Tricia + Olivier: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park

Bowerbird Photography August 29, 2014

Tricia + Olivier were just back from a vacation in the tropics when we took their engagement photos in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and they were both literally glowing from their time in the sunshine. And who would have thought that our very own City by the Bay could have such a tropical vibe itself?! Some of these photos could have been taken in Hawaii!

We had a wonderful time with Tricia + Olivier, romping through the lush green grasses near the Conservatory of Flowers, sipping on a bottle of red wine and sharing a picnic. It was a totally romantic afternoon, with a game of hide and seek, a few dance moves under the branches of the trees and some steamy kisses by the fountain.

Congratulations on your engagement T + O!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park at the Conservatory of Flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park at the Conservatory of Flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Danielle + Daniel: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio

Bowerbird Photography August 12, 2014

Dear Danielle + Daniel,

You two arrived to your engagement photo session in the Presidio and looked so sharp, we felt like saluting. Daniel, your shiny buttons and medals gleamed brilliantly wearing your Marine Corps dress blues, but brightest of all was your smile as you looked at Danielle. Danielle, you stunned in a blue dress, with a retro-inspired cut with playful polka dots. This was no simple uniform to throw on in a jiffy, but took a ruler to make exacting measurements, with each medal placed perfectly.

We love how you both embraced the natural beauty of the Presidio, wandering through the trees and the summer fog, as it blew in over San Francisco. What a beautiful day to soak it all in and enjoy the last few moments of your engagement. We can't believe you will be saying I DO in just three weeks! Super excited to celebrate with you both!

Enjoy this peek at your romantic engagement photo session, starting at the Inn at the Presidio, and ending with a stroll down Lover's Lane. You two make us swoon!

Inn at the Presidio, in Marine Corps Dress Blues. S.F. Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Inn at the Presidio, in Marine Corps Dress Blues. S.F. Engagement Photo Session. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sharing a laugh. Wearing Marine Corps Dress Blues for S.F. Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sharing a laugh. Wearing Marine Corps Dress Blues for S.F. Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sitting in their rocking chairs. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sitting in their rocking chairs. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

Sharing a kiss at the Inn at the Presidio. San Francisco Engagement Photo Session  © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Sharing a kiss at the Inn at the Presidio. San Francisco Engagement Photo Session © Bowerbird Photography 2014

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Inn at the Presidio. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Chrissy + Peter: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park

Bowerbird Photography August 11, 2014

Dear Chrissy + Peter,

Your laughter is contagious! The session should be entitled Non-Stop Giggles. There is nothing more wonderful to watch than a couple who can make each other laugh. You two get a blue-ribbon for laughter and love.

Your engagement photo session in San Francisco at Glen Canyon Park could not have been more beautiful and you both embraced the rambling golden hills and mountain top vistas with gusto. We hope you enjoy this peek into your romantic day together, celebrating your engagement.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Glen Canyon Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Sung + Peter: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach, Alamo Square + Hayes Valley

Bowerbird Photography June 12, 2014

Sung + Peter grew up together in Oregon, but it wasn't until more recently that they realized that they were more than just friends :) Next month they are getting married near Portland, but first they wanted to celebrate their engagement, with a photo session in San Francisco.

We met them on a classic SF summer day -- foggy, sunny, windy -- perfect weather for a romantic day in The City. We started at Baker Beach, for a deep breath of salty ocean air, before heading over to Alamo Square, for some classic city vista shots. As our photo adventure continued, Sung + Peter decided it was time for a tasty treat, so we headed to Smitten Ice Cream, for a few scoops of made-to-order ice cream and ended our afternoon together at La Boulange Bakery, for coffee and croissants.

Sung + Peter are such sweethearts and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful couple to hang out with :) Congratulations on your engagement Sung + Peter!!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach, Alamo Square + Hayes Valley. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Liz + Will: Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto

Bowerbird Photography June 6, 2014

Will asked Liz out on a date last summer, to hike the trails of Arastradero Preserve, Liz's fave nature spot in Palo Alto. They packed a picnic and Will brought along a bottle of bubbly. Will had thoroughly convinced Liz that this was just another normal date. Little did Liz know, the ring was not at the jeweler's shop like she thought; it was on the hike with them.

After rambling through the golden grasses to a gorgeous outlook shaded by a gigantic oak tree, Will took advantage of the perfect moment, and to Liz's surprise, he popped the question! "Oh my God," Liz kept repeating excitedly -- and once she caught her breath -- "Yes!"

How totally magical that we got to to retrace their steps to their special spot for their engagement photos session last weekend :) We feel honored to be able to celebrate the wonderful memory of their proposal with them. We could not have asked for more beautiful weather or for a more sweet and caring couple to spend the afternoon with to commemorate their engagement!

Congratulations Liz + Will!! We are so happy for you, love birds!

Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam