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Holiday mini sessions at Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes // Bricks, Arches, & Bougainvillea

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HOLIDAY MINI SESSIONS AT MALAGA COVE PLAZA – Bricks, arches, & bougainvillea

We are hosting our annual holiday mini sessions at Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes! 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!

There are many beautiful backgrounds to choose from at the Malaga Cove Plaza.  The beautiful brick buildings, walkways, and arches are inspired by Spanish Renaissance Architecture. There is also plenty of beautiful ivy and bougainvillea around the open plaza area surrounding the elegant marble fountain. We are very excited to take photos of your family at Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes!

 


 

MINI SESSIONS  INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Mini sessions are scheduled in set locations with a set amount of time. We offer Full-Sessions, and you can inquire about our FULL SESSION PRICING GUIDE HERE.

• 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)

• 20 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

• All CDC and Covid guidelines will be adhered to.

 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE &  SEE ALL AVAILABLE SPOTS  |  All available times will be on the sign up page HERE

For ease of booking, please review and click on the link at your favorite location, then you may choose the date and time that works best for you.


Holiday mini sessions at Malaga Cove Plaza in Palos Verdes // Bricks, Arches, & Bougainvillea

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Ellie Fuqua, Sun and Sparrow

Hi, I’m Ellie, a dreamer, and lover of romantic moments and unrelenting connections. As someone who has been photographing weddings for more than 15 years, my interest in photography has grown from simply making pretty pictures -to creating the most wonderful and powerful moments for kind and loving people, all the while capturing those permanent memories. Creating awe-inspiring imagery to match those unforgettable moments is my dream come true and I hope that by creating your wedding imagery together, we can make your wedding dreams come true too.

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    Carlos & Laurie // Wedding at the Colony House

     Colony House wedding in Anaheim  // ©2016 Sun & Sparrow Orange County & Anaheim wedding photographers

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    Sun & Sparrow is one of the leading engagement and wedding photographers in the Los Angeles area as well as Santa Barbara and Orange County.

    FROM THE BRIDE // For those that know me, I’m not a girly girl. I’m a no make up, tshirt, jeans and sneakers girl. However I do have a design background and my husband (now!) is an engineer so with both of our powers combined, we create some pretty cool things. And so for our wedding, it was our very own DIY project. From the invitations to centerpieces, we wanted everything to be made by us because we wanted our family and friends to see that we did this for them. For Carlos and I, the wedding was never about us. The wedding was about our diverse families coming together. He had family coming from Guatemala and I had family coming from Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. And a lot of these families (from both sides) we very rarely see. So it was an amazing night to see all these people that very never get to see each other, come together in one room and have a good time. So all our design in the décor was meant to represent the love from our family and friends that have supported us through the years and also supported us together. Without them shaping us into the people we are, we would never have met and been so compatible. For future brides and grooms, remember that you’re not only marrying each other, you’re joining two different families together. And that, is a beautiful thing.

    Coordinator: Kethia Harris
    Caterer: 24 Carrots
    DJ: Andrew Trego with www.voxdjs.com
    Officiant: Pastor Norman Alexander www.pastornorman.com
    Shoes: Ellie Wren on Etsy www.etsy.com/shop/EllieWrenWeddingShoe
    Bouquet/Boutonnieres: Gypsy Farm Girl on Etsy www.etsy.com/shop/GypsyFarmGirl
    Hair/Makeup: Mindy Lee with E2beauty www.e2beauty.com
    Custom Ties: www.knottytie.com

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      Vic & Alexa // Romantic Garden estate wedding

      Romantic Garden estate wedding // ©2016 Sun & Sparrow Orange County wedding photographers

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        Joel & Ariana // Rustic engagement in Yucaipa, CA

        FROM THE BRIDE //  Nothing says opposites attract more than me and Joel. We actually met as silly, quirky pre-adolescents on a missions trip to Mexico with our church. He wanted to date me early on, but I said no because I wasn’t allowed to until I was 16! Joel had to wait a few years (poor guy), but this was good because we got to know each other as good friends. My feelings for him took time because I was raised in a family that took relationships and marriage very seriously. During high school, I was drawn to how Joel projected integrity and maturity to me and our peers. He was a strong believer in Christ like I was, and he was selfless in his serving towards others. I remember in 10th grade, there was this time of day when Joel and I would cross paths on the way to classes, where he would always stop to give me a hug. As days passed, I became more and more excited for his hugs. They were always what got me through that drooling hour of math class. Finally, when I was 16 1/2, Joel asked me to be his girlfriend on the way to a Sixth Flags church trip. We shared both of our first kisses with each other and have been dating ever since (6 years now!).

        I love that in our relationship we complement each other’s differences. I am very enthusiastic, spontaneous, and outgoing, while Joel is very stoic, calm, and quiet. He has been my rock in my most stressful times, and I have been his joy in his most broken times. Though we have our differences, we know that what we share is our love for God. We are definitely competitive with each other, especially in sports and games. And we also love to go on walks, go to the movies, and play with my nieces and nephew. Joel has always been very patient in sharing me with my family and friends, and he has always encouraged me to pursue my own passions and dreams. I love how God has grown and molded our high school sweetheart relationship into something so beautiful and complementary.

        FROM THE GROOM //  I met Ari on a bus ride to Mexico for a missions trip when we were 12 years old. As crazy as it sounds, I knew then and there that she was a girl that I wanted to pursue. It didn’t happen immediately, but 4 years later our lives and friendship had developed to the point that we were able to start our romantic relationship. We started dating in 2008 and I can honestly say that these past 6 years have been the best of my life, and that is in large part to the amazing girl I have been able to spend them with.

        Ari is the most empathetic person I have ever met. It is probably the quality that made me really fall in love with her. She feels so strongly for other people, and she is an inspiration to me every day take others needs and feelings into account when I am living my life. I also love how willing she is to challenge me to grow in areas that I struggle in (usually having to do with social settings). I think that is a really special aspect of our relationship. We can challenge each other without ever fearing backlash. We trust each other and want to continually grow as a couple and as individuals. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life growing with my best friend.

        HOW HE ASKED //  My family had planned a big trip in June to my one of my favorite places in the world, Lake Powell. This was Joel’s second time coming on the trip. I wasn’t anticipating an engagement yet, thinking it would happen later in the year. I went ring shopping for fun a few months before with a mentor of mine, and I showed Joel a few pictures of rings I liked. Little did I know he would buy one of those rings weeks later. He kept my family in suspense, having asked my dad’s permission back in April, so whenever my family knew we were hanging out, they thought this was it, Ari’s engaged for sure. Of course, I was completely oblivious to all this, so I went to Lake Powell thinking it would be a fun trip spent with family and Joel.

        So, on our second day at Lake Powell, Joel took me on a hike up Rock Creek Canyon. We got pretty far and decided to rest before we went back down the trail. We talked and enjoyed the beauty around us. It was a nice, peaceful moment. Then I asked Joel if we should head back down, to which he replied “Hold on, I have to go to the bathroom first.” (Very romantic right? Haha) So I’m waiting and he comes back from behind a boulder and says “Ari, I found a cool rock over there, I brought it over to show you.” And then I look down and notice a ring in his hand. It hit me, Joel’s proposing, right now, right here, that’s not a dirty, brown rock, it’s a diamond rock! And all I could say was “Joel what are you doing? What are you doing? What are you doing? JOEL” He then asked me if I would marry him and my first response was, “Did you ask my dad first?” After I got the confirmation, I said yes. And finally, after 5 ½ years, we are engaged! I am beyond excited to begin this new adventure together!

        ©2014 Sun & Sparrow – photo & film // Rustic engagement in Yucaipa // Shot by Ellie Fuqua from Sun & Sparrow

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          Stu & Carissa // Chic Ace Hotel engagement in Palm Springs

          Chic ace hotel engagement in Palm Springs

          Stu and Carissa had a special Palm Springs engagement session!

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          • Erin LeppoOctober 24, 2014 - 2:23 pm

            LOVE IT!!! 😀ReplyCancel

          • GinaNovember 25, 2014 - 3:11 pm

            Love this session! Especially the interior shots in the lobby and the details… good job! Love the Ace! 🙂ReplyCancel

          • Joel DantoNovember 25, 2014 - 9:24 pm

            amazing location! Gorgeous looks.ReplyCancel

          • VictoriaNovember 25, 2014 - 10:50 pm

            You seriously could not have picked a more gorgeous location. Loving it!ReplyCancel

          • Brittney HannonNovember 26, 2014 - 11:02 pm

            I have always heard of this hotel but have never been there. It is absolutely gorgeous as is the couple and your work is amazing! Great job on all of these!ReplyCancel

          • PascalAugust 1, 2015 - 8:10 pm

            Great job with the sunlight – and way to catch all that emotion!ReplyCancel