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Post 201 - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-10-10T13:54:00.003-05:00

I know it looks like I haven't posted in a while but I forgot to tell you, we've moved.

We are now located at our new home on http://www.she-n-he.com/sheblog

We'd really love to see you come on over.

Thanks for keeping up with us.

See you on the other side.

---mel

200th post - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-08-16T11:56:00.006-05:00

I couldn't be happier about writing our 200th posts!

There are a couple of super exciting things coming down the pike, today!

1st Tonight we'll be joining forces with Dress Shop for the launch of Austin Fashion Week.

Fashion Week begins with Dress Shop and She-N-He Photography and Design.

Join us for Dress Shop's first anniversary. What a perfect excuse to get the girls out!

Looking for something perfectly adorable, you'll find it at Dress Shop on August 16 at 6pm- Anniversary special discounts apply for one night only.

Come out and enjoy cocktails from Tito's Vodka and Waialua Soda, you'll also enjoy mini makeovers from Evie Evan, great jewelry designs by Taylor Moseley, giveaways and great company! Come early and bring your friends - gift bags will be given to the first 50 people to arrive!

2nd Check out our feature on Wedding Channel "Wedding of the Day."

Thank you for looking, we'll see you soon!

---mel

Weddings Unveiled - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-08-11T06:39:00.003-05:00

Tonight She-N-He will be at Mansion at Judges Hill to meet up.

Party Kicks off at 6pm.

See you there!

Click for more information.

---mel

Casey-N-Corey - Austin Engagement Photography

2010-07-26T20:58:00.007-05:00

Meet Casey-N-Corey, they were married in February 2010. But never got to take any pictures.

Corey is in the military and being deployed next month so Casey set up this shoot for the 2 of them.

Corey wasn't convinced it wasn't going to suck. Until it didn't suck.

I told you.

Be careful and safe over there, we'll see you in 18 months or so for your big wedding!

Can't wait.

Hanh-N-Sam - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-07-26T06:17:00.009-05:00

Hanh and Sam met in high school in all of those nerdy science classes and clubs. They dated for more than 10 years, through college and moving to New York for Hahn's medical school. Sam works on the floor of the New York stock exchange.

Hanh is Vietnamese and Sam, is not. To satisfy family tradition they held a Vietnamese service at 9am on the Saturday morning.

The tradition is, Sam and his family and friends, all those who wish to join Hahn's family walk to Hanh's house with all of their gifts and a feast to present to her family. Everyone fills the tiny living room separated in the middle, and Hanh and Sam marry in the middle of the room.

They feasted and communed for while in the afternoon then changed into a more America attire and rejoined their families in the early evening for a more America style wedding reception.

The beautiful cupcake display was provided by Sweetish Hill.

The reception was held at the very lovely Casa Blanca with delicious Vietnamese inspired fair from Pink Avocado.

They were amazing. I am madly in love with the 2 of them, we had such a great time together in such a short amount of time. I wish they lived here so we could continue to watch their lives grow together, but alas i guess we'll just have to go home to New York to see them. bummer ;)

Thank you both for letting us be a part of your wonderful wedding, Congratulations!

---mel

Don't Settle - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-07-22T15:35:00.009-05:00

When it comes to your wedding photography, don't settle for the cheaper photographer.

Wedding photography prices may seem arbitrary but they're not. You really do get what you pay for.

Ask yourself, "Why is it so cheap? What will I be missing out on?"

Chances are the cheaper photographer isn't going to live up to your level of expectations.

If you go with the cheaper photographer you'll likely be missing out on something you value, performance, talent, professionalism, customer service, timeliness, experience or genuine concern for YOUR wedding.

Find a photographer that you love. The relationship you have with your photographer will show in your photos. Cut corners on something that doesn't last as long as your wedding photos.

Speak with a friend about her wedding, what does she value most about her wedding now? Chances are, it's her photographs because they capture the memory and make it last long beyond your wedding day.

Weddings Unveiled 7.21.10 - Austin Wedding Photographer

2010-07-20T15:35:00.005-05:00

Come see us Wednesday @

Weddings Unveiled July 21 from 6-8pm at Palm Door.

click Weddings Unveiled for ticketing information

Use Code SHENHE and receive free admission.

I hope to see you all there.

---mel

7.9.10 Faith

2010-07-09T09:40:00.004-05:00

Faith is our next door neighbor's daughter. I made arrangements with our good friend Meg, that we would trade 2 year old portraits of faith for a lifetime of babysitting. I win!

Faith was what you call a blue baby, she had a hole in her heart when she was born and Meg and Corby were warned that their first daughter would be whisked away moments after her birth to have open heart surgery. It turned out that she was in a better shape than they thought, they were able to take her home and fatten her up and get her ready for her operation at 3 months old. The doctors explained, they'll notice it in her color. It was true, she was always pale and bluish in the beginning, after her surgery she was decidedly more pink and healthy looking. A few short months after her heart operation she had plastic surgery to correct a cleft lip. In the future, around 16, she'll have another operation to enlarge the vein going to her heart and she may choose to have another operation for the scaring near the cleft lip site, but it's virtually unnoticeable. But young woman are their own worst critics, she may still find fault with her scarring. Today she is an exuberant, beautiful, screaming red head with a temper to match. She is the apple of everyone's eye. She's my neighbor.

As always you can view more images on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Family Photography

7.7.10 Carly's Bridal Session

2010-07-07T07:24:00.004-05:00

Carly and Chad were married on July 4th @ Mandola Estate Winery in Driftwood.

I have been excited for this wedding for over a year. I am wild for Carly + Chad and Carly's mom Donna. We have had a lot of fun during this year of planning. Carly started out, shall we say, skeptical, she may have had a couple bad experiences with wedding photographers and she was convinced we were all the same. She learned fast, after her girlfriend, at the expo, told her "if she wasn't a photographer, she would be your friend." We found out later that I could be a photographer and we could still be friends. Thank you Carly and Chad for your trust, and your friendship.

Our journey together began during their engagements session in October 09. click here to view. After that Carly decided she would like to add a bridal session, I think she always wanted one, she's a natural, anyway, in front of the camera. She chose the delicious and classic Laguna Gloria as a backdrop for our session. I couldn't be more pleased with how the session came out, so beautiful. Thanks to Donna and Larry for all of your help on that shoot.

Carly and Chad tied the knot at the Mandola Estates on the 4th of July. The ceremony and reception were beautiful but my favorite part was the surprise fireworks display, they did a great job, and it was a thrill for the Bradshaws'.

Steve was walking around the gardens shooting some exterior shots for the our album when he was told by a patron that he "looked like a professional," and might he take a few shots of him with his girlfriend. Seconds after Steve took his camera the man knelt before his girlfriend and proposed. Steve unwavered by the man's surprise proposal shot the entire scene. It was exciting for her, for sure, but Steve had a really good time with it too.

Congratulations Carly and Chad, I'll post your wedding pictures in a few weeks when I have them ready. Congratulations mystery couple, we wish you all ever happiness on your new journeys.

As always you can find more images from Carly's Bridal on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

All the best.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

7.2.10 Bek + Donnie Married!

2010-07-02T07:38:00.005-05:00

Bek + Donnie were married at Kindred Oaks at the end of of May. I LOVE Kindred Oaks, did I mention? Elaine is sucking a calming soul, such a pleasure work with on your most special day, and look at those views! for more view have a look at Maegen + Daniel's wedding, also at Kindred Oaks.

Bek is a referral from a photographer friend of ours Hannah Day. As Hannah was a member of the wedding party she was far too busy orchestrating the day to also photograph the wedding. I was honored to have been asked to capture their moments for them.

Donnie is hearing impaired and Bek is a sign language interpreter. They're a match made in heaven. During the service they employed 2 interpreters, one male and one female to interpret each roll. They quietly and personally signed their vows, which were not translated for their guests. It was an amazing experience, it was best described by Donnie's best man, he is also hearing. He says it's amazing standing in a parking lot with a group of Donnie's hearing impaired friends and they're partying down, but all you can hear is quiet first pumps and occasional hand slaps.

Congratulations to you both, we wish you both the happiest life together.

As always you can see a lot more images on facebook.

Thanks for having a look.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

6.29.10 The RIGHT photographer

2010-06-29T08:38:00.005-05:00

You'll know it when you feel it.

This weekend, we photographed Hahn and Sam's wedding. They came in from New York, they wanted to come home and marry where they met and fell in love. I spoke with Hahn over the phone before we met, we also did some chatting over instant messenger. We met once, 8 months ago, give or take. She has been in her second year of medical school in New York, so her time is extremely limited. I met her again on Wednesday before the wedding to discuss final details of her traditional Vietnamese ceremony.

I have a baby, Bishop, he is 1.5 years old. He often accompanies me to meetings, that Wednesday was no exception. I was taking notes while chatting with Hahn and Sam and the baby wanted to be feisty, so Hahn just grabbed him right out of my arms and started playing with him (she has a 5 month old nephew herself.) I thought that was the coolest thing in the world. I want people to be so comfortable with me, and me with them, that they wouldn't think twice about going into my frigidaire and grabbing a snack or a soda. Or grabbing my baby to entertain him. We actually chatted about this exchange at her wedding I told her how much I loved it that she felt comfortable enough with me to do that and Sam told her after our meeting, "dude, you grabbed a white girl's baby." Sam is caucasian, Texas born and raised and Hahn is Vietnamese raised primarily in Australia, these types of comments flowed all day. Apparently in her family, which is extensive, it's perfectly acceptable to grab someone's baby, I felt like family. I was honored.

We arrived at her ceremony site 45 minutes early to scope it out, and meet all of her family. What an amazing group of people, Steve and I kept saying, "Have you met Hahn's sister? She is the sweetest!" "Have you met Sam's mom? She is out of this world!" Their wedding was broken up into 2 sections of the day, the traditional morning ceremony and the modern evening reception. At the ceremony in the morning, I wept like a baby, I know how important this was to the whole family that their families join in this cultural service and I was truly moved. The evening went off without a hitch, pictures, cupcakes, dancing, sparklers, amazing. At the end of the evening, Hahn ran through her line of sparklers, like she'd been training for it, her entire life. At the end, by the car, she grabbed me and hugged me and told me she loved me. And I love her, this is the kind of relationship we should have if that's your thing, if it's not, then I'm probably not the photographer for you.

Click <here> for another story about finding the RIGHT photographer.

Click <here> or <here> to read a view reviews from brides about our work and about us.

Congratulations to all of you who have found the RIGHT photographer. It's a painstaking process, but it's worth the effort.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

6.25.10 Blog Stalkers.

2010-06-24T07:53:00.004-05:00

Yesterday, I met a couple @ the Weddings Unveiled event. Of their couple, the bride, said she had been blog stalking us. Fun. You never know if there is anyone out there taking any notice and sometimes the blog feels silly and narcissistic. Then you meet someone who loves to read your blog. I love it. Sadly we were already booked for her wedding date, but maybe she'll plan her wedding and reception for the same day ;) You know who you are.

She-N-He has huge news: Amanda, one of our beloved brides, has just become a Bee. She is really excited and we're thrilled for her. She'll be blogging all about her wedding plans and details from now until her wedding in January 2011. She posted recently about her "Priority Number 1: Photography." please have a look.

Thanks for keeping up with us.

All the Best.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

6.24.10 The Littles

2010-06-24T07:16:00.004-05:00

Kelly and Eric were married in May at the Inn at Pearl Street. Totally lovely couple, so positive, the rain narrowly missed blowing the top off their plans and they barely noticed. Which was a ushered along by their unfaltering day of coordinator, One Fine Day Weddings, even without a planned indoor space for all of the guests, Suzanne was light on her feet and collected, seriously one of the finest coordinators I've worked with. You'll have a happy life together, no doubt. I'm so happy for you both.

As usual, you can find more images on Facebook.

See you next time.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

7.16.10 Matt Senior

2010-06-16T06:15:00.003-05:00

Matt is friends with all of the seniors we've photographed this year. It's like their facebook pages are a roadmap. He's amazing, super cute, polite, plays the trumpet, and oh did I mention he's a brilliant genius? He was offered an academic scholarship to about a million schools, it sounds as though he spent his entire senior year bouncing around from school to school just to decide which school was for him. In the end Rice won, though he is planning (possibly) graduate school at MIT. He's planning a career in engineering. Did I mention how completely impressed I was a the group of seniors from this year. You guys knock my socks off.

1 last thing, he was super cute ;)

Thanks for looking, as always you can view more images on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Senior Portrait Photographer

6.12.10 Juanita + John 5.22.10

2010-06-12T22:59:00.004-05:00

I felt a special kinship with Juanita and John from the moment we met. They met at work and I love that, that's how Steve and I met. We discovered after our 45 minute meeting that we were only one degree apart, we have friends in common. Nice.

It was our first time to the Terrace Club, what an amazing view and the dance floor was on fire. They did a great job of making everything so beautiful, Hunter is fantastic and a real trooper. Anyone would be lucky to work with them, it was also our first time to work with Elite Events Austin, Courtney is fire-cracker, she was fantastic with everyone, everything ran smoothly considering there was quite a lot to contend with but she was able to keep her cool and get things rolling as if nothing ever happened! Good job Courtney, it was a pleasure to work with you and the Terrace Club and ATXDJ fantastic job as always, but most of all Juanita and John we were so honored to be with you on your most blessed. Congratulations!

As always you can fine more images on facebook.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

6.8.10 My House

2010-06-09T06:39:00.002-05:00

I love my house. I love the way it feels in the early morning, the rooms are dark but the light from the kitchen illuminates the dining and living areas, it's quiet, it just seems to be getting ready for her day. I love later in the morning, the light just pours in from all angles and there is a peek through in the dining area that shares the light generously with the living room. All of the rooms are painted a different color thus sending a new message every step from the bedrooms to the kitchen. We've lived here for 4 years so far and this feeling never seems to fade. I walk from the office to the kitchen, on the way for a cup of coffee and I often think "I am IN LOVE with my house."

I have always been a mover, my whole life, we would pick up and move from place to place, state to state, school to school. 7 schools, I think, before I wrapped up Elementary. Same system after that, but many different dwellings in between. My New York life wasn't any different the shortest amount of time I stayed in a house in New York was 8 days. I moved in with a friend and our sublet, essentially recalled it at the drop of a hat. My longest in New York was 3.5 years and I was aching to move on. But here, this house, I could stay here forever.

We've planted plants and flowers and this year put in a tree, we can't stay forever, but we can make it even better for the next family who lives here. So they have the same deep affection for our tiny, little oasis. We've started our family here and Bishop as he grows get to experience this house. The galley kitchen goes to the dining room on one side and living room on the other side. Bishop is walking/running now and sometimes I think the layout was for Chase. When we move forward in our lives and find a new house, bigger, in a better neighborhood, all of the trimming. Bishop will always remember this house is the house he came home too when he was a baby and we planted our tree in his honor. When he's 40 he can swing by his first house and see his tree.

Don't get me wrong our house is modest in her square footage, but it would make our NYC friends blush from the excess. The house is situated on a mature tree lined street in an otherwise scary neighborhood and we will have to leave our house when our first is ready for classes. But for now, it holds a romance, that is palpable. It's our own little secret Eden.

The sun is trying to peek through the clouds and the house is starting to flood with light, I have to get back to reality and doing some editing before our house is alive with the full energy of the day.

Have a wonderful day.

---mel

5.26.10 Engagement Albums in Action

2010-05-26T08:52:00.004-05:00

Steve and I got married 4 years ago and we had all of the traditional things, cake cutting pictures, bouquet toss and a sign-in book. After 4 years of marriage when I meet someone new and we chat about wedding pictures our wedding album always comes out and I could sit and chat about our wedding and wedding photography for hours. You know what piece of wedding memorabilia that may see the light of day but once a year, at best? Our sign-in book. Our guests all dutifully signed our sign-in book and for some reason we only pull it out on our anniversary. We love all of our guests comments and when we do pull it out to reread all of their hand written notes they are all joyful memories. It's just not something we think of everyday. We wanted to make it more desirable piece of nostalgia for our couples so, we added a new product to our line up last year. The engagement/Custom designed sign-in book. We started making them last year so we just recently started seeing them in action at our weddings.

We've taken a few shots and wanted to share with you the joy that is our newest addition.

Enjoy.

Thanks for looking.

See you soon.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Kate + Ryan Married!

2010-05-20T07:24:00.005-05:00

Location: Casa Blanca
DJ: ATXDJ ( did i mention how much I loved their music?! he had everything, including a little known song by Melanie. I highly recommend.)

I first met Kate early last year, we were out of her budget and she was ready to move on. However, she was convinced we were right and months later she called and asked frantically if the date was still available. Luckily it was, it turns out they were able to shift funds around here and there and were able to afford a high priority for them. I sure was glad they did.

They have been together for quite a while. Spending time away from each other while Kate teaches elementary school here in Austin and Ryan alternated semesters of college with internships for NASA. They finally made it to the same city and then living together, now they're married and blissful.

Their wedding was so joyous, we were thrilled to be there.
Thank you for working so hard to choose us.
Congratulations!
As always you can see more images on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

5-17-10 Maegan + Daniel Married!

2010-05-14T08:03:00.004-05:00

I met Maegan for the first time during a bridal expo 2009, and then we chatted by phone several times and at great length. I get her and know what she likes, I know Daniel is scared of the camera. Maybe not scared, just doesn't care much for it. Maegan LOVES the camera. Our first assignment together was her bridal session. Her dress is a classic piece, with a clean vintage feel, absolutely stunning. She was looking for a Film Noir, movie classic look. We put together a style sheet and shot it at Hacienda del Lago. click <here>to view it.

After those portraits, I could hardly wait to photograph Maegan and Daniel's Big Day. Their wedding was beautiful. The sunset at, Kindred Oaks in Georgetown, was perfect that day. Her colors in various shades of purple were spot on (and trendy.) Good eye. Plus the flowers fromZuzu's Petals were a perfect compliment to their wedding with their happy spring time gerbera daisies. It was a pleasure to work with them, their friends and beautiful family.

Thank you for letting us be a part of your day.

Congratulations!

As always you can view more images on facebook.

In other news... We completely updated every single picture in our favorite section on our website.

Please have a look! www.she-n-he.com

We are going to be making an appearance @ the Weddings Unveiled show this weekend.

Sunday May 16th, 2010 3:00-5:00

@ McMurtrie Farms

800 Ramble Creek Drive

Pflugerville, Tx 78660

We hope to see you there!

take good care.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

5.11.10 Senior Lisa

2010-05-11T07:48:00.003-05:00

I may have said it before, but I'll say it again, I just love shooting Seniors. There is so much life and excitement about the next phase of their lives and I feel privileged to be there during that brief cross-road. Plus their really open minded about what is great, they just want to look good-deal ;)

I'm a little bit bummed that Seniors are finished for this season, we'll have to wait until next season Novemberish I guess. Our seniors have been a little slow to get started. We've have had a real difficulty figuring out how to advertise to high-school seniors. We got lucky this year 1 senior found us and sent all of her friends. Thank you Gracie ;) If you find this and you know a senior who is in need of their shots, send them this way.

Thank You.

As always you can find more images on facebook.

See you soon.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

5.8.10 People Magazine

2010-05-08T08:23:00.003-05:00

About 4 weeks ago I was contract to go to Dallas for People Magazine for a story about Brandon Henry. I love working with People, the stories are always really meaty and relevant. So I kind of had a grasp on his story, his girlfriend 7-8 month pregnant went to Italy on vacation delivered their baby and came home and lied about being pregnant still then came upw ith some story to throw him off.

Well he finally go down to the bottom of the story went ot Italy found his baby in a convent there and went through all of the rigamarole to claim his baby and bring him home... If you want to read the full 3 page story, buy extra groceries and read it while you wait to be checked out.

I inititally went in concerend for him and how he would be able to cope with this, but quickly learned that he is a remarkably equipped man and a great father. It makes me excited for their futures. He has a big supportive family and you just know everything is going to be wonderful for them. We wish them all the best in the world and congratulations, Dad!

As always you can view a few more images on facebook. become a fan.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

5.3.10 Featured!

2010-05-03T11:34:00.003-05:00

Samantha's Bachelorette Party was featured on Off Beat Bride!

It's a wonderful story about throwing a non-traditional bachelorette party. They have a lot of fun ideas. Click the icon and see how wonderful!

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.28.10 Christy + Kai Married!

2010-04-28T07:01:00.003-05:00

Christy and Kai threw an intimate wedding in their barn in Driftwood. They had plenty of time to create the perfect setting for their big day. Molding and forming a little day by day, I remember a conversation with Christy just a week before the wedding and she was rushing to get back to painting the barn. All their hard work paid off, the room was impeccable. They incorporated small details to marry their families. For example, Christy gathered wedding pictures from both her and Kai's family and tied them to rope and hung them through-out. They were a huge hit, all night guests made their way to the pictures to find themselves and family members. I have spoken with brides recently who were interested in using photographs for decor, you could consider this personal touch.

Congratulations to you both we wish you all the best.

as always you can see more images on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.26.10 Maegan's Bridal session

2010-04-26T08:23:00.004-05:00

We shot Maegan's Bridal quite a long while ago and I was in love with the results since them.

She was looking for something a little film noir. So we did a lot of research to find the right imagery to make it come across well. Here was out idea board. I think our results were outstanding, and man does she wear that dress? What a beauty!

Their wedding was this weekend and as always we are a couple of weddings away still so we'll have something to post soon.

So in the mean time, a little to whet your whistle.

plus a note about our location!! This is Hacienda del Lago. Just look at this place?! The place is amazing and picturesque but they also have the greatest staff I've had the pleasure of working with. For this particular shoot we were running later than we planned, trying to get all of these awesome shots in and Tom the owner handed us a key and let us stay as long as we needed. You see?! the best staff in 4 counties. I'm a big fan. Thank you guys.

As always you can see more on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Samantha + Scott Married!

2010-04-22T08:11:00.005-05:00

Can you believe it!?

Sam is our bride from the crazy Bachelorette Party you'll be able to see more of on Off Beat Bride in a week or 2. The wedding was so perfect, exactly the way they imagined it. They married in beautiful St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham, Tx, followed by an afternoon reception at Brenham's country club. Instead of a first dance, our couple competed in their first DDR dance off, they provided a Blue Bell ice cream bar, and hand-made assorted sushi out of candy for their favors. S+S started making origami cranes for their decor. Along the way they read somewhere that 100o folded birds represents good luck. They bought paper and enlisted their friends to help them reach their goal, they considered this to be a collective good luck charm from their friends and family for their new marriage. We had such a blast with them. I hope they renew their vows next year!

As always you can find more on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.16.10 Samantha's Bachelorette.

2010-04-21T06:13:00.004-05:00

Samantha is one of our most recent brides. She's a non-traditionalist as you can plainly see. She found a big batch of heinous wedding dresses online for <$. So she got her mom, MIL, friends and bridesmaids together to have a "Let's re-imagine these ugly dresses party!" Everyone was really into, they tried-on, shredded, sewed, hot-glued and drew on the dresses. In the end the dresses, while retaining just a glimmer of their 1980's glory days, were wearable again. kind-of. After that the brave woman were dropped off on 6th street on a Saturday night wearing their creations. Sadly I missed that part.

Thank you for looking, please enjoy.

As always you can see the rest of the images on facebook

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.15.10 Gullahorn Family

2010-04-15T09:16:00.005-05:00

Six months ago, or so, I was asked to donate services to a cause I believe in. So Patti bid on our offer and won our services, she wasn't sure what to do with it at first but decided that she would hold onto it until her big birthday she had coming up. So while she had her entire family in town for her birthday we shot her entire family.

It's brief glimpse into what it could be like in such a large family (3boys and 1girl) plus all of their spouses and kids (6 grandkids) and (2 great-grandparents) so in total 15? It's a strange kind of chaos, a happy chaos, the kind of blinding nuttiness that can only come with a family this size. We wanted to take portraits of all of the family units plus the whole family and different groups and singles where there was time. It was a smashing success.

The Gullahorn's bought a giant piece of property "out in the country" 30 some years ago and it's fun to think this is just the scene they imagined when they made this wonderful purchase.

Thank you for looking.

Tomorrow, stay tuned for Samantha's bachelorette party.

As usual you can see more images on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.14.10 The Elegant Owl

2010-04-14T11:18:00.004-05:00

Today we were featured on The Elegant Owl. Sneak over and have a peek.

See you soon!

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.7.10 Katrina + Andrew Married!

2010-04-14T06:15:00.006-05:00

Katrina and Andrews wedding was held a few weeks back at The Gardens of Cranesbury View. Wow, stunning location. It's a blank slate with a Tuscan sensibility, immaculate, perfect. The gardens are fantastic and and clearly a labor of love. It's built on a slight hill so it seems to open up the sky. The Collins a husband and wife team who own this treasure are the perfect addition to your perfect day, accommodating and resourceful. You really can't go wrong. If you haven't seen it, you must go.

Katrina and Andrew. I just love you guys, look at those smiles. So perfectly matched. Enjoy your beautiful life together. I'm glad I got to be there at the beginning.

---mel

as always there are a lot more images on facebook. come be our fan!

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.2.10 Blogger LOVE

2010-04-02T10:35:00.007-05:00

Today we got love from

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Thank you so much for sharing Brandi + Lee's amazing wedding with the world at large!

Have a great holiday everyone.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

4.1.10 Memories

2010-04-01T10:26:00.003-05:00

While doing something completely everyday, mundane, normal, I came across an envelope with my wedding date printed on it. Which, by the way, is the same date as the flash forward, in "FlashForward." So I opened it to see what was inside, I'm sure I put it there when we moved into this house, it was a stack of wonderful pictures from our wedding day, that I couldn't be happier with. I LOVED our wedding photographer, in-fact I called him while on our engagement vacation to make sure he would do it.

The flood of memories that come racing back to me about how wonderful all of those details were that we painstakingly assembled in the course of a year. It was amazing. I will cherish these images and my memories for a lifetime.

Word of advice, LOVE your wedding photographer, and you WILL love your images.

Happy Engagement.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

3.25.10 Boggy Creek Farm

2010-03-25T09:05:00.005-05:00

Yesterday I wrapped up Tricia + Jonathan's wedding At Mansion at Judges Hill, then I ran down to Kyle for the Weddings Unveiled Event. It was aquite a nice turn out considering the weather and it was a pleasure to meet all of the couples there. Thanks for coming out.

Today I am editing an editorial job for Organic Gardening Magazine that is not going to run until next year, they have to wait until the items photographed are back in season again. So I will not be able to post those until then. I can tell you I went to the East Side Cafe to do the gardening picks, wow, I was so inspired I decided to do the bulk of my produce shopping at local CSAs and farmers sales in the area, primarily Boggy Creek Farms. Last Wednesday during spring break I took my good friend and her 2 kids over there. It's satisfying telling your kids "This morning the earth grew this (enter vegetable of choice here) and someone picked it, cleaned it, I will cook and tonight you will eat it." Amazing. It feels so good to know exactly where our food comes from. Plus until 1 week ago I had never once eaten a mustard green and I wasn't a huge fan of beets, I am now. I LOVE them, they are that much better coming direct from the garden. Boggy Creek has a sale every Wednesday and Saturday, there are also chickens to look at. Wednesdays seem to be good kid parent bonding time.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Tricia + Jonathan Married!

2010-03-24T14:37:00.004-05:00

Tricia + Jonathan's nuptials were graciously hosted at the Mansion at Judges Hill and fit for royalty. I have been a little obsessed with my Vintage Kennedy family portraits and I think you might see that in the lead shots here. The service was lovely and location was great but that party, THAT PARTY!!! wow! those guys can dance their little bums off! and really, really good dancing going on. I requested dance lessons after the wedding. I was politely blown off. Does that mean no?

Please enjoy the shots from their wedding and as always there are plenty more on facebook.

Maybe this will get Tricia to join ;)

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

3.9.10 Linsey + Marcos

2010-03-22T07:35:00.004-05:00

Linsey is a leasing agent in an apartment complex in North Austin. She first met Marcus 3 years ago when she leased him his apartment. How romantic. On their first date, she indulged in beers while he delicately partook of margaritas and it's been love ever since. They plan to marry in September and I couldn't be happier for them. They are wonderful together, they make you happy just spending time in their presence. Good luck with the rest of your planning and your big move you have coming. See you soon.

As always you can view more by becoming our fan on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.28.10 Brandi + Lee Married

2010-03-18T12:14:00.004-05:00

Barr Mansion

Brandi + Lee, I am so bummed it's done. I am going to miss them so much. WE talked so much through their entire engagement. Brandi bounced ideas my way a lot and it was fun being a quiet voice in the background. I can claim credit for any of the creativity they expressed in their wedding details but I can say they looked exactly how they said they were going to look. It was so thrilling being there and seeing all of those amazing ideas take actual shape. Beautiful job you guys. You might remember Brandi and Lee from their engagement session. See how amazing they are?!

Thank you guys for everything, it was an honor to share your day with you.

All the very best, we'll miss you.

---mel

P.S. As always you can see more images on our facebook gallery.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

3.8.10 Marie + Sean Engaged!

2010-03-08T06:19:00.003-06:00

Marie is our intern/3rd photographer we have been working with this year, and we LOVE her. She is a ball of energy and so positive, it's magnetic. She met her fiance Sean on a plane flying from some small town in MI to another, a 45 minute flight. At the end of the flight they walked a little, had some lunch and hoped that their next flights were delayed, but they weren't. Sean took Marie's email address and dutifully emailed the minute he exited his second flight. She was so thrilled, and for 3 years the couple met back in forth in their requisite home-towns, until it was time for Sean to deploy. She moved to South Carolina to continue her education in Library Science where his "home base" would be. Then discovered Library Science just wasn't her bag so with a fully planned wedding scheduled for November of 2010 in SC, she moved to Austin to try her hand at wedding photography. Sean, on his half way point leave, came to visit with her here and now both are in love with the each other AND Austin. His time was limited, the weather was wishy-washy and our schedules barely matched up. We were finally able to make it work and here are our results.

Thank you both so much for you time and trust. I had a great time working with you.

Congratulations to you both and Sean be safe, we'll see you in about 8 months.

As always you can see more on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Brandi + Lee Sneak Peek!

2010-03-02T15:51:00.003-06:00

I know it's way early for this but I just can't keep my eyes off of them.

Here they are at their beloved Barr Mansion!

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.26.10 Michelle's review

2010-02-25T11:26:00.000-06:00

Michelle says:

We met Melanie and Steve at my sister-in-law's wedding where they proceeded to get my fiance (now husband) hooked on photography! They are friendly, down-to-earth and FUN!

Between that first impression as guests and seeing the resulting photos of that wedding, when we became engaged, we knew they absolutely were the only photographers for our engagement and wedding photos!

Melanie encouraged us to shoot our engagement pictures in an unconventional place... the below comment from one of our friends says it all:

"Here's what's cool about the engagement pics: they were taken in a very utilitarian place, industrial, but there is a warmth that radiates from you guys so the lasting impressions of the photos are of calmness, comfortable familiarity, love. I think that is the coolest."

The arrived at our wedding well before the ceremony to ensure they got every moment, detail and most importantly EVERY EMOTION! We didn't even realize they were taking photos all around us at the ceremony.... until we saw the proofs.. and all I can say is WOW!!! They succeeded in capturing the tenderest moments as well as the craziest moments of the dinner/reception.

I would recommend She-n-He to anyone in need of a professional photographer for not only engagements / weddings, but family pictures, senior pictures, babies... you name it, they will provide beautiful memories you will cherish for a lifetime!

YEAH! we love to make people happy!

---mel

2.25.10 Ruth + Wes Married!

2010-02-25T10:59:00.003-06:00

Actually they were married 2.13.10, but I really like having the full edit complete before I post it.

Ruth and Wes have been together since high school. Looking back it's been more than 10 years and all of the family was SO ready for their nuptials. They kept their wedding a secret from everyone except family and their dearest friends.

They took their vows @ the Umlauf Sculpture Garden before witnesses numbering merely 11. Not counting me. The service was beautiful, personal and perfect. The Ahearns treated their guests to a reception dinner at Vespaio.

Congratulations to you both, and your families!

As always you can find more of this wedding on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.24.10 for fun

2010-02-24T18:31:00.005-06:00

Yesterday in Austin, Tx... it snowed. I know, you can't believe it right, well I have proof.

It was the first time in 14+ months that Bishop boy has seen snow so I snatched him away from his morning breakfast so we could get a shot of him with the snow. There wasn't much, but he could sit in it and had to wear a hat and his favorite Lakers jacket.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.22.10 Taylor Senior

2010-02-22T08:11:00.003-06:00

We shot a senior portrait for a Gracie about a month ago and now her good friend from school ms. Taylor has come for her Senior Portraits. I LOVE shooting Senior portraits. Taylor graduates in June this year and besides being super cute she's also brilliant and dedicated. She was just checking out the University of her choice, in BOSTON!!! I am a big advocate of students leaving home and trying out the other end of the country to go to school. It's the best and most freeing time of your whole life. Try everything out, now is the time. Congratulations to Taylor, sounds like she's made her choice, she'll be a Husky next year. We wish you all the best.

As always you can find more images on Facebook.

Until next time.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.14.10 Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-14T22:56:00.003-06:00

Tonight Steve and I opened a new bottle of wine for a left-over dinner, we used good place-mats and tended to the baby no less that 5 times times. Watched taped Amazing Race. Now we're off to bed.

There is something blissful in finding rhythm and joy in the everyday.

I wish it for everyone.

Happy Valentines Day.

---mel

2.13.10 Weddings

2010-02-13T11:35:00.002-06:00

I love weddings. In fact, in about and hour I am going to capture for all time, a wedding for a blissfully happy couple in Austin. It's amazing knowing that there is this wonderful service that I can provide. These images will be a part of their lives for their live forever and its exciting to know that my life has impacted someone else's in such a way. I feel like the luckiest person in the world. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life.

On another note. This morning over breakfast with the baby, Steve and I talked about what our wedding day was like. We put together a wonderful collection of wedding memories on audio tape for just this reason, it's funny to see what our mind recollects now. I remember a bubble bath and a lunch date with my girls. I know there were unplanned things that happened and someone might even consider them to be "bad," I didn't. The fond memories are the only ones that stay with you. My sister would say that worst thing that happened at out wedding was she forgot to bring my vows to the alter, I handed them to her and didn't tell her what it was for. So I turned to her in the middle of the service asking for them and she didn't have them, my husband and I skipped over this moment. I never cared about it, but she thought it was the worst thing in the world to ever happen. Even now I have to really work at it, to retrieve this memory. I guess what I'm trying to get at is this; you can plan, and plan, and plan and plan, but we're human and things go the way the universe wants them to.

Be open. Life is a long journey. Enjoy it.

---mel

2.11.10 Inspiration

2010-02-11T11:41:00.005-06:00

Yesterday I was asked by a couple who I met with, where I found my inspiration. It was such an excellent question and I wanted to share my answer with everyone.

I find my inspiration in everything, color, texture, expressions, everywhere. More literally, I find inspiration in location, fashion, grooming and personality. People inspire me, sometimes the people I get to work with are afraid of the camera and it's fun to see them come out of their shell, and that's inspiring. And sometimes I get to work with "old pros" in front of the camera and it's a whole different kind of inspiration. I also keep a collection of pictures and illustrations that inspire me daily. I have a bulletin board on the wall that I tack all of this imagery into. I keep collections of graphic art and photography books. I find inspiration in everything, I love Books, Movies, Magazines. I subscribe to PDN, Dwell, Cooking Light, Entertainment Weekly, and Time. I have a handy camera around incase a movie or a show has a nicely blocked scene. I take a shot of it and save it for my wall. In this batch of images you'll see some images from Cobis images, you'll see a clip from Mad Men, and scene from The Reader. Some several classic French and American advertisements.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Especially from you.

Thanks for asking.

enjoy.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.6.10 Michelle + Bert Wedding

2010-02-10T17:18:00.005-06:00

Married!

Michelle and Bert. How I love thee! First the wedding was itty-bitty just 22 people there. In Houston at the most delicious steakhouse, maybe, ever! yummo! It was also rather short but there was so much to capture. They didn't do a lot of the traditional business, no cake, or organized dancing. Just 2 people with gobs of love to share.

They found us at Sheryl and Rob's wedding from last spring. What a nice time we all had.

Thank you guys for the star treatment. We appreciate your appreciation.

As always you can find more from this wedding on Facebook

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

2.1.10 Brenna + Kyle Married!

2010-02-01T22:47:00.004-06:00

I have been so excited to see these files, the wedding was so beautiful! We met Brenna and Kyle just a few months ago and shot their engagement session 3 weeks ago. I just love these guys, they were so much fun to be around. When the glasses were being raised and their bridal party spoke so highly of the 2 of them I knew just what they were speaking about. They were so charming, funny, and warm. The wedding was a blast, coordinated by the ever capable Courtney Cornelius @ Premier Event Source and the cake from Crazy Cakes was OUT of CONTROL. Wow. The best I've seen so far! Check these guys out they just might be that missing piece to your wedding day puzzle.

As always you can see more images on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

Houston this weekend for Michelle and Bert's wedding. Bert is Sheryl's Bro.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

1.29.10 Michelle + Bert Engaged!

2010-01-29T14:48:00.004-06:00

Michelle and Bert have been together on and off for almost 15. I'd say their almost ready to be wed ;)

We shot under the bridge again and I am in love. We found a new extra special spot and I am really happy with it. The wind was a nightmare but luckily Michelle was down. They drove in from Houston there was no way this wasn't getting done Saturday! Sans all of the homeless folk who want to s=chat while you're down there, this is the best place in town to shoot!
THanks for going down there again with me guys!
See you in 2 weeks.
---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

1.25.10 What Nancy has to say

2010-01-26T15:02:00.001-06:00

See more reviews of She-N-He Photography and Design on Project Wedding.

She-N-He
Austin Wedding Photography and Design

1.25.10 Brenna + Kyle

2010-01-25T22:00:00.006-06:00

I met Brenna and Kyle about 3 months ago and since then I have shot their engagement session and their wedding, it all happened very fast. I am nearly through editing their wedding and the engagement session is to follow. They are both so lovely. Absolutely amazing people to spend time with. Their are so madly in love and so stinking funny and fun to be around. They have awesome friends and family and I just feel lucky to know them. Thank you guys for trusting us with your most valued day. Brenna's sister is next in a few months, have a wonderful wedding we wish you all the love in the world.
Thanks for looking.
All the Best.
---mel

She-N-He
Austin Wedding Photography and Design

1.22.10 It's been a while.

2010-01-22T17:31:00.005-06:00

I know it's been quite a while since my last post infact I have a couple of good things to post but I've been so busy wrapping up last year still I just haven't had the time. We are getting ready to overhaul the entire office, maybe this weekend.

Since the year began though, my dear baby Bishop turned 1 year old. Can you believe it?

I can't! So in honor of him growing, I thought I put up a few pictures of his growth and progress. This year has seen a weight gain of 18lbs, we're so proud. Plus the addition of, count them, 5 teeth. He is sitting up, crawling, smiling, talking (no actual words) and the most currently and my personal favorite, laughing not only with you but when he thinks something is funny. I LOVE it.

Here are some of his sweet picts from the year.

Thanks for indulging me. I'll be back to proper posts next week.

Take good care.

---mel

just born

first smiles

sitting up.

almost crawling

new teeth

clean, and confused to dirty sugar rush!

January 2010

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

1.13.10 Gracie Donley:Senior

2010-01-13T08:58:00.003-06:00

I met Gracie last week at Mayfield Park just before she head back to school for the 2nd 1/2 of her last year of high school. Very exciting time in anyones life. She is no exception. She has an impressive list of school she's applying too most I'd never heard of, but Michigan State was on there for it's similarities to UT but that it's a new place to explore. I'm excited for her and her future.

Good Luck to you in your future. Can't wait to hear what your do in life.

She-N-He

Photography and Design

12-28-09 Cutie Kyle in Belmont Shore

2009-12-28T23:15:00.003-06:00

It appears as though it's been quite a while since my last post, it has! I took a nice long vacation for Christmas to California with my dear family. It was a relaxing and quiet 10 days. We watched the baby do everything from almost walk to eating mud. I'll post pictures of that soon. In the mean time, I shot a headshot for Kyle Roberts while we were there.

His agent is sending him for comedy, he wants to do drama and his hair alone is a character actor.

Please enjoy

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

12.4.09 Alanna + Nate Engaged!

2009-12-04T13:16:00.004-06:00

Alanna + Nate won an engagement session from us at the Weddings Unveiled event in October. We actually met them a couples times before they won the package, so we were so excited to get to work with them. Alanna went to school for Photography and her taste is very specific, she wasn't finding the right photographer out there. I think we've won her over.

She saw her engagement pictures and she said

"Melanie we LOVE THEM!! Thank you so much, these are everything we hoped they would be :)" and "Those pics are AWESOME. You made us look great, we are a little in love with ourselves now. :) We keep looking at them, it's cute Nathan probably looks at them more than I do."

So we are very happy and proud to have taken part in their new life together.

Hope to see you in October, guys.

Be Well

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

11-22-09 Tricia + Jonathan Engaged!

2009-12-01T10:42:00.003-06:00

This is from the weekend before Thanksgiving. I so hoped to have them uploaded before the holiday. Sadly I don't have much time to chat but here are some shots from their session.

Have a great day. Thanks guys for choosing us. I'm looking forward to the wedding.

As always you can view the rest on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

12-1-09 whoa... already?

2009-12-01T10:22:00.002-06:00

Where has this year gone? I mean I understand that we had a new baby in January and essentially started our business this year. But honestly, do we deserve this year, the years whizzing by like loose calendar pages? Are we living in a Frank Capra film? I understand as you age, time becomes more about the people and things in your life, more so than about you alone. But really, this quick?!

My husband's family has the most amazing tradition. Every year on Christmas Eve we all gather around the Christmas Tree and talk about our year to a video camera and after we report on our year we sing Christmas Carols for an hour or so. It's such an amazing tradition. The first year I visited his home for Christmas I participated in this tradition that was almost 10 years ago. I'm glad I started at the beginning because before we tape this year's "Christmas Eve Program" we watch the "Program" from 10 years ago.

The first year I visited and saw the program my husband was 16 years old and during his year talked all about getting his drivers license. So cute. The first year they have it on video my husband is just 8 years old and he reads "The Night Before Christmas" for the camera. These pieces of our family's history are priceless. And I'm glad I get to be part of them.

This year our son gets to make his debut. I can only imagine how amazing it will be for him when he's 30 and brings his wife home and gets to see what it was like when he was just 1 year old.

Try it. I felt hokey on camera the first couple of times but now I know to make a note of all of the years events and be ready when it's my turn to speak.

I hope this Holiday Season is the best it's ever been.

All the Best.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

11.7.09 Stacy + Rocky Married!

2009-11-30T16:57:00.004-06:00

Stacy + Rocky were married in Driftwood at the beginning of November. We met them back in the spring and we all just fell in love. They are so stinking cute, they have all of these wonderful(and not so wonderful) inside jokes and you can see just how much they enjoy each other in the images. I was honored to capture their wedding for them.

All the best to the both of you, and you families.

As always, you can find more images on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Alanna + Nate Engaged!

2009-11-24T01:32:00.002-06:00

I absolutely should be in bed right now, but I couldn't resist showing off this sneak peek of an engagement shoot from Sunday.

Both sessions were wonderful and I am super excited about them but this image knocks me out!!

enjoy

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-9-09 Stacy's Bridal

2009-11-09T10:12:00.002-06:00

We shot Stacy and Rocky's wedding over the weekend in Austin. We had a very nice time meeting everyone and playing with all of the glorious kids. What a blast and an extemely happy couple. We so happy for you guys and congratulate you on you new marriage and fresh new dwellings.

These are her bridals from Laguna Gloria from weeks ago, we'll have wedding picts available in a couple weeks. As always you can find more images on facebook.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

11.5.09 Christina + Matt Married!

2009-11-05T22:29:00.003-06:00

Christina and Matt, super cute couple. Christina has this cute way of grabbing Matt's face and squishing it in her hands and laying a giant smackaroo right on him. I thought this llittle token of affection was so cute while shooting their engagements session a few months ago. At the wedding I met her mom and dad, and I now see where she gets it ;)

She is the fittest person I know, in-fact I'm a little embarrassed to be her facebook friend, because she works out all the time and I feel a bit like a schlub with all of the fun size twix bars I have swimming around in my gullet... I like twix better than spin class, I bet. She sure did look fantastic. What a beauty.

Like on a silver platter, we were delivered the most beautiful day of 2009. The weather was perfect and the location, Chapel Dulcinea, was stunning! A quick commute up Mopac in rush hour traffic on Friday (seriously the traffic was insanely traversable, I beat the bride and groom to the reception.) Cocktails, dinner and dancing were enjoyed by all @ the Iron Cactus downtown. Lauren and I had a great time working with you guys and we wish you a wonderful and happy life together, congratulations!

---mel

P.S. As always you can find more images up on facebook!

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

11-2-09 Pet Project

2009-11-02T11:12:00.004-06:00

I don't shoot a ton of stills. But I started working on this little project quite a while ago. You can shoot all day long and the spent fruit never gets tired.

We eat a lot of fresh vegetables in our house and occasionally one of them will get away from us and get tucked away until we find it again later, usually with a spawn. They don't seem to rot they instead sprout. They are so beautiful when they sprout I can't resist shooting them. Sadly other people don't think so. Steve leaves them for me but if my mother in law or my mom come in town I'll find a shiny new vegetable in the place of the old sprouted one. So I'm careful to get them shot and out of the house before we have company.

Here is the latest. It's a Turnip. And it was still yummy for dinner last week.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-30-09 Carly + Chad Review

2009-10-30T10:06:00.003-05:00

Carly + Chad

Carly's mom had this to say:

"Melanie – we received the discs here in Sugar Land. And we LOVE these pictures! I actually got a quick look at these on your website….they are GREAT! We have so many great choices to pick from – we may have to just get one of each.

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Donna

Carly’s Mom"

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-23-09 Christina + Matt Sneak Peek

2009-10-28T10:17:00.002-05:00

Christina and Matt's Wedding was at the Chapel Dulcinea Friday October 23. What a beautiful day and a great location, the bride was ravishing. It was a perfect event. Congratulations to you both here is a little something to wet your whistle while I work on the rest of your files for you.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-15-09 Devon + Alberto Married!

2009-10-26T22:38:00.004-05:00

Married in Salado at a small family Catholic Church and their reception was held at Salado Wine Sellers. Their dance floor was set up outside on the front lawn, so beautiful and charming...romantic.

I spoke a little about them a few days ago. They met while attending West Point. Married while on active duty in Afghanistan separated by miles of desert, with a power of attorney. She secretly bought him a ring and sent it to him while he was away. It's such a lovely story and now the Army cannot separate them again. Since they have to serve they can serve together.

We wish you both the very best, it was quite an honor to work with you.

Thank you for your service.

---mel

P.S. as always you can find more on facebook click <here>

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10.15.09 Devon + Alberto Sneak Peek!

2009-10-21T06:36:00.002-05:00

I am moving through Devon and Alberto's wedding quickly now that I am finally caught up and it's only Tuesday but alas, I suspect it's going to be another 2 or 3 days before I am ready to blog the entire event, I thought I'd pass along this little tid-bit to wet your whistle. I LOVE them so far.

Thanks for looking.

Be Well,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-17-09 Sheri + Richard Engaged!

2009-10-20T13:46:00.003-05:00

Sheri + Richard live in the cutest little neighborhood in NE Austin. They are planning their wedding for their backyard in the spring. The two have landscaped quite exceptional grounds for their small plot of land. good gardeners. I had to really control myself when chatting with Richard, I think he may know quite a lot about the subject and I didn't want him to have to plan my next year's plantings. But I did let him carry my bag. haha. Not a figure of speech, he toted my extraordinarily heavy bag for our 15 minute walk through the park, quite the gentleman. Thank You. We had a blast together as always. If I haven't said it enough... "I LOVE my job!"

Thanks for looking, you can find the rest of the images on facebook <here>

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Nancy + John Married

2009-10-19T09:53:00.004-05:00

This is the first couple I have had the pleasure to walk through all of the steps with them. If you've been stalking you know their whole story as I have been posting bits and pieces as I go about who they are and why I just LOVE these guys. I'm glad to finally share the conclusions ot their wedding experience. The wedding was held at Hacienda del Lago click <here>. But the way I LOVE Hacienda the partners who own and mange the place are the most accommodating folks I have ever met they are not only willing but eager to help and make things great every step of the way. Seriously one of the owners actually shielded me from the rain for a quick spat during the ceremony. I love these guys and the place is gorgeous, a real stunner. You'll be seeing alot of my work spotlighting this place in the coming months, if you haven't seen it go. You won't be sorry.

Anyway back to Nancy and John, what a raucous party. Complete with a complete Michael Jackson impersonation and lip-syncing, Awesome!! Nancy was the most mellow bride I have ever had the pleasure of working with, it's raining and 4 people are making plans foe the event and Nancy, cool as a cucumber, appeared to be ignoring the hub-bub. She just sat contented having her make-up applied by Kelly Kitchen from Defining Styles click <here>. A teensy bit wet but gorgeous affair. I congratulate you guys and wish you a wonderful life together.

As always you can see more images on facebook click <here>.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10.17.09 Sheri + Richard Sneak Peek.

2009-10-18T13:19:00.003-05:00

Sheri + Richard.

Engaged!

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-15-09 Off to a Thursday Wedding

2009-10-15T08:08:00.003-05:00

Today I have the pleasure of shooting Devon and Alberto's wedding.

They met while attending West Point together and married while on active duty in Iraq. They had a hard time finding a place to get married all of the other enlisted folks could easily point out 6 places to get divorced, none of them knew where to tie the knot. Devon was working in intelligence and Alberto spent upwards of 9 months building a new base. Devon got Alberto's power of attorney and went to the Justice of the Peace and married them in his absence and sent him a surprise wedding ring through military post. When their missions were complete they returned to the states and began their lives together which includes this intimate little Thursday wedding at a Salado Winery. I feel so proud. Thank you for including me.

Stay tuned. I hope to blog Nancy + John's wedding tomorrow afternoon.

Take good care.

---mel

10.10.09 Engaged Carly + Chad

2009-10-13T06:45:00.003-05:00

Carly + Chad are so stinking cute ;)

Besides getting ready to embark on a fresh new marriage, they are both getting ready to embark in fresh new careers. I always get so pumped to work with people who are so much about the world that they choose careers that can change it. A social worker and a teacher, not sexy right, but so rewarding. I thought everyone got out of school like me, wanting to be famous... am I shallow?! I'm glad they're not. You guys impress me... I'm honored to be working with you.

As always you can find more images on facebook. Thanks for looking.

Be Well,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10.12.09 Brandi + Lee again

2009-10-12T15:35:00.003-05:00

I Love this.

And, I'm just honored.

click <here> to see it.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10.9.09 Textiles

2009-10-09T09:11:00.003-05:00

My Mother and Father-in-Law are in town for a wedding last weekend and record convention this weekend. So they've spent the week with us hanging out and playing with the baby and just over-all making our lives a little easier. In April my MIL, Patty, helped me pick out textiles for a set of curtains and out dining area, probably our favorite part of the house. Those textiles have been collecting dust since then and this week she convinced me to start working on the curtains. So we have been working on them together, it feels like an excerpt from a coming of age novel but it really has been such a blast and honestly I'm not sure I ever would have found the time to do it on my own. Maybe once the baby is graduating or something. The pattern on the fabric from Franny's <here> is a delicious retro orange a brown combo. We almost forgot what it looked like and got all giddy again when we rolled out the bolt again for the firs time.

Here a few shots of us hard at work.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10.14.09 Upcoming Trunk Show

2009-10-07T20:48:00.002-05:00

This coming Friday and Saturday a good friend of ours Customary Couture will be hosting a trunk show in her newly expanded Cedar Park showroom.

I'm told that Saturday is booked solid but you can still walk in if you can wait... Friday still has a few opening to make an appointment.

Come down, buy a dress, and enter to win a free bridal session with She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design and Defining Style make-up and hair. Total package valued @ $600

Kelly Kitchen from Defining Styles will be there on Friday. Saturday I will be there speaking with people about the value of great photography and styling. If you're a bride and have had a hard time getting together with us then come down on Saturday look for a gown and talk about wedding photography kill 2 birds with a single stone.

Here is the info about the Trunk Show. We're looking forward to it.

Take good care.

---mel

~Please be our guest...at the Jasmine Trunk Show October 9th-10th. Come see all the latest designs from Jasmine Collection at unbeatable prices. Schedule your appointment today.

Along with the latest designs from Jasmine, enter to win a veil from Customary Couture and packages from Defining Styles and She-n-He Photography and Design.

Packages include:

Defining Styles-

Bridal Package $150 value

Complimentary consultation on styling desired.
2-3 hours of hair styling and makeup artistry which includes:

1 hairstyle or up-do of her choice for portraits

1 full-makeup application of style choice

She-n-He-

Bridal Session $450.00 value
An environmental Portrait at the location of your choice
online proofs for viewing and ordering for 1 year
total number of images = 100
DVD of all final, high resolution, digitally enhanced, print ready images
11x14 custom print matted and framed

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Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-5-09 New Camera

2009-10-05T17:24:00.001-05:00

She-N-He added a Canon 5D markII to the arsenal today.... It's a good day.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-3-09 Nancy's Bridal

2009-10-04T00:25:00.004-05:00

Nancy's mom is suffering from cancer and we wanted to make sure that we got many, many pictures of her at the wedding but in her advanced stage she gets very tired now and we were concerned that she might not be up for it on Nancy's wedding day, today.

Nancy opted to include her mom in her bridal session and here are the images from Hacienda del Lago, in Asutin, Tx.

Guess what!! the Polka Dot Bride also picked up this story and ran it on her blog. If ou haven't seen it alreayd you must, must must see it. It's an important tool in any wedding planning arsenal.

click <here>

As always you can find more images on facebook.

to become our fan on facebook click <here>

Thanks,

We'll see you soon.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-2-09 Brandi + Lee II

2009-10-02T08:07:00.003-05:00

I had a location in mind that I have been aching to shoot and I couldn't get any of my couples on board, they were just not seeing what I saw. Luckily, Brandi + Lee agreed to go even if they weren't 100% sold on this location. So they get their cake decorating set-up and I get my bridge set-up. Though there is so much more there to explore and I want to get under there again and play some more. Who's next? I didn't post these yesterday because I thought they were so different from the others it would only muddle both of their looks so here it is today.

Incidentally, The Knot has decided to start a section on their website about creative engagement sessions and Brandi + Lee are going to be the lead story to start that out next week... I am beside myself with excitement. It's our first acceptance into The Knot and hopefully just the start of many more to come!!! I'll post a link when it available.

Thanks for looking, as always, you can find more of these images on Facebook.

Have a wonderful day.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

10-1-09 Brandi + Lee Engagement

2009-10-01T08:00:00.002-05:00

I wish I could say I came up with the concept myself. But I didn't. Brandi + Lee are both chefs, they met in culinary school together. Brandi is a pastry chef, and deathly afraid of cameras and Lee is a sushi chef. They started dating 8 years ago and after only 2 weeks under there belt, they moved in together and here they are today. Their couplehood is a perfect balance. It's amazing to watch the 2 of them mellow the other of kick the other into gear. That's what you need, one of each.

We had an amazing afternoon together (even Brandi thinks so.) She might even be free of her fear... or not.

Brandi + Lee even pacified me by going to a location of my choice, a place I have been aching to shoot since I moved to Austin. It was just as beautiful as their kitchen, but totally different so I'll post those images tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.

As always, find us on facebook to view the rest of the images.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9.30.09 Brandi + Lee Engagement sneak peek

2009-09-30T00:17:00.002-05:00

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Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9.29.09 Kate + Ryan Engagement

2009-09-29T17:04:00.005-05:00

I love these guys, Ryan is a rocket scientist (did I spell that right ;) he recently wrapped up an internship at NASA. Kate is a 3rd grade teacher at Matthews Elementary, right here in Austin. She has got a arm load of 3rd grade jokes that are actually funny with her precious and childlike delivery. We had such a fun time. Their dog would do almost anything for a snack... Plus, they let me pick the location. So I did little location scouting in my neighborhood and picked an ideal warehousy type of location. It was great, it had several offerings for ideal set-ups. I have my next location already in mind. Thanks for trusting in me guys. And thanks for such a wonderful time.

I'm excited for your wedding... next year.

As always join us on facebook to view the rest.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9-25-09 This weekend

2009-09-25T10:37:00.003-05:00

Man, am I ever super pumped about this weekend. We are shooting 2 engagements sessions and meeting 3 new couples. What a great weekend, I'm really excited. Plus I have a bridal coming up that I am putting some inspirational material together for. What do you think?

Be Well,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9.24.09 So Excited

2009-09-24T09:08:00.002-05:00

So I shot a bridal session with Nancy and her mom on Sunday and of course I'm not allowed to share any of them with you guys, just yet. Her wedding is on October 3rd so you can bet I am going to race to get them up on October 4th. In the mean time I was so moved by the images that I sent them all around to my favorite wedding inspiration websites and 1 of them has decided to repost them a week after Nancy's wedding.

Lolliblog will be doing the reposting. I am super excited to be included, based on her past posts, I will be in perfect company.

Remember to pop by on October 4th to see them first.

I can't wait to share it with you guys.

Have a great day.

Be Well,

---mel

9-18-09 Wela Debbie

2009-09-18T18:12:00.003-05:00

This blog is a tribute to the woman who risks life and limb to drive to Austin from Dallas every weekend to care for Bishop and clean our house ;)

The best mom in the whole world and best Wela any 2 grandkids could ever have.

And overall the pied piper of anyone under 5.

My Mama.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9.11.09 Sadness

2009-09-11T11:03:00.002-05:00

The towers fell out of a crystal clear, blue September morning sky. Just 5 months after I started dating my husband. Just 6 years after I moved to New York. Just 25 minutes after I left my house that day. Just 40 minutes after I missed the call from my Mom asking me "What the hell is happening out there?"

She had heard already the plane had hit the first tower, while on her business trip to Chicago. I didn't even know it was going on until after the 1st tower fell. I was headed to a meeting and they all knew it, I called Steve from their landline and screamed into his phone, terrorists are attacking the WTC. I asked his to call from his land line everyone we knew to tell them we were fine. On my way home I passed some construction workers who were briskly walking toward the river, proclaiming "the next one is going to hit Time Square," I lived at 43rd between 9th and 10th. For you non-New Yorkers that is about 3 short blocks from Times Square. I ran home to my apartment and ran up the stairs and my first familiar face was Miguel who gave my first hug of security that I craved after all of this. We ran into our roommates room who had a TV, the TV was pointed north and the window we watched from was pointed south. So we watched it live and live on TV as the second tower came crashing down. We were sending emails home to family as fast as we could and I was convinced it wasn't over, I told my sister I loved them and I would miss them. My best friend Rhonda worked in an office building on Spring Street and Varick, she could see from her desk, tiny figures dropping out of the windows. I'm sorry she has to live her life with that memory.

I lived in a building with a number of artists we all laid on the king sized bed on the 1st floor all 5 of us watching the news, that clip of the plane hitting the second tower as the first tower was burning, over and over again it played.

About 40 minutes after the towers fell, I heard my Mom's voice for the first time, she still had no idea if I was alright, she was in full on panic mode. Some strange man answered her phone and called out to her, he told me that she has been waiting to hear from me. She picked up the phone and I could sense the bottom dropped out from under her, she was so scared. About 1.2 hours after the towers fell Rhonda walked in the door after walking the 2-3 miles home from her office (the subways were closed.) She was covered in dust and soot and I remember hugging her and thinking that we might make it through this. About 4 hours after the Towers fell Steve called and and told me that my mom called him and said they opened the Subways and that I should get my ass to Brooklyn with him and safety. The subway ride was surreal, it seemed normal but everyone knew it wasn't. I got to his apartment and he met me at the door. In that hug I knew that I would be alright. We stayed awake all night watching that image on the tv over and over again. 36 hours after the towers fell we went to Philadelphia for a Ben Fold concert, by way of the Verrazano bridge, the same bridge we took when we moved away from New York, 5 years later. There was a great plume of smoke coming from ground zero and the rescue effort was far from over. We saw the Liberty Bell that day. I love Ben Folds for not canceling that show, it was the best distraction I could think of, though every loud noise or low flying plane, anything like that would strike me for years with paralyzing fear. We drove home only to pass the lower part of Manhattan once more, this time it was just blackness and hazy from the smoke. For weeks after, every time you were in the subway you were struck with the images and words from families missing their loved ones, walls and walls, miles of missing persons signs haphazardly scrolled on paper, desperate for answers. Heartbreaking. For years after, every time you were with a group of people at a party, concert, restaurant, anything. The conversation would always end with where were you?

I have moved forward like so many others never got the chance to do. I've been married and had a baby. The lesson I learned was that you never take for granted what is most important. My family.

Where were you?

9-9-09 Weddings Unveiled

2009-09-10T11:45:00.004-05:00

Crystal Hunter had a great idea.

She is the event coordinator and mastermind behind Weddings Unveiled night out in Austin.

She was married just last year and found that an intimate affair at the Allan house among other brides was an ideal situation to dream up and make plans for a wedding. In the course of making plans, she found that other options like this were too overwhelming and thus came up with her plan. An evening out at a local venue with a small number of local vendors, other brides, cake and wine was just the ticket. So far there have been 5 unveiled events and another is planned for every 6 weeks. For a nominal fee, just $5, you can have access to a number of excellent vendors, delicious food and spirits, and live entertainment. For that matter if you sign up early you can skip the fee all together. Visit their website for details.

The vendors at this event are among the best of the very, very best and not to be missed. Plus, we'll be there next month!

"Wedding planning as it should be... fun, inspiring and memorable."

We hope to see you October 27th at Mercury Hall.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9.9.09 My first.

2009-09-08T21:48:00.004-05:00

This is a shot from my first wedding ever and a source of inspiration for me. I love this image. Anna is my bride and her mom is right behind her and her dad is preforming the service. It was very touching. As always, I cried ;)

Enjoy,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9-4-09 Bishop

2009-09-04T14:30:00.002-05:00

Strawberries and the ABCs can make his entire day.

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Austin Wedding Photography and Design

9-3-09 Inspiration

2009-09-03T16:44:00.004-05:00

I have been working on a little project here in my office to keep my mind fresh and agile.

My inspiration wall.

Every day or so I look online or take some pictures of life experience that will give me a unique perspective on the everyday, so I can have a clearer, sharper point of view. It frees me to put ideas and concepts in my head before each and every wedding. So I have been taking a variety of pictures from movie clips, a screen shot from the TV, in movies such as Cadillac Record and The Reader. Or pictures of the museum I am in love with. Even children's play time can lend itself to rounding out my vision. I want to share it all with you. Mind you, not all of these images are wedding related or even couple related, but my first choice is. I am a huge Ellen fan, with her wedding passing, recently, she often shows images from their event. Beautiful images all. But there is this image, this simple and elegant image, that carries the weight of tremendous sensitivity and intimacy. I LOVE it. It was used in a gag about Aretha's hat, so sans the hat, this image is wonderful.

I searched all over the net to find the photographer who shot this to give her proper credit, I think this is it. I'm not sure, so if you know better than me, please send in a comment and correct me.

I believe the image was shot by Lara Porzak.

Please enjoy,

---mel

She-N-He

Wedding Photography and Design

9-2-09 Inspiration

2009-09-02T23:21:00.004-05:00

This weekend Bishop, Steve and I went to this amazing museum in Waco, on a lark. The description in the travel guide made it sound comically random, but it was one of the best museums I've ever been to. It's called the Mayford Museum it's just a hop off 35 we spent hours there and were like kids in a candy store in their 2nd floor, specifically for kids, learn by touching exhibit area. We took the snappy so we have some shots of the place. I like to think of them as inspirational. It gets me out of my head and in a more creative place.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Weddding Photography and Design

9.1.09 Miata World

2009-09-01T11:37:00.004-05:00

So we shot this fun little editorial at the beginning of the summer, May I think. As you know, you can't post any editorial content until the embargo is up, so it finally ran, in the September issue of Zoom Zoom Magazine. I wanted to show these off, they were super fun. So it's a convention for Mazda Miata owners and drivers. 300+ Miatas converged in Grapevine, Tx for the 2nd annual event. Now you may not know this about me, but I am not much of a car person. I mean I can look at those little Miatas and appreciate them for beginning cute and shiny but I just don't give a flip about what's under your hood. But being on the track at Texas Motor Speedway was exciting, I have to admit. It felt like a place where few had stepped before us, it was special. While my opinions of cars have not wholly changed, I have a new appreciation.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8.31.09 Cousins

2009-08-31T09:21:00.004-05:00

Last weekend my sister Hillarie and her daughter Reagan (Bishop's cousin) came to visit for the weekend. Reagan is 2.5 years old now and she talks and walks and has this awesome personality that you just seem to be drawn to. She also gives the best hugs of just about anyone I know. She's not shy, she is extremely forthcoming and affectionate. I just can't get enough of her...

please enjoy these great big blue eyes.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography an Design

8.28.09 People en Espanol

2009-08-28T08:44:00.005-05:00

About 6 weeks ago we shot this really fun job in Corpus Christie for People en Espanol. The subjects were contest winners. Ana had written an essay about the importance of family, so her entire family was awarded a trip to NYC to attend a Puerto Rican celebration in Central Park and a day or 2 to spend time with their family in the Big Apple. I imagine they've already been on their trip, but if you pick up a copy of People en Espanol you'll see one of these images.

I became friends on facebook with Ana and I can't wait to post her pictures. We have another big assignment coming up this next month and I am really excited about it. It's going to be meaty and challenging, and perhaps a little heart breaking. Wish me luck.

Take Good Care.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-27-09 Kim + Larry Wedding 8.16.09

2009-08-27T13:18:00.005-05:00

Kim and Larry were wed at the absolutely stunning Natures Point on the lake. I'm sure I've said it about 4 million times, once more couldn't hurt, Texas has the most beautiful clouds. It has yucky heat and it's scary to fly into Austin in the summer but it is all worth it for those clouds. Unreal! I love Texas clouds. I have lived in and have been to many many places, but I have never seen clouds like these. They were out in spades for Kim and Larry's wedding. They make for a completely unblemished back-drop for the couples vows.

Congratulations to you both.

As always you can find more images up on facebook.

Thanks for looking.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-26-09 Options

2009-08-26T09:59:00.004-05:00

So I know it's trendy to really USE photoshop, and the work out there is really beautiful and unique. I love photoshop it's one of the most remarkable tools we have, as photographers. I love my machines. I come from film though so playing with photoshop was to me just my clearing out of the darkroom which was NEVER my favorite place in the world. My professors in college would say "if you can find yourself a good printer, you'll be famous" so much for that ;) I never had the patience for it. Now I can do an everything I did in the darkroom and get the results in seconds, not full minutes. Yuck. ANd I don't smell like sulfur at the end of the day, lucky me.

Anyway, I told myself I didn't really want to play with photoshop too much. I started out trying to replicate the look of my favorite films, Kodak 400 VC and Tri-X 400. Both fantastic films. But we just don't shoot film anymore. We transitioned a little over 2 years ago and haven't looked back. Great photographs are, at the core, great photographs, they don't need all of the photoshopping to make them any more special if they're special to begin with, right?

Well I'm not so sure. Can a great photograph become greater if you add a special touch here or there. I came across this because I was trying to solve a problem. I was converting this image into B/W and found I wasn't getting the contrast I desired from the sky without leveling the depth in my subjects so I tried this. How can I call myself an artist is I can don't see things from different angles and evolve? I'm curious what you think. Please leave a note, I'll love to hear what people think.

---mel

Be well,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-18-09 Kim and Larry "Sneak Peek"

2009-08-18T09:05:00.005-05:00

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8.16.2009 Normal Day

2009-08-16T13:25:00.002-05:00

It may seem like a normal day, to you and me.

But today, is someone's most important day.

Today is somebody's Wedding Day.

Enjoy it.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-14-09 Wedding Advice.

2009-08-14T10:06:00.007-05:00

So I have been working on a blog roll for a couple of weeks now trolling the internets... for new and exciting ideas, beautiful photography and inspiration boards. All the while I keep thinking to myself, if I had it to do all over again, except this time I'm older and wiser with more money to spend. What would I do this time? The truth is, I wouldn't change a single thing. Which is not to say, it wasn't flawed at all, there were tiny accidents and a major music malfunction, but those memories are for me to keep. I would do the whole thing all over again, flaws and all, because it was mine.

The moral of the story is, you only have it to do this one time, and the memories you make, will be with you forever.

Make it perfect, make it you.

You CAN do it, even on a budget.

So have a look at our blogroll, there are so many wonderful ideas out there. Ideas by other budget watching brides.

It's yours, run with it.

Be Well.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8-13-09 One Bride's thoughts

2009-08-13T17:45:00.003-05:00

Mel-

The pictures! They are soo beautiful!! I knew when I looked at your portfolio that they would be wonderful and I knew that I was picking the perfect photographer for our event. However, I had no idea they would be this good. It was like you were in my head and saw the photos I was wishing for. All the pictures you took were so lively and creative. There is so much heart behind them, I can tell you enjoyed being there. The colors are so vivid. The moments you caught were so wonderful. Your images tell the story of our wedding. There are so many good ones too! Every single one out of 550 I love, it is impossible to pick my favorite. I love the way you photograph too by the way. When it came to portraits you knew what you wanted and got it, when it came to catching the action you went with the flow and caught everything. I'm beyond glad that you were there shooting my wedding. Thank you for turning what was a huge problem for me into the best thing about my wedding. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so such creative moving images.

-Leslie

We were happy and proud to be included. Leslie is a photographer in Dallas, we learned after we got to chatting, that we went to the same school and had the same professor. Small world. It is always such an honor to work with other creatives. It adds an element of fear almost, "they know how they would do it, will they like what I do?"

guess so!!!

Be Well,

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

8.12.09 Redevelopment

2009-08-12T14:19:00.004-05:00

Today I am looking at a load of websites to figure out how I would like my new commercial website to look. I have been searching through PDN to help me locate a number of amazing sites, plus I get to look at pictures all day long. LUCKY me!

Here are a few of my favorites so far.

www.davidmaitland.com

www.danibrubaker.com

www.evakolenko.com

Happy surfing.

Be Well.

---mel

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design