Business Details
6 Years
experience
Charleston Wedding Photographers for the Elegant & Modern Couple
Franzi Annika Photography is a Charleston-based wedding photography studio specializing in capturing the essence of elegant and modern couples through a unique blend of fine art, fashion, and photojournalism. Founded by Franzi and Martin, whose European roots and documentary-style approach create timeless, emotionally rich narratives, the studio prioritizes authenticity and storytelling. With a focus on unscripted moments and artistic composition, they offer tailored services for weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions, serving clients locally in the Lowcountry and globally through international travel. Their work has been praised for its ability to preserve the intimate, fleeting details of celebrations while delivering a polished, magazine-quality aesthetic. 
Services
Weddings
Elopements
Engagements
Fine Art Albums
Drone Footage
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We blend fine art, fashion, and photojournalism for a unique storytelling approach
- Our European roots inform a timeless, emotionally rich visual aesthetic
- We specialize in capturing authentic, unscripted moments with documentary precision
- We offer tailored services for weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions
- Our work has been featured in luxury bridal publications and praised for emotional depth
What people say
Stunning photos
Captured emotions perfectly
Creative problem-solving
Timeless storytelling
Breathtaking final product
Services
Weddings
Documentary-style wedding photography blending fine art and photojournalism to capture authentic moments. Our approach prioritizes emotional storytelling while maintaining a timeless aesthetic. We provide full-day coverage, multiple photographers for simultaneous moments, and a curated digital gallery delivered within 8 weeks.
Elopements
Customized elopement photography starting at 2-hour coverage, available globally. We specialize in capturing intimate, unscripted moments while adapting to unique locations and cultural traditions. Services include personalized planning consultation and rapid turnaround for social media content.
Engagements
Storytelling-focused engagement sessions starting at $950, available locally and internationally. Our approach emphasizes natural interactions and environmental composition, with options for film photography and social media content creation during sessions.
Fine Art Albums
Handcrafted luxury albums using archival Giclee matte paper, available in multiple colors and sizes. Our design process includes three revisions to perfect layout and composition, creating heirloom-quality keepsakes that showcase your wedding narrative.
Drone Footage
Cinematic aerial coverage for outdoor venues, capturing sweeping landscapes and architectural contexts. This service enhances traditional photography by providing unique perspectives of your venue and celebration, particularly effective for urban or natural settings.
People
Franzi Annika
Lead Photographer
German-born photographer with a background in interior design, specializing in minimalist composition and emotional storytelling. Brings European artistic influences and a passion for documentary-style photography to every project.
Martin
Photographer
Observant documentarian with a corporate background in Stuttgart, focusing on capturing subtle, unscripted moments. Complements Franzi's dynamic approach with quiet attentiveness to detail and environmental context.
Questions
Do you offer international wedding coverage?
Yes, we travel worldwide for weddings and have experience working in diverse cultural settings.
What's included in your wedding collections?
Full-day coverage, multiple photographers, digital gallery, and optional add-ons like albums and drone footage.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Sneak peek within a week, full gallery delivered within 7-8 weeks post-event.
Do you offer videography services?
We provide social media content videos but focus primarily on still photography services.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
We adapt creatively to weather conditions and collaborate with planners to ensure stunning results regardless of rain.
Can you help with wedding album design?
Yes, we offer custom album design with three revisions to perfect your heirloom-quality keepsake.
