Manisha + Paul: Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding, Part 1

Bowerbird Photography March 25, 2014

Weddings are a wonderful celebration of two families joining together. Manisha + Paul embraced their Hindu and Jewish traditions, and expressed the unity of these two cultures throughout their wedding. For example, during the ceremony, they stood under the shade of a chuppah that was made from a red, silk sari.

We started the day with them by taking photos of their "first look" at the Stanford Arizona Garden, before heading to Quadrus for their ceremony. Manisha + Paul were all smiles and we could not be more happy for them!!! We are doubly excited for them, because they are dear friends, and Sam spent much of his undergrad college years with Paul as roommates in the dorms and then house-mates off-campus. Part 2 with photos of the wedding reception coming soon :)

Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Stanford and Quadrus Palo Alto Wedding. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Day of coordinator: Tammy Kim

Wedding Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Shuttle: United Coach Tours

Venue/Catering: Quadrus Conference Center

DJ: Pro DJ Services/ Viktor Ramos

Nesting Doves

Bowerbird Photography March 19, 2014

Last year, two mourning doves nested on our back steps and raised three chickatee-chicks. And this year they are back :) We're excited to share photos as this little bird family grows.

Nesting mourning doves. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Manisha + Paul: Wedding Sneak Peek!

Bowerbird Photography March 18, 2014

We are so excited to share a sneak peek from Manisha + Paul's wedding last Saturday. They were both beaming the whole day :) More photos coming soon!

Wedding first-look at the Stanford Arizona Garden. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Wedding first-look at the Stanford Arizona Garden. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Monday: Finding Focus

Bowerbird Photography March 17, 2014

One of the best parts of working from home means we get to eat home cooked meals almost every day. Last week, I put together this simple lunch and Sam felt like all the colors complemented each other nicely -- almost like a color inspiration board for a wedding ;) So he had to take a photo, and we thought we'd share it all with you. Leave us a comment with one of your favorite food color combos!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Global Fund for Women International Women’s Day in San Francisco

Bowerbird Photography March 12, 2014

Earlier this week we had the great opportunity to document the Global Fund for Women International Women's Day event in San Francisco, at the Ian Ross Gallery. The event celebrated International Women's Day, with a speech from Girl Up advisor Riya Singh, and a distinguished panel discussion on the future of women's and girl's rights, which included Elizabeth Gore and Kathy Calvin, from the UN Foundation, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former Prime Minister of Norway and currently Special Envoy with the United Nations, Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, CEO of the GFW, and Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica. It was such an inspiring afternoon and we left feeling uplifted by the amazing work people are doing around the world to support gender equality and to empower girls and women in their lives.

We hope you enjoy these photos from the event :)

Kathy Calvin, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and Riya Singh. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Kathy Calvin, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and Riya Singh. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Musimbi Kanyoro and Riya Singh. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Elizabeth Gore. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Ian Ross Gallery. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Jane Wurwand and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Riya Singh. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, Musimbi Kanyoro and Jane Wurwand. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Kathy Calvin. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Kathy Calvin. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Musimbi Kanyoro. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Musimbi Kanyoro. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Musimbi Kanyoro and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — Musimbi Kanyoro and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam