IF YOU CARE ABOUT HOW IT FEELS, WE SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE.

I’m a witness by nature, a storyteller by choice.

In 2010, I left engineering for photography. Learning on film shaped the way I see and still sets the tone for everything I do: light first, color with intention, and a quiet respect for what’s real.

YOU DON’T WANT COVERAGE,

YOU WANT A POINT OF VIEW

R U I   V A Z   F R A N C O

I’m drawn to celebrations with taste. Not defined by volume, but by presence. I look for emotion and reaction, for the exact moment something shifts. I’m always watching how beautiful light moves through a space, and how elegance can appear in what most people would call ordinary.

PRESENCE FIRST. AESTHETICS FOLLOW.

My work isn’t built to impress for a season. It’s built to deepen, to gain value as time passes, because it holds atmosphere, not just appearances.

Martha Stewart Weddings

Having one of my weddings featured on the cover of Martha Stewart Weddings was a meaningful moment, not only as an editorial recognition, but as a reflection of the kind of work I care most about: imagery that feels refined, honest, and beautifully unforced.

COVER

Editorial feature in Martha Stewart Weddings with wedding photographs by Love Is My Favorite Color
Cover of Martha Stewart Weddings featuring a couple photographed by Love Is My Favorite Color

Kind Words


“Throughout the weekend, his calming presence made us feel at ease, allowing him to beautifully capture the genuine emotions and love shared among our family and friends.”

Bride and groom embracing on the dance floor during a joyful wedding celebration

Meredith & John


“We couldn’t stop looking at the photos all day yesterday; they are so incredible. My friends kept saying they should be hung in a museum.”

Bride and groom laughing during dinner at an elegant wedding reception

Kaley & Sev


Couple sharing pastries together during an outdoor wedding reception

“He perfectly blended our vision with his artistic eye. The end result exceeded all expectations.”

Lauren & Kevin