Bowerbird Photography Published in Style Me Pretty

Bowerbird Photography December 13, 2013

We are so excited to announce that Angela + Erica's wedding was published on Style Me Pretty! You can check out the full blog post here :) Enjoy!

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xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Renae + Mason: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park & Baker Beach

Bowerbird Photography December 11, 2013

From their brilliantly warm smiles, you could never tell that these photos were taken during the cold arctic spell we recently had in San Francisco. Love can keep you warm, and that is exactly the case when it comes to Renae + Mason.

We had the best time running through Golden Gate Park, seeking out every possible sunny spot to soak in the rays. The shade also provided romantic photo ops, as Mason would wrap his arms around Renae to keep her warm.

After their little hike in the park, the couple headed to Baker Beach. The skies were crystal clear, providing the blue wash to contrast the red outline of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Renae + Mason are such a sweet couple, and always ready to have some fun. There was a lot of laughing throughout the whole photo session - the kind of spirit to keep you warm even on the coldest winter day.

Enjoy this peek at Renae + Mason's engagement session in San Francisco. Congrats love birds!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park. Silhouette with the Sunset District in the background. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park at Stow Lake. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session in Golden Gate Park at Stow Lake. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013. — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2013.

Congratulations Renae + Mason! We are so excited for your wedding next year :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

Bowerbird Photography December 9, 2013

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Advent Holiday Craft Party

Bowerbird Photography December 6, 2013

A few weeks ago we had dinner with our two darling friends, Caroline + Tristan, and Tristan told us about his family tradition of celebrating advent every Sunday in December. Inspired, we all decided to host rotating Sunday holiday parties. The first took place at our home last weekend, a holiday craft party. While Tristan put together a traditional advent wreath, the room was filled with many elves working on other crafts: Clio + Mark got knitting, Caroline bound a book, Matt worked on some handmade rope, Sam + I made a stuffed turtle for our niece, and to top it all off (and to make it a real craft party) Davia, of the amazing design blog, Wandern Vintage, was present and putting together some fabulous leather earrings. You should check out her blog this month -- she is posting 24 handmade gift ideas everyday until Christmas, all of which are do-able and beautiful!

Leave a comment and tell us what holiday crafts you are making this year!

Advent Holiday Craft Party. © Bowerbird Photography 2013. — Advent Holiday Craft Party. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay

Bowerbird Photography December 5, 2013

Thanksgiving day was gorgeous. It was sunny and warm and we felt so happy to be able to spend part of the holiday with the Genet family at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay!

There was delicious food, art projects, a menorah lighting and singing, and also a fun kids project, where each kiddo got "cash" and could pick out which farm animal they were going to buy for a family in need through the non-profit, Heifer. What a great learning and giving experience for all these little ones :)

Cheryl's family gatherings are always filled with beautiful details, like custom backpacks for the grandkids and lovely floral centerpieces by De Young Flowers. We just had to share some holiday joy and these photos are brimming with it! Enjoy!

Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. © Bowerbird Photography 2013. — Thanksgiving at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. © Bowerbird Photography 2013.

So much to be thankful for :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam