Baby Kit: San Francisco Newborn Photography Session

Bowerbird Photography September 28, 2015

Sweet baby Kit! Welcome to the world!

We were so excited to finally meet this perfect bundle last week, just before she celebrated her third week earth-side. Mama Leenie + Papa Jed could not be more captivated by their darling baby girl. Congratulations beautiful family!

San Francisco Newborn Photography Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2015 — San Francisco Newborn Photography Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Family + Newborn Photo Session at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Redwood Grove

Bowerbird Photography September 13, 2015

Baby Abby has arrived!!! It took every ounce of restraint not to want to nibble on her little toes and hold her tight. Sooo precious!!! Check out her little feet below --- know what we mean? But we also had to chase after her big sis' with our cameras - now a preschooler so full of exuberant energy she literally ran around us in circles.

It's pretty incredible to document families as they grow. We feel so honored to be able to photograph the growing Schrader family, starting with maternity photos at the beach, (that bump yielded darling Cate), and now, with newborn baby Abby. We found the perfect location for the photo session as well. While the Bay crackled under 100+ degrees of heat, we followed Grant's wise request and ducked into the cool shade of the redwood grove at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden. The comfortable temperature allowed Abby to sleep through most of the session, while Cate ran through the majestic trees collecting redwood sorrel and enjoyed the company of her new best friend.

We had the best time photographing this fab four and all their love and excitement under the canopy of California's ancient trees. Congratulations beautiful family!!

Family + Newborn Photo Session at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Redwood Grove. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Family Photo Session at Baker Beach

Bowerbird Photography August 9, 2015

Max had never been to the beach before, and boy, he couldn't wait to plunge his fingers through the sun-warmed sand! We spent a miraculously radiant day on Baker Beach with this little guy, and his parent's, Sarah + Klaus, as they celebrated their last days in the Bay Area before leaving on a grand adventure to China. They wanted to get some family photos to remember the great times they've shared here. While the iconic Golden Gate Bridge features prominently, what shines through as the focus of each image is a tremendous spirit of love. Although this family hails from all corners of the globe, they carry home and happiness with them wherever they go.

Bon voyage sweet family! And best of luck on this new chapter in your lives :)

San Francisco Family Photo Session at Baker Beach. © Bowerbird Photography 2015

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Family Photo Session

Bowerbird Photography June 1, 2015

When a new person debuts in your family, it's a wonderful time to celebrate and document this special moment. Baby Luca arrived in the world this January! We had the best time hanging out with him and his beautiful family in their home last week. Many laughs were shared during our family portrait session, along with several necessary peanut butter cracker breaks for his big sister Flynn!

Welcome to the world, Luca, and congrats to this incredible family!