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SPRING MINIS ARE HERE!

It’s that time of the year for our mid-year spring mini sessions. Share the spring with your favorite Los Angeles photographer, Sun & Sparrow. This spring, we want to focus on engagements! All of you who are just dying for the perfect fairytale engagement, we are here for you! We can’t wait to see all of our favorite friends and our new friends again. This year we plan to celebrate the beauty in everyone’s heart by sharing whimsical love in fairytale form this spring. If you browse each location gallery, you will see the dreaminess we hope to bring to your family photos this year. I’m sure many of you have friends who have gotten engaged over the holidays and they are looking to take engagement photos. Some of you have little ones who are just growing up too fast! Our Spring Mini Session dates and locations are NOW LIVE and we are thrilled to share a some of our most favorite locations!

2019 SPRING MINI SESSIONS at $315 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• 20 minutes of photography

• These sessions are for newly engaged couples, but if you have a maternity, birthday or family session, all are welcome!

• Maximum of 7 people per session for anything other than engagements

• 25 High Resolution images delivered via digital download (includes a print release)

• $200 deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your date (by PayPal)

• Remaining balance is due on the date of the shoot (cash or PayPal)

• Images will be delivered within 14 days from your session

For ease of booking, please review your favorite location.

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Love in the secret places ~ at Secret Field in Palos Verdes

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SUNDAY April 14, 2019 with Ellie : CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE TIMES

Trees Fields & Light ~ at Saint Francis Episcopal Church

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SATURDAY, April 27, 2019 with Ellie : CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE TIMES

Whimsical Courtyard ~ at Saint Francis Episcopal Church

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SATURDAY, May 5, 2019 with Tiffani : CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE TIMES

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California Beach engagement in Malaga Cove // Curtis & Lauren

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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Chris & Laura // Romantic Oak Glen engagement

FROM THE BRIDE AND GROOM :

Christopher: “I planned an amazing proposal for Laura – a scavenger hunt! Shortly after leaving for “work,” I met Laura’s sister outside our apartment to hand over the first clue. I knew the day was guaranteed to go off without a hitch.”

Laura: “I was lounging in our apartment when I heard a key turn in the lock – was Christopher back from work so soon? Instead, my sister appeared to set me on a scavenger hunt! The clues were hidden in meaningful places around our apartment, each representing something important to our relationship. Once I found them all, they fit together to make a map (seriously, this guy is creative!) that directed me to my nail salon.”

Christopher: “I had an hour to kill before finalizing things at the nail salon, so I decided to get some work done at a nearby Coffee Bean. Bad call. When I returned to my car, a small glint caught my eye through the door window: my car keys, sitting in the cup holder.”

Laura: “Meanwhile, I was getting ready and having a great morning!”

Christopher: “Waiting for AAA to arrive was the most stressful part of the day. Until I had to watch the technician try and pry my door open… to no avail. The clock was ticking, but thankfully, he worked his magic just in time for me to get out of there before Laura arrived.“

Laura: “My sister and I were pampered with a lovely manicure when the owner told me to close my eyes and reach out my hands. I was expecting an extra massage, but instead I got another clue! This led me to USC, where Christopher and I met. Once there, I found him sitting where we shared our first kiss.”

Christopher: “We took a walk around campus, ultimately ending up at the spot where we first met. Handing Laura her final clue, I got down on one knee. The message read, Will you marry me?, and her answer was…”

Laura: “Of course!”

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Ben & Amy // Glamorous Los Angeles engagement

FROM THE BRIDE: Born a Southern girl, I’ve always dreamed of something bigger and better. In 2012, I decided it was time. I packed up my dog and a group of friends and caravanned across the country to a new life in Los Angeles. A week later, I was sitting in orientation for my first day of graduate school. Little did I know, the love of my life was there as well. We were both hearing the same speech from a professor: “work hard, study hard” – all the usual things. The professor told our group to expect to make lifelong friends, and said that some of us might even end up marrying someone they meet at school. We both individually laughed off this last statement, thinking, “yeah right.” But actually, he was right…

Ben and I became friends the first week of school. We were in a similar social circle and chatted during late night cramming sessions. In the middle of our second year, we had a fancy school event and I needed a date. A true gentleman, he picked me up in a nice car, held the door for me, and bought me food and drinks. After that, as a true Los Angeles native, Ben took me on a whirlwind tour of the City that continues to this day. We went to the hottest restaurants, drank at dive bars that you see in old movies about LA, sang karaoke in Koreatown, became friends with servers at his favorite deli in the valley, explored canyons above the hills, and walked red carpets at award shows. Not only is he adventurous, but he is incredibly smart and charming. He is that tall, dark, handsome type that little girls only dream of. I fell in love with Ben and the new city I would call home.

Our adventure has continued for over four years. In April 2018, he took me to New York City to see a Broadway show. On our last night, we were late-night dining at a quintessential New York restaurant where Buddy Holly proposed to his wife. As we were headed out to meet up with some friends, he caught me by surprise. He took a knee, opened a box, and asked me to marry him. Needless to say, I said yes, feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. I cannot wait to see what is in store for us as we embark on this next chapter in LA together – as husband and wife.

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HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS AT SAINT FRANCIS – Whimsical Courtyard

We are hosting our annual holiday mini sessions at Malaga Cove Plaza! We believe that every family should have a professional portrait at the end of each year. It’s a great way to remember who you are in the most beautiful way possible. If you are looking to take your family photos call us to schedule your family session! We are so excited to see all of our friends and families!

Saint Francis offers an amazingly beautiful brick courtyard that shares visions of a fairytale dream. The beautiful brick courtyard is adjacent to one of the first chapels built in Palos Verdes. The architecture is inspired by a European landscape. We are very excited to take photos of your family at Saint Francis in Palos Verdes!

HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS $275 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• 20 minutes of photography

• Sessions can be couples, families, individuals, engagements, high school seniors, maternity, puppies, or any other fun combo you can think of! (maximum of 7 people)

• 20 High Resolution images delivered via digital download (includes a print release)

• $125 deposit is due at the time of booking to secure your date (by PayPal)

• Remaining balance is due on the date of the shoot (cash, check or PayPal)

• Images will be delivered within seven days from the shoot

ALL AVAILABLE SPOTS ARE POSTED IN THE LINK ABOVE

For ease of booking, please review your favorite location and choose the date and time that works best for you. If you do not see your desired time, it is no longer available.