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English Garden Concept Shoot / BHLDN - Camille Styles / Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

In honor of shooting a concept shoot with Camille's crew Monday - it's coming soon I promise, probably the middle of next week on Camillestyles.com. Keep your eyes pealed it's going to be killer. Before that, we did this little number for BHLDN. It's a delightful English Garden concept that wouldn't be complete without The Byrd Collective and Loot Vintage Rental. Make-Up artist Erica Gray worked on beautification and Creative Parasol created these fun floral invitations. As always concept and production by Camille Styles and team.

Ragan -N- Harley / Just Married! at Lighthouse Ranch - Johnson City / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

  Lighthouse Ranch, Just Married, Johnson city Wedding Photography

Ragan -N- Harley

Just Married! @ Lighthouse Ranch - Johnson City

9.22.12 - 7:36pm.

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.

Missy / Austin Fashion Photography by Melanie Grizzel

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.

Candice -N- Trevor intimate morning engagement / Travis Heights / Austin Engagement Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

I met the lovely Candice while shooting a style shoot last fall. I instantly fell in love with her; she has an infectious smile and she is always eager to help. She's wicked smart and I have a soft spot for redheads. I wanted to photograph her right away, and some people respond well to that and some people think I'm a fruit-cake. Luckily she's had a childhood fantasy about becoming a model. Perfect. I photographed her a while ago for fun, see those awesome portraits here. When she got engaged she asked me to photograph her wedding but we couldn't fit it into our schedule, so instead we did the next best thing. I photographer her and her beloved Trevor, over morning coffee. My favorite shoot yet, plus I got to shoot film. I LOVE film! Have a wonderful wedding you two, I can't wait to see your photographs!

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 by Melanie Grizzel

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.

DIY network / Camille Styles Moroccan Party ideas / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Moroccan-Style Table dreamt of by Camille Styles and her team! Gorgeous.

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.

Tami -N- Austin / Hotel Saint Cecilia Wedding / Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

Tami -N- Austin married at the beautiful Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin, Tx. Both are UT alumni, current Chicago residents, and soon to be Los Angeles residents! Austin was the perfect choice for their intimate wedding. Tami chose classy old Hollywood details to polish her look: bright red lipstick, birdcage veil, tea-length wedding dress and creamy royal blue heels! Austin chose a purple suit, in case he ever decided to be the joker for Halloween, natch.  The Hotel Saint Cecilia is Tami's favorite place in the whole world and she really wanted to give her guests an experience to remember. The evening started with the pair exchanging vows they'd written themselves. Next, the family was invited to have cocktails and enjoy games on and around the lawn while the couple and myself went to UT to shoot a few images. Dinner was expertly served by Whole Foods and then warm cookies and cool milk by Tiff's Treats. As it was getting late, they moved their little party into room 1 and started an impromptu dance party. Then it was time for a few more SHOTS! So, down to Doc's for a night cap. It was an absolutely amazing evening, and we were honored to be there.

Rachele -N- Tylere / Romantic Backyard Wedding in Lakeway/ Austin Wedding Photography by Melanie Grizzel

Rachele and Tylere's unbelievably romantic wedding on the water. The couple scoped out this house (or should I say Castle) for sale while boating one day. They called the realtor and they booked the private home for the wedding of their dreams. It was lush and sexy, full of glamour; an extraordinary location for their wedding. The pair must have felt like royalty all day. Let this be a lesson to all brides-to-be, take your budget and pour it into the things that are most important for you. In R+T's case, I think it was decidedly the location and guess what?! it was outstanding.

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

Dress Shop Bumpers / Austin Fashion Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

I love being able to work with Leslie from the Dress Shop on these bumpers for the website. We did a few for the holidays last year too. I'm excited to get going on them again for the holidays this year! Leslie sure can put together a great team of talented artists, Lorie Newman for hair, Jenna Hollerbach for styling, and Erica Cantu for make-up. Thanks for keeping up with She-N-He!

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

Wardrobe - Dress Shop / Stylist - Jenna Hollerbach / Hair - Lorie Newman / Make Up - Erica Cantu

 

Jenna -N- Ricardo / Hummingbird House Wedding / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Jenna -N- Ricardo met at school here in Austin and moved to New York City so Ricardo could pursue his career in finance. Jenna works for a bakery in Queens (I think ;) They share a small space in Jersey City and commute.  Despite living in the New York/New Jersey area, they decided to marry in Austin where their roots are firmly established. They wed in a Catholic service at Santa Cruz Catholic Church where they exchanged loving looks and fist bumps for an hour.

They travelled from there to the beautiful Hummingbird House where the real party got started.  Jenna sat down MAYBE one time during the entire night, but I did see her guzzling water from a plastic pitcher on the dance floor, a testament to the brilliant stylings of His and Hers DJ service! Pink Avocado provided delicious Spanish family-style fare, which was yummo, obviously. Say Cheese Photobooth was a constant source of entertainment throughout the evening, guests filed in and out of the booth all night long wearing funny hats and glasses and collecting their images at the end. The groom's cake was a screaming blue electric guitar which sat loudly next to the orchid covered brides cake both by Coco Paloma Desserts.  Wait... did I mentioned the absolutely insane tradition of climbing the surf-board shaped men in the family and dancing to "Wipe Out?" it was NUTS, and so much fun.

Venue - Hummingbird House / Catering - Pink Avocado Catering / Ceremony - Santa Cruz Catholic Church / Flowers - The Gala Gal Floral Event & Design / DJ - His and Hers DJ Services / Cake - Coco Paloma Desserts / Reception Rentals - Premiere Party Central Rentals / Photobooth - Say Cheese Photobooths / Car Service - Uptown Valet / Hair - Silk Hair Salon

DeBeers + Camille Styles = fun day of shooting / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Here's a fun shoot I did with Camille and DeBeers.

enjoy.

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

Stylist: Camille Styles/ Wedding Cake: Word of Mouth Catering

Jamie -N- Wes / Mansion at Judges Hill Wedding / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

 

Jamie and Wes, perfectly in love. Their ooey gooey doe eyes are contagious. During the service the pair exchanged their vows quietly to each other. I cried and cried while the bride and groom wept their way through this extra special experience.

Their end of March nuptials were held at the gorgeous grounds of The Mansion at Judges Hill and the service was preformed by a dear friend. The wedding was held together expertly by the brilliant (and totally hilarious) Amy Kennedy from The Mansion. Flowers and decor were provided by Stems. The bride wore her dress from Bridal Galleria (San Antonio), jewels in her signature blue by Kendra Scott, bedazzled Toms in her blue, of course, and feathered Something Bleu heels from BHLDN.  Her bridesmaids donned easy turquoise styles - all from J Crew. Nesting doves, borrowed from the Jamie's sister, topped their beautiful 4-tiered wedding cake from Simply Bliss. The wedding cake was flanked on either side with cake balls also from Cindy Hunter of Simply Bliss. The couple also flew in their favorite band Ivan and Alyosha from Portland. It was rumored that the couple discovered I&A on a SXSW ticket years ago. The couple also displayed images from their engagement sessions by yours truly! Have a look at both of their entire sessions here and here.

The couple also came up with a completely unique way for guests to leave their mark. Vintage plates that the guests were asked to sign with paint pen, then the couple will display them in their home together. LOVE! A total "why didn't I think of that?" moment!

Congratulations to our beautiful bride and groom. Thank you for having us along on your amazing adventure.

All the best to you and yours.

---mel

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

Jenna Hollerbach / Portrait Photographer / Austin Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

Jenna Hollerbach (nope it's real ;) is a silly talented stylist in Austin. She got her start working at the capital, when all of the wives of your local politicians started asking her to dress them. Walaa style.by.jenna was born. She left her job and started in full time. I have worked with her many times and often ask her to sit in for light. Every time I noticed she has this look and I LOVE real people portraits. So I asked her to let me photograph her, it took a little coaxing, but finally she agreed. Seriously, wow, right?! I got to shoot a little film through my twin lens reflex, that was fun and it's been so long. The image on the left is film and the one of the right above is digital. The thing I like about film is it's slightly soft. And I know the color is right. Something I like about digital... you can manipulate it immediately if you choose to go that way. But lastly and most important, I love film because it slows me down, it makes me think about every composition, and every bit of light. You can experiment a little with digital but you can't with film, it has to be right. There is no "catching" with a twin lens, but it's perfect for portraits. I am not a trendy, fad film user, I am an old school film user and I miss it. My name is Melanie Grizzel and I am a film user.

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

Model/Jenna Hollerbach style.by.Jenna   Hair+Make-up/Erica Gray

Marlene -N- Eric / Mercury Hall Wedding Sneak Peek / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

JUST Married!

Marlene and Eric

Mercury Hall - 3.4.2012

"Yes, thank you so much for you support and calmness!!!  You were an absolute pleasure to work with and I apologize for my tenseness and nerves before the wedding. :)" --- Marlene Costa

"First of all, thank you so much for being a crucial part of our wedding celebration.  You and your photographers were very friendly and professional, and I cannot wait to see what you produce from that magical day!  :-)" ---Eric Katerman

Natalie -N- Ryan / A Laguna Gloria Engagement Session / Austin Engagement Photography by Melanie Grizzel

 

Natalie and Ryan have been dating since high school but never felt the need to tie the knot, until now. They are ready to a have a family and didn't want it to be weird for their kids... they say it's already weird for their dogs. So, they'll make it official soon. They settled on Laguna Gloria for their session because they both love architecture and nature, so Laguna was a perfect fit!

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

New Albums / Austin Wedding Photographer by Melanie Grizzel

I am so excited to introduce our new albums!

Our albums are flush-mounted, seamless, lay-flat albums. Great for displaying all the time.

You can have your names and wedding date printed on the cover, or pressed on the spine or the cover.

Each album comes with 30 individual pages (15 full double-page spreads).

This is a great example of Steve's careful and light-handed design style. Our goal is to display your images in the best, most unobtrusive way.

Each layout is printed as a full page and mounted. It creates a seamless display from one page to the next, which is perfect for those big beautiful double page spreads that are so exciting to look back on and remember.

Here is an example of our 3/4 cafe leather cover in reddish-brown. The seam between the leather and wrap cover is flawless.

 

Both matte art paper finish, or a bit shinier pearl finish are available. I prefer the matte finish, it just soaks in all of the light and displays color beautifully.

Each album is custom designed in-house from your own selection of photographs. You choose 40-60 images and Steve works his magic, he follows the timeline of your day and designs your album in his own signature style.

It displays on your coffee table just like any other art book; fun to show off to family and friends. Why not curl up with your hubby and relive your day again and again?

Above: side by side, our 10x10 and the 12x12 in full wrap, and 3/4 leather cover. Albums are also available in a full leather cover.

Below: A great collection of items for archiving your most special day. In the rear a 20x30 inch float wrap. To the right, an 11x14 inch metallic black and white archival print, matted and framed in a nude finish display frame. And lastly, out front, is our signature 10x10 wrap cover, lay flat, flush mount album.

For prices and more information click our Wedding Albums button.

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