Fredo Family - South Austin multi generational photography session / November 2, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Families don't get together very often, so it is such a wonderful opportunity when you get to capture those special times in your life with photographs. The Fredo family hails from all over. Way South Austin, Way North Austin and Dallas. One weekend together before the holidays means - quick, let's get some family photographs made for the holiday.

South Austin Family Photography Photography session. Multi generational family photos in South Austin.

Austin original, husband and wife wedding photography team based in Central Tx. We specialize in documentary style wedding photography for couples who seek a unique, colorful and timeless look for their wedding photos. With experience in Advertising and Editorial Photography and Design we bring a unique perspective to Wedding Photography, Bridal Photography, Engagement Photography, and Boudoir Photography as well as Custom Wedding Invitation Design. If you’re looking for the bold, fearless and the Best Wedding Photographer in Austin Tx, you found the right team! Available for destination wedding photography worldwide.

Brent and Diana - A South Austin Engagement Photography Session / October 13, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Brent and Diana met while enjoying a meal alone then together at Whole Foods. 10 days later they went on a 10 day trip together to Costa Rica. I guess you just know when you know. They'll tie the knot in January. In Mexico! They are buying a bar/ residence in a small town in east Texas in a couple months and wanted to get shots of themselves together in the town where the met. That included Jo's Coffee Shop and the green I love you so much wall as well as the Continental Club, Texas state capital and, of course, Amy's Ice Cream! Congratulations you two!

Thao -N- John / An Austin Wedding at the Hummingbird House / July 5, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

from Thao and John:

I suppose it was about the time I realized my wedding would be less of a Grace Kelly affair, and something a bit closer to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, when I started to really enjoy my day. All the little, silly details start to blur into a vaseline lens view, and you realize all the things important. That's when I was not only excited to marry my lifetime lover, but when I fell in love with my friends and family all over again. My fondest memories of my wedding are seeing my friends and family gather in full force to help fold napkins while singing railroad songs, drive newly make-up'd bridal parties in un-air-conditioned minivans, aunts (well, one in particular) charging into the changing room just because she deserved to be there, uncles with cameras wielded more boisterously than the most seasoned paparazzi, cousins who were supposed to be guests instead transform into freelance wedding coordinators. That's when you realize how much love surrounds you, that people you love so much are so willing to sacrifice time and distance away from their busy lives, Mother's day and birthdays put on hold, just to be with you and help you, to celebrate you and the love of your life. And then, of course, there's my husband. Who stood at the end of the aisle, crying like a newborn babe. That was my absolute favorite part of the wedding--seeing that one person you want to be with most on this Earth, wanting the very same thing. It brings me to tears again just thinking of our wonderful vows. There were butterflies. Not like in Disney movies, but real live butterflies floating in the air as we uttered lifelong promises to each other in front of those friends and family we hold dearly. The wedding day was a blur, but the bits and pieces that I keep are some of the most valuable I have, and I will treasure them for as long as we both shall live.

Thao says:

Oh how do I count the ways?! Mel can do no wrong in my eyes. While still awaiting my wedding pictures, I have NO RESERVATIONS about recommending her over and over and over again (and in fact, already spread her gospel amongst my newly engaged friends). Why? Because she is talent incarnate. And a lot of fun. But her talent and fun are only icing on a massive, moist cake of professionalism. Her work is absolutely incredible--our engagement pictures were fun, unique, and vibrant with life and love. She was flexible, yet inspired throughout, and took our ideas and made it her own. I LOVED our engagement pictures and the three wedding shots I've seen--especially because I was a bit camera-shy with some self-doubt. She made it all go away with a few camera flashes, and has the uncanny ability of seeing (and capturing) the beauty in anyone, regardless of how long she's known you. She's willing to try new ideas and methods, yet experienced enough to know what looks best. She is reliable, timely and responsive. She guides without being overbearing--hell, she even talked me down during my one bridezilla moment when the family was pulling me here and there during family photo time in a cathedral veil under the Texan sun (think Hatfields and McCoys, except both factions come from my side of the family). She is truly a gem--while everyone else makes you feel like you're just another bride-cog in the wedding-machine, Mel actually made me feel beautiful on the most important day to feel beautiful. And for that memory and keepsake? I'm forever grateful...

Wedding Venue, Coordination, Catering and Cake – Nichole Rogerson - Hummingbird House / WeddingPhotography – She-N-He Photography and Design / Catering - Bittersweet/ Laura Eliel / DJ - Strat Kat DJ / Hair and Make-up – Little Orchard Salon / Cellist – Keith Nguyen / Violinist - Thomas Macgregor / Flowers – Gala Gals / Wedding Cake - Erin's Cakes / Officiant – Gibran Mancus / Babysitting - Fairy Godsitters

Allison + Curtis / South Austin Engagement Session / Austin Engagement Photographer / April 23, 2013 by Melanie Grizzel

I thought it seemed only appropriate since we will be photographing Allison and Curtis' wedding on Sunday that I should post their engagement photographs today. These guys were both power players in DC government. How cool! Note: Allison's gorgeous bridals will go up next Tuesday. I can hardly wait to show them off! Right after the wedding they are headed to the Windy City for Northwestern and graduate school.

They came in to Austin for a quick weekend last fall. We concentrated on South Austin locations and Zilker Park. It was a perfect fall (really winter, but fall feeling) day. Sunday night Vintage Villas will be bursting at the seems with good times in honor of these two folks. Congratulations to them. I'm so thrilled to be a part of your wedding day.

Austin Engagement Session - South Congress and Zilker Park

She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design specializes in making your day…YOURS. We capture your wedding just the way you see it. We’re a husband and wife team with backgrounds in Graphic Design/Art Direction and Commercial/Editorial Photography respectively. We bring to you a unique perspective that is romantic, modern and timeless and 15 years experience shooting all over the world. Call us and tell us all about your big day. We’re listening. 512-351-9314. We also service San Antonio, Dallas, New York City, and any and all remote destination locations.

Emily -N- Blake / Inn at Wild Rose Hall / Austin Wedding Photographer / February 19, 2013 by Melanie Grizzel

So we decided on the beautiful and rustic hill country venue of The Inn at Wild Rose Hall. I wore a short dress. The groomsmen wore jeans, the bridesmaids wore mix match navy dresses. And there were

Cowboy Boots! Lots of them. Both bride and groom wore Lucchese ;) I always loved the vintage feel of a birdcage veil, so I picked that, and rocked it, I must say.We served Matt's El Rancho, one of our favorite Austin Tex Mex joints. We served amazing cupcakes by the ever so talented Megan DuBois of Queen of the Frontier, she also created the rustic and beautiful display, mostly a collection of family dishes.

Did I mention I collect Coca Cola antiques? Because let me tell you my favorite part of our wedding. Well, other than marrying my knight. I had my florist Zinnia and Co. fill old wooden antique Coca Cola crates with beautiful baby's breath, billy balls, and candles. It was exactly how I pictured it in my head. Rustic, vintage, simple, casual, welcoming, warm, and unique.

We danced the night away and our wedding party did not dissapoint. We closed the place down with a 20 minute encore of Michael Jackson classics. Everything was perfectly and seamlessly stages and executed by Leah Robertson from Austin Elite.

I think one of my favorite moments was walking towards Blake, my arm wrapped up in my father's. This was it. It was finally here. And amongst all this planning and details, it came down to one thing. He was handsome, he was strong, he looked not-nervous. He looked happy. He looked ready. I am so proud of the man he has become and I can't wait for the years ahead of us

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Photography: She-N-He / Coordinator: Leah – Austin's Elite / Location: Inn at Wild Rose Hall / Caterer: Matt's El Rancho / Flowers: Zinnia and Co. / Cake + Cupcake: Queen of the frontier

Salvagio Family / Austin Family Photographer / November 11, 2012 by Melanie Grizzel

South Austin Family photo session with the Salvagio Family.

Susanna -N- Scott / South Austin Engagement Session / Austin Engagement Photographer / June 7, 2012 by Melanie Grizzel

Susanne and Scott - getting married in New Orleans this month, I'm so thrilled for them.

Also proof positive that choosing a location off the beaten path can be pretty remarkable.

She-N-He Austin Wedding Photography and Design specializes in making your day...YOURS. We capture your wedding just the way you see it. We're a husband and wife team with backgrounds in Graphic Design/Art Direction and Commercial/Editorial Photography respectively. We bring to you a unique perspective that is romantic, modern and timeless and 15 years experience shooting all over the world. Call us and tell us all about your big day. We're listening. 512-351-9314

Liz -N- Doug / South Austin Engagement Session / Austin Engagement Photography / March 14, 2012 by Melanie Grizzel

Liz was hands down the most afraid subject I have ever worked with. She told me over the phone that she was completely unphotogenic. I explained this was a phenomena that only exists in ones head and that everyone is beautiful in some way and can be photographed as such. But as you can see, I was completely wrong, she's a hot mess ;) Just kidding, what a total knock out!

When we started our session, I drug them to a little less populated area of the neighborhood where they asked to be photographed. I pulled her aside and started working with her letting her know it's not a scary thing, it's like dress up and can be fun. After we worked together for a few minutes with both mine and Doug's encouragement she was a little less nervous. In any engagement session it usually takes couples about 30-45 minutes to relax, drop those christmas party snap poses and prom photo painted on smiles. That's when the magic happens.

There is a wonderful story of a photographer from the 50s or 60s who carried an 8x10 camera on all of his gigs. He was commissioned to photograph a famous actress in her time, so he went to her dressing room and proceeded to talk with her and snap his shutter and swap out backs for an hour or so and when he thought that he got her to a comfortable place he loaded in his only loaded film slide. All the rest were empty, he wanted to make sure he had her right where he wanted her before he fired off a sheet of film. They were very expensive, and he didn't want to waste a sheet. I believe the subject was Joan Crawford and the photographer was George Hurrell I think this might be the portrait or at least the same session. click Joan.

Bottom line, Liz is gorgeous and she and Doug chose 27 of 80 images to grace their walls and home and Liz may not be afraid of the camera anymore.

That makes me very happy and proud.

Candice DePrang - Oh! Fox Vintage / Austin Lifestyle - Portrait Photographer / February 20, 2012 by Melanie Grizzel

Lifesytle photography session in Austin, tx Candice has quite a history. After high school she was given a scholarship to every art school she applied to. She was accepted at UT and per her families strong advice, she stayed in Texas and got a degree in something right brained. She worked for government and wrote grants for quite a while. She's lived in New York and Washington DC. But now, she's back in Austin and is chasing her dream, curating vintage fashion. Check out her blog Oh! Fox Vintage. She's creative, lovely and she is a force! Watch out for her, she'll probably be perusing your local vintage shop.

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