Engagement Photography Site Visit: North Beach + Playing Tourist in San Francisco

       Playing a camera-wielding tourist in your own city is the best, especially when you live in such a beautiful city as San Francisco. Since most of our engagement sessions happen in SF, we get to visit all the classic and gorgeous spots in The City on a regular basis. We'll be taking engagement photos with a couple in a few weeks in North Beach and decided to go back to scout it out for unique shots (and also check in on the focaccia ladies near Washington Square). 

       Now that we've found all the most romantic spots in North Beach, the photos just need a pair of lovers to make the pictures complete. Check back at the end of the month when we share some of these engagement photos. We got the location, but what about the props, you say? Here's a hint: there's going to be chocolate croissants involved! Yummmmm......

Awesome retro building in the Fillmore. ​© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

North Beach. ​© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Famous Liguria Bakery pizza focaccia in North Beach. The best! ​© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

​Sam on Grant Ave in North Beach. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

​Ariel chilling on Grant Ave. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Super cool dried fruit paper in the window of a shop in North Beach on Grant Ave. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Classic San Francisco apartments. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Along Grant Ave in North Beach. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

​The Transamerica Pyramid. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

The Transamerica Pyramid and City Light Books. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Aquatic Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Aquatic Park. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Wind vanes. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

Portrait of darling Sam :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography Site Visit, San Francisco.

​xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

    Spring is here. Well, at least in the Bay Area. The weather has been truly wonderful, calling for weekend camping trips and outdoor picnics. We just returned from a few days in the mountains at some luxurious hot springs with a group of dear friends. The weekend included long soaks, playing in the sun and gigantic, homemade gourmet dinners in the evening. 

       And like every year, the true symbol of spring has arrived. The plum tree in our backyard is in full bloom, leaving a scattering of light pink petals every-which-way. Totally gorgeous!

The plum tree in bloom in our backyard. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

       Have a lovely Monday darlings!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Sam's Beach Blanket Birthday

       Last weekend we celebrated Sam's 32nd birthday, with a picnic on the beach. It was a gorgeous day, filled with peach pie, kite flying and beautiful friends. We hope you enjoy these photos from our sunny day.

Birthday pie with carrot stick candles. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Jessica adding "flames" to the carrot stick candles. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Matt + Sam on the beach. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Picnic time. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Darling Kimberly. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Big hug! © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Sunisa and Matt. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Flying kites. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Alex helping with the kite. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

The whole posse. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Liam loving his sandwich! © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Daniela chilling on the sand. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Maya enjoying lunch. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

Jessica heading up the steps of the beach. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Sam's birthday picnic at Ocean Beach.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

       Carpe diem.

      That is our focus this Monday. Last week was a roller coaster. There was so much to celebrate, but also so many tears.

       On Thursday our darling aunt Candie passed away after a three year battle with cancer. She was such an inspirational, warm and loving person. Her laugh was full of heart and very contagious. We were able to spend Wednesday with her and our cousins. We surrounded her with love and could tell that she felt our loving presence. We love you Candie.

     On Saturday Sam turned 32. We went to Ocean Beach with a beautiful group of friends for a picnic and kite flying. The sun was warm, we all wore sunglasses and ate peach and blueberry pie. We watched the sunset dip below the horizon and then headed home, for a huge Indian dinner (Sam's fave cuisine), cooked by my parents. Auntie Yam joined the feast and we sweated our way through homemade dals, curries and chutney. It was a perfect birthday.

      It is Monday and my dear friend Marika is flying home from Massachusetts. Her dad passed on Friday and we are all waiting for her with open arms. I want to give her the biggest, warmest hug.

       A week can bring so many joys and so many tears. Remember to tell your friends and family every day that you love them.

xoxo,

Ariel and Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

A quote from Coco Chanel. Wine tasting at Nicholson Ranch, Sonoma, CA. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

    We find that our life is the perfect balance of work and love. This weekend we did an engagement photo session up in the wine country with the wonderful Julia + Ian. The mustard flowers were in full bloom, which made a stunning backdrop for their engagement photos. We took photos of them pedaling on their cruiser bikes, making out in the vineyards, and even got a few photos of Ian's adorable parent's, who joined us for the photo adventure. As we made our home to San Francisco, we decided to  stop for some wine tasting and talk about the session. Like most of our days, it was a perfect balance of work and love.

Wine tasting at Nicholson Ranch, Sonoma, CA. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Loving the late afternoon sunshine! Wine tasting at Nicholson Ranch, Sonoma, CA. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Sleeveless shirt weather in February -- yes please! Wine tasting at Nicholson Ranch, Sonoma, CA. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Driving home over the Golden Gate Bridge after a wonderful day in the wine country. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

     We hope this inspires you to have a Monday full of wonderful work and love!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam