Bowerbird Photography Published in The San Francisco Chronicle

Bowerbird Photography May 8, 2013

Our photos of the LGBT Center's Studio 11 Gala were published in the Sunday San Francisco Chronicle style section! Very exciting to see our images in print and what a fabulous celebration! Can't wait to go again next year :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

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

Monday: Finding Focus

Bowerbird Photography May 6, 2013

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