Please read my profile before considering working with me.

Located in South Orange County and North San Diego County

Hi - I'm David Hickey and ENERGY is what it's all about for me! I don't let anything get in the way of creating and capturing all the energy possible every time I press the shutter release!

I was the personal photographer for Crystal Harris, Playboy Playmate & Hef's Ex-Fiance! The runaway bride! ha ha

I do not pay models and that includes travel expenses! Please do not solicit me for paid work.

I will not book a shoot with a model I have not spoken with in person or on the phone. No exceptions!

I generally edit 2 photos per look.. sometimes more.. sometimes less.. and I will happily give you copies of any edits I do. Turnaround time ranges from 24 hrs to 1 week depending on how busy I am. If you want more edits my retouch rates are quite reasonable.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT SHOOTING UNLESS YOU ARE PROFESSIONAL AND PLAN ON ACTUALLY WORKING WITH ME, ARE ABLE TO TALK WITH ME, PLAN ON SHOWING UP AND ARE SERIOUS ABOUT CREATING MAGIC

NOTE: Please send all email communications to me at fido@cox.net or contact me at 949-235-8233

Check out some of my behind the scenes videos
Laurelle - http://vimeo.com/36931452
Alexandra - http://vimeo.com/27982817
Mason - http://vimeo.com/27491497
Nicole Domecus 2 - http://vimeo.com/26707569
Allie Kaufman - http://vimeo.com/25149951
Lauren Calaway - www.vimeo.com/15640511
Christie Gabriel - http://vimeo.com/18137375

Hi David, I had such a great time shooting with you and I LOVE my pictures! I appreciate your kindness, professionalism, your time, and encouraging words. I will forever be grateful for the incredible images you have provided me with and I can''t wait to shoot with you again soon! THANK YOU!!! Your friend always, Krista

It took two years of us discussing how magical our shoot together would be before I just couldn't take it anymore and flew myself down from Canada to Cali. It definitely turned out to be one of the best decisions in my life because we created exactly what we said we would: Magic! I feel so amazingly blessed to have not only worked with you but to have become close friends. You are simply the best! I love you and miss you sooo much & I shall be back soon, I pinky promise! - Your Muse, Laurelle

I just wanted to let you know that I had the most amazing experience working with you! Thank you for having patience with me and making me feel welcome in your home and during the entire process of the shoot. I hope to be able to come back again and work with you. The pictures are absolutely amazing, they were exactly what I wanted. Christin Nicole~

"It was awesome working with you! You really helped me loosen up and be very comfortable at our shoot! We got some amazing photos, can't wait to work together again. " Lesley Bazant

You're such an AMAZING and ELECTRIFYING photographer!! I love the way you work and your style, I felt a warm and close connection so quickly and easily.....so comfortable i could shoot with you every day Thank you so much for capturing me in such a gorgeous way, and making me feel beautiful and sexy....I can't stop looking at them!! Mandy Flores

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!! Shooting with you was such an amazing experience and I'm so glad that we finally made it happen!! The images are stunning and even made me tear up b/c I finally feel like a model !!! I honestly can't thank you enough and I PROMISE we will shoot again.....and maybe even one more time before I officially head back to PA. You are an amazing person inside and out and the models who don't show, will never know that and they probably don't deserve your talent and energy!!! Keep in touch and I can't wait to add our stunning images to my port

All the Best,
Zinn Star

I am speechless. I simply had thee best time shooting with you. (: Our work came out incredible and you were all around just a fabulous person! I cannot wait to shoot again! The sooner the better. Sharona Maria Mayhem #1744381