San Francisco Couples Photography Session with Dog: Alex + Matt

       We met with Alex last week at Dolores Park, an amazing event planner, in San Francisco to take professional headshots for him.  However, when his partner, Matt, and his dog, Houdini came along, we knew we just had to take some photos of them all together.  So much love!  Get ready for some ridiculously adorable photos :) ​

Alex + Matt and their darling puppy Houdini. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Alex + Matt and their darling puppy Houdini. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Puppy Houdini paws. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Puppy Houdini paws. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Love! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Alex + Matt -- so sweet! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.
Alex + Matt -- so sweet! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.
Big kisses! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Big kisses! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

So cute! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

So cute! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Such an adorable family :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

Such an adorable family :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Gay Couples Photography in Dolores Park.

       And what about those headshots you ask?  We will post photos from the headshot session soon too, but just had to share these couples photos first -- these guys are too cute! 

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

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Napa Valley Engagement Photography Session: Julia + Ian

​       Napa Valley is famous for their blooming spring mustard flowers. The whole landscape changes, turning into brilliant fields of gold. We were so excited when Julia + Ian suggested we take a road trip up north to take their engagement photos among the yellow flowers. Seriously, the best location a photographer could ask for! Julia + Ian also brought their bikes and motorcycle, which fit perfectly in the idyllic setting.  How cute are they riding their bicycles together in the mustard fields - and how skilled are they for doing so while holding each others' hands?

       Taking photos with Julia + Ian was the best! They are such a sweet couple, and we adore them! So excited to take photos at their wedding later this year :)​

Getting ready for a ride through the yellow mustard flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Getting ready for a ride through the yellow mustard flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Julia's beautiful engagement ring. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Julia's beautiful engagement ring. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Hand-in-hand bike ride :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Hand-in-hand bike ride :) © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Celebrating their engagement and riding through the mustard fields hand-in-hand. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Celebrating their engagement and riding through the mustard fields hand-in-hand. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Taking a break in the sun.  What a fun day! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Taking a break in the sun.  What a fun day! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Julia + Ian's reflection in the Harley. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Julia + Ian's reflection in the Harley. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Riding on the Harley Davidson. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Riding on the Harley Davidson. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Taking a ride on the Harley! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Taking a ride on the Harley! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
Julia with a bouquet of wild mustard flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Julia with a bouquet of wild mustard flowers. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Let me tell you a secret. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Let me tell you a secret. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.
We're getting married! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.

We're getting married! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.
© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Yountville, CA.
Walking into the horizon. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

Walking into the horizon. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography in Napa Valley, CA.

       Congratulations Julia + Ian! We are truly happy for you both!​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

       Succulents are very popular these days at weddings, taking star turns in bouquets, boutonnières and table arrangements. The other day we walked by some silvery, blue specimens in our neighborhood and couldn't help staring. Aren't they stunning? Masculine, yet velvety and soft.

       Wedding inspiration can come from almost any source, and what better way to get ideas than on a little neighborhood walk.  With the lovely weather lately, we need little excuse to get out, stretch our legs, and take a stroll around the block.  This Monday, enjoy a break outside, look around, and be inspired.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013. 

© Bowerbird Photography 2013. 

       Have a fabulous week!

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Engagement Photography Session: Maya + Liam

​       We love going to the movies and catching a romantic comedy now and again.  The best actors are able to make you laugh until your face hurts, but can also melt your heart into a warm puddle.  If we were casting directors, Maya and Liam would get the part.  Not only are they hilarious and playful, they can bring out such romance to make you want to howl at the moon.  

       You might recognize them from other photos we took where they were dressed in full wedding regalia at a mansion on Treasure Island.  Maya wore a beautiful white dress and pearls and Liam looking dapper in a suit with a boutonniere to match his green tie.  They sent our photos to their friends and family as their engagement announcement: "Surprise, We're Married!  Ha-ha!  Just kidding!"  The most romantic prank ever, and especially appropriate since Maya has a family tradition of eloping.

       This is the first time we've ever taken engagement photos after doing a couple's wedding photos.  We went to Glen Canyon, where Liam used to romp around as a camp counselor in his youth.  They showed us parts of the park we never knew existed, frolicking and laughing all the way.  Here's a selection of images from their engagement photo session, which seem to tell mini stories, still vignettes of love and comedy.  We can't wait for Maya + Liam's real wedding this summer - and will keep you posted.  Congratulations you crazy love birds!!! 

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.​

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

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HAHA! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

HAHA! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.​

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

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Don't these just make you smile?! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

Don't these just make you smile?! © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

Up on the top of the hill, looking down at the canyon. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

Up on the top of the hill, looking down at the canyon. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

© Bowerbird Photography 2013; Engagement Photography at Glen Canyon, San Francisco.

       Thank you Maya + Liam for reminding us that love can be so playful! We are so happy for you both :) Congratulations love birds!​

xoxo,​

Ariel + Sa

San Francisco Headshots: Author Jane Sloane

       Jane is such an inspiration. She works at the Global Fund for Women (as Vice President for Programs), a non-profit that help women and girls across the globe with grants that support social change and women's human rights. We met with Jane in downtown San Francisco at her office, a sunny, vibrant space, full of people doing amazing work and loving it. Jane is about to publish a book about conflict resolution and the empowerment of individuals to make change, and we shot a video with her to promote it.  We also captured some headshots of her on set. We loved hearing all her stories about traveling the world, meeting incredible people (like Nelson Mandela!) and are excited to get our hands on a copy of her new book, which we'll be sure to let you know about when the video is published.

Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.

Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.

Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.
Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.
Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.

Author Jane Sloane. © Bowerbird Photography 2013; San Francisco Headshot Photography.

       Making a difference with our art is so important to us, and we feel privileged to work on such an wonderful project, and to collaborate with such a strong, wise, and playful leader.  Oh... and did we mention she hula-hooped for us?  Stay tuned for the video :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam