THE Wedding { Lawndale Ca Wedding Photographer }

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Well, just a little bit from the wedding I shot yesterday.....it was my baby cousin! You know, some peeps arent too close with their cousins, or sometimes they just live really far apart from each other, but that isnt the case the with Rocky, The Bride, and Nene, The Photography (yes, my family has called me NENE from the beginning of my time.....and no...I am NOTHING like The Nene from Housewives of Atlanta)..>anyway lol

I just wanted to put up a little post about the big day. My Rocky was beautiful! I did have a moment where Im snapping away with my camera and than it hits me....All the memories of being 4 and 6 years old, The Christmas Eves telling each other what we got them, the little cousin fights POPO-SEENO, Barbies, Baby Sitting, Playing piano together, calling her to ask her to be my maid of honor because I just got propsed to, all those things filled my mind and I just choked up....Shes married and to be apart of the background was very nice, all of her friends looked beautiful and she was simply stunning. Apart of me wished that I was there with her but in my best avenue I was...Behind the camera...I dont think I would trust anyone else to do this job lol and in a funny way, thats how I feel about all of my brides....BACK OFF FAUX-TOGS, These are MY BRIDES and Sparrows take care of them!

Heres a little picture of her beautiful bouquet. There is a very important family heirloom that every woman in our family has had in her wedding, it was in OUR Nanie's (our grandma), our aunt's, our cousins, my mom and mine....now it was Rocky's turn. Its our great- great-grandma's handkerchief and our great-grandma's pearls (the pearls arent shown since they were on the bride's wrist).
So, here is a little piece of our family heritage in the physical. From one amazing woman of God to the next, now it's Rocky's turn.

Roo Roo Head, I will always love you and will always be there for you. Underneath everything you are more than a sister to me than anything else. However and whenever and whoever AND WHATEVER lol...I will always, with everything and every part of me be here for you.....Love you Padasi!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

~Nene

WIN A CANON5D MK II or NIKON D700!!! {BY MCP ACTIONS}

Hey everyone!

I just had to share this here! My amazing friend, Jodi, at MCP ACTIONS is giving away your choice of a CANON 5D MARK II or a NIKON D700. If you're like me DROOLING over the Mark II for a few years....SIGN UP for the give away!!! Heres the information and link below!!! Thanks again!

Win a Canon 5d Mark II or a Nikon D700!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

What post would be great without a pic! Heres an image from our Equestrian Portrait Session.....Blog Post COMING SOON!

Valentine Portraits! {Orange County Child Photographer}

Secret Sparrow's Winner {Whittier CA Family Photographer}

Good Evening everyone!

Well,, the Holidays just flew by and New Year's just sprang up on us.....Here is a quick little post about our Secret Sparrow's winner....

The wonderful Sara sent in her nomination for her friend, Anoinette. I was truly truly touched and brought to tears by their story. Not only is Antoinette an amazing person, she and her husband provide for their 4 children in a small apartment. Their story truly was touching as they battled with losing their house to a fire with all of their belongings and not to mention all of their MEMORIES and PHOTOS.....the tear jerker was they even lost their family doggy.

I was so blessed when I called Antoinette to inform her of their winnings, she was so excited and she started to tear up....I STARTED to cry when we talked about the loss of their family pet...It was such an experience to be able to bless this family.

When the day came to finally meet up with them, we were all excited to meet face to face and when they showed up...I was just to thrilled.

We totally got some wonderful shots and her baby girl is GORGEOUS! Those boys HILARIOUS and the love that Antoinette and her hubby have is something! I was truly blessed I was able to start them off with NEW memories.

Antoinette, Garcias.....THANK YOU, Thank you from the bottom of my heart to be able to give you NEW memories, to help with the NEW path...ITs a NEW YEAR and I know The LORD has many secrets to brighten your day! Thank you for allowing me this amazing opportunity in capturing you and your family! THANK YOU and Happy New Year!

Special Thanks to the amazing and beautiful "SARA!" xoxoxo

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda
www.sparrowmemories.com

To Slideshow or Not?! {Orange County Portrait Photographer}

Hey everyone!

We're doing some tests on adding a Video Slideshow to our blog posts...Let us know what you think about that option?!

Thanks everyone!!

fyi; this is a TEST Slideshow....IF we decided to go forward with this...we will try to have the slideshow larger ;) thanks again!...ps: dont forget to stop the music at the bottom {forgot to remove the slideshow music hehe} you'll have two songs playing at the same time lolol.

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Nelsons! {Coto de Caza Family Photographer}

The Nelsons!

It really is such a joy and an honor to see your clients returning! I love it! I cant believe at how fast these babies grow! Before I knew it I was making googies noises to capture attention and now I STILL make googie noises haha; but you all know what I mean. I just cant get over at how beautiful these young ladies and babies are becoming!!!

When they showed up, I totally loved all their outfits...im a sucker for creams and BOOTS! I love it when clients wear boots.....it just adds so much to their images....maybe its because I wear boots to shoot..IDK lol. Anyway, we snapped a few with the family and Im super happy with how the images came out. I totally want to do a stylized session with their girls....OMG can I say channelling their inner AMERICA's NEXT TOP MODEL! lolol

Wendy and Paul, thank you AGAIN for giving me the opportunity in being with your family and for being your photographer! Im so happy to see all the girls growing and becoming their own individuals! LOVE IT! Thank you again and Merry MERRY Christmas!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Dailey Family! {Coto de Caza Family Photographer}

The Daileys!

You know, sometimes things are said so perfectly when words arent even spoken. I just want to thank Jeff for giving me the opportunity on seeing his babies again and being able to capture their family for the holidays.

I am truly blessed to see these kiddos. I get swarmed with huge hugs and every year I sware they are getting closer and closer to passing me in height.....I know im not THAT tall, ok...Im super short; but still! lol... Anyway, Im just so blessed to be able to capture this family once again!!

We met up out in Coto in the lovely morning and it was WINDY! That gorgeous wind though...so perfect! Ofcorse Kyler and Kamden looked adorable in their outfits and Jeff was pretty spiffy too!

Thank you again Jeff, it really is an honor. Many blessings to you and the babies this wonderful Christmas Season!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Ivanov Family {Temcula CA Family Photographer}

Kimberly and Denis.....

I have known Kim, well actually....She used to be my boss back in the day. lol. Seriously! I worked for her for about 3 years!!! Anyway, we found each other again on Facebook and being that I was the NUMBER ONE EMPLOYEE....so OFCORSE she loves me ;) wink wink...ok ok, a LITTLE exaggerated lol....They live out in Temecula and let me say.....I didnt really hit any traffic and I ENJOYED the ride...really! It was beautiful and I wish I could just pull over on the side of the freeway because there are some AMAZING locations out there. I met up with Kimberly and Denis at their home and she showed me their little Path Trail behind their home...UM GORGEOUS...All these amazing Maple Trees, beautiful oranges and reds and I was IN HEAVEN.

The sky was a bit scary because it was sprinkling and ugly grey clouds were about to ruin my happy fall leaves high; until...THE SUN PEEKED THROUGH! I was sooo happy, I event prayed; YES I DID that it wouldnt rain until we we're finished....Jesus herd my prayer lol because the sun was GORGEOUS and all the grey clouds were NO WHERE to be found! I LOVE IT...Thanks Jesus Heart You!!

After we got some amazing beautiful shots, we headed up to her mama's and got some pictures of Kimberly and her mommy. She is sooo cute and adorable! This wonderful little lady was more worried about me being in bushes and falling then she was about anything else. She said she loves to laugh and I just kept cracking jokes and I really really had a wonderful time!

Kimberly, Denis, thank you THANK YOU for allowing me to come into your home, meeting all of your animals and for the opportunity of meeting your wonderful mom! I truly truly considerate it an honor to be able to capture you both and her! Thank you again and many many Christmas Blessings to you all!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

The Medina Family {Fullerton Family Photographer}

Hey everyone!

Finally able to post a few sessions from last month! YAY...lol I've known Danny for a few years now and when Tanya, his wifey, contact me about doing their portraits, I was too excited, not only do they have an adorable little boy; but they have a baby girl on THE WAY!!!!! So I couldnt wait to get some belly shots!!

I met up with The Medinas in Aliso Viejo. Tanya and tummy looked so pretty in her sweater and BOOTS....Love it when clients wear boots! The boys looked rockin' in their shirts. Little Isaiah is sooo dang cute! He fit PERFECTLY in my new little teal rocking chair! With the super cute bunting flags I made and the perfect sun, the setting was really really pretty!

Thank you again Tanya and Danny! It was such a pleasure to be able to capture you and your "growing" family!!! I cant wait to see this little princess!! Thank you again and enjoy these images xoxox

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

NEW! Canvas Collections and Canvas Prints!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

My Oh My....have we been busy little bees! Its the Holidays so we are snapping like CAH RAY ZEE! But ofc orse we totally LOVE IT!

Well, just a little heads up....we are now offering NEW Canvas Collections and Canvas Prints! I am so utterly excited about these I just cant help myself!

The collections we have include an arrangement of sizes with a layout for your wall! Collections like our Canvas Harmony Collection, Canvas Trio Collection, Canvas 12x12 Collection (this has 8 12x12 Canvases!!!) and our Canvas Trilogy I and II Collections will look amazing in your home and make for an awesomely stylish focal point! We are also offering Canvas Prints from 8x10 all the way to the GORGEOUS 30x40!

Simple to order too! Right through your Online Gallery and you get to choose which image you want! Isnt that great!?!

Ok...enough with the commercial lol...without further a due, here are some amazing images of our Canvas Collections along with our Canvas Prints!!! From REAL Portrait Sessions......see if you can spot my family ;) (yea, I HAD to make one for us lolol)

Enjoy

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda

NEW CD Cases and Packaging!!! {Orange County Portrait Photographer}

Good Afternoon!!

Well, cant tell you how long I've been wanting to do a post about our NEW PACKAGING MATERIAL and our AMAZINGLY AWESOME CD CASES!!! So, today, I got some props together and did a mini shoot for all our new Packaging Items along with my favorite....our PORTRAIT CD CASES!

With each purchase, you all receive discounts, referral discounts for friends and of corse the items you purchased!

Here are some images show casing our awesome Packaging Items, along with our newly designed business cards and our personal favorite.....our NEW Portrait CD Cases! Enjoy!!!

Capturing the harmony to life's melody,

Amanda Joy