Vanessa Hicks Photography

t to the island and got a chance to check a few places out. What we hadn't realized when we picked our locations was that it was man'o'war season, but even with that constraint she was able to work with us to get some really stunning shots! She was so utterly careful and made sure we wouldn't get stung. I would highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a photographer, especially if you'd like some beautiful keepsakes from your vacation!

bsolutely amazed! The moments that she was able to capture even when we didn't realize she was there were so beautiful! We had such a hard time deciding which picture(s) to use for the save-the-dates. Vanessa gives off the most amazing vibes, so booking her for our wedding was a no brainer. She has such great energy and her work is brilliant!

eaks that I've received so far are AMAZING. We had a very windy day, and she worked with it to make it in our favor. She ran through my shot list like a pro, and when someone got on my nerves, she reigned me back in and reminded me about what the day is really about. She is someone that you want to have on your side for your wedding, and I am SO HAPPY about my choice to book Vanessa. You will not regret booking her, and I'm sure that you'll find a friend through it too. #wonderwoman

She shot a gorgeous complimentary engagement session for us at the location of our choice and made us look incredible. The day of the wedding, she showed up with a present- two champagne glasses for toasting with my husband after the wedding. It is these small, and even large, thoughtful details that made her absolutely incredible to work with. We would hire her again in a heartbeat and look forward to keeping in touch <3

sy to communicate with, fun to be around, and will get you exactly what you are looking for in your wedding album. When we started our search, we were looking for someone who's portfolio met the look we wanted and who we could afford. We were operating with a tight budget, and communicated that to Vanessa early on. She was very clear and up-front with us off the bat and immediately gave us her prices and options. We were so impressed, and felt that we could trust her immediately. That level of communication, honesty, and clarity continued throughout our time working with Vanessa. Not only was she extremely professional, she is SO FUN to work with! She had us laughing and feeling great throughout both our engagement session and our wedding! She truly goes above and beyond for her clients - she followed us into the water for our engagement and out onto a cliff at our wedding, she was running to get certain shots and climbing on chairs to fit our whole family into the group shot. She is incredible! As if that's not enough, Vanessa was there for me when a bourbon cocktail got spilled on my dress minutes before the first dance! She was on her hands and knees alongside our wedding coordinator scrubbing on my dress - and they got the stain out! She not only took the most beautiful photos, she helped me feel beautiful and SAVED my dress for the rest of the evening. I cannot say enough good things about this talented human! Thank you Vanessa! If Vanessa is available for your wedding and/or engagement, don't hesitate, book with her immediately! You will not be disappointed!

han you could have imagined - all while bringing the fun, energy, and a gorgeous sparkle - well, Vanessa is your girl! There’s nothing like finding out that your wedding photographer was voted #1 by Hawaii Wedding Magazine a week after your wedding... and while using your own wedding photo to showcase her!! What an honour! 🤗💃🏻 We honestly could not have imagined a photographer as incredible as Vanessa for our wedding day. She completely made our most special day *perfect*. We feel so lucky that we found her and that she was available!! Thank you so so much again for EVERYTHING! We will definitely see you again whenever we get to visit that gorgeous island again. Sending you so much love - The Davey’s xoxoxoxo ❤️

nd it was worth the wait! Not only are her photos romantic and amazing, but her personality and help not only through the wedding planning process but the day of my wedding was so needed! She took better care of me than my wedding coordinator did! She went completely ABOVE AND BEYOND, and even brought me a gift on ny wedding day! She was/is no longer just a wedding vendor, but a family friend now! EVERYONE loved her at the wedding, but most importantly, she made my new husband and I feel like we were a king and queen! Just hire her! I promise she’s worth it!! Vanessa, we love you!

. The pictures came out amazing and were even better than what I had hoped for. Worth every penny and then some!

when we were visiting on vacation and we are so thankful we had the opportunity to work with her! From the moment I reached out to her to the day of our photos, she was quick to respond, made our time with her so fun and relaxing, and the pictures we received....just...WOW! Vanessa, thank you for capturing our love in our most favorite place! If I didn't already have our wedding photographer booked we would be asking you to come to Arizona for our wedding! If you are considering booking Vanessa for your photos, be like Nike and JUST DO IT. You won't regret it!!

rganised and an absolute blast. I would happily recommend you to anyone who asked!!

nessa while I was in Atlanta to prepare for a honeymoon session in Hawaii with my husband and she made the process so easy! I connected with her before we even met because she was so stoked about our session before it even began! Not to mention, We LOVE our images! What a wonderful way to capture memories of our time in Hawaii on our honeymoon! Thank you, Vanessa!!!

ur photos! I told her what kinds of spots I liked, and she picked the most amazing location (since we had no idea where to go). She even gave us suggestions on good places to eat afterwards! Vanessa made my husband and I feel so comfortable, which is a difficult task to say the least. Not only did we actually have fun, but in a quick session, we got sooo many beautiful images. I was just amazed! Thank you so much Vanessa and I hope to see you again soon because we miss Hawaii! Mahalo!

turnaround for receiving the pictures was also fast. I didn't expect to get them back so quick. Next year I'm bring my whole family out to Hawaii and you better believe I'm hiring he to do our family photos. She is the best!

ken professionally. Enjoyed the experience, loved our pictures and grateful for all our questions being answered. I would recommend her to everyone I know and strangers!

us. She made us laugh so hard our cheeks hurt. The photos are beautiful, and she is simply a wonderful human to spend time with. Truly passionate about her work. Would recommend 10/10 to anyone in Hawaii looking for an experience with a beautiful reward.

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us. She made us laugh so hard our cheeks hurt. The photos are beautiful, and she is simply a wonderful human to spend time with. Truly passionate about her work. Would recommend 10/10 to anyone in Hawaii looking for an experience with a beautiful reward. Also her pricing is very fair in comparison to her talent and taste.

re! We did a quick elopement on the big island and she moved her flight due to a storm no problem. I can't wait to see more photos!! Highly recommend her!

re her someday), I saw a photo of Vanessa’s. I hit the “like” button and followed her for about 3 years. After my fiancé (now husband!) proposed, we planned to get married in Hawaii. We are from NC, so this was a huge trip for us. That very same day, Vanessa announced she was moving to Hawaii and would be continuing her business there. I immediately messaged her and asked if she could photograph my elopement ceremony. I got a response within minutes! Vanessa is a great communicator and really knows just how to help you. Vanessa and I stayed in touch throughout the months before our ceremony. We emailed, we messaged, and we planned everything. It was super smooth and very convenient, especially since we are 6 hours apart in different time zones. The day of our wedding, Vanessa was early, and excited to shoot! She checked out the lighting to make sure we would have great photos, and she helped us relax. She is a highly skilled, witty, friendly, and funny person. This made our elopement so much more special. As it felt like we had a friend, and she always looked out for our best interests. If I was uncomfortable in a pose, she adapted. She tested out the water and made sure we would be safe. She knew when the tide was coming and going so we got some awesome shots of the waves in the background. She knows how to pose you in flattering positions. We had high expectations for Vanessa, and she nailed them all! We couldn’t have imagined how beautiful our photos turned out. We are so thankful for her skill and her character while we were in Hawaii. I would highly recommend Vanessa Hicks to any couple or person seeking any kind of photos. Vanessa can do it. And she will exceed your expectations! Thank you Vanessa!!

ays before to solidify our time line for the day in order to get all the photos I had envisioned. She arrived early to find the best places for us to shoot photos as well as kept us organized and on schedule. When we couldn't have our ceremony outside due to pouring rain, she already had a backup plan and assured me the photos would still turn out great. She even kept an eye out during our reception for breaks in the rain and we were able to get photos on the rocks down by the ocean, which was something that was very important to me! My husband hates posing for photos and even he was impressed with her skills, organization, professionalism, fun attitude, and vision for our photos. We cannot wait to see how they all turned out and would recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing wedding photographer!

us! Second, Vanessa rescued me. We lost our original photographer and Vanessa was so prompt and fantastic in response and understanding our accelerated timeline. Third, Vanessa is an absolute joy to be around! Her personality and infectious enthusiasm made her a favorite on our day. She cracked up the bridal party, wrangled my difficult grandpa for a great set of family pictures, and captured the whole vibe of our wedding! We could not ask for a better photographer, and cannot recommend her highly enough!

t perfect and beyond anything I had imagined. When I told Vanessa I wanted all the beauty of Kauai in a fun honeymoon session, she delivered. She found the MOST beautiful spot, which my husband and I would have never known to visit. She also made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and like we had known her for years. Vanessa was kind, professional, joyful, fun and HILARIOUS. We loved getting to work with her and are so happy with how our pictures turned out!

times. She is punctual and responsible, and ensures that she is well-prepared for her appointments. She scoped out my engagement photo location before I arrived and planned our shoot to a tee. She also visited my venue before my wedding and got the inside scoop for my big day. Not only is she an AMAZING photographer, she also helps out with wedding day coordination. Additionally, she does a very quick turnaround for her galleries, as we only had to wait a week for 80, yes EIGHTY, photos! I am so happy I booked her as my photographer and you will be too! I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future and would recommend her to anyone.

nd a lot of fun and knows how to make anyone relax behind the camera, and very professional. Cathy Montante, Owner, Celebrity Stylist, Collezione Fortuna Fashion Boutique and Bridals, Carmel, CA 93921,

to our Disney wedding theme; I had the perfect photographer! Throughout the planning Vanessa was there keeping things on track and come day off, it could not possibly have been so smooth had she not been there. She handled any problem and was 100% there for anything needed! Astonishing photos, she is truly talented and I could just swoon over her for days! � right after picking the perfect man to marry, I definitely picked the perfect photographer to capture our memories!

et herself she was onboard with us from the first time we talked. She is so much more then a photographer though. She helped the day go smoothly, danced with us at our reception and even when the rain tried to ruin my day made me feel like a princess. Thank you so much. The pictures are beautiful and you are as well. Mr and Mrs Joseph Haley

et herself she was onboard with us from the first time we talked. She is so much more then a photographer though. She helped the day go smoothly, danced with us at our reception and even when the rain tried to ruin my day made me feel like a princess. Thank you so much. The pictures are beautiful and you are as well. Mr and Mrs Joseph Haley

extremely easy to work with and helpful, she also genuinely cares about making your proposal go smoothly and as possible. On my planned proposal date, when I was about to lose service and start my drive into big sur, I received a phone call that my dinner and hotel plans were cancelled because of a mandatory fire evacuation. I pulled over and went into panic mode because I had no idea what to do. However, I was able to text Vanessa without my then girlfriend knowing. Vanessa went ahead and made suggestions as to an alternative proposal location in Carmel, made suggestions for dinner plans, made dinner reservations for me, and offered to try to find a hotel room for us for that night because she knew I was driving and wouldn't have service. She also told me to relax, enjoy big sur, and that her and I were going to make everything work. So basically on top of all of that she had offered to drive another 30 minutes out of her way to still make sure she captured the moment of the proposal - a moment she audibled the location on with less than half a days notice. The location was absolutely stunning and so was Carmel. All I'm saying is that there is no way I would have been able to make the proposal happen without all her help and I cannot thank her enough. Vanessa you are the best. Again, anyone trying to chose between photographers, look no further. I was extremely lucky to have chosen her. Oh also, Vanessa takes great pictures. My mom and fiancé kept crying every time they looked at them. I'm very happy to have had the moment I proposed captured and the pictures really did turn out extremely well. Thank you again for all of your help Vanessa, we hope to have you there to capture our wedding too!!

nswering our questions and provided guidance and recommendations for vendors along the way. Being unfamiliar with Big Sur (where our elopement took place) Vanessa was the perfect person to work with as she had many experiences with and knowledge about the area. On the day of the wedding she was early, prepared, calm, cool and collected. While I felt wedding-day stress she was a very calming and fun presence. She helped everyone feel at ease and comfortable. My family still gush over how amazing she is and how wonderful it was to have her capture our special day. Vanessa was prompt with communication after the session and the photos were sent to us on a private, password protected website. The website was easy to use and the photos.... oh the photos... were absolutely breathtaking <3 We have received so many compliments on our photos and feel that Vanessa was able to capture our special day and us as a couple perfectly. We highly recommend Vanessa and would work with her again in a heart beat.

ked a mini session for 30 minutes. She took over 200 photos in that little of time, and ended up sending me over 30 perfectly edited photos only 2 and a half weeks later. She is very outgoing, bubbly, and funny. This all makes her so easy to work with and she makes you feel comfortable the entire time. Not to mention she is not afraid to shower you with compliments which gives you a nice confidence boost during your shoot! Her prices are also incredibly reasonable for the area, and for the quality of her work. I would recommend her to anyone!