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 /
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! /
2.24.10 for fun /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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! /
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! /
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 /
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 /
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. /
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
1.13.10 Gracie Donley:Senior /
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 /
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! /
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! /
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? /
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! /
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