Based in Ludwigsburg, I specialize in emotional wedding reportages. Natural couple shoots and engagement photos with a fine‑art aesthetic and a focus on light.
I’m Francesca Schmitt, a wedding photographer based in Ludwigsburg specializing in emotional, storytelling wedding reportages. My work centers on people and the stories they carry — the fleeting looks, the quiet laughter, the unguarded moments that truly define a wedding day. After a classical photographic education and more than a decade living and working in Rome, I embraced a documentary-driven approach that places narrative and emotion at the heart of every shoot. My aesthetic remains influenced by analog photography: vivid colors, a touch of grain, and rich black-and-white tones with a strong emphasis on light and shadow. I photograph discreetly and observantly to preserve the authenticity of your day, while creating refined couple portraits that reflect mood and personality. From getting ready through the ceremony and the celebration, my reportages capture the day as a coherent story. Before the wedding we’ll have a personal consultation to discuss locations, mood and priorities. I also offer engagement sessions as a relaxed way to get to know each other and refine the look of your photos. On the wedding day I work attentively but unobtrusively so you can enjoy the moment — for couple portraits we seek beautiful light and simple compositions that highlight emotion and connection. Why choose me? Because I approach weddings as a whole story and bring empathy, experience and a sensitive eye for light to every assignment. Based in Ludwigsburg and serving the Stuttgart region, I offer a personal, creative partnership for couples who want authentic, stylish and timeless wedding photography.