About Me

So you want to get to know me a little better:

I am originally from South Africa and my passion for photography started in 1996 when I was given my first camera. Initially my hobbies became my subjects, skateboarding and mountain biking mostly. Thankfully my passion for the art has allowed me to live all over the world, including the UK, Australia and the USA since 2006.

Random Facts:

I was a paparazzi photographer - yes one of those nuisances, troubling celebrities to produce content for the voyeuristic masses. It was an incredible experience but one I am glad to have turned my back on many years ago. I have photographed everyone from the Queen of England, to Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Gwen Stefani and many others. While it allowed me to travel around the world, it slowly destroyed my soul as a creative and I knew it was time to change course.

In my spare time not photographing amazing couples here on the island of Oahu, you can find me Mountain Biking or Freediving. The ocean is my happy place and a welcome escape from the noise of the world around me.

I have been a full time wedding photographer since 2014, capturing over 350 beautiful weddings and elopements on the island of Oahu. I look forward to hearing more about your wedding or elopement ideas, if you need help or suggestions I’m here to help.

Services Offered

Bret Thompsett Photography is a professional wedding photography company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in destination weddings, elopements, and small boutique-style ceremonies. Along with the wedding day, I also shoot engagement photos, boudoir photos, wedding portraits, and trash-the-dress photos. I am committed to each couple and can travel to multiple locations, stay extra hours, and provide a second photographer, if needed.

Hawaii's Premiere Oahu Elopement Photographer, Oahu Engagement Photographer as well as Underwater Photographer, offering Beach & Sunset photo sessions for families and romantic couples. Family Photographer Oahu, Hawaii Engagement Photographer and Available Worldwide For Destination Wedding Photography.