Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Vanessa Hicks Photography is a wedding and engagement photographer based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This wedding photographer has a deep passion for documenting love stories, and considers it a joy and an honor to capture your story on your wedding day. An internationally published photographer, Vanessa Hicks offers quality services, exquisite photography, and a relaxed presence to document your most memorable and meaningful celebration.

Services Offered
Vanessa Hicks Photography takes pride in her photography services that include thorough attention to detail, flexible photography, and expertly edited images. She offers several photography packages, including weddings, portraits, engagements, and elopements. She specializes in outdoor photography, utilizing the beautiful island backdrop of her homeland of Hawaii as well as destination wedding locations. Vanessa Hicks offers consultations for the purpose of discovering your wedding vision, desires, and photography needs, in addition to getting to know your character and personality in hopes of providing wedding photography that suits your individual style. She specializes in natural, traditional, and photojournalism styles, with photography services including:

  • High-resolution images
  • Additional hours
  • Willingness to travel
  • Engagement shoot
  • Liability insurance
  • One event per day
  • Second shooter
  • Wedding portraits
  • Black-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Vanessa Hicks Photography

C
Christopher Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of a kind!

First I just want to say that I NEVER write reviews but I promise you Vanessa deserves more praise than I could ever put into words!!!

Right from the very first conversation I knew she was the right choice. I literally don't know what to speak on first; who she is as a person or her professional work???

Who she is as a person? Vanessa is so down to earth and personality is out of this world! She listens to you to get a feel of what is important to you so she will know the perfect moments to capture for you! After 20 minutes of meeting her I felt as if I've known her for years! My wife explained to Vanessa that due to moving and a house fire my family lost all of our family portraits and Vanessa promised me that by the end of the wedding week my family will have plenty of photos to last us a lifetime and she meant every single word! I'm so thankful to have so many family photos and memorable moments captured that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!

As far as Vanessa's professional work? She is INCREDIBLE! Vanessa has a vision and knows exactly where to be and how to work every single angle imaginable! Her work is so effortless and efficient! She works so quickly and fluidly! We all know there will always be hiccups to every wedding and we definitely had our fair share! I promise you for every hiccup that occurred Vanessa had a solution instantly! I promised you she did more for my wife than the on-site wedding planner and not once did Vanessa ever complain. She would not let anything get in the way of my wife and I enjoying our big day! Every time we thanked Vanessa for going "above and beyond" she was quick to correct us that by saying she went above and beyond was like saying we didn't deserve to be treated like this!

Vanessa is truly ONE OF A KIND and my wife and I are truly honored to have her as our wedding photographer as she is now considered a friend of our family! Thank you Vanessa for EVERYTHING! I honestly feel bad because I can only give you 5 stars on google because you deserve soooo much more!!!!

If you are reading this review and still not convinced Vanessa would be the perfect choice for you then contact me and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have! Vanessa you are AWESOME and my wife and I are extremely grateful for you!!
Adriana
Adriana Sent on 11/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Willams Wedding- Puerto Peñasco

VANESSA.IS.AMAZING! If your looking for a photographer, you found the right one! We originally booked our wedding with a different photographer who decided to no longer shoot weddings. Vanessa gladly swooped in to save me from my wedding nightmares! Even without being able to take engagement photos, I fully trusted Vanessa, the chemistry we had over FaceTime, and her work… her work speaks for itself! I knew that she would come and get the job done and she did just that. But.. like.. BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS!

Vanessa was so professional and was able to make us all feel beautiful and sooo comfortable! One thing I loved about her compared to past experiences is she didn’t really leave us hanging. She directed us in each pose and had us looking our absolute best with all her tips and tricks!

Thank you Vanessa, you truly were a dream come true for us! We can’t thank you enough!
K
Kylee Sent on 08/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Vanessa is professional, pays great attention to details, gave amazing posing instructions and made us truly laugh!

Vanessa is professional, pays great attention to details, gave amazing posing instructions and made us truly laugh!
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 07/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

I cannot wait to work with Vanessa again!!!

Where do I even begin with describing what it's like to work with Vanessa?! Amazing doesn't even begin to cover it!! I still remember the very first time that I met Vanessa. She was genuine, kind, and like a burst of sunshine! I left our brief time together just smiling nonstop. The first thing that you notice about Vanessa is her vibrant personality, fun energy, genuine attitude and a smile that lights up the room. Those characteristics instantly transfer into the imagery that she creates. Every portrait and image reflects beauty, vibrant joy, unique personality and timelessness. I've been so blessed to have worked with Vanessa quite a few times and every session is an absolute blast and joy, literally endless smiles and laughs the entire time!!! Vanessa is so amazingly talented and I'm always blown away by her talent, artistry and craft. She is truly so personable, professional, thoughtful, kind and just the BEST!! She has the biggest heart to serve others and each couple and it truly reflects in her work! She is a true joy to work with and any couple would be lucky to have her as their photographer!! I cannot wait to work with Vanessa again!!!
Ammy
Ammy Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A fun and quality wedding photographer!!!!

I was a bride in 2019 and Vanessa was actually hired as the second shooter by our main photog on our wedding day. I also happen to be a professional wedding photographer as well, so I feel super confident in recommending Vanessa.

Since Vanessa was the second shooter at our wedding, I didn't think to leave her business a review originally. But honestly, looking back on our wedding day each year, I STILL think fondly of our wedding photo experience with Vanessa bc she was such a JOY to work with!!!

Vanessa is a grounding, kind, patient, and gracious professional. She made me feel calm on my wedding day and I will always remember how she made me and my husband feel that day.

I learned a lot as a photographer being in front of her camera, but more importantly, she helped make our wedding day memorable. Not only is her work beautiful and high quality, the experience of working with her was so fun!!! And to me, that's equally as important as the actual photos themselves.

If you read this whole thing, take this is your sign to hire Vanessa!!!! Just do it!!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 07/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Vanessa is an INCREDIBLE photographer! I can't say enough good things about her personality and skills! She was willing to do a difficult hike up a mountain to get the shots we were dreaming about, and she did not disappoint! The photos turned out beautiful, and she made me and my partner feel so comfortable in front of the camera! I can't wait for her to photograph our wedding!
B
Bryna Sent on 06/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous photos

Worked with Vanessa for our engagement shoot and I couldn’t be happier!! In addition to being the most accommodating during the pandemic (with location and date adjustments), she put me and my fiancé at ease during our session and made it such a fun time. An awesome person and a TOTAL PRO. You won’t be disappointed.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 04/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding / Engagement Photographer

Vanessa is absolutely incredible! Not only is she an extremely talented photographer, she's also an amazing person. My fiancé and I were nervous to take engagement pictures in a public place (hi, introvert here) but Vanessa and her energy completely relaxed us and had us cracking up the entire shoot. It was so obvious to us that Vanessa truly cares about her clients and really does everything in her power to capture incredible images that you'll love. If you're looking for a photographer that's fun, kind, talented, professional, and cares about YOU as a client and not just about getting through a shoot, choose Vanessa!
DESA
Desa Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book her!!!

We had a super fun and just an amazing experience! It was so easy to get comfortable with every shot and she was such a down to earth person for whatever ideas we had. She is very experienced and have lots of knowledge for what she does and she’s not afraid to be honest to her clients. We love the sneaks already and I’m sure we will love the entire gallery! Can’t wait! 🧡
D
Diana Sent on 10/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fantastic!

First and foremost let me say Vanessa was absolutely AMAZING!!! We could not have asked for a better photographer. From the first phone call we knew that she had to be our photographer. Vanessa is very easy to reach out to for any all questions. Not only did she help with photography related items, she was ready to help with everything else. On the day of the wedding Vanessa was punctual, professional, organized and made sure to get everything done within the timeline. I can say this easily, out of all the wedding I’ve been to and been a part of, mine was the only one that started on time! She made the picture process easy, relaxing and funny. The whole bridal and grooms party loved her and her jokes. She even sent a few sneak peak photos the very next morning, which were breathtaking. From the few photos I got already I can say that they are truly beautiful and amazing. I cannot wait to see the rest. The quality of the photos is amazing! If you need a photographer Vanessa is the way to go. If you want some who is going to be there for you, make you laugh, and take the best and most organized photos she is your person! I would give more star if I could!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

32
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Map

Addresses map

Vanessa Hicks Photography frequently asked questions

Vanessa Hicks Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Vanessa Hicks Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Vanessa Hicks Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Vanessa Hicks Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Vanessa Hicks Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Vanessa Hicks Photography is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
Next Wedding Photographers: oahu hawaii photographer

Other vendors in Honolulu for your wedding

Wedding Vendors