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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.

Southern California Wedding Photographer

As Southern California Wedding Photographers, one of the most important parts of our process is to get to know you as a couple. It is vital for you to feel comfortable and confident in our artistry so that your natural and authentic love is captured in its best light. Being a fine art photographer means taking time to be inspired, and creating a beautiful story of your love for every occasion. At Sun & Sparrow, our carefully crafted packages are designed with you in mind. We encourage authenticity and spontaneity in each moment.

Whether you are planning an outdoor wedding extravaganza, an estate wedding at a castle, a rustic chic event with boho-inspired decor, a private elopement, or a spontaneous beach ceremony, our dedicated team of award-winning photographers is here to help make the process as joyous and fun as possible.

Our heart is to deliver photos and moments you will cherish for a lifetime.

From A Real Sun & Sparrow Bride

We are so lucky to have found Ellie and her team to be our engagement and wedding photographers. Ellie is so kind and creative and so passionate about capturing great and memorable photos. We had the best time doing our engagement photos at the beach with our pup, and she made us feel very comfortable the whole time. On our wedding day, everything went so smoothly and she made us feel so relaxed so we were able to enjoy the day and all our photo sessions with no stress or pressure. We love all the results and how she and her team capture, not only us as a couple but the family, friends, and our wedding space. We couldn't imagine a better experience and results and we are forever grateful to have these photos to remember the best day in our lives.

Jessica C

Southern California Fairytale Wedding Venues

Sun & Sparrow logo without wordsYour wedding should be the most magical day of your life, so you deserve a wedding venue that feels as whimsical as your love does. Check out our fairytale wedding venues page to see some of our favorite places to have a fairytale wedding in Southern California. Then make sure to inquire with us to lock in your date!
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Went out looking for the most fairytale location I could find... Did I find it? I will let you decide.

I was at a BVD appt when I met the receptionist there. Helen was the sweetest, most fun, and most personable receptionist who made me feel so comfortable and joyful to be at one of the most benign places... the eye doctor. She made the place fun and festive... so when she mentioned she was engaged, I had to throw my work at her. She immediately felt connected to Sun and Sparrow as much as I felt connected to her, and it was a match made in.... wonderland!

This girl is a fairytale dream... and this might be my most fairytale session yet.

Share a comment if you feel like we nailed it ❤️

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Went out looking for the most fairytale location I could find... Did I find it? I will let you decide. I was at a BVD appt when I met the receptionist there. Helen was the sweetest, most fun, and most personable receptionist who made me feel so comfortable and joyful to be at one of the most benign places... the eye doctor. She made the place fun and festive... so when she mentioned she was engaged, I had to throw my work at her. She immediately felt connected to Sun and Sparrow as much as I felt connected to her, and it was a match made in.... wonderland! This girl is a fairytale dream... and this might be my most fairytale session yet. Share a comment if you feel like we nailed it ❤️ #fairytale #wedding #photographer #Engagement #castle #princess

When C&D told me that their venue had a catastrophe and they had to completely change their plans, we all stood stunned.

But not too long after they shared the news, they had a new plan. The wedding downsized and took to the road to Cannon Beach, the place where they took their engagement pictures (remember them from last year?!) And the place where they have made so many memories.

First stop was two beach houses, then to Hug Point. Next, we hit the iconic Cannon Beach with haystack rock in the distance, followed by a relaxed park reception. And to top it off, they ended at Capricorn Pub, a place where they could fully unleash and be their fullest selves with karaoke, pool, and games with their closest people.

Though it wasn`t the day they originally planned, it turned out to be completely stunning... and as C&D said, "maybe it wasn`t the plan, but maybe it was meant to be this way all along."

The way they managed to shift, to ride with the twists and turns, and to enjoy each moment fully... they truly took my breath away. AND I have to say, seeing them around their entourage, their hype crew, it made complete sense to me how they found the truest form of joy all day. This group of people amazed me at every stop and showed up for every moment.

It was the biggest honor to photograph this wedding and see something so unique and so full of life. I will never forget this day.

#wedding #cannonbeach #oregoncoast #PNW #photographer

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When C&D told me that their venue had a catastrophe and they had to completely change their plans, we all stood stunned. But not too long after they shared the news, they had a new plan. The wedding downsized and took to the road to Cannon Beach, the place where they took their engagement pictures (remember them from last year?!) And the place where they have made so many memories. First stop was two beach houses, then to Hug Point. Next, we hit the iconic Cannon Beach with haystack rock in the distance, followed by a relaxed park reception. And to top it off, they ended at Capricorn Pub, a place where they could fully unleash and be their fullest selves with karaoke, pool, and games with their closest people. Though it wasn't the day they originally planned, it turned out to be completely stunning... and as C&D said, "maybe it wasn't the plan, but maybe it was meant to be this way all along." The way they managed to shift, to ride with the twists and turns, and to enjoy each moment fully... they truly took my breath away. AND I have to say, seeing them around their entourage, their hype crew, it made complete sense to me how they found the truest form of joy all day. This group of people amazed me at every stop and showed up for every moment. It was the biggest honor to photograph this wedding and see something so unique and so full of life. I will never forget this day. #wedding #cannonbeach #oregoncoast #PNW #photographer

Mini sessions are on the horizon. Are you ready?

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Mini sessions are on the horizon. Are you ready? #minisessions #losangeles #holiday #familypictures