Aerial view of a couple lying together on the bow of a classic yacht over deep teal water

Luxury Wedding Photographer · Orange County, California · Est. 2010

Timeless, Graceful
& Authentic

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Real, unhurried emotion in bright, crisp color, made to feel as timeless in fifty years as the day itself.

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One long reception table beneath the sycamores at Kestrel Park

Julia & Maxwell

Kestrel Park, Santa Ynez

The kiss beneath the rose arch at San Ysidro Ranch

Sofia & Marc

San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito

The groom carrying the bride on his back during the paebaek at Pelican Hill, both in hanbok

Erica & Nick

The Resort at Pelican Hill

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Brett Hickman with his wife Adriana and their two kids in a golden field

The Photographer

I'm Brett.

A husband and father of two, giving every couple my full creative attention, from our first conversation to the final heirloom gallery.

Schooled at San Francisco State, mentored by some of the industry's most brilliant photographers, and endlessly inspired by the California coast I call home.

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An embrace on the bow off the Palos Verdes coast at golden hour

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The Gallery

The train pooled around the clawfoot tub at San Ysidro Ranch

Ceremony beneath the rotunda above the Pacific at Pelican Hill, a petal aisle lined with blush urns

Laughing beneath the veil on the rooftop at the Jonathan Club

The full bridal party in blush and pink at San Ysidro Ranch

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The sailcloth tent glowing at dusk at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

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The gown and the clawfoot tub at San Ysidro Ranch

Cherry blossoms at the rotunda at Pelican Hill

Timeless, Graceful& Authentic

Recent Love Stories

I'm Brett.

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Timeless, Graceful
& Authentic