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Malibu Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography For Lovers of Whimsical Storytelling

Ellie Fuqua

Luxury Photographer, Fairytale Storyteller

Hi, I'm Ellie, a dreamer, and lover of romantic moments and unrelenting connections.

In my 15 years of photographing weddings, 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.

It is a dream come true to create awe-inspiring imagery to match your unforgettable moments and I hope that by creating your wedding imagery together, we can make your wedding dreams come true too.
When I say we looked into and interviewed SO many photographers for our big day, we are not kidding. We knew we loved Sun and Sparrow's photography and had to have them.

Ellie was our lead photographer on our big day and we could not be more happy with her! She is a GEM and just exudes positivity and good energy. Her eye for detail and all things whimsical is unparalleled and her shots are STUNNING. She was so game for anything that came up and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. We love her eye for movement and candids and got so many great shots because of it. And, just when we were missing all of the magic of the wedding day, she delivered a HUGE sneak peek gallery before the promised day!

Ellie, we will never forget how you made our day by working with us (and our budget) to have you on our big day. You say you had a good feeling about us (and we about you!) but honestly, you delivered in more ways than we could have imagined or ever hoped for. We could not have asked for a better photographer (or person!) for our big day. Thank you for making us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and capturing all of the big and small moments from our wedding. You are seriously the best and you will forever have a special place in our hearts. We love you :)

- Gina

An eye for detail

& all things

whimsical

Featured Malibu Weddings

We love photographing Malibu weddings. Malibu has some of the most breathtaking views in the country, and it definitely has the venues to go with them. Browse a few of our featured weddings and get a feel for our soft and dreamy style as you enjoy the beautiful love stories that made these whimsical images possible!

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Sun & Sparrow loves documenting your story.

We work with you to create a vision that we then bring to life through our light and airy imagery.

Most importantly, we want to connect with YOU. By nurturing natural connections with our clients we create an environment where they can feel and look their best.It's More Than An Image, It's An ExperienceOur Mission

Love Stories Across California and The Pacific Northwest

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Malibu Wedding Photographer

The Sun & Sparrow Experience: Malibu Weddings For Fairytale Dreamers

The bride and groom cross the street at the Lodge at Malibou Lake near the lake. They are smiling at each other and the streetlights have just come on because the sun is setting

As a Malibu Wedding Photographer, I work hard for you. I have been photographing Weddings in Malibu and all of Socal for over fifteen years, and I love to help brides have the best day they can have. Let my experience work for you so that you can have the whimsical wedding day of your dreams!

When you hire Sun & Sparrow you are hiring more than a wedding photographer. I get to know you, creating a shared vision for your photos and your wedding day that tells your love story the way that you deserve. I support my brides and grooms with resources and references for all of the best wedding information. from your initial inquiry through your wedding day to the memories and keepsakes that you hold forever, Sun and Sparrow makes it our job to make your wedding the best it can be

It’s More Than An Image, It’s An Experience

Want More? Take a Look at Blogs and Featured Pages For Any of These Featured Malibu Wedding Venues

Calamigos Ranch // Malibou Lake Lodge // Rancho Del Cielo // Rancho Vista De Dios // The Gardens at Los Robles // Sherwood Country Club // The Bel Air Bay Club // Westlake Village Inn

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I treat your photos like they’re the only copy on earth. Because on your wedding day, they are. 🌏💎

Here is a BTS look at my backup system. From the moment I click the shutter to the moment you download your gallery, your memories are backed up, stored, and protected.

NOTE once you have your photos, back them up EVERYWHERE!

Don`t settle for less than total security

#weddingphotography #brıdetobe #weddingtips #losangeles

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I treat your photos like they’re the only copy on earth. Because on your wedding day, they are. 🌏💎 Here is a BTS look at my backup system. From the moment I click the shutter to the moment you download your gallery, your memories are backed up, stored, and protected. NOTE once you have your photos, back them up EVERYWHERE! Don't settle for less than total security #weddingphotography #brıdetobe #weddingtips #losangeles

I was not warned about this day.

Kelley and Voltaire had me in tears by the end of the day. First, I walked in impressed my their decor, hanging flowers throughout the building, and then a wildflower aisle way. What...!? I was in love. That was the first thing I wasn`t expecting. My jaw was on the floor...

But what got me, was how beautiful their stories were, how loving their group was, and how great the connection was between all of the people that surrounded them warmed the space. Dont get me wrong, I`m always impressed with a wedding drenched in amazing artitry by my favorite vendors (shout out to @brightblueevents and @theflowerlab at @calamigosevents), but when I walk out of a wedding seeing the connection that a group has and the unwavering support and unconditional love such a large group can have for each other, I`m left just blown away.

Kelley &,Voltaire, thank yoi for sharing these incredible moments with your crew. I feel so grateful you chose me to document it.

#weddingphotographer #losangeles #fairytale #luxurywedding

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I was not warned about this day. Kelley and Voltaire had me in tears by the end of the day. First, I walked in impressed my their decor, hanging flowers throughout the building, and then a wildflower aisle way. What...!? I was in love. That was the first thing I wasn't expecting. My jaw was on the floor... But what got me, was how beautiful their stories were, how loving their group was, and how great the connection was between all of the people that surrounded them warmed the space. Dont get me wrong, I'm always impressed with a wedding drenched in amazing artitry by my favorite vendors (shout out to @brightblueevents and @theflowerlab at @calamigosevents), but when I walk out of a wedding seeing the connection that a group has and the unwavering support and unconditional love such a large group can have for each other, I'm left just blown away. Kelley &,Voltaire, thank yoi for sharing these incredible moments with your crew. I feel so grateful you chose me to document it. #weddingphotographer #losangeles #fairytale #luxurywedding