I adore shooting film, and I absolutely love shooting alongside my friends. Occasionally - when I’m not busy photographing my own clients and personal projects - I’ll join friends and fellow photographers in covering some absolutely spectacular events.

So I was delighted when my wonderful friend Marvin Tsai invited me to second shoot this fabulous wedding at CalTech’s Athenaeum in Pasadena, CA with him!  It was such a gorgeous event, and I’m thrilled to share a few of my favorite shots I captured throughout the day.

Be sure to visit Marvin’s blog and Elizabeth Anne Designs for more images from this dazzling wedding!

Happy 4th, everyone!

I am so smitten with this styled engagement shoot and its subtle nods to old Hollywood glamour.  Make-up, Styling + Jewelry was provided by Jess, our gorgeous subject - a true talent and triple threat in every sense of the word!  The location - a private estate nestled in the Malibu Canyons - was the site of a recent workshop organized and hosted by my incredible friend Jen Huang, and it couldn’t have been more spectacular.  So much beauty….

Credits:  Models: Jess & Brad | Venue: Private Estate, Malibu, CA | Make-Up & Hair: Jess Wilcox Hair + Make-Up Artist | Jewelry: Serene Stones Jewelry

This is my wonderful friend and fellow photographer Esther, of Esther Sun Photography (isn’t she absolutely gorg?!). Esther is such a delight and has such a great energy about her that you can’t help but have an amazing time when she’s around!

I’m shooting a wedding with Esther this weekend and another later this summer, and couldn’t be more thrilled!  I feel so endlessly fortunate to be surrounded by such incredible and creative friends. ♥

I love it when my brother accompanies me on my shoots - he is the best photo assistant!  I can’t wait to spend time with him and my family this weekend.