Photo Diary: Cappadocia, Turkey

       Day one hiking in the land of the fairies, with our new-found-friend and sweet guide dog, on Sam's 33rd bday :) 

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Coffee break! Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

       We stayed in a gorgeous, ancient, hotel and our host not only made his own olives and jam (which were served for breakfast every morning), he also made wine. We got a bottle to celebrate Sam's bday -- and it was one of the best bottles of wine we've ever had! A perfect way to toast to Sam.

       Soon we return to San Francisco to begin our wedding photography season, and we couldn't feel more rested and inspired from our photo trip to the Middle East.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Istanbul, Turkey

       The whole time, thinking of my mom singing show tunes: ♫ ♫ Istanbul, Constantinople ♫ ♫

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

View from our apartment, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Afternoon tea, Istanbul, Turkey. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Petra, Jordan

       Two days in the city on the moon.

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Petra, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Wadi Rum, Jordan

How to enjoy life in the desert:

1. Ride a camel.

2. Take a tea break with a beautiful vista.

3. Ride some more.

4. Watch the sunset over the dunes.

5. Eat dinner with a couple of awesome Bedouin brothers.

6. Oogle at the stars and then go to bed by 8pm in your tent.

7. Watch the sunrise over the dunes.

8. Eat hummus for breakfast.

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Wadi Rum, Jordan. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Last Evening in Israel

       Our last evening in Israel.

© Bowerbird Photography, 2014

© Bowerbird Photography, 2014

© Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Our wonderful driver and his family :) © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Darling Zahra and Violeta from the GFW. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Thanks for taking this photo of us Violeta :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam