SXSW 2013: Part 2

Bowerbird Photography May 22, 2013

Oh Austin! So much fun! Here are more photos from our week of music!

Ashley Monroe. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Fans waiting to see music shows. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Natalie Maines from the Dixie Chicks. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Ear plugs are a must ;) © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

The Geeks at the K-Pop Showcase. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

A fan taking a break. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Family of the Year. LOVE THEM! © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Family of the Year. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Lord Huron. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo. — Lord Huron. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

On 6th Street, night hula hooping. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Night party. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Happy Mother's Day from Peru! Feliz Dia Mamá!

Bowerbird Photography May 12, 2013

We've tucked back into our room in Cusco, Peru tonight to go online and wish all the mothers around the world a Happy Mother's Day! We've been busy on photo assignments here in the highlands of Peru (more on that soon), and not surprisingly, had our camera in hand to capture this adorable moment of a boy at a flower stand, buying a gift for his mom for Mother's Day, and also flirting with the cute flower girl. So sweet!

Boy flirts with flower girl on Mother's Day. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Mother's Day in Cusco, Peru.

Happy Mother's Day!

xoxo,

Sam + Ariel

SXSW 2013: Part 1

Bowerbird Photography April 19, 2013

We went to Austin last month for Angela + Erica's beautiful wedding and stayed for a week to cover the SXSW music festival for the SF Bay Guardian. There were so many wild photos from our trip that we wanted to share them with you in three parts. Enjoy this travel photo diary :)

Guitar Shawn on S. Congress. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Guitar Shawn at SXSW 2013. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

S. Congress concert goers. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

South by San Jose, 2013. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Kelley Willis at SXSJ. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Dancing at SXSJ. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Selling friendship bracelets. Ya, totally bought one :) © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Bikes are a great way to get around during the festival. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Music By The Slice. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Much needed Amy's ice cream break. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Young Galaxy at Music By The Slice stage.  © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo. — Young Galaxy at Music By The Slice stage. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

South Congress in Austin. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Street music was everywhere! © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Couch concert. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

La Barbecue. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Three meat sandwich. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Hey Cupcake. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

© Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Dude, you are awesome. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

Watching the bats at sunset. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo. — Watching the bats at sunset. © Bowerbird Photography, Austin and SXSW 2013 Photo.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

Bowerbird Photography April 1, 2013

Follow your bliss. Do it today.

Birds in Austin. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

Bowerbird Photography January 14, 2013

On our recent trip to Seattle, we played tourists and walked to Gasworks Park with our artist friend, Eliza, and hung out at the sundial, on the top of the hill, overlooking Lake Union and the Seattle Space Needle. What's cool about this sundial (pictured below) is that you have to stand in the middle of it and watch where your shadow falls, in order to tell what time it is. As we talked about how we structure our days as artists, the perfect symbol for our discussion was right under our feet.

I've been thinking about time a lot lately in relation to my New Year's resolutions. Mostly, these thought bubbles read something like this, "If only I had more time to journal, exercise, or [fill in the blank]! Can't I just put it off until tomorrow, when I'll be better rested, smarter, and stronger?" But, like the insistent whine of the tea kettle, the shrill tones such self-defeatist mind-chatter actually does well to motivate me to get off the couch... and pour a cup of hot tea. For me, sipping tea and finding insight go hand-in-hand. After a cup, my resolve is strengthened, my wisdom restored. Even if it seems like there are just not enough hours in the day, I take up the challenge of proving myself wrong. And, when I set out to do what I thought was impossible, suddenly, instead of less time, I find that I have more. Instead of reacting to my circumstances, I end up creating them.

As an artist, it's important for me to spend time doing things that enrich my soul, broaden my perspectives, and ultimately, make me happy; for, as I watch my shadow count the hours on the sundial, I want to be sure that my time doesn't end up sneaking way from me.

Seattle Space Needle seen from Gasworks Park sundial. © Bowerbird Photography 2013. — Seattle Space Needle seen from Gasworks Park sundial. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

I love that they built this sundial in cloudy day Seattle. It's a friendly reminder that, yes, the sun will come out eventually :)

xoxo,

Sam + (Ariel)