Professional photographers like my NYC-based dear friend , above, have the magic touch when it comes to art directing/capturing a special summer moment, but the insane dress deserves a wee bit of credit, too, no?! I tried my hand at dramatic-dress magic in Malibu yesterday with help from my husband and a new dress, below. I'll admit it isn't quite as breathtaking as above, but at least I can aspire to future picture-perfection with these by , , , , and .