San Francisco Verdi Club Wedding: Emily + Marcus

Bowerbird Photography May 7, 2013

"I will always be your plus one," Marcus promised, as he stood across from his darling Emily, exchanging vows. The theme for Emily + Marcus' wedding was inspired by their mutual love for music: Emily is a music writer and they are both avid concert-goers. If MTV gave an award for the most rock 'n' roll bride and groom, these two would take the cake.

Although their wedding was a true VIP experience, it also had all the hallmark details reminiscent of a SF rock concert. Guests lined up to enter the historic Verdi Club to get their hands stamped with an ink imprint of Iggy Pup (their adorable pooch). Their program zine detailed the star line-up, and custom concert tickets directed people to their seats.

Emily looked stunning as she walked down the aisle, escorted by her loving parents, and when she joined Marcus at the front of the stage, the mood of the room was pure jubilation. These two are absolutely perfect for each other, even their vows, which were written separately as a surprise, dovetailed together seamlessly.

After the ceremony, the band played, and the disco ball sprayed its party glitter on the dancers below. However, this was no ordinary band. It was a collection of the hippest musicians, friends of Emily + Marcus, selected from bands all over SF, forming a special group just for them. The band played an incredible set of songs, all hand-picked by Emily + Marcus, giving a once-in-a-lifetime, electrifying performance.

We love Emily + Marcus, not only because they are such a creative and talented couple, but also because they are so warm, playful, and caring. This wedding was truly them, from their awesome tattoo wedding rings to the I-can't-believe-it's-vegan spread for dinner! They crank up the volume on LOVE!

Marcus waiting for Emily for their first look :)  © Bowerbird Photography 2013. — Marcus waiting for Emily for their first look :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Iggy Pup was so excited! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Here she comes! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Such a sweet first look. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Emily - you are gorgeous! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Best jump ever! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

What an elegant pair! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

The kiss!! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

MARRIED :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Congratulations Emily + Marcus!!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Ariel's Birthday

Bowerbird Photography May 3, 2013

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.

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.

Sunisa with dogwood blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

Sunisa in blooms. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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

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

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

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

Meyer lemons. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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.

Charlie loved Dora! © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

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

Matt + Sam with bday flowers! © 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

Bowerbird Photography May 1, 2013

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

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Alamo Square: Kelley + Carter

Bowerbird Photography April 26, 2013

A day in the life of Kelley + Carter is an espresso-fueled, venti-sized dose of pure cuteness. Everything about them is adorable. Hollywood producers looking for the next romantic comedy in San Francisco might as well start the bidding on a script based on the loveliness of their life.

Perched in the cozy nest of their hip apartment, overlooking Alamo Square, the sun invites the two love birds outside, where they stroll hand-in-hand among the pink cherry blossoms in the park. They joke about their neighbors who live in the painted ladies: Responsible father, Danny Tanner, who raises his three sweet kids, DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle with the help of his goofball friends, Joey and Jesse. It's an idyllic life; the fabled S.F. fog can't seem to escape the sunset district, losing steam on its way up the sunny hill where they live.

Back at home, Kelley catches up on a little reading at their table, while Carter, a coffee expert, makes the perfect brew. He scoops his hands into burlap sacks full of green coffee beans straight from Yemen and Ethiopia, roasts them, and measures, weighs, boils, pours, smells, and tastes his way through an alchemic process producing a steaming glass of liquid magic.

Carter hands Kelley a mug of the stuff through the kitchen window, and they cuddle together on the fire escape to sit, chat, and while away a late Sunday afternoon.

Hope you enjoy some of our favorite photos from Kelley and Carter's engagement photography session. We're so excited for them, and can't wait to document their wedding in October!

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

Cherry blossoms! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Kelley, you are beautiful! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A bower of pink. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Adorable lovers! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Classic SF. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

By the Painted Ladies. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Jungle lovin'. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Walking in the park, hand-in-hand. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A kiss! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Alamo Square, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Green coffee beans. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Amor-roma! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Kelley reads while waiting for some brew. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Ready to roast. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

So cute! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Heading for the fire escape. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

What a babe! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Coffee date! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Relaxing on the fire escape. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; A Coffee Date, San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Congratulations Kelley + Carter!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session on Bernal Hill: Aliza + Edward

Bowerbird Photography April 24, 2013

Love blossoms in all sorts of locations and situations. Aliza + Edward met at law school at the University of Michigan, and helped each other thrive through their intense academic experience. And what's more romantic than having a cute study buddy to memorize flash cards with. When their studies were finished, Aliza (a San Francisco native) headed back to the Bay Area and Edward soon followed her to the golden state.

Now these two lovebirds are real-deal lawyers, but don't let that make you think they take life too seriously. When they are together, Aliza + Edward are ridiculously adorable, playful and more than happy to spend a weekend afternoon basking in the sun on Bernal Hill and admiring our SF cityscape, as they did during our photo session.

We are so happy they found each other! Truly a perfect match :)

In the wild flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

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

Wild flowers in bloom. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A fabulous San Francisco view from Bernal Hill while frolicking in the grass. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

A kiss on Bernal Hill. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

With the purple flowers on Bernal Hill. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

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

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

Mission murals. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Engagement Photo.

Congratulation Aliza + Edward! We are so excited for your wedding this fall :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam