Become a Secret Sparrow } Orange County CA Photographer

Good Evening Everyone!!!!

I am SOOOOO EXCITED about this! I have been talking it over with the Hubby and I just couldnt wait! I have been thinking and praying on this for awhile and I believe in BEING A BLESSING to others. In mine and Vic's first years of marriage, financially, it was very difficult. I remember our first Christmas we couldnt even afford a Christmas Tree let alone ornaments for it. We were given a Gift Card to get a tree and I made our ornaments out of ribbon and rocks! lol.

We understand that the past few years have been difficult not only for us but for others as well......Now, 3 years into our wonderful marriage, with the world's most wonderful little baby boy, we find ourselves in a place where only God could place us. With joy oozing out of every ounce of our poors, we are super happy....Are things perfect? Am I at the top of my game and have my amazing studio? Do we have it all together? NOT EVEN CLOSE! lol....But we are one happy family that went through things to come to an understanding of the verse "We're changed from glory to glory." With that being said, we have decided to offer our SECRET SPARROWS!

What is Secret Sparrows? Well, it's a chance for families who are having a difficult time this Holiday Season to have their Holiday Family Portraits taken. I will be receiving nominations for struggling families during the Holidays from the Orange County and Los Angeles County CA regions. We will than provide them with a Free Portrait Session for their immediate family, several prints for their home, a gift card to help with a wardrobe even hair and make up for the ladies of the family!!!

I believe in BEING A BLESSING. We can go through life wondering why everything hard happend to us? Why things happen the way things happen. We can question our God in WHY did He let this happen....but ultimately, me, Vic and baby Cash believe in BEING A BLESSING. I was taught that through our first years of marriage, that Jesus can also use our blessings to others to show the TRUE Love of Christ......a giving and unconditional love for NO REASON.....the only simple fact of JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES US!

So with that, I want all of you wonderful clients, friends and people to nominate the families you believe are having a difficult time this Christmas Season. Below is the information on how to nominate the family you feel is in need this Christmas Season and become their SECRET SPARROW! Thank you everyone and MERRY EARLY CHRISTMAS!!!


Secret Sparrows Nomination:
In order for your nomination to be valid, you must submit an email to:

sparrow_memories@yahoo.com

with the provided template below:

***EXACTLY***

Email Subject Line: SECRET SPARROW NOMINATION

BODY OF EMAIL:

"YOUR NAME
YOUR PHONE NUMBER
Nominee's Name: First Name and Last Name
Nominee's Phone Number: 712.123.4567

Please answer this question to begin: "IF IN THE EVENT YOUR NOMINATION WON, WOULD YOU LIKE THE CHOSEN FAMILY TO KNOW YOU NOMINATED THEM? YES OR NO?"

Message as of WHY your chosen Family Nomination should be chosen."


Submit to email address sparrow_memories@yahoo.com

*Facebook and Social Network submissions will not be valid, you must EMAIL your nomination

All email nominations must be submitted no later than Tues 11/1/11 to the email address sparrow_memories@yahoo.com. The Nominated Family will be announced on Sunday, 11/13/11, at that time we will contact the Nominated Family via phone call and inform them of their Winnings. The Secret Sparrow's Portrait Session is to take place on Saturday December 3rd 2011.

Winnings:
The chosen family will be receiving a completely free Portrait Session for up to 1 hour provided by myself, Photographer of Sparrow Memories Photography for their immediate family. They will be receiving 2 8x10's, 1 5x7, 1 4x6 and 1 sheet of wallets (wallets must be same image). The Print choices will be determined by the chosen family, via their Online Gallery and must be submitted via email.

***DONT FORGET TO BECOME OUR FRIEND ON FACEBOOK!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1700844465

With all of that said....here is a little image of my family now and I look forward to receiving all of your wonderful Nominations!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

What To Wear } Families

Its that time of season again......FALL!

I love this time, this weather and not to mention THE LEAVES changing color...I LOVE IT! So with that, we are currently booking for Holiday Portraits and already October and November has filled up fast. Just wanted to give a little inspiration for What To Wear for ya'll's up and coming Portrait Sessions! Thanks everyone and enjoy.....

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

Jessica's Senior Portraits {Senior Portrait Photographer}

Hello everyone!!

More like good evening.....some how I always end up doing my blog posts late at night....lol anyway. I am sooooo excited!! FINALLY I get to share this post with you all. I've been working like a busy little bee trying to finish up these images from one of my FAVORITE SENIOR SESSIONS!!!

I would say earlier this month, I met up with Jessica for her Senior Portraits. She was a little late-bird on getting her Senior Portraits done; but no worries I love birdies....wink wink. Class of 2011, SHE IS NOT ONLY GORGEOUS but she gave me EXACTLY what I was looking for and we had a blast too.....ofcorse lol. She was so cute, she brought her BF along and we got a few cutesy shots of them!!! Awwww young love!

Anyway, the day was filled with SUN, HEAT and than....RAIN?! OMG! It started RAINING!! Seriously...I felt like I was in Miami or something with all the cah-ray-zee humidity. Lucky for us it wasnt TOO BAD; enough to get us all misty and possibly ruin hair....if we werent under something....I even caught myself standing in the rain and her Boyfriend asks "Um, arent you ganna get your camera wet?" I got caught in the moment; but yes, a little sprinkle never hurt anyone.....just done change lenses in the rain lol.

Before I knew it, we were given a GORGEOUS sunset and the day was gone. With my treat to Starbucks for all their "hardwork" I really enjoyed capturing Jessica for her Senior Year! Congrats on your graduation and thank you for letting me be apart!!! <3 you much Jess!! xoxox

Enjoy.....

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

Lincy and Kerry: Maternity Portraits {Whittier CA Maternity Photographer}

Good Afternoon All My Wonderful Lovelies!!

Last Saturday I had a Maternity Session with the beautiful Lincy! They contacted me I believe right at the end if not the last day of August. She wanted to get some maternity portraits done and she said she is due SEPT 17TH!!! I was like..OMG! We need to squeeze you in>>>>ASAP! So, we were able to get her and Carry's Portraits completed that weekend....arent I just awesome ;) wink wink.

So, we met up in Whittier, which is some of my new fav spots, and we had a blast. She looked beautiful in her sparkily tank and Kerry was already set with his "change of clothes" lol (which we didnt end up needing lol). They were so awesome to work with and were willing to brave the ugly heat and sun among trash bins and even crazy weeds....I know, doesnt sound too nice; but the images came out BEAUTIFUL and I just wanted to share a little bit from their session with you all

Thank you Lincy and Kerry for an awesome HOT day! I had such a great time and I cant wait till little Kaylin gets here! She will be stunning...CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH and Thanks again!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

3 years ago today...I married the love of my life!

Good Morning!!!

Well, its mine and Vic's Wedding Anniversary today!! 3 Years ago today at this time I was getting ready I believe if I remember correctly I was blow drying my hair before the make up artist and hair stylist came. lol. I cannot tell you what a crazy ride these last three years have been; but just simply amazing! Marriage is a total gift from The Lord and I am so honored and blessed that He has given me such a wonderful Man that loves me with all of his heart. I wanted to share a few images from our wonderful day and just celebrate this day with everyone (ok ok, just simply to tell everyone how AMAZING my husband really is) So enjoy the images lovelies!

To my honey, I love you more than I can express. Thank you for these wonderful past 3 years, they have been wonderful, challenging, changing and has brought us so close together. I love you with all my heart and there isnt a day that goes by that I look at you and think "DANG! He is HOT!" lol Im the luckiest girl in the world. Thank you for showing me how a true Man Of God loves. Im so lucky to be your wife and to continue our love, our journey, our life together.

You have given me the world's most amazing little boy, who is learning to walk in his WALKER! I am truly truly blessed. Thank you for everything! I love you with all my heart!

"I am your's....faithfully"

Love,

Your Love

My New PS Actions...Hearts GALOR!

Hey everyone!

Just a quick post! I just received my New PS Actions for my editing process and I cannot tell you HOW MUCH I AM IN LOVE! They are perfect, everything I wanted ANNND MORE! I was a little apprehensive on purchasing them; but I can totally tell the difference in my images. To give a little preview....here is a before and after and you can bet that all you amazing clients only receive THE AFTER!!

Thanks again all and enjoy!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

What To Wear } Families

Good Evening Everyone!!

Well, its about that time again! HOLIDAY PORTRAITS are around the corner and we are currently booking!! So I simply just wanted to share some ideas and tips of What To Wear!! I love these colors and the textures would look so good together! Thanks again all and enjoy!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Jessica Senior Portraits {Whittier CA Senior Portrait Photographer}

Evening All!!

This is just a little preview of whats to come from today's Senior Portraits with Jessica! It was such a blast, the heat, the sun, THE RAIN....much more in the post! But for now...enjoy some of these lovely images!!! She is so totally beautiful! Love this girl!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Lincy's Maternity Portraits {Whittier CA Family Photographer}

ok, I seriously just got home but....TODAY....

I had Lincy's Maternity Portraits. Before I head off to my beddy bye, I just wanted to post a few of whats too come! She was so cute and Carry was an awesome shoe carrier ;) wink wink. Thank you and much more to come!!! xoxoxox

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Sara & Ali {Newport Wedding Photographer}

Hello!!!

I could NOT wait to post this...hence why its soooo late; but I just couldnt help myself! I met the lovely Sara at a Bridal Shower I did last year and she called me up to get her BIG DAY! Her and her Honey, Ali, got hitch in Vegas and they wanted to celebrate it here with all of their closest friends and family! I totally want to go to Vegas someday and renew the vowes all shot gun style!! Seriously CHAPEL O' LOVE...here we come for our 5th anniversary (2 years from now) ANYWAY.....

Sara was simply STUNNING...I MEAN GORGEOUS! Her dress had this amazing detail on it and her make up rocked! Not to mention Ali looked pretty dashing himself. We started off with a few simply portraits in the courtyard and then headed our way to the Lounge Area. It was awesome...tons of people everywhere, laughing and celebrating!

Than, those big metal doors opened, smoke from the deep purple rose through and you saw it...THE RECEPTION HALL!! G FOR GORGEOUS! I say it like this because this is EXACTLY what it was...just so awesome. My lovely Sara and Ali are Persian and THEY CAN PARTY! OMG! Dancing dancing and dancing....I even was given a little small dance lesson on how to move and roll my hips the way all those gorgeous persian women do! (and let me tell ya....its not SALSA! lol) I had such a wonderful time, the DJ was rockin', the food was bangin' and my Sara and Ali were amazing!

Thank you for a wonderful night....I had a such a blast!! Enjoy your little preview!!! xoxoxox

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

Adrianna & Nick: Revisited {Brea CA Wedding Photography}

Good Evening All!!

Well, I just wanted to bring up one of my favorites, Adrianna and Nick. Their wedding was gorgeous, gorgeous dresses, gorgeous bridesmaid and GORGEOUS FOOD. Ok so the food was probably not THAT gorgeous, but to me...IN N OUT is the LOVE OF MY LIFE...apart from my hubby and boy. lol. Anyway, I had such a great time shooting their Engagement ANNND their Wedding. At the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County and it was STUNNING simply BEAUTIFUL! Adri looked gorgeous and all the fellas were really great at letting me direct them lol. The food, of corse, was smashing and I just had to share because the details on the BM's necklaces was sooo cute! Ok Enjoy!! Thanks all!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy

What To Wear} SENIORS

Good Morning everyone!!

Its about that time for our weekly inspiration for WHAT TO WEAR for your portraits! This is totally adorable and I love it! Gorgeous!!
Enjoy!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy