Hey hey! I’m Madison Francis

the heart, hands, and hype girl behind The Littoral House. I’m a photographer, filmmaker, and creative director living in (and in love with) the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I believe in the magic of moments, the power of nostalgia, and capturing life as it feels—not just how it looks.

The Littoral House is more than a media brand. It’s my love letter to storytelling. A visual home built on the belief that the in-between moments are the ones we’ll ache to remember most. Whether I’m behind the lens photographing your salty-haired family, documenting your foggy sunrise elopement, or crafting content that tells the soul of your brand, my goal is simple: to create art that feels like home.

A little about me:

I'm a lover of light, texture, real emotion, and people who aren’t afraid to laugh with their whole heart. My background blends years in marketing, content creation, and luxury bridal—so whether I’m capturing a barefoot bride or a wild toddler running down the beach, I’m always looking for that perfect blend of beautiful + honest.

You’ll usually find me with sand in my shoes, a camera in hand, and 47 open tabs of creative inspiration. I’m obsessed with slow mornings, vintage aesthetics, deep convos, and documenting the kind of joy that makes your cheeks hurt. I believe photos and videos should never feel stiff or staged. I want you to look back and feel the sun on your skin, hear the waves crashing, smell the coffee, remember the laughter.

What I do at The Littoral House:

Documentary-style Photography – Weddings, families, couples, and real-life love in all its messy, beautiful glory.

Cinematic Films & Video Content – For love stories and lifestyle brands alike. Moody, textured, emotionally rich storytelling is kind of my thing.

Content Days & Creative Direction – Need help bringing your brand to life? I work with dreamers, doers, and soulful business owners to create scroll-stopping, heart-grabbing content that connects.

Why “The Littoral House”?

“Littoral” means the space where land meets sea. And that’s exactly what this brand is about—capturing the edge, the in-between, the soft place where stories unfold naturally. It’s coastal, yes, but also rooted in something deeper. It’s a place for realness, romance, creativity, and connection.

Whether you're here for family memories, brand content, or the dreamy film you’ll rewatch forever, just know: I’m so glad you’re here. You’re always welcome at The Littoral House.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

With love,

Madison