Sung + Peter: San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach, Alamo Square + Hayes Valley

Bowerbird Photography June 12, 2014

Sung + Peter grew up together in Oregon, but it wasn't until more recently that they realized that they were more than just friends :) Next month they are getting married near Portland, but first they wanted to celebrate their engagement, with a photo session in San Francisco.

We met them on a classic SF summer day -- foggy, sunny, windy -- perfect weather for a romantic day in The City. We started at Baker Beach, for a deep breath of salty ocean air, before heading over to Alamo Square, for some classic city vista shots. As our photo adventure continued, Sung + Peter decided it was time for a tasty treat, so we headed to Smitten Ice Cream, for a few scoops of made-to-order ice cream and ended our afternoon together at La Boulange Bakery, for coffee and croissants.

Sung + Peter are such sweethearts and we couldn't have asked for a more wonderful couple to hang out with :) Congratulations on your engagement Sung + Peter!!

San Francisco Engagement Photo Session at Baker Beach, Alamo Square + Hayes Valley. © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Liz + Will: Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto

Bowerbird Photography June 6, 2014

Will asked Liz out on a date last summer, to hike the trails of Arastradero Preserve, Liz's fave nature spot in Palo Alto. They packed a picnic and Will brought along a bottle of bubbly. Will had thoroughly convinced Liz that this was just another normal date. Little did Liz know, the ring was not at the jeweler's shop like she thought; it was on the hike with them.

After rambling through the golden grasses to a gorgeous outlook shaded by a gigantic oak tree, Will took advantage of the perfect moment, and to Liz's surprise, he popped the question! "Oh my God," Liz kept repeating excitedly -- and once she caught her breath -- "Yes!"

How totally magical that we got to to retrace their steps to their special spot for their engagement photos session last weekend :) We feel honored to be able to celebrate the wonderful memory of their proposal with them. We could not have asked for more beautiful weather or for a more sweet and caring couple to spend the afternoon with to commemorate their engagement!

Congratulations Liz + Will!! We are so happy for you, love birds!

Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, © Bowerbird Photography 2014 — Engagement Photo Session at Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, © Bowerbird Photography 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Photo Diary: Hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore

Bowerbird Photography May 28, 2014

Over Memorial Day weekend, our very dear friends Marika + Jess came to visit from LA. We took an all day hike in Point Reyes, and Marika's mom Lynn joined us for the day. We hope you enjoy these photographs from our wander in the wildflowers :)

Hiking in Point Reyes National Seashore. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

Ice cream at Fairfax Scoop. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

San Francisco Headshot Photography of Betsy

Bowerbird Photography May 27, 2014

We met up with Betsy last week in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to take her professional headshot and wanted to share some photographs on our blog. Betsy is a lawyer, based in Oakland, who works for small business owners, artists and entrepreneurs. Check out her website here :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Patti's Bday Celebration in San Rafael

Bowerbird Photography May 23, 2014

Summer has arrived and we thought we'd share some photos from Patti's bday party, one of Snorkel Mom's bff's and one of our best cheerleaders! Patti's neighbor, Gia, made an incredible Middle Eastern feast and hosted the gathering in her beautiful garden. Happy bday Paté!!

Patti's 65th Bday Celebration in San Rafael. © Bowerbird Photography, 2014

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam