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Romantic Malibu Engagement // ©2018 Sun & Sparrow Malibu wedding and engagement photographers
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Beach engagement in Malaga Cove // ©2018 Sun & Sparrow Los Angeles fairytale wedding photographers
FROM THE GROOM //
Lauren and I are very excited to be sharing our beach engagement in Malaga Cove. I would love to share our love story from the beginning. Lauren and I met in college during our third year. We started out as friends in an on campus Christian club. The saying “opposites attract” rang true between the two of us. Lauren, who had an endless supply of radiating energy, would end up awakening me (sometimes quite literally) to an amazing new world of adventure. Throughout the following years, I would not only grow to enjoy the call of nature, but also become a more adventurous soul.
Our first few outings together were at boba shops and the campus food court. These short, yet meaningful times together began to spark an interesting chain of events that led to us becoming an official couple on March 23rd. From that point until the end of college, we were an inseparable pair.
After graduating from college, we had to adjust to a new lifestyle. We were only able to see each other once or twice a week instead of everyday. We found ourselves distressed because the distance. However, out of distance a deeper love grew. When we met, out time together held much more meaning than before. We never were sure when our schedules would align, we made the most of every minute together. We dated like this for a few years. And after celebrating our 6th year anniversary, I knew it was time to ask the question.
THE PROPOSAL
The day of the proposal, I could not have been more excited (and nervous). On May 28th we woke up early to a clear crisp day. We wanted to continue our adventure, exploring our local historic spots. Together, we traveled to head to the Korean Friendship Bell in San Pedro. I had originally told Lauren that this was a new hike but after realizing that there was no trailhead. I led her to the front of the bell and surprised her by dropping to one knee. The sun was out with a few clouds and the perfect temperature. I asked her the big question, “Will you be my wife?” Through her tears of jubilation, she said “yes!”
We are now eagerly counting down the days until we say “I do” on the big stage. In the words of Jack Johnson, “We’re better together.” Cheers to forever
FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHERS //
We were so honored to have been a part of Curtis & Lauren’s engagement! These two opted for a simply romantic Southern California beach engagement in Malaga Cove. We decided on photographing at the cliffs and down on the sand. When we arrived at our location, there was immidiate adventurous romance! Curtis and Lauren were willing to go anywhere we asked. Tops of the cliffs, walking down long roads to get to the best spots for photos. Sharing a beautiful bit of romance with these two was very special for us!
If you are engaged and looking for a wedding venue, check out our Southern California venues.
MY VENDORS // Florals: Tiffani from Sun & Sparrow // Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Sung // Bride’s dress: David’s Bridal // Groom’s outfit: Nordstrom
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Romantic Palos Verdes engagement session // ©2018 Sun & Sparrow Los Angeles engagement photographers
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Etherial Southern California coastal engagement // ©2017 Sun & Sparrow Southern California wedding and engagement photographers
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After doing mini sessions for just about ten years, and family portraits for... who knows how long, I`m finally trying this out. Im hoping that we can get some great smiles from the little ones today with a "treasure" incentive. Those young ones really need a lot of encouragement. Im hoping this helps!
If you still want to join me for a mini session this year, I highly recommend booking right now. They are going fast and I keep having to open up more. If you haven`t booked already, this is the time!! I only have a couple more days I can open up before the Callender is fully booked.
I cant wait to see everyone this year!
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Take me on all your adventures.
This was taken at Mt rainier and I love the change of pace here. C asked to lay in the grass and capture this pose and mood.. Now I kind if want to add this one in more. Isn`t it wonderful?! I love their connection and how they fully immersed themselves in their engagement session.
This didn`t go as planned. When they arrived, they knew what was about to happen. Both of them.
When i first talked to L, we chatted about the perfect plan for the proposal. We went through our different options.... I could hide, or we would play "photoshoot," and then he would surprise C with his proposal right when the light and angle were perfect.
The day came, but C knew. She knew the plan and had her own, too. It was perfect! When L and I talked that morning, C revealed that she was in on the secret too and that she wanted to propose to L and present him a ring, just as L would for her.
It all came to a pinnacle when the light was right and the angle came into place. I gave them the cue and off the walked into the sunset, perfectly famed by haystack rock on Cannon Beach. It felt like time slowed, and they shared love notes with each other as they placed their rings on each other`s hands... the bliss became more real.
The rest of the session was full of glee and the truest love from these two and It was the greatest gift to capture.
MINI SESSIONS UPDATE!! We finally have our new locations posted.
If you`ve been waiting on me for this announcement, it`s finally here! Im now offering sessions at South Coast Botanic Gardens and Wilderness Park! Im so excited to share these two beautiful spots and to capture your beautiful families there.
You can book with or find more information with the link in my bio or my stories!
XOXO. See you there!!
