Sam -N- Evan / Fashion editorial engagement session / Austin Engagement Photographer

Sexy Sam and Evan!

Sam and Evan (my 2 favorite transplants) wanted to shoot something non-traditional, if we even got close to a "pose" she was all over me with "this feels engagementy..." They went all out with their attire and of course hair and make-up by the super talented Erica Gray. Sam tells me at the beginning of our shoot, I have been pouring over fashion magazines all week, I know just what to do! They sure did.  Shot right here at the federal building at 5th and San Antonio. They look outstanding and completely at ease in front of the camera. It was so much fun to work with them! Plus - bonus -I love these guys.

Sam -N- Evan

An Engagement session at The Federal Building at 5th and San Antonio austin, Tx

Hair and Make-up - Erica Gray

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.

Cari -N- Mike / North Austin and 360 Bridge Engagement Session / Austin Engagement Photographer

Cari and Mike we're open to any ideas, but they really wanted to go to the 360 bridge too, cause they live near there. I chose this wonderful tunnel I have seen many times near my home in NE Austin. It's been a bit of a fantasy really, I have a fascination with Urban settings and this place fits me like a glove. I have a little notebook of ideas that I love to use when couples are open to trying something completely different. My favorite ;)

I have been to this tunnel a couple of times, I have shot B there so I know it has great light and depth.  We had a great time bringing it to life in these photographs, Cari and Mike are innovators. Cari in her screaming red sweater really brought something extra special to this grey urban set-up. Then we headed over to 360 bridge. I have seen it photographed many times of course, but I have never seen it in person - up close. As an artist and a photographer, I am supposed to see it differently, so we opted for a park bench under the bridge, it was so beautiful from that angle.  We also photographed on private property just to the west of 360: tall trees and no obstructions. It was a misty, cloudy morning and it was perfect.

Austin Engagement Session / tunnel in NE Austin - 360 Bridge

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.

Editorial Feature for Tribeza / Austin Photographer

Here are a few out takes from a shoot I did with Tribeza this year. Explore Austin is an incredible non-for profit that gives kids mentors starting around the 6th grade and following that group through their high school years where the kids are then accepted into great universities. This year was their first year of graduation seniors now these 3 move on to a new group of 6th graders. Lucky kids, all of them.

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.

Natalie -N- Ryan / Private New Braunfuls Waterfront Wedding / Austin Wedding Photographer

Natalie and Ryan have been together since high school, they have been living a quiet, practically married life, ever since, with their family including their dog in Austin, Tx. They finally decided it "was time," they were ready for that next step. They're ready to start a family and they just wanted to share their obvious commitment with family and friends as they launch into the next phase.

McAdoo's Seafood Company in New Braunfuls, TX is the restaurant that did the catering, everything from fresh oysters to filet their food bases were covered, in fact I over heard a guest saying to another guest "can they host a party or what."    2 Tarts, a bakery in New Braunfuls, did all of the sweet treats on the dessert table including the cake, except the brownies, that was Fork & Spoon.  Comal Rental Company provided all the rentals, tables, chairs, linens etc.  Blumen Meisters Flower market did all of the body and aisle marker flowers.  The rest of the flowers and centerpieces for the table were done by  Becky Wiggins, the brides step-mom and her friends and neighbors.  Also, the burlap table topper for the dinner tables were sown and stenciled by Becky and her Mom, Janelle.  Janelle also made the table cloth for the cake table and used lace from her parents own 50th wedding anniversary. Pretty neat!  The china and silverware came from Aztec Rental out of San Antonio.  The band was the Argyles out of Austin.  The String Quartet was Quartetto Lirico out of Austin.  Carl's Electric out of New Braunfels hung all the lights and did the other electrical work.  Joe Ball, a contractor the couple works with in their real estate business,  made the stand for the canoe and the structure for the bar.  Texas River Tubes provided the transportation.

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

Venue - Private Home / Catering - McAdoo's Seafood Company / Sweets - 2 Tarts / Brownies - Fork & Spoon / Rentals - Comal Rental Company / Body and Aisle Flowers - Blumen Meisters Flower market / Centerpieces and other Flowers - Becky Wiggins / Band - the Argyles / String Quartet - Quartetto Lirico / Lighting - Carl's Electric / Contractor - Joe Ball / Transporations - Texas River Tubes

Corrine test - Austin Photographer

I have been working on updating my commercial portfolio, as you may already know. My commercial side was very successful but She-N-He was an instant wild success so, inevitably,  our commercial work has fallen by the way side. I REALLY enjoy the work and even without redoing our portfolio or otherwise promoting we are still getting some work. Thank goodness for on-going promotions like ComArts in 2006 (I get a lot of hits from that), and obviously, returning clients. This fall (commercial's busy time), I am going to relaunch my website and really start promoting this work again. Photography is my passion and I find that if I have a hand in a few pots I enjoy shooting everything better.  This is a test I completed with the help of Kaylin Johnson (make-up), Angela Parker (LucieMarie) hair, Dress Shop (wardrobe), and obviously the lovely Corrine, our model. It took a little while to get these done but it was a foray in elaborate retouching. I have been staring at this location for, literally, years. I wanted it to look a certain way and it does, now. Please enjoy, I can't wait to hear what you think.

She-N-He

Austin Wedding Photography and Design

Best of the Knot 2011 - Austin Wedding Photographer

We were honored for the second year in a row, to be selected as "Best of the Knot 2011."

We would like to thank all of the amazing couples we had the honor of photographing last year, as well as all of the top-notch vendors we had the pleasure of working with.   Thank You.

My all time favorite thing to get in the mail is a thank you note from one of our couples. When I was a bride I was so blown away by the service I was provided by all of the vendors we chose that I just had to write them all thank you notes. I remember composing them in my head while on my honeymoon. So when we get one, we know it takes something extra special to get someone to write a note about how happy they were. We received a few this year and I thought I would share with you someone of the thoughts that have come from our other clients.

"Dear Melanie and Steve,

Andrew and I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did with our wedding photos. We LOVED working with you (so easy!) and are thrilled with the final product! :) Definitely will be recommending you to friends...we are so grateful for you and the talent you have - what an eye! :)

MANY thanks, Katrina & Andrew Sullivan"  5.7.10

"Dear Mel,

Thank you so much for all of the amazing photos! I am so lucky to have such great pics to remember my day! We really appreciate all of you hard work!

Best, Aileen & Jeremy"  7.31.10

"Mel & Steve -

What can I say - you guys are rock stars. My guests loved you - your fun attitude just added to a fun, funky night. We hope you enjoyed yourselves half as much as we did. We can't get over how amazing the photos are. Everyone's sitting around at home going through ALL 500 of them! So happy we found you.

Love, Mr & Mrs. Mejia"  10.30.10

Planning a wedding of a family portrait session in the future? Call me, let's chat.

---mel

Best of 2010 - Austin Wedding Photographer

It amazes me every year that passes, quicker and quicker now.

Then I get to take a look back and see where we have been... and where we are going.

This year we got to work on a few editorial projects, namely People Magazine for a story about a young father who almost lost his son forever, and the New York Times for a story about a man who reenlisted in the Navy after the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy was over turned. The world is changing and I am excited that I get to capture those moments.

We also got to work with Door Number 3 on a campaign for Highland Lakes, travel and tourism. Three grueling hot days in August is like summer camp for creatives. Way too much fun! They call this a job!?

This year we also had the privilege of photographing many wonderful couples on their most special day. For that we were both humbled and honored. Thank you.

As an artist it is difficult to turn a critical eye on yourself. I poured through images from the entire year to try to find just the right images for this post and I realized at the last minute that the key should be, which images speak to me. These images may not be the best representation of what She-N-He is capable of or even known for, but they happen to be my personal favorites from this year. I hope you like them. For giggles, let me know which you like the most. Leave a comment with your favs.

Aileen and Jeremy -- Star Hill Ranch

Bek and Donnie -- Kindred Oaks

Fatiya and Chris -- Hacienda del Lago

Brandi and Lee -- Barr Mansion

Bek and Donnie -- Kindred Oaks

Meagan's Bridal -- Hacienda del Lago

Brandi and Lee -- Barr Mansion

Brenna and Kyle -- Bella Note

Bek and Donnie -- Kindred Oaks

Juanita and John -- The Terrace Club

Carly's Bridal -- Laguna Gloria

Bek and Donnie -- Kindred Oaks

Christy and Kai -- Chapel Dulcinea

Carly and Chad -- Mandola Estates Winery

Maegan and Daniel -- Kindred Oaks

Juanita and John -- The Terrace Club

Katie and Ben -- St. Ignatius Church

Katrina and Andrew --The Gardens of Cranesbury View

Lauren and Caleb -- Katy, Tx

Kelly and Eric -- The Inn at Pearl Street

Linsey and Marcos -- Reunion Ranch

Samantha and Scott -- Brenham, Tx

Michelle and Bert -- Katy, Tx

Sara and Dylan -- Mercury Hall

Duane and DeVere - Hacienda del Lago

Sam and Hanh -- Casa Blanca

Ruhi and Chandler -- Mercury Hall

Sara and Dylan -- Mercury Hall

Tricia and Jonathan -- Mansion at Judges Hill

Duane and DeVere - Hacienda del Lago

Sam and Hanh -- Casa Blanca

Sara and Dylan -- Mercury Hall

Tricia and Jonathan -- Mansion at Judges Hill

We also photographed a host of families and beautiful children this year, here are a few of our favorites.

Lastly, we had the unique opportunity to work with students in their senior year of high school. They're straddling the edge of adolescence and  we're there to witness those last few steps, it doesn't get any better than this.

Here are a few of my personal favorites from these 2011 freshmen.

Thank you so much for all of your support. I look forward to that special time in your life when you need us!

Choose your favorites. I'd love to hear what you think!

---mel

Omar Lopez - New York Times - Melanie Grizzel

I met Omar Lopez yesterday at his apartment in Austin. 4 years ago he was booted out of the Navy after spending 3 years at sea during war time for answering yes to a question on a routine blood screen. On October 12th the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy was overturned and on October 13th Omar went down to his local recruitment office to reenlist.

Thank you for keeping our country safe, Omar.

5.8.10 People Magazine

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

9.1.09 Miata World

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

8.28.09 People en Espanol

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