New Jersey & East Coast Wedding Photographer
Thoughtfully capturing the heart of your wedding day through intentional storytelling
lover of nostalgia, natural light, coastal towns, and romantic love stories
Based in Northern New Jersey, Francesca Leite is a wedding photographer specializing in Catholic, estate, and coastal weddings throughout New Jersey and the East Coast.
Known for her calm presence and expertise in wedding day timelines, she helps couples create space for both meaningful moments and beautiful photographs. Her approach combines thoughtful direction with candid moments, resulting in images that feel natural yet polished.
Francesca is particularly drawn to celebrations rooted in family, tradition, and a strong sense of place, from historic church ceremonies and private estates to waterfront venues along the Jersey Shore and New England coast.
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From weddings and engagements to graduation portraits, each milestone is approached with the same intentional storytelling and attention to detail.
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Stone House at Stirling Ridge Summer Wedding
Newport, Rhode Island Waterfront Wedding
Classic Park Savoy Estate Winter Wedding
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“From the very beginning of our wedding planning, Francesca felt like more than just a photographer — she quickly became our friend. As our wedding approached, Francesca created the perfect photography timeline for our wedding day. She accounted for golden hour, travel times, and every detail that I was worried about timing-wise. Our wedding day was one of the coldest and windiest days in years, yet you would never be able to tell in the amazing photos Francesca captured. We cannot thank Francesca enough for capturing the most important day of our lives with photos that we will cherish forever.”
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“On the morning of the wedding, Francesca was a very calm and organized presence in a time that most likely will be a little chaotic. She came in ready to go, helped direct people for certain photos, and somehow managed to keep all of us on, and even ahead of, the timeline. During the couple portraits, we were both so comfortable with Francesca, and because of that, we were able to take more natural pictures. We didn’t even have to think about if a moment would be captured or not, we knew Francesca had it covered. Just looking at the photos Francesca took makes my heart flutter and my cheeks smile.”
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“When it came to wedding planning and prep, Francesca was there for all questions and sent us the most perfect timeline for our day. Even when I dropped the ball on things, she made sure I knew it was okay. On the wedding day, Francesca was so calm, professional, and a hype girl for sure. During our reception, our party was in full swing, and we wanted to do a quick cake cutting and no more sparkler exit. Francesca assured us we were doing what was right for us and supported whatever we wanted to do. Her professionalism throughout our whole process was impeccable.”
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“On our wedding day, Francesca was beyond efficient, timely, and strategic. She had the schedule set and was able to get more photos than we anticipated. We have extremely large families, so we were very impressed and grateful for that. Francesca really has a way of drawing attention to her camera lens and depicting the real joy on faces. Not to mention that she handles nervous brides like a pro, and turns any wedding day stress into enjoyment. She’s not just a photographer — she makes genuine connections. She’s easy to trust, friendly to work with, and always responsive with great ideas.”
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“We are so beyond pleased with how gorgeous our wedding and engagement photos turned out with Francesca! She went above and beyond to make our day so smooth and special. She was delightful to work with, made us feel so comfortable, and made photo-taking so fun. Her work is absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t be happier! We highly recommend working with her!”
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