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

Merry Christmas!!!! {Orange County Family Photographer}

To EVERYONE:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We just want to wish EVERYONE a very Merry Christmas this year. It really has been a whirlwind of a year. Im reminded of the song that Faith Hill sings, "A Baby Changes Everything". I can't imagine my life with out our little amazing Cash and it feels like he has ALWAYS been with us. I cant remember really what it was like without him. Its like everyone came to life when he was born, I came to life, Vic came to life our families and friends. SO MANY people love this baby and all he says is "DA" and Spits food in our faces lol....not to mention suck his toes lol.

But the real reason is, I can understand that our little Cash changed everything in our lives. He is this amazing little gift that our Lord said'Ok...here he is....". But if this one human little child can change all of that, all those lives that surround him...it's no wonder that The Greatest Gift of all changed and CAN change so many lives. I can now compare the fact at even though my Savior was just a baby, He still changed lives, mine.

A baby really does change everything and I am so thankful for my Savior and His amazing grace. That love came down and rescued me!

Jesus, thank you for Your Son and for Your grace. For without it, I would seise to exist! Thank You my Lord and Happy Birthday!

With that, we got some Christmas Cards printed this year...FINALLY! lol so enjoy and remember that He not only CHANGED it all but He still CAN change everything in our lives! xoxox

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