Pasadena Wedding Photography

Pasadena.
Old-world LA.

Langham, Castle Green, Maxwell House, USC Pacific Asia. Documentary photo + film for Pasadena historic-estate weddings. From $7,000.

Plan your day
Iconic venues

Where Pasadena brides marry.

The Langham Huntington

23-acre grand estate — picture Bridgerton with palm trees. Horseshoe Garden ceremonies + Viennese ballroom receptions. Books 12 to 18 months ahead.

Castle Green

1898 Moorish-revival residence on Raymond Ave. Indoor ballrooms with original tile + plaster. Best for 100 to 180 guests, hidden-gem aesthetic.

Maxwell House

Smaller historic Craftsman. 80-guest cap. Best for couples who want documentary + dinner-party feel over big-ballroom polish.

USC Pacific Asia Museum

Chinese-imperial courtyard ceremonies, Asian-influence architecture. Ideal for cross-cultural weddings + AAPI couples wanting heritage in the frame.

Brookside Country Club

Rose Bowl-adjacent. Mountain backdrop ceremonies, indoor ballroom, classic country-club polish. 150 to 300 guests.

The Huntington Library + Botanical Gardens

Member-sponsor required, but the Japanese Garden + Rose Garden ceremony spots are unmatched in LA County. Plan 18+ months out.

FAQ

Most-asked.

How early should we book Pasadena venues?+
Langham + Huntington Library are 18+ months out for Saturdays. Castle Green + USC Pacific Asia: 12 months. Brookside + Maxwell: 9 to 12 months.
Cost?+
AGV photo + film starts at $7,000 for Pasadena. Full-day, 1 photographer + 1 cinematographer. Langham + Huntington Library tier — closer to $9,500 with second shooter + 2nd cinematographer for 250+ guest counts.
Do you shoot multicultural ceremonies?+
Yes — Persian, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Filipino, Mexican-American hybrid ceremonies all welcome. We pre-call to learn the rituals + plan timing so we never miss the moments that matter.
Best month?+
October to May. Pasadena summers hit 95°+ — schedule ceremony 5pm or later if you go June to September.
Can you handle a 300-guest wedding solo?+
No — that scale needs 2 photographers + 2 cinematographers. We bring the team. Pricing scales accordingly.

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Let's plan your Pasadena wedding.

10 minutes. Tell me your venue + date — I'll send back availability + the right package.

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