Jessica, Simon + Isaac: San Francisco Family Photo Session at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park

Bowerbird Photography April 23, 2014

If baby Isaac ever wondered what his parents do when he is sleeping, years from now he will be able to look back at photo albums from our fun-filled photography session in Golden Gate Park's Botanical Gardens for proof. With Baby snug in his buggy, Mom and Dad scampered off for a kiss in a giant bush of purple flowers! So romantic. Yet, with the twittering of birds all around and the quack-quack of ducks (we all took turns at our best bird calls) Isaac slowly stirred awake. And what fun we had! Jessica entertained us by blowing bubbles by the lake, we chased Isaac chasing Canadian Geese by the lake's edge, we plopped down on the grass for a game of "1-2-3 Blast Off" where we threw fuzzy balls at each other, and then paused to greet a squirrel who came to join the party. We shared so many laughs that the nibble of cold from the S.F. fog rolling in was barely noticeable.

What a gorgeous, loving family! Enjoy a selection of our fave pics from their family photography session.

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

San Francisco Family Photo Session at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — San Francisco Family Photo Session at the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Kira + Nick: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session on Nob Hill

Bowerbird Photography April 22, 2014

Nob Hill is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in San Francisco, and served as the perfect backdrop for Kira + Nick's engagement photo session. They were dressed elegantly in black, and we were inspired to take photos that emphasized a high-contrast romantic style, while also capturing the color and joy that sparked from their playful interaction together.

We had a wonderful time with Kira + Nick and they are such a sweet pair :) Congrats love birds on your engagement!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session on Nob Hill. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session on Nob Hill. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

San Francisco Engagement Session on Nob Hill. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Citizen Jane Book Launch

Bowerbird Photography April 17, 2014

Jane Sloane is a very dear friend of ours and we could not have been more excited about her book launch this week for "Citizen Jane." Jane is a constant inspiration and role model to us. This book is a wonderful manual for anyone interested in working towards a world of equality, and for those committed to dancing through adversity with a soul-centered, compassionate, poetic approach. You can order your very own copy here!

Thanks Annie Wright for leading such a great conversation, and to the Global Fund for Women for hosting the wonderful event! Congratulations Jane!

Author Jane Sloane at her Citizen Jane book launch. San Francisco Public Library. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Citizen Jane book launch. San Francisco Public Library. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Grateful for friends like you Jane, that stand for and respect the great potential of every being in this world. Thanks for sharing the beauty of your message.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Mary + David: San Francisco Couple's Photo Session at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park

Bowerbird Photography April 14, 2014

What better way to celebrate a birthday than to get whisked away from the "Big Easy" to our "City by the Bay" for a weekend getaway. When Mary mentioned one day that she wished they had more couple's photos together, David took note and surprised her with a photo session in Golden Gate Park. The afternoon was classic S.F. and picturesque. When we met them, the fog was just rolling in from Ocean Beach, and steam was rising from Stow Lake, a convergence of veils that lent the scene an air of mystery and romance. We found a rowboat for them to tuck into, and they drifted on the lake together, snuggling close together on their seat to stay warm.

Walking along the tree-lined path at the water's edge, David explained that just like us, they love spending as much time together as they could, and enjoy working together as well. David is a cardiologist and Mary is a nurse, and they work together in the same lab. Talk about romantic! These two are such sweeties: intelligent, courageous, and kind; it's no surprise that their hearts melded in love while healing the hearts of their patients.

We send Mary all our best wishes as she embarks on another wonderful decade of life, and are so happy to celebrate her birthday in San Francisco with these photos.

San Francisco's Couple's Photo Session at Stow Lake. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Elisa + Jaime: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Ferry Building

Bowerbird Photography April 14, 2014

We love to hear how couples meet for the first time. With each story we hear, it seems that there could be no better explanation for how lovers find each other than fate. The universe seemed to align for Elisa and Jaime. After a sitcom style series of events, Elisa found herself working at the Cliff House, where she met Jaime, and found her reason for staying in San Francisco, the reason that propelled that fortunate moment of fate: love.

We met Elisa and Jaime at the Ferry Building and took some great shots of them over the water with the historic clock tower behind them. After a stroll along the water and under the sunny spring sky, we took refuge in the cool shade of the Ferry Building. Elisa and Jaime browsed the fruit stands, playfully making goo-goo eyes with each other with orange halves, and sampled olive oil and cheese from the local vendors.

We're so excited for Elisa + Jaime's engagement! Congratulations love birds!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Ferry Building. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014 — San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at the Ferry Building. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam