Fabulous Gifts

       We work with the most lovely people. We put our hearts and souls into our work and we are blessed with so much love in return. This beautiful gift arrived in the mail from Ellen + Fernando, whose wedding we photographed last summer. Ellen hand-embroidered our logo and also sent along some homemade chocolate sauce that her family made. Yup. Made us cry. So heartfelt and sweet! And also just wonderfully creative (Ellen - you got talent!) and soo tasty!

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       Thank you so much dear Ellen + Fernando! We love you both so much and are so happy to have been able to be part of your beautiful wedding!​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Venue Site Visit: The Box SF + Roaring 20's Party

       We went to a fantastic roaring 20's party at the Box SF, which included wonderful food, authentic decor and even a dance lesson of the Charleston. So. Much. Fun! This would be really great spot for a wedding! Beautiful light and so much history (it used to be a printing press). We hope you enjoy these photos from this smashing soiree.

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Vendors:​

Venue: The Box SF

Centerpieces: Sullivan Botello Events

Linens: Napa Valley Linens

Furniture: Abbey's Party Rentals

Bar: Tonic Beverage Catering ​

Music: Magnolia Jazz Band

​Food: Knight's Catering and New Delhi Restaurant

Dessert: Pretty Please and Sweet Lauren Cakes

Dance Lesson: Cynthia Glinka

Party Planning: Jutta Lammerts

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Ariel's Birthday

       ​Ariel celebrated her birthday on the 12th of April. We had fun all weekend with friends + family... and Sam took photos of it all :) Enjoy!

Flowers from Cailey :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Flowers from Cailey :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Tartine bakery! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Tartine bakery! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Baked goodness from Tartine Bakery. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Baked goodness from Tartine Bakery. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

​With Sunisa and Cailey on the steps of Mission High. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

​With Sunisa and Cailey on the steps of Mission High. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Sunisa with dogwood blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Sunisa with dogwood blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Sunisa in blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Sunisa in blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Then we took a beach walk with Ariel's mom + dad. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Then we took a beach walk with Ariel's mom + dad. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Photo by Carol Soto.

Photo by Carol Soto.

Judith stopped by with Hugo (her bday is also on the 12th!) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Judith stopped by with Hugo (her bday is also on the 12th!) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Robert made a bday cake! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Robert made a bday cake! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

YUM! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

YUM! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Carol made crab salad that was so amazing! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Carol made crab salad that was so amazing! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Suzy joined us for dinner :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Suzy joined us for dinner :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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We picked meyer lemons in the backyard to dress the crab. © Bowerbird Photography 2013. ​

We picked meyer lemons in the backyard to dress the crab. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.
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Meyer lemons. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.​

Meyer lemons. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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​The next day we had a picnic at Douglass Park with friends :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

​The next day we had a picnic at Douglass Park with friends :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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SO CUTE! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

SO CUTE! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Charlie loved Dora! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.​

Charlie loved Dora! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.​

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Eli brought edible fava bean flowers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Eli brought edible fava bean flowers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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DORA! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

DORA! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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Matt + Sam with bday flowers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Matt + Sam with bday flowers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

​And Sunday evening, dinner with Cailey :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

​And Sunday evening, dinner with Cailey :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

       We have such beautiful family and friends! Thanks for celebrating with us dears.

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Bowerbird Photography Published in Atlas Quarterly

       We are so excited that our photos have been featured in ​Atlas Quarterly, a magazine that showcases American craft and curio (our photos were also published in their premier issue with photos of Heath Ceramics). It's truly a honor to have our images in such a beautiful magazine! We worked on a piece about Voyager, a lovely little shop on Valencia street in the Mission. It's nationally distributed but you can pick up a hardcopy of the magazine at the following locations in SF:

Heath, 101 Embarcadero and 2900 18th Street

Bell Jar, 3187 16th Street

Park Life, 220 Clement Street

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xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Photography Site Visit: Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin

       As wedding photographers, we understand the importance of preparation.  We have only one shot at getting that great shot on the wedding day, and we make sure that we are ready and poised to capture all the beautiful details and events of the day.  Being prepared is not only necessary, but equally important, is also fun.  One of the perks of our job is getting to scout new, gorgeous locations and brainstorm together about our photographic strategy.  

       We recently visited Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, where we'll be shooting a wedding later this summer.  We enjoyed exploring all its nooks and crannies, marveling at the rolling vineyards, testing all the lightscapes within and around the building, and also sitting down for a little picnic in the sun to collaborate on our artistic vision.

Entrance to the winery. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Entrance to the winery. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A beautiful lamp outside. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A beautiful lamp outside. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A gorgeous view of where the ceremony will happen. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A gorgeous view of where the ceremony will happen. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The ceremony site. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The ceremony site. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Soaking up the sun! © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Soaking up the sun! © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A little piece of Paris :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

A little piece of Paris :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Lemon tree. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Lemon tree. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The vineyard. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The vineyard. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The view from the bridal suite. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The view from the bridal suite. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Such a cool space :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Such a cool space :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Downstairs, where the groom and his men will get prepared. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Downstairs, where the groom and his men will get prepared. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

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© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The reception area. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The reception area. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Pretty flower arrangements in wine bottles. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

Pretty flower arrangements in wine bottles. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

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© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The magnolia tree all in bloom. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

The magnolia tree all in bloom. © Bowerbird Photography 2013, Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin, Wedding Site Visit.

       These photos show the venue in a state of stillness and repose.  The next time we post photos from Clos LaChance winery, they will show great contrast as the venue will be bursting with celebration and laughter.  We can't wait to share the wedding photos we take from Clos LaChance this summer (and reveal some of the secret spots we've scouted out for the bride and groom).  It's going to be a wonderful celebration.

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam