About this vendor
Chic-A-Pic Photography & Picnic is a contemporary luxury picnic planning & wedding photography portraiture service based in San Diego, California, specializing in intimate occasions and warm & moody portraits with an artistic editorial flair. Using a photojournalistic approach, the team captures natural, candid, and heartfelt moments during intimate weddings and elopements. This company is led by couple Amber and Carter, who collaborate to help other couples capture the beauty of their big day. They have over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, covering events of all sizes and styles. Today, they specialize in micro weddings and luxury elopements, focusing on the Southern California area and beyond.
Chic-A-Pic is committed to providing you with a tailored, high-quality experience. The team believes in communicating openly with each couple they work with, ensuring that your unique vision is reflected in your photos. All the big moments of your day will be captured by the photographers, along with the smaller, heartfelt moments that seem to flit by in an instant. Now, they can be remembered forever.
Chic-A-Pic also offers a number of services for the couples that they work with. You can enjoy full event coverage with additional hours available to be added to your package. An engagement session can be scheduled so you and your beloved can become more comfortable in front of the camera prior to your big day. Your final selection of photos will be delivered digitally with the option to add keepsake albums and physical prints. Amber and Carter are also available for destination weddings, glamping, and luxury picnics.
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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I wouldn't want this woman taking pictures of my wedding.
Amber and Carter from Chic-A-Pic Photography & Picnic were absolutely incredible at our wedding. From the moment we met them, we felt at ease. Their photojournalistic approach capt...
ured every heartfelt moment with such authenticity and artistry. Amber's ability to blend in and capture candid moments is unmatched. She has a true gift for making everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
One of the highlights was our engagement session, which helped us get comfortable and excited for the big day. Amber’s creativity shone through, incorporating unique elements like the reflections off the ocean at sunset, which made our photos look magical. On the wedding day, Amber and Carter worked seamlessly together, ensuring no moment was missed, from the intimate vows to the joyful celebration with our loved ones.
Their commitment to understanding and capturing our vision was evident in every shot. The final photos were delivered promptly, beautifully edited, and perfectly encapsulated the joy and love we felt that day. Amber and Carter truly care about their clients and go above and beyond to create stunning memories. I highly recommend Chic-A-Pic to any couple looking to capture their special day with elegance and emotion.
Thank you, Amber and Carter, for making our wedding unforgettable!
Amber took photos at my wedding and she was fabulous! She was amazing a posing me and my bridesmaids and got super creative with the shots, for example incorporating the diamonds f...
rom the chandelier for a special effect. She made me feel like a star of the day! She also took photos at my rehearsal dinner that were stunning. She has a passion for photography and what makes her special is she truly cares and will go above and beyond to take amazing photos. I highly recommend Amber and you will have a fantastic experience!!
Amber was amazing! She was flexible with our big family of 10, and able to spontaneously create great memories!! I highly recommend her for any photo shoot!
Amber is such a great photographer! She came to our hotel and started right away on getting all the images of our accessories and then we went to several nearby sites for amazing...
photos. She gave us good feedback to get the right shots (chin up, look at him, move your hand a bit) and the adjustments made the photos so much better! I highly recommend Amber to any brides visiting Oahu!
Amber is an absolute genius with an artistic touch that is truly unmatched. She was a dream to work with on my wedding day. I have never felt sexier! She made sure every shot was p...
erfect down to the last detail and truly made us all feel so comfortable and pampered. She is so kind and caring are truly shines with the mana and aloha spirit. I would get married again just to hire her. 10000000000/10
Amber’s photos are always so stunning! She is incredible with her creative skills and very much in tune with babies and little toddlers making them comfortable while creating the ...
most beautiful images. She takes the time to perfect
the small details which truly show in the end product. Amber is very professional, fun and personable. Working with Amber is a true pleasure.
I absolutely adore amber. She makes all your dreams come true with her photography. I flew all the way from CA to Hawaii just to have her take our photos! You will not regret booki...
ng her she makes sure to capture the most beautiful moments. I wish I could bring her to CA with me to take all my photos. THE BEST.
I can not thank Amber Aban enough for the exquisite photographs she captured on our special day. Her passionate and exuberant personality made us all feel very comfortable and rel...
axed like a life-long friend spending the afternoon with us. She has a keen eye for natural lighting and beautiful landscapes for the most perfect, gorgeous photographs. She did an exceptional job and loves what she does.
She is great with kids and making one feel comfortable! The pictures were amazing as well!
Amber was a gem to work with on our wedding day! She is very personable and made us feel comfortable, which made our small intimate wedding feel more special. Her passion for photo...
graphy captured our love beautifully. Amber was also my makeup artist so she knows how to make a bride look and feel glamorous.
Amber had a huge personality that made that day so much easier. She had an eye for it all. She made us all feel so welcomed when taking photos. Amber was on point about when and wh...
ere we were taking pictures. Amber knows and has an eye for perfect images. I can’t say how thankful I am she could join and celebrate with us while taking photos of the whole wedding.
Amber was a wonder to work with! She orchestrated the shoot well, brought me out of my comfort zone and made me feel like a true supermodel! She’s great at giving instruction and i...
nspiration. Her high energy is amazing and equally as motivating. She gets the job done efficiently, making sure to keep the shots new and refreshing instead of posing the same way each time… while making sure the experience is fun! She keeps you laughing, bringing out an authentic glow that translates to photo. I had a great time and I recommend the experience!
I’m so honored to work with you, I had a really good time with her. She made me comfortable and easy to take beautiful photos. Especially wedding photos are awesome!! Thank you Amb...
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Ms. Amber is undoubtedly the hardest working and most spectacular photographer we've ever worked with! She's respectful of your time, professional and kind. She takes perfect photo...
s and has a keen eye for making absolutely gorgeous, dreamy, whimsical scenes in any venue...and we went everywhere in Hawaii! Ms. Amber makes the most intimate family events permanently memorable through her craft. Her skill is perfection, so much so that when you receive your photographs you fall in love all over again! Be prepared to expect beyond what you asked for...so much so that many people at our event have made plans for their event and are even willing to fly her to their perspective states!! She's most deserving of all accolades and more! We are most thankful and grateful to her and her awesome energy. Let her photography books amaze you and your loved ones!! Abundant Blessings & Continued Success Ms. Amber.
Amber was an amazing girl for any bride to work with. First off -- she is super friendly and super easy to work with. Secondly, she knows everything about Hawaii wedding; she knows...
wedding photography business very well like the back of her palm. She asks the right questions and she offers solutions in a timely manner. My wife had a great time planning our wedding because she had Amber on her side, giving her all the right tips. But most of all, Amber was there to listen to ideas and to offer her own ideas. She offered all the ideas needed for our wedding album. It was a joy working with her -- days before, during and days after the wedding. She visited us before we leave the island and surprised us with the black and white wedding portrait (and a beautiful 8.50" x 11" frame). That print of us is now our favorite wedding portrait and placed beautifully on our piano at home in California. Amber is now more than just our wedding photographer -- she is now a dear friend.
The photographs were delivered within a week and we're in love with them, every shot tells our story -- cherished moments beautifully captured for us to enjoy for many many years to come... If you are looking for a caring, professional, skilled and creative wedding photographer in Hawaii, please look no further. Work with Amber. Glad we did. Thank you Amber!
Amber Aban was on time also requested to see my skin tone. I love the one stop shop makeup, hair and photography a bride worries are over. I traveled from Texas to Hawaii so I'm fo...
rever grateful for Amber Aban making my wedding a dream come true.
Amber was fantastic! She worked very hard to get us the best shots and was super patient with us. She was fun, energetic, and had a great eye for posing and getting the best angles...
. She had the equipment to help reflect the light and was willing to take additional shots I wanted. Her turnaround time was super fast!
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3405 Florida St, Unit 202, San Diego, CA | California
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