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Couple silhouetted against the sunset beside the water, photographed by Hariel Xavier

Franklin · Sussex County

Wedding Photographer in Franklin, NJ

The mining town between Sparta and Hamburg, with the Crystal Springs properties and The Farmstead both within ten minutes.

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  • 750+

    Weddings photographed

  • 14

    Years of experience

  • 3

    States: NJ, NY & PA

  • $2,400

    Collections from

Getting around Franklin on a wedding day

Franklin sits on Route 23 where it meets Route 94, which makes it the junction for weddings at Crystal Springs to the north and The Farmstead to the west. Many couples getting married at either stay at the hotels in Franklin and Hamburg, so the getting-ready drive is short and the day starts calmly.

Route 23 through Franklin is the main road north from Morris County and it slows at the lights in town on a Friday evening. Mauricio builds that into rehearsal and welcome-party timing.

A groom, his groomsmen and two young ring bearers walking out from under a domed entrance canopy

Light and places in Franklin

Franklin is in the valley between the Hamburg Mountain ridge and the Wallkill hills, so the sun goes behind the western hills a little early and the evening light is soft rather than harsh. Franklin Pond and the old mineral mine grounds give a wedding party somewhere unexpected to stop for ten minutes.

A bride and groom on a wooden footbridge among bare winter trees

A Sussex County photographer, about fifteen minutes north on Route 23

Mauricio lives in Sparta and has photographed 750+ weddings in 14 years, most of them within an hour of Franklin. He knows the Sussex County coordinators, florists and DJs by name, and he plans every timeline around the real light on the ground rather than a number in an app.

Engagement sessions around Franklin go to Franklin Pond, the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge trails and the Sterling Hill mine grounds.

Mauricio Fernandez at a wooden table beside his camera

From a Google review

“We couldn't have picked a better wedding photographer than Mauricio from Hariel Xavier Photography. From the moment he showed up, his fun personality and energy made our day even more special. He kept us relaxed and made everything so easy.”
Roberto TatisThe Sparta Inn, Sparta, NJ

Venues

Franklin wedding venues

Venues couples in Franklin book most, and what photographs best at each.

Why Mauricio

Why couples in Franklin book Mauricio

  • 14 years, 750+ weddings

    Mauricio knows when the moments happen and where to stand.

  • Calm, guided direction

    Natural direction for people who don’t love being photographed. No stiff poses.

  • One photographer, start to finish

    The person you talk to is the person who shows up.

Collections

Franklin wedding photography collections

Collections run from $2,400 to $4,800, and every price is published. Travel within New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania is included. Destination weddings are quoted up front.

  • 6–10 hours of coverage
  • Mauricio as your lead photographer, start to finish
  • Engagement session (a 30-minute mini on The Short Story)
  • Second photographer on The Sweet Spot and The Whole Story
  • Wedding-day timeline planning
  • Edited high-resolution images with print rights
  • Private online gallery to share with family
  • Sneak peeks within 24–48 hours; full gallery in 4 to 6 weeks
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Common questions

Franklin wedding questions, answered

Anything else? Email Mauricio@HarielXavier.com or call (862) 391-4179.

  • How much does a wedding photographer cost in Franklin, NJ?

    Mauricio’s published collections are $2,400 for 6 hours, $3,600 for 8 hours with a second photographer, $4,800 for 10 hours with a second photographer and an album, and $7,500 for The Kitchen Sink, with everything included. Franklin is about fifteen minutes north on Route 23 from his home in Sparta, and travel within New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania is included. Destination weddings are quoted up front.

  • Which wedding venues in and around Franklin do you photograph?

    Crystal Springs Resort, The Farmstead Golf & Country Club, Mountain Creek Resort and Lake Mohawk Country Club. Sussex County venues are close to home for Mauricio, and he walks any venue he has not photographed before the day.

  • Where do you take engagement photos near Franklin?

    Sessions around Franklin go to Franklin Pond, the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge trails and the Sterling Hill mine grounds. Every collection includes an engagement session, and he will suggest a spot that fits the season and how much walking you want to do.

  • Can we meet before we book?

    Yes. Franklin is about fifteen minutes north on Route 23 from Sparta, so a coffee or a walk of your venue is easy to arrange. Most couples book 9 to 18 months ahead, 2027 dates are booking now, and he replies within 24 hours.

Nearby areas Mauricio also photographs

Your Franklin wedding deserves someone who knows the roads.

Tell Mauricio your date and venue. He replies personally within 24 hours. Most couples are booking 2027 now.

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Or call Mauricio at (862) 391-4179