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$3,000 starting price
Serving Southern CA with no additional travel fees
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Francis Ralph
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AWARD WINNER (13X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Why lunch you ask? I get it...Dinner or happy hour is good too!! I like to really get to know my couples, hear their story, and how they see their wedding day. I've found in my 10 years of doing this full-time that having a good meal together is the best way to do that! I get to hear how you envision your big day, we're both relaxed, we're laughing together, we're sometimes crying together (just kidding...kind of) but either way we're having fun!
It's also a good opportunity for me to tell you about what we do make your day extra special . I can can show you more of my work, how we document the day through the emotional storytelling, and how we try to photograph everyone at your wedding. I'd love to tell you more but I'm almost out of space so email me and let's grab lunch!!
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Francis Ralph
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Hi! I'm Francis Ralph, but my friends call me Frank. I'm a full-time photographer and business owner based in SoCal. I retired from the corporate world 10 years ago to pursue my passion for photography. Long story short it was the universe telling me to do it as I was in a crazy car accident. 300 weddings later I'm still doing what I love!
Other:
- Fitness Fanatic: From CrossFit to Yoga to Spartan Races if you're training for something I'd love to do it with you
- Foodie: I like to eat!
- Senior Dogs: Major soft spot!! Volunteer photographer for Sr Dog Rescue. Love those old guys
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Frank is a highly recommended wedding photographer who has received rave reviews from multiple couples. Reviewers emphasize Frank's exceptional photography skills, including his ability to capture breathtaking, high-quality photos in various lighting conditions. He is praised for his professionalism, punctuality, and organization, as well as his talent for keeping large groups organized during photo sessions. Frank is described as a joy to work with, and couples appreciate his ability to make them feel comfortable and relaxed, resulting in natural and authentic photos. His attention to detail, proactive communication, and dedication to capturing precious memories are also praised by reviewers.- Top reviews
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Ayla M
5.0
7/25/2023
Frank is amazing! He creates amazing and stunning photographs that you cant wait to share and put up all over the house! He is the sweetest and so fun to work with! And he makes you work for your photos! Theres so much to say and not enough space!
Kristine H
5.0
2/11/2023
Absolutely amazing! Frank and his assistant were on top of it! They got absolutely breath taking, high quality photos! I couldn't of asked for a more wonderful and amazing photography team! I had my ceremony at 6pm when it was starting to get dark and all the photos came out absolutely beautiful! I was looking for a team that did night time photography and I found it!
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Stacey C
5.0
11/15/2022
Francis knows his stuff! As a vendor, I have had the pleasure of working a few weddings with him. He is punctual, professional, and always thinks ahead. He’s such a joy to collaborate with.
Maria L
5.0
10/22/2022
Stop looking for a photographer and hire Frank! Here’s what we loved about him:
1. He’s in charge It is HARD to get 30+ people organized for photos during a wedding in a limited timeframe. Frank, however, is masterful when it comes to keeping the right people focused, organized, and moving forward. He took charge, and we stayed on time and were able to get all the photos we wanted as a result. He and his second shooter were always moving onto the next thing, always taking photos. People who were in our wedding party kept commenting: “this guy is GOOD.”
2. Easy to work with: Frank is well-humored, easy to talk to, and really good at making you and others feel comfortable so you can look your best in photos. People look relaxed in our photos! It’s so easy to stiffen up if you’re uncomfortable with a photographer, but Frank has a way of helping everyone get comfortable.
3. EQ: Frank proactively talked to us about any tough family dynamics that he’d need to be aware of. I had wanted one photo of my mom and dad with my brother. Getting this photo was sure to ruffle some feathers (they’re divorced), but Frank found the perfect moment to take the photo, which helped keep the peace. We also had two shy toddlers at our wedding who did not want to take photos, but Frank still managed to get some cute smiles and special moments with them (in addition to some hilarious photos of toddler meltdowns).
4. Quantity & Quality: Do you want quantity or quality? Both, duh. That’s what Frank delivered. Frank sent us so many photos that - if you do the math - it works out to about 3 photos per minute he was there. And better still, they were really, really well done. We were thrilled.
5. Natural Aesthetic: My husband and I wanted a photographer who would capture moments as they really happened. (We don’t like the over-edited, dramatic aesthetic.) Frank knew this, and delivered exactly what we wanted. Don’t get me wrong — he captured us at our BEST (natural does not mean “looking crappy”), but when we look at the photos we know we’re looking at reality, and that’s what we wanted.
Janyce A
5.0
9/05/2022
Frank is hands down THE best photographer you could ask for. Beyond being incredibly personable, he's very passionate about his work and in ensuring that we not only got the best photos possible, but that they were precious memories that would stay with us forever. Frank is definitely an expert in his craft and very knowledgeable about weddings. On the day of our wedding, he was a huge team player with the other vendors, collaborating with our coordinators to make sure the day went off without a hitch, and he looped in our videographer on all of our shots, even sharing ideas that otherwise would have been missed. He also went above and beyond accommodating us and our family (to say the least here). I could literally write a novel on everything he's done for us, and it still would not be enough. Frank is an extraordinary professional and person, and choosing him was easily the best decision we made for our wedding.
Bree P
5.0
12/31/2021
Frank was absolutely amazing!! I could haven't asked for a better photographer. He is super chill and down to earth. We had to postpone 3 times because of covid, he was super understanding with having to change the dates.
It rained for our engagement session, so he offered to retake them for us when the weather was better.
Then for our wedding it literally monsooned for our outdoor ceremony. He offered to take post- wedding photos when the weather was better.
He really went above and beyond for us. He made us feel really comfortable when getting the photos done, he had some really cool and creative ideas for the photos too.
We are super happy that we went with him for photos and are happy to say we've gained a friend as well!
Timothy C
5.0
12/23/2021
Extremely professional and talented photographer. I will be referring them to any and all friends with upcoming marriages.
Christian L
5.0
12/23/2021
Groom here, and while I know we are rarely involved in much of the planning if there is one thing you want to make sure goes right for you and your bride it is the photos that will eternalize your big day forever! If you want a cool and personable photographer that makes photos fun throughout the entire day while also capturing the love the two of you share Frank is your guy! Francis Ralph Potograpiya simply put is the best of the best and the quality of what you get and the personal attention to detail he will provide for your day is above and beyond.
Kayla L
5.0
12/23/2021
If you’re looking for a photographer that is professional, fun, and will tell your love story beautifully in photos you will cherish forever look no further. Francis Ralph Potograpiya is the best in the business! The artistic eye that Frank provides is unmatched and will leave your jaw in the floor when you see your photos!! Any couple that gets the pleasure of working with Frank will see from the beginning of the engagement shoot through the wedding, his attention to detail and ability to “get the shot”. Post wedding we wouldn’t think of using anyone else for maternity shoots, family photos, etc. I cannot recommend Francis Ralph Potograpiya enough!!
Jocelyn C
5.0
12/23/2021
As soon as my husband and I met Frank and saw samples of his work, we knew that we had found our wedding photographer. Not only is he a consummate professional, he is very knowledgeable, skilled, and excellent at what he does. Frank has a great eye for making you look your best no matter the background or setting. He took tons of pictures at my church wedding and reception, and all his photos turned out beautifully.
I highly recommend purchasing the photo album in your package- I absolutely love mine! Frank created a photo album that tells my love story from beginning, middle and end.
Frank is the best, and I consider him a family friend. Choosing Frank as my wedding photographer was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I will continue to use his services for future family photos and events.
Jon B
5.0
12/21/2021
Frank did an amazing job photographing our wedding! He was very involved in the whole process and even got to know us on a personal level so that it reflected on our photos (which came out great)! We have a little 3 year old dog named Bailey that's always with us and Frank took the initiative to make sure we had plenty of photos with our fur baby. I knew he had plenty of experience under his belt when he was able to photograph our whole wedding party in a short amount of time. He had choreographed and compartmentalized every single facet of that photo shoot to include group photos (both bride's maids and groom's men), solo photos, and intimate couple's photos! It all went by really smoothly and he even made it super fun and silly. In short, it was an incredible experience to work with Frank. He made everything super smooth and most importantly fun! And of course, all of the photos turned out amazing. We would hire Frank again in a heartbeat.
Nicole C
5.0
7/20/2021
Absolutely loved working with Frank! He has such a beautiful touch with photography. He conveyed so much emotion in our photos and they were so romantic. When I showed my mom the engagement photos that we took with Frank, she was absolutely speechless! And honestly, so were we when we saw all of the beautiful photos that he took. One thing that is very hard to find in a photographer, is someone that can make you open up and can make you feel comfortable enough to genuinely laugh and smile with your partner rather than just stage laughs and smiles. He truly made it fun! Which ended up giving us such genuine and authentic poses and candids.
Another thing that was very exceptional about Frank was that he uses angles in the most flattering way for his clients. He also really used the landscape of the cliffs along the water to give visual impact and opulence to the photo. Some photographers will also send you a purge of every single click that they took which is exhausting to look through, what I loved about Frank is that he sent us his best shots rather than the entire set of shots he took. Made it so much easier for us to look at and enjoy the photos!
Overall we adored Frank and are already finding an excuse to come back to San Diego to take more photos with him!!!
MiaLisa R
5.0
2/15/2021
Frank is the most fantastic person to work with! He went above and beyond for our engagement and wedding photos and we can’t thank him enough for making our wedding day even more amazing with his positive attitude and professionalism. His creative photography style gave us tons of beautiful photos from our big day! He was flexible about changes in our plans due to COVID-19, he made everyone feel comfortable, and all of our guests had such wonderful things to say about him during and after our wedding. Frank is so much fun to work with, we can’t recommend him highly enough!
Victor N
5.0
10/10/2020
Francis Ralph Potograpiya came in as a life saver for my Covid wedding. He is super flexible with everything, allowing me to build my own package and revise it as necessary, which was a few times considering how quickly everything was changing this summer in terms of restrictions on weddings. I worked with Frank to set up my package, and he was very helpful and clear. The pricing was completely reasonable, and they seem to have different deals going on now and then which make it even better. My photographer was Frank. He did a spectacular job and I honestly couldn’t ask for more! The picture taking process was super time efficient without being rushed. Frank had me fill out a list of everything I wanted beforehand, but allowed me to add anything last minute, and added a few of his personal favorites to the mix as well. The package I ended up with also included a second photographer which was certainly an added bonus! The pictures and videos came out stunningly, and I feel that our big day was captured beautifully and accurately. My best friend is getting married next year and I will definitely be recommending Francis Ralph Potograpiya to him. I can’t recommend them enough!!!
Heather H
5.0
8/02/2020
Frank is absolutely amazing!!! We really can't say enough positive things about him. He was one of the first vendors we decided on and he stuck with us every step of the way through planning our wedding during COVID.
He was both professional and fun to work with and our photos turned out great. He turned around our proofs even faster than we expected and we couldn't have been happier.
He always was watching out for us and we think of him as a friend after all we have been through. Our initial venue ended up closing and Frank was the one who let us know that he heard the rumor before our venue contacted us. We highly recommend him!!! He is going to photograph our reception once we are through COVID and we will definitely use him again for family photos when the time comes.
Ashley C
5.0
11/29/2019
He was absolutely amazing! Very professionally, yet personable too! Every picture came out great. Me and my husband couldn’t of gotten a better photographer!
Katie H
5.0
11/16/2019
My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Frank. From the very first meeting with him, we knew he had to shoot our wedding.
First of all, he’s just a great person and fun to be around - I wanted to give him our business. But, this translates into him making you feel comfortable and at ease when you’re working with him. He has a great eye and great ideas for the photos - he’s amazing at his craft!!!
Theresa M
5.0
11/02/2019
We loved working you! As a premier wedding venue we work with a lot of photographers and our experience working with Francis Ralph Potograpiya was one of the best! We look forward to working with you again soon.
-Trilogy at The Polo Club
Elyse L
5.0
10/29/2019
Frank and Lisa were amazing. They captured the most amazing moments in a very artful way. We are really grateful to have our beautiful pictures to remind us of our special day.
They are also really friendly, many of our guests assumed they were long time friends of our.
Frank was also super helpful with any requests.
I highly recommend having them photograph your special day!
Ash D
5.0
10/26/2019
Frank was above and beyond amazing to have as our photographer for our wedding. He is as professional as they come with an amazing eye for detail, he can capture your day perfectly.
Monica D
5.0
10/26/2019
Francis Ralph was the photographer for my daughter's wedding. I'm so glad we chose him. After looking around and not being satisfied with what we were finding we stumbled upon Francis Ralph and set up a consultation. He explained to us his background, what we could expect and that he likes to attend the wedding rehearsals so that he can observe. The day of the rehearsals he was on time and stayed with the wedding party. Once the rehearsal was over final arrangements were made to meet the bridal party in the morning. He was very timely and helped everyone to relax. The pre-wedding pictures were fun and beautiful. Frank is so funny he blended right in with my family and friends and it felt as if he were just another guest taking pictures. The end product was more than we could have dreamed of. The pictures were simply breathtaking and there was not one photograph we didn't like. If you need a photographer for your wedding Frank and his team are simply amazing and you'll be happy for choosing him. When my other daughter gets married we plan on using Francis Ralph again. He's so awesome!
Alena M
5.0
10/26/2019
We love Frank! He is straight forward, professional, friendly, detail oriented and of course takes amazing photos. Him and his assistant did a great job at capturing great moments throughout our wedding!
Pamela M
5.0
10/25/2019
Frank did an amazing job. We got married at the San Diego zoo and had a very strict time line but he made it work and was able to Rangel up our crazy families to get the photos we wanted.
response 10/26/2019
Haha! Thank you so much Pamela! That sun sure went down quickly didn't it? Thankfully w...
e got through everything. Everyone had so much fun at your wedding!
Erica H
5.0
10/25/2019
Frank and his team shot my wedding in September and I cannot begin to say enough good things about him! If you are looking for a wedding photographer look no further! Everything was superb with Frank- initial contact and communication, day of photos and dealing with all of the crazy children we had there, last minute changes to schedule his artistic eye, and end delivery Frank really showed he could manage it all! His pictures are amazing and the quality really shows his love for photography. From the fine little details of our wedding to all of the events in between Frank captured everything beautifully! Highly recommend him!!
response 10/25/2019
Thank you so much for the very kind review! You guys had such an amazing wedding with imp...
eccable detail. Was all my pleasure to capture such a beautiful day!
J P
5.0
9/29/2019
We loved frank! He has a ton of experience and takes great photos. He is personable, professional and definitely is open to what you want on your special day! He even came to our rehearsal to help us review a few details when we were rehearsing. We were incredibly thankful to find him. We highly recommend him. I know things are expensive for weddings but definitely spend more on a quality photographer. He took great photos and our family was so happy with them. We also bought the albums that he offered and they were gorgeous! Great quality too!
response 09/30/2019
Thank you so much Janeen for the very kind words!! Blessed that I have such amazing coupl...
es. You had such a beautiful wedding. Can't wait to get together again and catch up!!
Samantha H
5.0
7/06/2019
Frank is amazing! He was punctual and always a joy to be around. He tried to keep us on task (since we were always running behind), and we really appreciated it. Him and Lisa both knew what they were doing, getting some really beautiful shots in. They both even worked with our videographer, who was still new. We couldn't have asked for better photographers. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Marcial A
5.0
7/03/2019
My wife and I are extremely glad that we went with Frank. Immediately upon meeting him, he gave off such a positive and happy energy that we decided to sign him that night.
On the day of our wedding, Frank doubled as our photographer and wedding coordinator. We did not receive the support needed from the venue and Frank really went out of his way to help us. Since this is our first (and last) wedding, we had no idea about how the cake cutting, first dances or anything else for that matter was supposed to work. Frank was there for all of it. He told us when it was time to cut the cake and even fixed a slide show that the venue was supposed to play. To say that our wedding would have been different without Frank is an understatement. We truly made the correct decision in going with Frank. We could not recommend him more.
Sarah B
5.0
5/13/2019
Frank was an amazing photographer! Super impressed by his professionalism, talent for photography, and his attention to detail. I could not be happier with all my pictures and how he presented them to me. I definitely recommend him for your wedding!
Sarah G
5.0
4/12/2019
Frank and his team are legitimately the best wedding photographers in San Diego. They are so easy to work with and made my husband and I feel so at ease. We got all of our pictures super quickly after the wedding and they kept me updated with every step of the way. One of my favorite things about working with them, was that they made sure to get pictures of us with every person at the wedding. Seriously, the best.
Kasey P
5.0
12/03/2018
Honestly, this man is not only our photographer but became a friend to Mario and I. We came across frank at bridal bazaar and there was something about him that made us not want to leave without making a consultation with him before we left. Shortly after meeting him, we learned we all had some similar interests and connected with him on a personal level. He exceeded what we would have imagined from him on our wedding day. He made sure we stayed on track and got the shots that would be amazing. I appreciate everything he and his staff did for us.
Kimberly M
5.0
11/13/2018
Frank and his team were truly great to work with! From the initial meeting with him and his colleague, Lisa, I felt an instant connection and knew this would be a great fit! Wedding planning is stressful enough, so it was important to find vendors whom, my fiancé (now husband) and I connected with. You want to feel like your vendors understand you and will make sure your wedding day dreams are brought to life. Frank and his team delivered! Our engagement pictures were fabulous and dreamy. The wedding pictures were just as magical! They capture the picture-perfect moments, candid and planned, wonderfully! I am obsessed with all of my pictures and find myself looking at my wedding album on a weekly basis because the pictures are just that great! Frank really cares for his clients and wants them to have the best service possible. The client experience is Frank’s top priority and it definitely shows. We loved working with him and his team. He and his team are super responsive with texts and emails. When you are planning your wedding, you forget that the vendors have many other clients. Although I would like to think that my wedding was the most important to everyone, I imagine it was not, however, with Frank and his team, I always felt like I was a VIP client. My husband and I are expecting our first child and reached out to Frank for a maternity photo session. We cannot wait to see what magic he has planned for these pictures, but we know we are in good hands. We will use Frank and his team for years to come!
Jon B
5.0
10/20/2018
Frank was a consummate professional. Very clear and collaborative before the event. We had some very specific and unusual requests, and Frank accommodated each of them brilliantly. He was extremely punctual. And best of all, the photos were amazing! Thank you for beautifully capturing this magical day for my family, Frank!
Whitney V
5.0
10/19/2018
We absolutely LOVED working with Frank. He was so responsive, kind, professional and absolutely made us feel at ease. We also appreciated how direct he was without being pushy. We really loved our photos and so did all of our friends and family!! He is the best of the best and we are so happy we picked him for our big day.
Joseph R
5.0
10/19/2018
An hour before our wedding, poor Frank and his team had to meet me in my hotel room while I was wearing only my underwear, and yelling at my son for losing his dress pants. Nonetheless, he kept his cool (and keep a straight face) for the better part of a long day and was able to stay focused at the job at hand....which is getting great pictures of our wedding. Well after seeing you the pictures I am sure he did just that. He and his team are very personable and when it comes to getting the right shot they are definitely perfectionists. Whether that means climbing a ladder or getting on the ground for a better angle, they will do just that! Honestly it was such great experience choosing Frank and his crew to do our wedding, we couldn't be happier
Stephanie R
5.0
10/18/2018
Frank was the first photographer I met at the Bridal Bazaar. I liked his photos on display, but more importantly I really enjoyed the conversation we had and I feel like he had all the right answers. I booked a consult with him for more details and as I went through the bazaar that day, none of the other photographers even compared to him--their first impressions with me, responses to my questions, and even their photographs.
We met to discuss Frank's role and his packages and I just loved everything about that first meeting. I know some couples come in with really specific questions and expectations, but I didn't have any. Everything I talked about with Frank really helped me feel comfortable about getting the photos I would want for my wedding. You could tell he was super into his job and photography the way he talked, and I loved that!! He's good with dogs, his photos tell a story, he'll lay on the ground near all the puddles just to get a good photo etc.!
My family members all gave excellent reviews of him during my wedding day. I love going through the photos I got from him and seeing how nicely they all turned out. SO many fun photos he took of my guests or moments that I didn't get to see happening at my wedding. I will be getting a nice album made from him too which I cannot wait for!! I cannot say enough good things about Frank!!
Brenna A
5.0
10/12/2018
Searching for a photographer to capture our wedding was exhausting and Francis Ralph Photographiya was at the top of our list after researching for weeks. His photos had the style we were looking for and his creativity set him apart from the others. Easy to communicate with, and worked with us to get a package that fit our wants and budget. During the wedding he was so helpful with the timeline and working with the DJ to keep things flowing smooth. Frank seemed to be really engaged with my wife and I through the whole wedding, he was all over snapping pics with 2 cameras and even carried a step ladder. When we received our pics, they were hand delivered with a personalized case holding the thumb drive, very unique. He definitely exceeded our expectations, and even did our maternity photos a few months later with our wedding package.
Leighton G
5.0
9/20/2018
Frank did an incredible job on our wedding and we are so grateful for all the care that he put into our day. His passion for the work and for the people shows in our photos, which capture our personalities and look fantastic!! So many photos to choose from too! He sat down with us and got know our quirks and we feel like those came through in awesome photos. He is clearly passionate about what he does. Very highly recommended!!!
mk v
5.0
9/20/2018
We have researched for months for the perfect photographer to capture one of our major chapters of our lives. From yelp, to google, bridal shows, referrals, etc.. Until my husband suggested Frank. He loved his portfolio online: “it’s genuine, little to none photoshopping, capturing the real moments/reactions of subjects” was how my hubby described his work.
We met up with him, with his quality of work, professionalism, he’s got pretty reasonable pricing! very down to earth &we all clicked after our first meeting. We aren’t gonna lie we still looked around for possibilities but Frank’s work and our connections jst stuck to us and made the call. FRP will b doing our wedding photos!
Frank &his team are very prompt with responding to any inquiries you may have, ideas on how your shots u want to be included, etc. May it be text or email which matched perfectly for us since we are a very busy couple! (im in the military working almost over 10hrs most days, full time grad student & solely planning my big wedding all at the same time). I can honestly say Frank’s vast experience &knowledge about his job made my life easier &he always had backup plans!
The day of our wedding, he assured me all will b fine, its my day. His assistant was sooo cool, my fam&friends loved her. All my vendors appreciated his team, and I have been referring and recommending his company since then.
I am proud to say that frank is part of our family now, I jst tied the knot nov 18,2017 and currently expecting our new bundle of joy in the next 4 weeks! guess what, Frank did my maternity shoot too!! I believe he will be the Banzuelo Family official photographer hereon out! who knows I may have to fly him out to where I’m stationed next for our next family milestone!! Thank you frank for all u do, keep up the great work and staying humble! You are such a blessing to our family!!
mk b
5.0
9/20/2018
We have researched for months for the perfect photographer to capture one of our major chapters of our lives. From yelp, to google, bridal shows, referrals, etc.. Until my husband suggested Frank. He loved his portfolio online: “it’s genuine, little to none photoshopping, capturing the real moments/reactions of subjects” was how my hubby described his work.
We met up with him, with his quality of work, professionalism, he’s got pretty reasonable pricing! very down to earth &we all clicked after our first meeting. We aren’t gonna lie we still looked around for possibilities but Frank’s work and our connections jst stuck to us and made the call. FRP will b doing our wedding photos!
Frank &his team are very prompt with responding to any inquiries you may have, ideas on how your shots u want to be included, etc. May it be text or email which matched perfectly for us since we are a very busy couple! (im in the military working almost over 10hrs most days, full time grad student & solely planning my big wedding all at the same time). I can honestly say Frank’s vast experience &knowledge about his job made my life easier &he always had backup plans!
The day of our wedding, he assured me all will b fine, its my day. His assistant was sooo cool, my fam&friends loved her. All my vendors appreciated his team, and I have been referring and recommending his company since then.
I am proud to say that frank is part of our family now, I jst tied the knot nov 18,2017 and currently expecting our new bundle of joy in the next 4 weeks! guess what, Frank did my maternity shoot too!! I believe he will be the Banzuelo Family official photographer hereon out! who knows I may have to fly him out to where I’m stationed next for our next family milestone!! Thank you frank for all u do, keep up the great work and staying humble! You are such a blessing to our family!!
Michelle S
5.0
9/16/2018
Frank is everything you hope for in a photographer.
He is talented, has great communication and is always early.
Frank was amazing from day one. When he called me after I inquired about his services through the knot, we ended up talking for over a half hour. He met both my husband and I over lunch and we were instantly impressed by his attention to detail. He explained how he would capture our special moments and the techniques he uses to ensure he has the best angle and lighting. We met with another photographer after meeting with Frank, but it was already clear he was our guy.
During our engagement shoot he took us through Balboa park and was able to capture the most beautiful pictures in places I would have never considered. He not only captured the beautiful scenery, but our personalities as well.
The day of our wedding he brought a second photographer who stayed with me while he took photos with the guys. His assistant was detailed, friendly and captured great moments with my girls.
We have photos of everyone who was at the wedding that day. He captured not only the important moments, but took the time to take pictures of all of the details. I put so much thought into planning the details, but the day passed by so fast I didn't get a chance to appreciate all of my work. Thanks to Frank I have photos of all the decorations, dessert bar, sangria tower, etc.
Within a month after the wedding I received all of my wedding photos. They are gorgeous! I can't say enough great things about our experience.
Karissa C
5.0
9/10/2018
I used Francis Ralph for my recent wedding and I am so happy I did. Frank is amazing to work with. He takes amazing pictures is always quick to respond. He is very friendly and I will definitely be using him again. I recommend him to anyone for wedding pictures or any professional pictures you need!
Emily E
5.0
7/10/2018
Frank is the BEST! When we booked him, we were expecting a great photographer. We got that, and so much more! He was honestly a partner that helped us on so many levels its hard to put into words. He helped both me and my groomsmen with our boutonnières and ties, ensuring they were perfectly straight and uniform. He personally drove the groom in his own vehicle early to the ceremony site to ensure we would get great photographs before, during and after the ceremony, especially the reception. He went out of his way and above and beyond to ensure the wedding photos were perfect and that the ceremony went off without a hitch (He even came during the rehearsal to provide guidance and his expertise so that we would get the best photos). He is a great communicator and his assistant photographer (Lisa) was just as talented and knowledgeable as he is. Thanks Frank!!
Yui M
5.0
12/06/2017
This is how you know that you love a photographer: You browse The Knot, find someone, show your fiancé, and he goes, "That's the photographer from my first wedding" ...but you hire him anyway! I loved Frank's portfolio after looking through it, and decided that we would hire him despite him having photographed my (now) husband's first wedding. Frank has such a great energy and is easy to talk to. He has you take photos in places where you are like, "I don't see it??" but then you see the photo and are just blown away by what he saw. Jamie and Lisa are wonderful as well. We love Frank and his work so much that he has done our 2 engagement shoots, wedding, professional head shots, maternity shoot and first Christmas photos with our baby. As you can see, we will be asking Frank to capture every special moment in our lives. You won't go wrong with Frank!
Alexandra Z
5.0
11/07/2017
Frank is the best photographer you could ever have for your wedding. He's very professional, passionate about his work, and has an excellent vision for photography; everyone who has seen our photos loves them. Overall, my wedding would have not been the same without him-thank you, Frank!
Laura T
5.0
11/01/2017
Frank and his team were amazing. He captured really memorable photos beginning with the bride and bridal party getting ready, the father/daughter first look and very special shots during the wedding ceremony and reception. The start of my daughter's beach wedding was delayed causing us to miss the sunset photo opportunity. Not only did Frank make the best of that situation but he came back to the beach and shot incredible photos of the bride and groom! There were so many beautiful photos it was hard to select my favorites. Frank is really talented - we appreciated his work so much that he is also the photographer for my younger daughter's wedding this weekend!
Jessica N
5.0
10/30/2017
Our experience with Frank was absolutely fantastic. He and his team were punctual, courteous, and always professional. Before my wedding Frank met with me at my venue to go over our vision for the special day and to make sure we were all on the same page going into the event. The photos were breathtaking and delivered in a timely fashion. We loved Frank and his team so much that my sister requested him for her wedding this year as well! Thank you for making my special day so memorable!
Amy L
5.0
10/21/2017
Frank was awesome! He was very responsive and spent time beforehand with us to make sure we were able to get amazing pictures on the big day! He also did our engagement photos which came out amazing. His quality of work is very high and we are all extremely happy with his photos! Thank you Frank!!
Travis H
5.0
10/18/2017
Our experience was amazing! They were so experienced that there were literally ZERO issues/hiccups in our big day. We didn't have to remember ANYTHING, and we have fantastic photos of every important moment of the day... and many more. We received over 1,100 photos in high resolution in both color and black&white. We also got a beautiful custom-created album that was made in Italy. I can't recommend working with this company enough - take the plunge, you definitely WON'T be sorry!
Nhi N
5.0
10/18/2017
Frank did a great job. He was able to capture our day perfectly.
Jana Glaiza M
5.0
10/18/2017
A wedding is super stressful and there are plenty of things that could go wrong, but I'm glad I didn't have to worry about my photographer messing up.
And in the end when you look at your wedding pictures, if it captures your happy memories, then I say it was a success.
Thanks Frank for recording Michael and I's celebration!
Sara D
5.0
10/17/2017
I couldn't have asked for a better photographer for my wedding! We met with Frank prior to the wedding and he was really interested in our story and learned as much about us as he could, as well as the special moments and people we wanted him to capture during our wedding.
The quality of the photos are amazing and I catch myself going through them time and time again. I asked him to capture photos of me and my dad since my dad has some health issues and I'm not sure how much longer he'll be here. He did not disappoint. I will have those special moments to cherish for the rest of my life. His assistant also did a wonderful job!
He did a great job of staying within our photography budget and I feel that the quality of the photos are as good and even better than some of the more expensive photographers.
I highly recommend Frank for your wedding photography!
Michael C
5.0
10/17/2017
Frank was a consumate professional and fun to work with, even without us having a professional coordinator which caused a few hiccups, he didn't skip a beat and captured tons of great shots during our special day. 10/10 would use again (but since he's a wedding photographer, let's hope that doesn't happen, hahaha.)
Robi B
5.0
10/17/2017
Frank was great to work with and he captured the joy and happiness of our wedding. I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience
Junior J
5.0
10/17/2017
We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture the special moments of our special day. We are so glad we booked Frank. My husband is really particular in regards to who we booked for our vendors, and I was more of the nonchalant one and the easygoing one when it came to wedding planning. I was so surprised that Frank had won him over. Meeting Frank for the first time was a lot of fun. He really takes the time to get to know you as a couple and also wants you to have great photos (engagement and wedding)...A lot of the other photographers that we encountered lacked that personal feel and we always just felt that they wanted our money since they know they would make money because wedding screams money money money! Whatever you do, definitely meet w/ Frank and get a feel for him. I'm sure you will enjoy meeting him and booking him as one of your vendors. Not only will he capture all the special moments during your wedding, he will also be an additional person you can call a friend or even family! So personable and attentive! I definitely recommend him!
Natasha B
5.0
10/17/2017
Frank was literally the BEST vendor we had. He helped successfully coordinate the entire day. Not only were the pictures phenominal, but he was incredibly easy going, professional, and courteous. I would recommend Frank to everyone that needs an amazing photographer for their special day.
Andrew S
5.0
10/17/2017
Francis was hands down the best photographer. He did our engagement and wedding ceremony photos and all of them turned out great. He’s very organized, friendly and passionate about what he does. With planning a wedding it’s very stressful but once we hired Francis the photography portion stress was off our shoulders. He was always on time, would call and keep my wife (fiancé at the time)and I updated on what was going to happen. We even chose a location to do engagement photos at and Francis thought about another location as well, and added that in at no extra charge. Overall if your interested in him as a photographer you won’t be disappointed at all. We will be using him for future events as well
Jamie L
5.0
8/05/2017
Frank did a phenomenal job capturing all the memories we were looking for at our wedding! At our initial consultation, my husband and I were impressed with his professionalism, friendly and upbeat energy, and his genuine desire to get to know us as a couple. We immediately knew there was no reason to meet with any of the other photographers we had researched. We loved how Frank always responded very quickly to our texts and emails. At our wedding, Frank and his second photographer felt invisible to us. We don’t remember seeing them, but our photographs show they were always close by. We couldn’t be happier with our pictures! Frank captured every moment we asked for and so much more. We wanted a lot of pictures from our wedding and Frank delivered. We look forward to working with Frank again in the future as our family grows!
response 08/10/2017
Thank you Jamie for having us be a part of such a special day!! It was so beautiful! Con...
gratulations again and I look forward to seeing you both again soon!
Dennis M
5.0
5/13/2017
Frank was absolutely awesome and above and beyond the best! Me and my wife Yvonne, heard of Frank through my wife's co-worker. Frank is the best photographer out there. He constantly keeps in touch and is on point with communication and his work. Thank you Frank!!
melisa l
5.0
11/30/2016
Just wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! The service feels like a family members helping you out but with professional quality, can't beat it!
Michael R
5.0
11/27/2016
Frank was great! He was very professional every step of the way, while at the same time provided a very personal touch while working with us. We could not have been happier that we chose Frank to be our wedding photographer. He took amazing photos of our wedding that we will love and cherish for the rest of our lives. I would recommend his work to anyone!
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