Whimsical Garden Wedding at Strawberry Farms// David & Erin
Whimsical Garden Wedding at Strawberry Farms// David & Erin @2019 Sun & Sparrow // Los Angeles County Wedding Photographers
1.) Bride – The morning of I was just excited and praying that everyone showed up and everything went smoothly. It didn’t quite hit home for me that this was the big day until heading over to the venue. Getting all dolled-up at the hotel was very fun and I was blown away by how beautiful everyone looked!! I was most looking forward to seeing that everything was in place and to see the whole wedding party together including David.
Groom – The morning of I felt very nervous, but excited to put on my uniform. I most looked forward to seeing Erin in her dress. I was anxious to see how everything was going to turn out.
2.) We decided to do a first look so that we could take photos together earlier in the day and take full advantage of having the photographers there for the getting ready photos.
– When I (Erin) first saw David, I could not stop smiling. He looked very handsome and everything was becoming so real. I was proud of us both for making it to this point in our relationship and I knew without a doubt that he was the love of my life and I was excited to think of our future together.
– When I (David) first saw Erin, I thought she was the prettiest bride he had ever seen. I was happy with how her makeup turned out because we had both agreed ahead of time that the trial makeup just wasn’t an accurate portrayal of who she was.
3.) Favorite Moment-
Bride: My favorite moment was dancing in the barn. All of the nerves had settled, bellies were full, and everyone looked like they were having a great time. I could just sit back for the first time and enjoy the fruits of all of my efforts to get us to that point.
Groom: My favorite moment was standing at the altar with my best friends and family, and waiting for Erin to come out of the clubhouse down the aisle. It brought me such comfort to see all of the people there that supported us in our journey into the next steps in our lives together.
4.) Most like a fairytale –
Bride: The day felt most like a fairytale when we were taking our pictures around the golf course after the first look. I felt comfortable in my skin and was enjoying my time with David and enjoying the intimacy of it just being the two of us.
Groom: It was surreal to see it all come together with the efforts of all of the vendors. They all contributed such unique talents and creativity to make such a beautiful wedding for us.
After doing mini sessions for just about ten years, and family portraits for... who knows how long, I`m finally trying this out. Im hoping that we can get some great smiles from the little ones today with a "treasure" incentive. Those young ones really need a lot of encouragement. Im hoping this helps!
If you still want to join me for a mini session this year, I highly recommend booking right now. They are going fast and I keep having to open up more. If you haven`t booked already, this is the time!! I only have a couple more days I can open up before the Callender is fully booked.
This was taken at Mt rainier and I love the change of pace here. C asked to lay in the grass and capture this pose and mood.. Now I kind if want to add this one in more. Isn`t it wonderful?! I love their connection and how they fully immersed themselves in their engagement session.
This didn`t go as planned. When they arrived, they knew what was about to happen. Both of them.
When i first talked to L, we chatted about the perfect plan for the proposal. We went through our different options.... I could hide, or we would play "photoshoot," and then he would surprise C with his proposal right when the light and angle were perfect.
The day came, but C knew. She knew the plan and had her own, too. It was perfect! When L and I talked that morning, C revealed that she was in on the secret too and that she wanted to propose to L and present him a ring, just as L would for her.
It all came to a pinnacle when the light was right and the angle came into place. I gave them the cue and off the walked into the sunset, perfectly famed by haystack rock on Cannon Beach. It felt like time slowed, and they shared love notes with each other as they placed their rings on each other`s hands... the bliss became more real.
The rest of the session was full of glee and the truest love from these two and It was the greatest gift to capture.
MINI SESSIONS UPDATE!! We finally have our new locations posted.
If you`ve been waiting on me for this announcement, it`s finally here! Im now offering sessions at South Coast Botanic Gardens and Wilderness Park! Im so excited to share these two beautiful spots and to capture your beautiful families there.
You can book with or find more information with the link in my bio or my stories!