San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Crissy Field: Sabrina + Joel

       We got a warm day worth packing sunscreen for and the romantic sweep of the Golden Gate Bridge reclining in the distance to gaze upon: the perfect setting for an engagement photo session with love birds, Sabrina and Joel.  Cue their favorite song: "sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away...."  Their session had all the best and most enchanting elements San Francisco has to offer, including a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in their convertible, top down, hair tussling in the wind.  Talk about romantic!

       Leave it to a a guy from Jersey and a girl from Queens to show us what San Francisco is all about.  When a city brings two people together, it also forms its biggest fans.

       When Sabrina first came to San Francisco from NYC a few years ago, our 7x7 was unfamiliar to her.  Enter Joel, who had been living here for some time, and met her for the first time at the San Francisco Centre.  Soon after he volunteered to show her the City.  Sabrina, excited to learn more about her new home, took him up on the offer.  And he did a great job playing tour guide.  As she developed a crush on the city, their friendship also soon turned to romance. 

       These photos, taken around SF, not only commemorate their recent engagement, but the story of how they met and fell in love. And it was a pleasure cruising through the city with them - their sense of humor had us laughing uproariously - and we couldn't be happier for this playful, kind, and charming couple.  A perfect match!

A kiss along the pier at Crissy Field. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

So in love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Sitting on the dock by the Golden Gate Bridge. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Dreamy! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Love those palm trees! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Totally adorable! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Bling bling! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Lovers on the Golden Gate Bridge. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

       Congratulations Sabrina + Joel! We are so happy for you :)​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photos, Picnic at S.F. Ferry Building: Elysha + Robert

       Elysha + Robert lead full, busy lives, but when they are together, time seems to stop.  Such is the magic of their love!

       One of our favorite moments during their engagement photo session was when we were in the S.F. Ferry Building and asked them to wait in the crowd. As we set up our shot, we happened to look over and notice that they had already locked lips, holding each other in each others' arms, perfectly still and obviously to the raucous Sunday market crowd rushing around them. It was beautiful to witness: uninhibited, adoring love!

      We would hazard to guess that such moments are not uncommon for Elysha + Robert. These two have a knack for romance. Take Robert's epic proposal on Valentine's day. He got it all planned out way in advance. He told Elysha that he was going to cook a homemade dinner - go all out - like he's done on previous Valentine's Days. Needless to say, Robert sets the bar high for all the guys out there! He also warned Elysha that she would probably need the next day to recover. But Robert also made sure that she was totally taken care of. Days prior, he talked to Elysha's folks and got their blessing, and even talked to her boss and made sure she got the next day off work.

       Come Valentine's Day, they shared a perfect dinner at home. Then, gazing at his watch, Robert said that they better get moving.  There were only a few minutes left to pack.

        He took her out to dessert, and then afterwards whisked her off to a classic SF hotel. When they entered, Elysha discovered the room decked out with flowers and champagne. This had definitely turned out to be the best Valentine's date ever! Even better, Robert took out a little blue box, looked into Elysha's eyes, and let her know just how much he loved her. Of course, the champagne was chilling perfectly an arm's reach away to celebrate with!

      Now that's a perfect proposal. Flawlessly and lovingly planned. When you think about it, Valentine's Day provided the perfect cover. Elysha was expecting a little something special that day, and it ended up as one to top the list. Props to Robert for playing a real life cupid!​

       Their engagement session also brimmed with romance. That, and wine! After a scenic picnic by the Bay Bridge, they strolled along the water, hand-in-hand, enjoying a perfect Sunday date together. They wanted to take photos in their neighborhood, in the heart of San Francisco, for a photo session that gave homage to The City, as Elysha put it. The Ferry Building is one of their favorite places to go on the weekend, and we ended up inside for that classic, scene-stealing kiss! 

Opening some vino from Napa :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Sip up! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Salute to amor! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

The picnic. Nommy! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Beautiful smile! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Gorgeous! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

What a hunk! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Yep. That's adorable! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Tooooo cute. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Classic shot with The City. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Lovers by the Bay :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Time. Stops. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

​       We are so happy for you Elysha + Robert! You are the two sweetest people, and you deserve all the joy in the world together. And so it will be! Congratulations on your engagement!!

xoxo,​

​Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Union Square: Faye + Endalk

       Faye and Endalk were meant for each other. Their story will make you believe in fate.

       On our way to the San Francisco waterfront for their engagement photo session, they described the amazing tale of how found each other. Endalk grew up in a traditional African villages with thatched huts, that they said you have probably seen on TV or in the pages of National Geographic. Faye's childhood was also spent in Ethiopia, however, chance did not bring them together at that time. It wasn't until Faye flew down from Washington state, where she later lived, and Endalk drove from Sacramento, to attend a party held in Santa Cruz, that they saw one another for the first time. And when they met, they just knew. It was love at first sight.

       Since meeting, their lives have been filled with joy and romance. Recently, Endalk surprised Faye with a trip to the Bahamas, and while vacationing there and enjoying the blue skies, sandy beaches, and blissfully clear water, he took advantage of this most beautiful setting, and proposed. 

       To commemorate their engagement, we spent a gorgeous spring ​afternoon with them in San Francisco's Union Square and also along the waterfront. Seeing them together in these photos, you can just feel the strength of their love for one another.  Talk about romance! Faye and Endalk define it!

Faye looking gorgeous! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco, Union Square Engagement Photo.

Relaxing in the grass. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco, Bow and Arrow, Bay Bridge Engagement Photo.

​A kiss surrounded by birds. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco, Engagement Photo.

A reflection of the lovely couple. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco,Bay Bridge Engagement Photo.

Sexy shoes :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco, Waterfront Engagement Photo.

So in love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco, Waterfront Engagement Photo.

       Congratulations love birds! ​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

"See golden days, fruitful of golden deeds, with joy and love triumphing.​"

       - John Milton

A kiss under the bow and arrow with the Bay Bridge. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.
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       Have a lovely Monday dears!​

​xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session, Alta Plaza + North Beach: Jelly + Avneesh

       Jelly + Avneesh: your engagement photos are so hot we are concerned our screens might melt!​  Is this couple ridiculously gorgeous or what?!  We had the best time following these two on their adorable date in Alta Plaza and North Beach.  It was a sublime combo of a sun-soaked stroll in their neighborhood park, and coffee and croissants at a cute Italian cafe.  

       We'll keep this short - because you know you just want to check out their photos.  These two are quite the attractive pair, and a perfect match. We can't wait for their wedding in June! It's going to be beautiful :)

So much love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A kiss in the grass. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Very dapper. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

WOWZA! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Double-decker smooch. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Spring strawberries from the farmers' market. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

All eyes on Jelly :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A-door-able in the doorway. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

We heart coffee. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Lovers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

       Congratulations Jelly + Avneesh!!​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam