Light and Airy Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer

Wedding and Family 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.

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Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful locations in Southern California for Wedding Photography. Sun and Sparrow is a premier Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer, happy to photograph your wedding from the foothills to the beach. We are in love with all of the stunning venues with rich California history everywhere in this beautiful area!

Santa Barbara Info


  • Santa Barbara is located about 90 miles (145 km) WNW of Los Angeles, along the Pacific coast.
  • The Santa Ynez Mountains rise dramatically behind the city, with several peaks exceeding 4,000 feet (1,200 m).
  • Nearer to town, directly east and adjacent to Mission Santa Barbara, is an east-west ridge known locally as “the Riviera,” traversed by a road called “Alameda Padre Serra” (shortened APS, which translates to “Father Serra’s pathway”).
  • The weather (all important for that outdoor wedding!) is typically warm, coastal Californian. However, the city lies along the ocean and features onshore breezes with moderate temperatures, resulting in warmer winters and cooler summers compared with places farther inland. Up in the Santa Ynez Valley, the weather can be very different, so it’s important that we talk about your goals to help you prepare.

Sun & Sparrow: Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer


We have lots of experience photographing weddings in Santa Barbara, from the beach to the Mission and into the Santa Ynez Valley. If you want to capture the magic in Santa Barbara for your special day, contact us, and let’s see what we can do to make the day perfect!

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Why Choose Sun & Sparrow as Your Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer?


Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer, Sun & Sparrow, has been photographing weddings in Southern California since 2008. We have photographed hundreds of whimsical and magical weddings and we are skilled in navigating all the little intricacies of a wedding day. Let our experience be your guide as we work with you to create your dream wedding images.

With Sun & Sparrow, you get personalized service, including our photo-itinerary planning. We work closely with you and your coordinator to make sure that you get all of the images you want while maintaining a smooth and comfortable day

Our philosophy is that photo sessions are about images and experiences. At a Sun & Sparrow photo session, you can expect to have a lot of fun. The smiles and laughs you see in our images happen through genuine connection and loving moments. We spend the time to get to know you, so you can feel comfortable and have a magical experience.

Have more questions? Visit Our Wedding FAQ Page to learn more about our services!


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