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Griffith Park engagement // Peter & Karen

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We had talked a lot about marriage in the year leading up to the proposal and had even gone shopping to look at rings. I started to watch for hints from Peter…perhaps a weekend getaway trip, a date night at a special restaurant…as it turns out, the day that Peter proposed was a typical lazy wear-pajamas-all-day Saturday for us.

Peter had been nursing me through a terrible cold that week and I was still feeling too miserable to go out. I did, however, need to take my car to get it serviced that afternoon. Peter offered to pick up takeout for lunch from one of our usual restaurants, so I stayed home with my DayQuil to rest. 45 minutes later and he wasn’t home yet…I was starting to get hungry…1 hour later and I was starting to worry, but also I was Hangry! Finally, he came home with food and groceries and a story about how the credit card machine at the restaurant was broken. I believed his story because all I wanted to do was dive into my lunch and eat! I only found out later that he used that time to pick up flowers for the proposal!

Fast forward an couple hours later and I came home from getting my car serviced. I was fumbling to find keys to the front door when Peter opened it. I heard John Legend’s “All of Me” playing in the background with rose petals leading up to a bouquet of roses on the table. On it had a card that read “From me and Mocha, now go give Mocha a kiss!” (Mocha is our little dachshund). I stooped down to give Mocha a kiss and Peter said “do you notice any new bling on her?” I was looking for a ring, but couldn’t find it! Mocha had a new dog tag that read “Will you & Mocha marry me”. I stood up with tears in my eyes and that’s when Peter proposed. Of course I said yes! We are so excited to be starting this new chapter of our lives together.
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Dreamy Secret field in the fall // Ryan & Kalie

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Dreamy Engagement Session in Palos Verdes

From the Groom:

Kalie and I met freshman year of high school. I was the talkative and outgoing one. She was the quiet, shy one. We passed in the halls for 3 1/2 years, even had a few classes without really knowing one another. It wasn’t until our high school government class that I started to spend time with her and get to know the real Kalie. After we studied together one night, I realized that I had fallen for the beauty of her mind and soul. A couple months after that night, we started dating. Although we have had our ups and downs in the past 7 years, by the grace of God, we are stronger than ever and growing every day.

I realized that I wanted to marry Kalie and bought her ring in October. Waiting was the hardest part, but after speaking to her parents in February, I asked her to marry me on March 8, 2019.

The day of the proposal I put together an amazing plan that included her family. Her parents and sister took her to dinner and offered to “invite me,” but I told her I couldn’t because of church obligations. During their dinner, I went to Roessler Point in Palos Verdes to set up the lights and candles at the gazebo to prepare for the proposal. Kalie’s family drove her to up the winding roads to Roessler Point. On the way, they blindfolded her telling her there was a surprise for her graduation present. They walked her to the gazebo and took off the blindfold where she was greeted by lights everywhere. There was also a binder with instructions. She was given headphones to listen to special handpicked love songs. As she spent time reading through the binder, I met her in the gazebo. She was surprised to see me. We chatted for a bit, and, finally, I asked my best friend to marry me.

We get married May 29, 2020, and couldn’t be more thankful that God blessed us with each other. I couldn’t be more excited for the day to come that we say I do! I’m sure a lifetime with her won’t be long enough.

Note from Sun & Sparrow:

Our biggest dream is for every engagement to be a magical love story, both when you’re taking your photos and when you see your photos for the first time. This dreamy engagement session of Ryan & Kalie, truly tells their love story. These two are both silly and snuggly as well as romantic and whimsical. We are in love with the way they connected with one another. Their hearts were so full of love, you can truly see it in their photos.

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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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Romantic San Fransisco engagement // Jack & Cindy

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FROM THE BRIDE // HOW WE MET // It all started with a dodgeball league in San Francisco. Cindy signed up with a few of her friends, Jack joined with some of his buddies, and fate put us on the same team, which was a good thing because we never had to throw the ball at each other. Jack eventually built up enough courage to ask Cindy out on a date (or maybe it was Cindy who asked Jack out…this point is often debated) and, as they say, the rest is history.

San Francisco has been a central part of our lives and our relationship. We spent the majority of our 20s in this city where we started our professional careers, explored the wonders of the Bay Area, and made lifelong friends. We grew, learned, and became the people we are today. We fell in love in this city. For these reasons and many more, San Francisco will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are thrilled that Sun and Sparrow could accommodate our engagement shoot in one of our favorite cities.

OUR ENGAGEMENT STORY // We took a vacation in Puerto Vallarta last year, and on the last night of the trip Jack made dinner reservations at one of the nicest restaurants in town. Ready for a night out, Jack suggested that we take some pictures before leaving for dinner on the balcony of our hotel room, overlooking the ocean. After a couple of photos, Jack set up for another but instead of posing he got down on one knee and proposed! The best part about this plan was that we were able to catch the whole thing on camera right at sunset.

It turns out that the date we got engaged was February 29th – Leap Day. According to Irish tradition, this is a day where women are supposed to propose to men, but apparently Jack didn’t get that memo :). After months of planning and preparation, we can’t wait to gather our closest friends and family in San Clemente, CA for a day we will never forget!

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Fairytale Mini Sessions // Los Angeles mini-session photographer

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Sun & Sparrow presents our Fairytale Holiday Mini Sessions!

We are excited to announce that our annual holiday family portraits have begun! HOORAY, its that time of year! All of our session locations and dates have posted and are already filling up! This year, there are quite a few NEW LOCATIONS to choose from!

2022 MINI SESSIONS at $400 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• 20 minutes of photography

• Sessions can be couples, families, individuals, high school seniors, maternity, puppies, or any other fun combo you can think of!

• Maximum of 7 people per session (larger groups must book two consecutive sessions)

• 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 seven days from your session

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