OC Wedding Photography
Photos that’ll give you happy tears for years.
Even if you’re awkward.
“My photos, which are what I loved the most about my wedding, were absolutely stunning. They are all over my home.”
— Tiandra V.
Based in Orange County, California. Available for travel worldwide.
“Hundreds of beautiful pictures and not a single bad picture. What more could I ask for?! Do yourself a favor and hire Carsten. She is absolutely worth it!”
— Michelle M.
“Carsten was truly a God-send in making our wedding an incredible and beautiful success.”
— Amit + Kristina
My promise:
Your photos will feel like you.
When you look back at your wedding photos, the first thing to pop into your mind will be the way you felt in those moments.You want to remember the day as being full of love and joy, not anxiety and stress. That’s why I focus on getting to know your unique vision long before your wedding day rolls around. I want you to spend the day feeling and not thinking or worrying - leave that to me and my team! We’ll document every moment in a way that reflects your personalities and stylistic preferences.
“I don't know where to start, let's go with BOOK HER, NOW. STOP READING AND BOOK HER! Carsten is an amazing photographer who knows what the heck she is doing. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple and makes sure you are comfortable and just captures every beautiful moment.”
— Tatiana W.
You want a photographer who understands
this is your wedding day
— not a photoshoot.
Let’s document the real,
candid moments
with minimal posing.
Be in the moment.
“One of the best things about Carsten is how calming yet a great leader she is. She was able to so gently help take control of the day to keep timelines smooth and also make sure all of our most wanted shots happened.”
— Christina H.
“Sure you can get a cheaper photographer. But they definitely won’t be as good. She goes above and beyond in terms of her editing, making random runs on the wedding day if you forgot something, keeping everyone in the party calm during the getting ready hectic moments, taking charge when family started to butt in, and making you feel so special on your day. 10/10 would book her again.”
— Amy L.
“The team blends in perfectly…you'll hardly know they are present when you're having the greatest time of your life. Yet, the outcome will reveal the great care and duty poured into their work.”
— Tom W.
“Professional, easy-going and invisible. How did she get those candid shots?!…The photos exceeded all our expectations. Beautifully shot, with real and vibrant colors.”
— Christy I.
Wedding Resources
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9 Things To Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer
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5 Easy Ways to Not Lose Your Cool While Wedding Planning
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Photo Timeline Guide
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How to Tell If You Need a Second Photographer at Your Wedding
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Wedding Day Family Photo Planning Guide
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How to Prep for the Best Bride & Groom Detail Photos
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Why Engagement Photos Matter
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How To Prepare For Engagement Photos
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Top 10 Benefits of a First Look
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Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration
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Southern California Wedding Venues
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What if our photographer has never worked at our venue?
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Top Wedding Day Time Wasters
“We just received our wedding photos and cried the whole time looking through them! We can’t stop going through them — we love every detail that she captured.”
— Jake + Tiffany
Wedding Photography Pricing
Our wedding pricing is customized based on each couple’s unique wedding details.
We start with a phone call so we can understand which products and services you truly want.
Wedding day photography coverage begins at 6400 for Carsten or 4400 for an associate photographer* from the team.
*Who are the associate photographers? They’re a carefully curated small bunch of extremely skilled full-time professional wedding photographers whom I’ve hand picked to best serve my wedding clients. Not only are they the people I’d trust to document my own wedding if I had to do it over again, but they’re also the people I trust with my business reputation. They’re amazing human beings whom my clients adore just as much as I do. When you choose to work with one of my associate photographers, all editing and pre-wedding communication is still done through me.
Wedding photography + videography bundles are also available.
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"BOOK HER, NOW. STOP READING AND BOOK HER!"
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I don't know where to start, let's go with BOOK HER, NOW. STOP READING AND BOOK HER! Carsten is an amazing photographer who knows what the heck she is doing. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple (we did our engagement photos and wedding photos with her) and makes sure you are comfortable and just captures every beautiful moment.
We had our engagement photos taken at Caspers Wilderness Park and the beach by The Ocean Institute in Dana Point months before the wedding. She was totally into our vibe we wanted for the pictures and they came out perfect. Carsten sent the link to both me and my husband to check out the edited photos. Turn around time is pretty fast and all done digitally unless you previously request prints through her.
Our wedding was picture perfect thanks in good part to Carsten and her team of assistants for the day. They know how to blend in with the crowd and direct those who need extra guidance with posed pictures. Super professional though! We got our sneak peeks within 24 hours and instantly fell in love with them. Thank you so much for making our memories absolutely magical!
— Tatiana W.
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"everything about her process and photography was perfect."
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We cannot recommend Carsten highly enough. From beginning to end, everything about her process and photography was perfect. Due to her remarkable organization, detail-oriented nature, and responsiveness, from the moment we hired Carsten we were put at ease and knew we were in good hands. She is a pleasure to work with and her friendly demeanor made us comfortable in front of the camera and made the big day photos run seamlessly. The pictures themselves are incredible. They are vibrant, artistic, and capture all of the big and little moments. Carsten has a keen eye for finding the perfect lighting and memorializing all of the important aspects of the day. Her creativity and artistic talents shine through in the wedding album design and she allowed us to be as hands-on or hands-off as we wanted to be in designing our album. Carsten's video editing skills are as wonderful as her photography. Every time we watch the highlight video we are left smiling and reliving our big day. Carsten is so thoughtful and goes the extra mile in countless ways; for example, she offered to bring my wife coffee on the morning of the wedding day and invited us to her beautiful photography studio in Dana Point after the wedding to go over album finishing touches. We feel lucky to have found Carsten and are thrilled that she was our wedding photographer. We can’t wait to use her again in the future to capture other meaningful occasions.
— Michael + Sarah
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"10/10 would book her again"
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Carsten is awesome! I am super camera shy and awkward and honestly was not looking forward to the engagement shoot, but she is so friendly and easy going that I immediately got comfortable. She's really knowledgeable in what will look good in a picture (pose-wise) but really good at capturing candid moments. Sure, can get cheaper photographers, but they definitely won't be as good. She goes above and beyond in terms of her editing (even going back a month later and re-editing things per our request because we wanted to see what a photo would look like a different style), making random runs on the wedding day if you forgot something, keeping everyone in the party calm during the getting ready hectic moments, taking charge when family started to butt in, and making you feel so special on your day. 10/10 would book her again.
— Amy L.
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"you have come to the right place."
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If you are looking for an amazing wedding/video specialist, you have come to the right place. Carsten Tice is the BEST. She did the photos and video for my daughter's wedding and we could not be happier. I'd like to share my experience. Carsten had a beautiful presence in that she blends into the event. She is kind, friendly and encourages people to express themselves in the moment. She was aware that cell phones are everywhere, and was respectful of overzealous family and friends who wanted to get a quick pic too. In these moments, I noticed she was showed patience but continued to get things done. Her team took photos from many different angles and the results spoke volumes. Beyond that, Carsten was easy to work with and a great communicator to the bride and groom, as well as the families. So I encourage you to give her a call and see for yourself. If you are lucky enough to book her for your special event, I know you will be thrilled with the results like we were. Thank you Carsten!
— Karen R.
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"She was the only photographer that took notes during our meeting"
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Carsten is absolutely amazing at what she does. I could not have asked for a better photographer. She captured my wedding and left me with such breath taking pictures. She was the only photographer that took notes during our meeting to make sure every picture I wanted taken was done the day of. She also took pictures using such creativity. If you are looking for someone who will listen to your needs/wants and also come up with several ideas of her own, she is the one to go to! If I could get married again, she would be the one I choose. LOVE LOVE LOVE her work!!!
— Naomi O.
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"We cried tears of joy"
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Carsten Tice Photography was sent from Heaven. We cried tears of joy when watching the video she produced of our daughter’s engagement session at the beach. We were overwhelmed by the LOVE and astounding beauty Carsten captured.
— Maria A.
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"I just couldn't imagine having anyone else there other than Carsten"
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If you are looking for someone to crystalize any important time in your life, you should book Carsten! She did a fantastic job of capturing many beautiful moments from both our wedding ceremony and reception. From the start, Carsten wanted to understand what our expectations were and what was most important to us. From there, she was very welcoming, friendly, and professional…Planning a wedding proved to be a bit stressful. Still, when you are surrounded by people that you love, and then a selfless, and amazing photographer that will capture those beautiful moments forever, it’s a blessing. Our pictures looked amazing! And I just couldn’t imagine having anyone else there other than Carsten to memorialize those special moments!
— Greg + Amandine
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"We are thrilled!"
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Carsten is an incredibly talented videographer, bubbly person, and created a masterpiece engagement video for me and my fiancé!! The video was shot at the ocean and has continuous waves of tender, delightful, and romantic footage! We are thrilled with Carsten’s stunning work and highly recommend her!!
— Hannah A.
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"Carsten was truly a God-send in making our wedding an incredible and beautiful success."
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Carsten made our special day absolutely unforgettable! ❤️ We hired Carsten for our wedding this year -- easily the best decision we made. Starting from the very beginning Carsten was very pleasant, professional, and welcoming. She had several phone calls with us prior to the event to ensure everything went according to plan. And on the wedding day, she came before time and set up everything so there would be no stress. She even stayed late to ensure all our magical moments were captured…Carsten was truly a God-send in making our wedding an incredible and beautiful success. And the pictures she took -- we literally have the best album amongst any of our friends!! Everyone is so jealous. She really put her heart into our pictures, and it definitely shows -- these pictures are just pure perfection. Thank you Carsten, for all your incredible energy and skill and dedication! We can't wait to work with you again for our future photoshoots.
— Amit + Kristina
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If you're not already convinced just by looking at Carsten's portfolio, let me tell you, BOOK WITH CARSTEN! She is seriously the sweetest person and does amazing work. She took the photos for my wedding in Laguna Beach and sent me a sneak peek of my pictures the very next morning. I've gotten so many compliments on my wedding pictures and I love them so much.
— Tony + Shannon
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"My photos, which is what I loved the most about my wedding, were absolutely stunning. They are all over my home..."
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From the moment I requested a quote, to the day of our wedding, she was kind, attentive, flexible and professional. She made me feel special and understood the need for smooth planning for a wedding planned in such a short period of time. My photos, which is what I loved the most about my wedding, were absolutely stunning. They are all over my home and I love to see how gorgeous they came out and the quality of the work done. I am forever thankful that Carsten was my photographer and I highly recommend her to anyone planning they one-of-a-kind special wedding day, or any other occasion!
— Tiandra V.
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"immediately felt like a close friend yet her professionalism was above and beyond"
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Carsten was the best! She was extremely easy to work with, prompt, down to earth, attentive to detail and helped me and my (now) husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She immediately felt like a close friend yet her professionalism was above and beyond. We bought an engagement session with her, had her for our wedding/reception and then later went on to purchase the large photo album as we absolutely loved our photos!
— Kristen + Tyler
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"incredibly professional and easy to work with"
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Carsten travelled to photograph my son and now daughter-in-law’s wedding due to COVID. She was incredibly professional and easy to work with. More importantly, Carsten memorialized a wonderful day for Max and Val in the most beautiful way. The photographs captured the personality of the group, the beauty of the bride (plus the guests!) and you would never know the event was a total twist from the original plan. Thank you Carsten!
— Kathy M.
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"I would choose her again in a heartbeat"
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I hired Carsten precovid to do my wedding post covid. We ended up changing wedding plans like everyone else in California. We switched states and made it a smaller gathering. Carsten was the only vendor I NEEDED to still have, her talent is unmatched. She was so understanding and immediately made travel accommodations. She went over the new contract with me and was able to keep it at original quote by moving a few things and replacing it with her travel cost (she found the best rate). Even though we took off things like photo booth and second photographer (micro wedding - not necessary) I didn’t have the feeling like I was missing out on anything because of how well she manages the day of. She was with me right when glam started (10am) and stayed till 10pm when we forced her to not work another moment! She shimmied between grooms room and brides suite to capture beautiful images and lasting memories. All of these amazing qualities aside.. when we saw our photos we were shocked, they were the most stunning photos all of us (including our Marriott venue) had ever seen. Marriott even ended up using some our photos for their website. She got our finals to us in 1.5 weeks - 700+ photos edited to perfection. Then created and mailed us our professional photo album a few months later. She’s just great at what she does and has fun doing it. We get one chance to document this moment In life and if the photographer isn’t on point - that’s what you’ll have for the rest of your life to look back on. I would choose her again in a heartbeat, for any event.
— Valerie T.
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"She is able to calm nerves, guide chaos, & comfort a very stressed bride."
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Carsten Tice is a must!! Carsten was the photographer for our engagement & wedding photos! My husband and I thought we would look or feel awkward during these “captured not so candid moments.” Carsten knows what she’s doing and sets the tone. She is able to calm nerves, guide chaos, & comfort a very stressed bride. Carsten has captured some of the most beautiful pictures I could’ve ever asked/ dreamed of. She knows exactly what small special touches matter & her passion shows throughout her work! I highly recommend her & will be contacting her for future photos! Thank you Carsten we love & adore you!
— Cassie O.
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"the pictures seriously speak for themselves."
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We originally planned to have our wedding in SoCal, but when Covid hit, we had to change plans to Central Oregon. Carsten was the first vendor we talked to who led off the conversation by putting our minds at ease saying "I'll refund you fully regardless of what my contract says". She didn't have to do that, but it was incredibly kind and speaks to her character. We decided to bring Carsten up to Central OR for the wedding as a result and seriously cannot say enough about our experience working with her. Carsten was completely in control, very well prepared, handled our crazy family with ease, and the pictures seriously speak for themselves. We'll have them for the rest of our lives to look back on and up around the house. The value, professionalism, and quality we got from Carsten were all top level, we can't recommend her enough for your wedding!
— Connor S.
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"Do yourself a favor and hire Carsten."
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My wedding wouldn’t have been complete without Carsten. A great photographer truly takes your wedding to the next level. Carsten captured every beautiful thing about our wedding. Mind you it was a wedding on a budget not a 50k wedding but she made us feel like a million dollar wedding with all our pictures. Hundreds of beautiful pictures and not a single bad picture. What more could I ask for?! Do yourself a favor and hire Carsten. She is absolutely worth it!
— Michelle M.
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"goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy."
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I highly recommend Carsten for your wedding photography! She did our engagement shoot and wedding and I couldn’t be happier with how all of our pictures came out. They are truly timeless and Carsten managed to capture all of the emotions of our big day. She was an amazing presence during the wedding and truly professional. Carsten is great to work with, very communicative and goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy. Even after the wedding Carsten has been so helpful with prints, photo editing and putting together our beautiful album. I can’t thank her enough!!
— Kristie + Tyler
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"manages to capture the perfect shots everytime!"
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I came across Carsten on a wedding website back in 2016 and booked her for our engagement photoshoot. I was extremely nervous because I’ve never done a photoshoot before and wasn’t sure what to expect. But Carsten immediately made us feel comfortable, listened to all our requests and was just so sweet! Seriously felt like we were friends forever lol. Our engagement photos were so incredible that we didn’t hesitate to hire her for our wedding. Since then she has done maternity and graduation pictures for my family as well and manages to capture the perfect shots everytime! She is professional, passionate, talented, and kind. Thank you Carsten for being the absolute best!!! :)
— Lia A.
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"Our walls and social media are showered with these incredible images"
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Carsten was absolutely amazing to work with. Carsten captured the beauty and excitement of our engagement and wedding. My wife and I were 100% convinced that a “good photo” of us would never be taken. We were certain that we were the least photogenic people of all time, and yet Carsten was able to take this ugly mug of mine and get me looking like Brad Pitt.... Working with her was a blast, she helped us to relax and was able to take our awkward lack of “posing” ability and capture the biggest moments of our lives together in the most beautiful way. Our walls and social media are showered with these incredible images and we cannot thank her enough for. If you are looking for a photographer for a special occasion, look no further, Carsten is your gal! She’ll bring out the Brad Pitt and Beyoncé in you in the most fun, relaxed and professional way!
— Geoffrey + Aimee
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"my top preferred vendor who I trust with any client."
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I am a wedding coordinator and I know a great photographer when I see one. Carsten is a is kind charismatic and dedicated individual. She shows her passion through her craft and the overall experience. It was such a pleasure to work with her. She definitely made this day extra special for my clients. She is definitely my top preferred vendor who I trust with any client. Thanks Carsten for being a prime example of a professional vendor who cares for our couples. 💕
— Valerie A.
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"professional, timely, responsive, friendly"
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Where shall I begin? Carsten was professional, timely, responsive, friendly, etc etc etc. She was always there to answer questions and help a anxiety ridden bride out when she thought of a last minute detail. Throughout the night, while we danced away she snapped endless photos and we didn't even know she was there! Thank you for making our day special and capturing all the details!
— Krista M.
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"accessible and helpful"
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It was an absolute joy to have Carsten photograph my wedding. She was accessible and helpful in the planning and on the day of she and her second photographer were busy getting shots of details and getting ready long before the wedding even started and stayed to take gorgeous sendoff pictures at the end of the night. She's professional but fun so posing for a million photos was so much more enjoyable than my husband had anticipated. Carsten knew the best timing to take perfect sunset pictures and was able to capture all the little moments of our big day in amazing detail. I HIGHLY recommend her!
— Brooke B.
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"her quality is unmatched"
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They don’t make enough stars to rate Carsten she was amazing on our special day capturing every moment we could think of .. her quality is unmatched she was genuine patient and understanding with us .. we will be using her for all our life events
— Theresa A.
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"she is very talented and will make you have genuine smiles"
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We have friends that are professional photographers in the wedding business. We consulted with them for our decision on our photographer and they were all impressed with Carsten. After meeting few photographers, I knew right away Carsten was the one. She was warm, friendly, and professional. Carsten is one of those people when you meet them you just want to be their best friend. she is very talented and will make you have genuine smiles because she is making you laugh…and reassuring you with, "I promise this will look good in the photos". You feel ridiculous and laughing, but when you see the photos you look amazing! She was also very quick getting photos back. It took 4 days to get our engagement photos, and less than a month to get our wedding photos. She also gave us a sneak peak of 12 photos the next morning after our wedding (that was so amazing).
— Stephanie R.
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"We just received our wedding photos and cried the whole time looking through them!"
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As a bride who also works in the wedding industry, I had an interesting time trying to find the perfect photographer. We had found Carsten through one of my bridesmaids whose wedding Carsten had photographed…we just loved the photos she took of my bridesmaid’s wedding. When we reached out to her, Carsten was so friendly and easy to talk to! She was also straight forward and clear about what services she could do as our photographer and what we could expect from the different collections se had at the time. As a bride being photographed by Carsten, it was so much fun! My fiancee (then, now husband) and I took our engagement photos with her and not only were the photos so beautiful, we also had a blast hanging out and finding beautiful places to be backdrops. Even though my husband normally hates taking photos, Carsten was able to get us to not think about it and was able to capture some of the most beautiful and heartfelt moments of us. And another great part was, the photos reflected who we are- it wasn’t a ‘cookie cutter’ pose or anything like that. She was able to all of the little moments, and years of our relationship through her lens and that was a blessing for us. We just received our wedding photos and cried the whole time looking through them! We can’t stop going through them- we love every detail that she captured. There were so many beautiful moments with friends and family that she and her assistant perfectly captured and I highly recommend her!
— Tiffany C.
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"captured our wedding perfectly."
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We hired Carsten to do our wedding photography and she was great. She was easy to work with and captured our wedding perfectly. We highly recommend her.
— Chris + Frances
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"She went above and beyond"
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Carsten was our wedding photographer. The reason why I went with her was because she just doesn't take the obvious shots but she is able to capture the moment and emotions at the time. She was pleasure to work with and I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. She went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her and will definitely be using her again.
— Linda S.
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"incredibly communicative"
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We are so so happy we found Carsten! Her professionalism, personality, and value cannot be beat. We met her a few days before the wedding for our engagement session (we are out-of-town and she was able to accommodate), and she made us feel so at ease, and the photos showed how comfortable we were. She was incredibly communicative in the lead-up to the wedding and was very patient and enthusiastic in responding to all of our questions and timeline asks/changes. She turned around engagement photos within two days and provided sneak peaks of the wedding within two days as well. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!
— David + Patricia
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"I highly recommend Carsten if you want to make the most of your memories."
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Carsten is an amazing photographer, professional and person. At our wedding, she was extremely pleasant and her imagination and creativity left us with memorable pictures that were unbelievable and unimaginable. She has a knack for position and catching symbolism within a photo and the creativity to make symbolism pop out of a photo. One of our favorites in particular, was a post card worthy photo that captures my wife and I in our first dance as we were positioned by the lit "Mr and Mrs" sign that popped out in the background. I highly recommend Carsten if you want to make the most of your memories.
— Derek T.
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"She seemed to be everywhere and no where - in the best way."
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Carsten Tice was a fantastic photographer! We did engagement and wedding pictures through her. We loved working with her! During our engagement shoot she was intuitive and flexible with shots and allowed us to feel very comfortable posing with her. On the wedding day – she was GREAT! She was on time, easy to work with, and got great pictures. She seemed to be everywhere and no where – in the best way. Our pictures turned out fantastic! Specifically, she did a great job handling our large family pictures. Her joy was a pleasure to be around and her professionalism was much appreciated. Also, I loved the access to the pictures through the portal she creates. It was great to filter through the pictures before sharing them with friends/family. We HIGHLY recommend her for your future picture needs!
— Nicole T.
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"we knew she'd be perfect for our wedding and she was!"
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My wife and I found Carsten online while planning our wedding and we reached out to her because of the great reviews about her service. After doing an engagement photo shoot, we knew she'd be perfect for our wedding and she was! Carsten was professional, punctual and flexible; our favorite thing about her was that she continuously encouraged us to give her ideas of what we wanted to do and see. Even after our wedding, we have used Carsten for our shoots. We are definitely pleased with her work!
— James A.
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"After reviewing several photographers, Carsten was the only one who really stood out"
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It was such a pleasure working with Carsten throughout the entire engagement shoot process, can't say enough great things about her!
As a first time bride, I want to make sure I enjoy the entire planning process. It's so easy to get engrossed in all the minutiae of planning that you have to keep reminding yourself to take a step back, relax and have fun with everything or else what's the point of getting married? Before you know it, those few hours you spent a year planning are gone. After reviewing several photographers, Carsten was the only one who really stood out from the rest because she's such a personable and kind person! When I mentioned to her what my vision was she immediately got very excited and in turn, made me very excited as well! I knew we were going to have a great working relationship and that's very important to me. Her price is very reasonable and she is super flexible! She's willing to travel and is obviously in it for the vision and wants to capture your special moments, together. She's great with post work as well! Brought my cinematic vision to life.
— Cynthia A.
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"How did she get those candid shots?!"
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The minute we met Carsten, we liked her! At our wedding, she was absolutely lovely! Professional, easy-going and "invisible". How did she get those candid shots?! What an amazing eye! The photos exceeded all our expectations, beautifully shot, with real and vibrant colors. She so skillfully captured the joy, laughter and fun that made our special day a memory we will always have. Thank you Carsten! We would highly recommend her!
— Christy I.
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"I know we will treasure these pictures for years to come."
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My husband and I are so pleased to have had Carsten photograph our wedding. We love the quality of the photos we received and were so impressed with Carsten's speed in getting us the photos! Accessing the photos through her online gallery is GREAT! Makes everything so easy and organized. She has simplified a lot of the process successfully which we appreciated (wedding planning is hard!). Carsten was able to capture so many of the details of the wedding and wonderful candid shots of everyone enjoying themselves - I know we will treasure these pictures for years to come.
— Meriel L.
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"Carsten treated us like old friends right off the bat."
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Carsten Tice came highly recommended as a photographer for our engagement pictures, and she didn't disappoint! When we started planning via email, she really made an effort to get to know me and what I was looking for. Being new to the area I didn't have much of a starting point with locations, but she gave me plenty of options that matched my style! I eventually chose James Dilley Preserve near Laguna Beach - one of Carsten's recommendations - which was absolutely beautiful and perfect for any occasion!
When we got to the preserve, Carsten treated us like old friends right off the bat. It was so great to work with someone who made us feel so comfortable and helped us relax a bit... A quality I didn't realize was so important in a photographer until we got to the main event. She took her time with us and ensured we got a variety of places/poses in the shoot. The pictures came out beautiful - And the turnaround was super fast. She even threw in some free print credits! All in all, Carsten Tice is an amazing, sweet, and talented artist who can truly capture the emotion in each moment.
— Bryna + Seth
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"oustanding job"
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Carsten did an outstanding job and the pictures turned out wonderful. I would highly recommend her. She and her partner took great pictures and you could hardly tell they were there, as they stayed out of view.
— Jennifer H.
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"she was super patient"
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We hired Carsten for our wedding on Dec '15. We got engagement pictures with our 2 dogs and she was super patient ... she offered us different places to go according our personal interests and likes. At the wedding she took an extra photographer. She came early and stayed late, she's responsible and very profesional .. and kind with ours families!
— Ceci G.
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"made everyone feel totally comfortable"
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Carsten was great! She was wonderful to work with prior to the wedding and was amazing throughout the event.
She beautifully captured the evening. She has excellent listening skills and was able to take photos of what was really important to us as well as take photos of things I didn't even know I wanted photos of. A true professional and made everyone feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you Carsten!
— Sarah + Warren
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"unobtrusive but present"
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Carsten shot my wedding and captured each magical moment - she was unobtrusive but present, very professional but funny and put people at ease, and she has a superb eye for composition! Highly recommend!
— Michelle B.
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"I was really happy with our photos and the whole experience."
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Working with Carsten was wonderful! I honestly hadn't put too much thought into what I wanted in our engagement shoot, but Carsten was able to guide us through a lot of great poses. Her direction was low pressure and fun, and we ended up with a TON of great shots! She has a sharp eye for composition and lighting. I was really happy with our photos and the whole experience. I would highly recommend her!
— Annie A.
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"asks questions to ensure she understands your vision."
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We used Carsten for our engagement and wedding photos in September and absolutely loved working with her! We found her through Instagram and noticed that her photography style was very clear, colorful, and vibrant. Many wedding photographers tend to wash out their photos or seem to have a filter on everything. She's very individualistic in her approach and asks questions to ensure she understands your vision. When we got our wedding photos back we had so much fun looking at the candid photos of our guests! The formal posed pictures also came out beautiful. We really commend her for going above and beyond with her work.Thank you so much!
— Stacey + Trevor
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"showed her professionalism when it came to dealing with the chaos of the day."
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When it came to picking a photographer for my wedding it was a no brainer that Carsten was my girl…I had no doubt she would capture the most amazing and memorable photos of my special day, which she did. She was very open to my suggestions of the type of photos I wanted from the day and also showed her professionalism when it came to dealing with the chaos of the day. I have told her several times that she has found her calling with photography and any one would be crazy to not hire her. Just look at all her photos, they’re incredible! I highly recommend Carsten as your photographer if you are look for some one who does an outstanding job and brings new ideas for amazing photos.
— Andrea T.
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"you met all my expectations and then some."
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I could not be happier with your services! The day of the wedding you met all of my expectations and then some. You even made sure before you left that night that we had all of the pictures taken that we wanted. We just received our final pictures from you and they are amazing and you absolutely captured the wedding beautifully!!
— Liz M.
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"Carsten customizes to clients' personal preferences and needs while preserving her unique style."
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We immediately fell in love with Carsten Tice's work when perusing her website. When we met her for the engagement session, we didn't know what to expect, in fact my husband was actually a bit nervous. But something about Carsten's personality and professionalism, we felt very comfortable and ended up having a blast. Our engagement photos were stunning. Carsten has a gift for capturing moments in a candid manner and for producing natural and artistic photos. On our wedding day, Carsten Tice was able to capture every moment of our requests and more! The photos were high quality; the guests were also pleased with our wedding photos. We made a photobook and had a difficult time selecting our favorites (all were great)! Carsten Tice Photography is a gem. Carsten customizes to client's personal preferences and needs while preserving her unique style.
— Justin + Cindy
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"Carsten stayed in constant communication"
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It was important to us to find a photographer who could capture the significant moments and the candid ones. We considered another photographer but ultimately we chose Carsten Tice Photography because of the value, quality of photos, and how easy they were to work with. Carsten stayed in constant communication and answered questions and concerns quickly throughout the process. Carsten's associate photographer captured all the important moments and made sure to ask us if there were any additional photos we wanted taken before leaving for the night. Highly recommend!
— Zena F.
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"extremely accomodating"
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Book with Carsten & you won't regret it!!! SHE IS THE BEST!!!…I came across Carsten & really liked her style. When I reached out for a quote she was quick to respond and friendly. I decided to book with her and she instantly took a generous amount of time to collect a variety of information about my now husband & myself.
I originally didn't want to take engagement pictures but Carsten offered a great package deal that included an engagement session. Carsten suggested booking the engagement photos, even if I didn't want them because it would give us and her a chance to get to know each other better and get a feel for shooting together in order for all of us to be more comfortable when taking pictures on the day of the wedding. I loved her suggestion and appreciated she wanted to take the time to get to know us and understand what we wanted. My engagement pictures are some of my favorite pictures, she did an AMAZING job! The wind was blowing my hair everywhere and she managed to snap amazing shots. Carsten made us feel comfortable, she was funny, and so accommodating through the entire process.
The photos speak for themselves, she's great at what she does. I loved that she had an awesome personality. She takes this business serious, has great communication, and overall is extremely accommodating (which is important to me because pictures are often the best memory). I will absolutely book her for future picture shoots and you should too!!!
— McKenna M.
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"She worked tirelessly"
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Carsten was professional and so easy to work with! We are forever thankful for her time, talent, and positivity! She worked tirelessly to capture moments we'll never forget!!!
— Allie C.
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"easygoing and lovely to work with"
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My husband and I contacted Carsten just a few weeks before our quite last minute wedding on the recommendation of a friend. While Carsten (unsurprisingly!) was already booked on the day of our wedding, she connected us with her assistant Kara, who shot our wedding. Both Kara and Carsten were so easygoing and lovely to work with and captured our wedding day so beautifully. Kara happily followed us up rock scrambles with her camera around her neck to capture photos of us. We could not be any more pleased with the stunning photos--thank you Carsten and Kara!
— Alex L.
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"Polite is not enough to describe her."
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She is one professional woman. I wanted a quote and she gave me 3 options. She asked all the correct questions for information she would need. Polite is not enough to describe her.
You can't go wrong with some one that loves their profession.
— Heather W.
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"Book in advance."
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Carsten is very professional and takes great photos! She did our engagement photos and wedding day and they turned out amazing. Highly recommend!! Book in advance.
— Spencer + Stephanie
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"made us feel so confident"
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Carsten was amazing on our special day she was understanding attentive and made us feel so confident…she captured every possible moment we could think of and made us feel like we had a friend there rather then another vendor she is so amazing at what she does we will be using her for all our life events
— Raoul + Theresa
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"fun and stress-free!"
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Carsten did a fantastic job with our wedding photos. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and she made the experience fun and stress-free! She had lots of great ideas for poses/background, and the pictures are beautiful! She is very talented. I highly recommend her.
— David + Robyn
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"couldn't ask for someone better"
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Carsten is one of the most talented photographers I have ever met. She made my wedding pictures look so beautiful. I was completely overwhelmed the amount of talent that went into my wedding pictures. I couldn't ask for someone better. She is absolutely great and every single way.
— Fabiola E.
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"Carsten and her team are the ones to call. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!"
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Carsten is an absolute rockstar! 🌟 Her photography skills are out of this world, capturing moments that will make your heart skip a beat. She made us feel like superstars on our wedding day, radiating pure joy and love through her lens. If you're looking for a photographer who can make your special moments come alive, Carsten and her team are the ones to call. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! 📸💫
— Chase W.
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"This studio is the epitome of professional photography."
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My wife and I hired Carsten for our engagement shoot, and that work was so outstanding we also did for our wedding photography. Please allow me to briefly summarize our experience with her and her team: This studio is the epitome of professional photography. They provide an effortless experience with clear objectives communicated. The team expertly utilizes lighting, kinesthetics, and every conceivable angle to produce stunning imagery. Additionally, Carsten deploys with proper resources, knowledge of local geography, personal experience, and diligence on every single job. Carsten is directly involved with these shoots, and brings some outstanding people along with her for the more complex endeavors. The team blends in perfectly as well, you'll hardly know they are present when you're having the greatest time of your life. Yet, the outcome will reveal the great care and duty poured into their work.The post shoot processing is swift with some teasers provided same day! Perfection takes time, but even then we didn't have to wait long for the most memorable and gorgeous photos I've ever seen. The product is the perfect memorialization of your happiest day(s). I will conclude by stating you will NOT be disappointed when you hire Carsten Tice. Please involve her in your next big day!
— Tom W.
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