San Francisco Couples Photography Session with Dog: Alex + Matt

February 27, 2013

We met with Alex last week at Dolores Park, an amazing event planner, in San Francisco to take professional headshots for him. However, when his partner, Matt, and his dog, Houdini came along, we knew we just had to take some photos of them all together. So much love! Get ready for some ridiculously adorable photos :)

Alex + Matt and their darling puppy Houdini. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Puppy Houdini paws. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Alex + Matt -- so sweet! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Big kisses! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

So cute! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Such an adorable family :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

And what about those headshots you ask? We will post photos from the headshot session soon too, but just had to share these couples photos first -- these guys are too cute!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Family Photography Session: At the Park

January 23, 2013

We met Phoebe a few days before Thanksgiving, in her warm, sunny San Francisco kitchen. Phoebe is a personal chef and cooking instructor at the Studio of Good Living and we documented one of her holiday cooking classes for an article for the San Francisco Bay Guardian (which you can read here). Phoebe's sweet personality speaks through the mouthwatering food she cooks, and it was easy to feel an instant connection with her. At the end of the class, she asked if we could take some family photos in the new year, and soon after, we met her beautiful family for a park day at the Aptos playground in San Francisco. Even though the clouds stretched across the horizon for a wintry cool day, we stayed plenty warm, playing on the swings, monkey bars and the slides. Sam, for one, will readily admit that he worked up a sweat keeping up with the two little runners. We are also excited for when baby three comes along, and to document when four becomes five. We're ready to lace up our track shoes :) We hope you enjoy these photographs, showcasing the happy, loving spirit of this family as they play together in the park.

A family portrait on the playground. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

An adorable smile! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

Perfect in pink! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

Mama and baby looking so happy! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

Running in socks -- too cute! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

One of our all time favorite family portraits! Everyone is so happy and having so much fun! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Family Photography.

What a lovely family! And congratulations on the little bun in the oven! (We couldn't help ourselves... bun... oven... mommy chef - love it!).

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Family Photography Session: Baby DJ

January 9, 2013

We've waited until after the holidays to share some of the winter's photo sessions on our blog, since so many of our clients use the images for their holiday cards. We're excited to post some photos from our family photo session in Golden Gate Park last month, with baby DJ, winner of the most adorable smile! There were a lot of photos taken that afternoon, between breaks of crackers snacks, but this set is our favorite because it captures DJ in so many moments of fun and silliness!

Love that smile! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Family Photography in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

A litte bit more serious. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Family Photography in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Back to smiles! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Family Photography in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Adorable baby DJ! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Family Photography in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

DJ -- you're such a heartthrob!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Seattle Couple's Photography: Mel + Gus

December 29, 2012

© Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

The Art of The Perfect Date

Four and half years ago, Mel and Gus embarked on a spectacular love voyage, witnessed in this photo taken on their wedding day. Gus mans the oars, maneuvering through the lily pads, as Mel looks back and waves. It's a photo that tells a hundred beautiful stories. Everyone who sees the photograph wants to learn more, and invariably asks, "Where are they going?" That is a very good question.

For these inquisitive fans, we are pleased to give a news update! After spending a day taking photos with them last Sunday in Seattle, we are happy to announce that, among other accomplishments, they have, in our opinion, mastered the Art of the Perfect Date. They packed so much fun and romance in our hop-around-town photo session that we just have to share some sneak peek images from the lovely outing.

First, the day started at their favorite weekend breakfast spot, the Volunteer Park Cafe, which was festively festooned with boughs of fir for the holiday. It seems that every Seattleite either took their turn as a barista in their youth, skipped that step and bought an espresso machine for their home kitchen, or both. This hometown couple also knows a well-roasted bean like a bee knows its blossoms. They are more than mere connoisseurs; they understand the romantic alchemy contained in the Northwest's antidote for rainy days. The beverage bends time itself. Hours are not counted in minutes, but are slowly decanted with periodic sips from steaming cups of hot brew. Shared moments last twice as long. After whiling away the time with warm mug in hand, their paws are perfectly primed for a long period of romantic hand-holding. And so, we follow these java-fueled lovers onto the next stage of their date.

We trekked over to the Mt. Baker neighborhood to visit… their new home! That's more great news to report, and an incredible way to usher in the new year. When we asked what their extra bedroom was for, they simultaneously smiled and said, "nursery!" We took a few photos around the home. One of our faves was a portrait of them gazing in the window after Mel traced a heart on the steamed glass with her finger. What a perfect family nest :)

Okay, it's about that time. Cue the romantic movie montage! #1 - The Cute-Walk: Mel + Gus take a lover's stroll along the water's edge at Lake Washington. #2 - Shared Interests: they read travel books together to remember their romantic trip to Italy at the legendary Elliott Bay Bookstore. #3 - The Soundtrack: they browse through some LPs and joke about album covers as the music soars. #4 - The Ice Cream Parlor: the couple shares two scoops on a waffle cone at Mollie Moon's, and Gus manages to get a little on his nose. Ice cream dates are the cutest!

Sunday morning coffee at the Volunteer Park Cafe. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Love over coffee and tea. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Edible delights at the cafe.© Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Peeking in the window of their new beautiful home! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

A tender moment by Lake Washington. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Love birds! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

It's getting steamy in the stacks! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

A stop at the Elliot Bay Books. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Music shop fun. © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

It's never too cold out for ice cream! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Couple's Photography in Seattle.

Oh, and you might ask, "where is this wonderful couple off to now?" One perfect date after another.

Best wishes to Mel and Gus on their new home, and to many more wonderful adventures together!

xoxo,

Sam + Ariel

Albany Newborn Photography: Baby Cate

December 27, 2012

A few months ago, we took maternity photos with Lex + Grant at the beach. And then around Thanksgiving, the most adorable baby girl was born, Catherine Leigh. We went to go visit the new family of three in their beautiful home in Albany and of course, took photos of their most precious baby girl! We held her in our arms, and could feel our hearts melting as our eyes connected. Welcome to the world, sweet baby Cate!

What a doll! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Mama love! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Big yawn! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Cate has such big beautiful eyes! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Tiny baby hands! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Pro hand munching! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

Such a happy family! © Bowerbird Photography 2012; Newborn Photography in Albany.

So -- when can we babysit!?

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam