Allison Francois Photography LLC

10/03/2026

Scott & Emily’s downtown Chicago engagement session will forever be a fav. These two are so much fun and I cannot wait for their wedding this year at !

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05/03/2026

Forever coming back to R & U’s gorgeous tent design.

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18/02/2026

Vanessa and Michael’s wedding in Madison was the kind of day that reminds me why I love this work so much. Classic, elegant, full of joy, and surrounded by people who love them deeply. A celebration that felt less like work and more like spending the day with friends. Days like this are such a gift to be part of, and I’m so grateful our paths crossed.

18/02/2026

14/02/2026

Proof that love looks better in red ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day to my beautiful 2026 couples, I can’t wait to celebrate your love this year.

04/02/2026

Kindred reminded me that I don’t have to choose between excellence and belonging.
That ambition can be gentle. That refinement can still feel deeply human.

I walked away feeling seen, encouraged, and quietly confident. Not louder, not bigger, just more rooted. Rooted in who I am, and the work I’m building.

Kindred felt like sitting at a table where you don’t need to explain yourself.
Where growth is expected, generosity is normal, and there’s room to become without pretending.

Grateful for the conversations, the inspiration, and the reminder that the right rooms don’t ask you to perform. They invite you to belong. 🤍

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25/01/2026

The most stunning reception from day to night ✨

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01/12/2025

This month officially marks FOUR YEARS as a full-time wedding photographer! 🎉

2025 took me from Chicago to San Francisco, Dallas, 30A, and so many beautiful places in between. If you would have told me years ago that this is where my life would be heading, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Leaving my full-time job was the scariest decision I’ve ever made, and yet God has been so faithful. This business has given me the flexibility to pursue my greatest passion…being a mom. Dropping my kids off at school, picking them up, and being present with them during these early years is a privilege I’ll never take for granted.

It’s also one of my greatest honors to serve my couples on one of the biggest days of their lives. This past year brought me some of the kindest souls. Clients who truly feel like family. I’m convinced I get to work with the best people. 🥹

And in 2025, something shifted. I found my people in this industry — the ones who cheer me on, who share my heart for family, and who carry the same passion for this work. I’ve never felt more at home or more confident in where I’m headed.

I’m endlessly grateful for this past year, and I cannot wait to see what 2026 brings. 💛

19/11/2025

The moments matter. 👏🏼
The real ones… the in-between ones… the ones you don’t even realize are happening.

Yes, I love a beautiful portrait. But the magic?
It’s the hand squeezes, the belly laughs, the tears you try to blink away, the way your people look at you when you aren’t even paying attention.

Those are the photos your kids will cherish someday.
Those are the ones that become your family’s story. Your legacy, your HEIRLOOMS.

I’ll always, always chase the moments. ✨ Kevin & Emily had so many emotional , incredible moments.

30/09/2025

Rachel & Utsav’s September wedding at Bunker Hill was nothing short of perfect.

Surrounded by soft greens, golden light, and the kind of weather you dream of, two beautiful families came together as one.

A day filled with joy, love, and the sweetest moments to remember forever.

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08/09/2025

Kevin & Emily 💫

The sweetest day for the sweetest couple. The Chicago History Museum was such a beautiful backdrop, and the love in the room was unforgettable. I’ll never get over the joy of celebrating these two.

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05/09/2025

Night one set the tone for Emily & Kevin’s unforgettable wedding weekend. ✨ An evening filled with heartfelt speeches, emotion, and anticipation for all that was still to come. I can not wait to photograph their welcome party tomorrow!

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