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About Carsten Tice Photography
Couples planning a Orange County wedding will find Carsten Tice Photography among the Dana Point area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Community House, Dana Point Women’s Club and Dana Point Yacht Club. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Orange County
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Orange County?
Most couples in Orange County budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Orange County?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Carsten Tice Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Community House, Dana Point Women’s Club | 0.1 mi |
| Dana Point Yacht Club | 0.4 mi |
| Perspektive Studio | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Carsten Tice Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Orange County weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67° | 49° | 10% | 4:29 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 67° | 50° | 16% | 5:01 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 68° | 52° | 8% | 6:26 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 55° | 5% | 6:49 PM | 7:22 PM |
| May | 71° | 59° | 2% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 63° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jul | 79° | 66° | 1% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 67° | 0% | 7:03 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 65° | 1% | 6:24 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 59° | 4% | 5:43 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 72° | 53° | 6% | 4:11 PM | 4:48 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 48° | 11% | 4:06 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (3.3 mi from Orange County). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Orange County.
Getting to Orange County
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| LGB Long Beach International Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| ONT Ontario International Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 33 mi | 40 min |
| San Diego | 79 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Las Vegas | 228 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Orange County; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 34185 Street of the Violet Lantern #107, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
- Where
- Dana Point · 19 miles southeast of central Orange County
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Orange County
- One of 118 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (949) 899-8423
- Website
- Visit site
From Carsten Tice Photography's website
“Orange County's top-rated photographer with 200+ five-star reviews. Headshots, personal branding, corporate events, family, seniors & pet portraits. On-location throughout OC. Trusted by Experian, Allergan, Marriott & more.”carstentice.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Second shooter, Heirloom albums, Boudoir, Elopements, Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Editorial, Cinematic, Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $8,000
- In business since
- 2014
Read from carstentice.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Carsten Tice Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Dana Point
- Nearest venue
- Community House, Dana Point Women’s Club, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 33 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 25 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 21 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach
Distances are straight-line from Carsten Tice Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Orange County.
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