Anna Mae Lam Photography – Los Angeles Wedding Photographer

I’ve shot weddings of all different shapes, cultures and sizes.  From cozy weddings with 40 guests to large weddings with 400 guests.  But this wedding was perhaps the most smallest and most intimate yet.  It was just the couple, me and the officiant.  It was so small that the officiant said I had to sign the certificate since I was the only witness present.  Isn’t that something?  This sweet darling couple flew in from out of state to get married at the beautiful El Matador beach in Malibu.  The ceremony lasted only ten minutes and I was only hired for one hour of photos.  Even though the ceremony was short and sweet … I still cried.  Their handwritten vows were so heartfelt, touching and personal.  They were married at sunset right on a stretch of sandy beach with the sound of waves crashing at their feet.  It was glorious to be present at that very moment because I realized just how special it was for me to be there.  I was there to witness their union.  Not only that — but I was responsible for capturing and preserving these moments!  They were going to take these photos home to share with their parents, friends and family who could not be there to witness it.  And that’s when I realized just how much I love my job as a wedding photographer.  This couple will share these photos with their future children … and grandchildren.  I was there to capture the start of their beautiful new life together … and I just felt so small … so unworthy and just completely … honored.  Words can’t describe it.  Here are just a few photos to show you how deeply special this wedding was.