website are the images you love and that style reflects what you want for your wedding day images.
The images you receive will greatly reflect the light you had at your event.
Example:
- if it was raining all day you won't receive the bright photos or photos with lens flair or golden hour or sunset photos.
- if you're having a late November or winter wedding it will likely be overcast and moody rather than light and bright and most of your image will probably be taken indoors.
Photography Websites:
- if the photography you love is light and bright then they may not be experienced with indoor lighting or rainy days......make sure the photographer you choose is showcasing images in all types of lighting situations.
Absolutely! Yes 1000% yes!!
You should be weary of anyone who doesn't have insurance and a legitimate business license.
Frances uses pro gear by Nikon and extensive amount of backup gear also by Nikon. I will bring with me to every wedding day:
Nikon Z6II x2 + adapter for G lenses
Nikon F100 Film Camera and Black and White Film ONLY
Spider Holster
Nikon SB900 flash x2
Godox Flash x4
Godox AD200 Pro II
4 light stands
Lowel GL1 video light
Light panels x2
Multiple batteries for each camera and flash unit
Over abundant amount of SD and XQD cards
35MM lens
85MM lens
105MM macro lens
135mm D
35-150 mm Tamron
28-105MM macro lens
24-70MM lens x2
70-200mm Z lens
70-200mm lens x2
Monopod
A reliable vehicle and a backup plan for unforseen circumstances
Sure, I can send you multiple and probably even be able to show a wedding at your wedding venue or similar.
I've been in business since 1999 and I have photographed 100's of weddings and counting. I love every single one of them too.....the weddings in churches, on beaches, in parks, at the waterfront, in canoes, on mountains, in the rain, in the snow and severe weather too. It is a responsibility I take very seriously every time I'm commissioned to photograph a wedding. I'm honoured.....truly! and still pinch myself every time someone trusts me with their memories.
A reservation fee of $1000 + Hst is required to reserve your date. 50% is due 6 months after booking and the balance is due 2 weeks prior to your wedding date. I accept booking on a first come first serve basis and all subsequent same day booking will be photographed by an associate photographer.
We require full payment before the wedding day. Overtime, album upgrades, or additional products over and above your wedding photography contract, however, are all due post-wedding. If you would like to discuss a month to month plan please feel free to bring it up during our initial consultation.
The retainer fee is non-refundable & non-transferable. The retainer fee guarantees a photographer at your wedding.
I have yet to miss a wedding in over 2 decades. I believe in arriving an hour early to every event and you'll likely find me in my car waiting in the parking lot. This also allows me an hour lee-way if anything were to happen to me on the way to the wedding. I have been sick leading up to a wedding and that is why I make sure I have a system in place. On this specific day.....I arrived to the wedding with a photographer to replace me and once I feel that everything is taken care of and photographed, I will then excuse myself and go home to rest.
I also have a large team of associate photographers ready and able to photograph your wedding day.
Yes, we have an extensive business set up that allows for multiple backups on site and in the cloud.
**** we currently have every image shot from weddings as early as 2003, but it's still your responsibility to safeguard your photos.
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
IMAC 27" Desktop Computer
Macbook Pro 13"
Iphone 8 x2
Numerous Terramaster Hard Drives
Backblaze Cloud Backup
SmugMug Cloud Backup
Sprout Studio CRM and image backup
New Honda CRV Sport to never let me down
Nissan Merano as backup vehicle
CAA
UBER if I need it
I also require my assistants to bring all of their gear and backup gear.
This is tough question to answer, but basically my pricing reflects my abilities, my education and my experience photographing 100's of weddings. It's taken me years and years!!
Do you want a photographer with a camera to just take pictures all day?
or
Do you want a photographer who knows what lens to use and when to expect the moments.
A photographer experienced in the unplanned and unexpected that is a wedding day.
The one who knows when your dad is going to cry
The one who knows how your mom will react doing up your dress
The one who knows that when you're laughing with your girls is the photo you're going to want.
The photographer who is capable of photographing everything even when your timeline falls apart and you miss bride and groom solo portraits.
You take 3 things away from your wedding day.....
your rings. your husband. your photos.