Meejin -N- Jay and baby Noah make 3. Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas Family Photography Session / August 25, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

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.

Laura -n- Gordon end of the stormy season Pioneer Farms Wedding Photos / August 2, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

From Laura: "...I don't know that I would change anything in regards to planning other than being more prepared when I went in to talk with the florist. I kind of went in blank and it would have expedited things had I had a clear idea of what I wanted. Also, I was happy we didn't overdue it with flowers and just kept it minimal. I loved incorporating food and cake that we adored and music that had meaning to us. I am really happy we made our own playlist as that saved money and made it more personal. Lastly, including friends and family to do hair, makeup, officiate, do music also made it more of a personal and intimate affair. "

Wedding Venue - Pioneer Farms / Wedding Coordinator – Sterling Affairs / WeddingPhotography – She-N-He Photography and Design / Catering – Sterling Affairs / Flowers – Central Market / Wedding Cupcake - Upper Crust / Officiant and Strings – friendsof the bride and groom/

Morgan and Matt's casual out of the box Engagement Session in Austin, Tx / August 3, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

I asked what they do for fun? Morgan and Matt watch netflix and love each other. They just bought a house and they're getting married in the spring! Things are pretty cozy for this lovebird couple!

Natalie and Weston's wedding at The Winfield Inn / July 31, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

from Weston:

When we talk about our wedding, we always say we wouldn't have it any other way. We were challenge by the historic and tragic flooding of Austin and the surrounding areas including the Kyle, San Marcos, and Wimberley communities. We worked nearly a year for this moment and it was on the brink of being cancelled all together. However, on wedding day, we couldn't help but to be fixated on the local news reports, learning that I-35 was closed just south of the exit that was needed to get to the venue. But on this day, our day, the sky cleared and the sun peaked out. It was also surprisingly cooler than expected even though it was a late May weekend in Texas. It was a sign to us that this marriage was meant to be and the celebration of our families coming together went as planned nearly 8 years in the making from when Natalie and I first met. After all the dramatic weather, crunch-time planning, it ended up being the most beautiful day we've ever lived. The next day we set out on our honeymoon. About a month before, we were upset about American Airlines moving up our departure to Kauai 2 hours, but in the end we were actually blessed because if we would have left at our originally scheduled time, we would have lost a day due to travelling delays at the airport. Yet another storm swept through the Austin area just after we departed for Kauai that caused damaging floods and our out-of-state relatives that had flights just 2 hours after us were at the airport the rest of the day. #blessed (insert hallelujah emoji hands here) lol

Not sure I can say much about anything I would have changed in the planning part. I guess our digital "Save The Date" is before its time. I can see this being the new thing in the future, but some of our guests didn't receive it. (Maybe Natalie can touch on this planning part)

The most important planning was of course the photography! :) But seriously, that doesn't compare to what Sharon and Natalie had to do in the planning part so I can't answer specifically. What stood out to me on the day was how fast everything went (everyone says that, but you really don't understand until you're the bride and groom). We did have to follow a Hays County curfew too :). So don't get stuck on the tiny details, spend your efforts on the DJ, food, photography, your dance moves, then laugh and have fun!

Wedding Venue, Coordination, Catering and Cake – The Winfield Inn / WeddingPhotography – She-N-He Photography and Design / Catering – The Winfield Inn / DJ – Greenbelt DJ / Hair and Make-up – Laura Wyrtzen - Margo Meade at jco salon/ Flowers – Rosehip Flora / Wedding Cake - The Winfield Inn / Wedding Gown - WTOO persiphone dress

Bernadette and Leo Rainy Day wedding at Hacienda del Lago / July 30, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Bernadette and Leo's wet windy wedding at Hacienda del Lago Not even a Tornado can slow down this family's celebration. a Beautiful example of plans changing and a couples will to make the very best of it. Who cares, when you married at the end!

Ax and Mirna's glamorous Villa Antonia wedding / Austin Wedding Photographer / July 20, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Ax -N- Mirna's Wedding of the the year! At the Villa Antonia.

Wedding Venue - Villa Antonia / Wedding Coordinator - In Her Shoes / WeddingPhotography – She-N-He Photography and Design / Catering – Courtney's Catering / Mariachi Band – Rodolpho Pena 214-414- 8169 / Jazz Band – Leo Gutierez / Singer - Andy Andred / Flowers – The Flower Studio / Wedding Cake - Michelle's Patiserie/ Officiant – Joel Montes / Videography – Jason at JR Digtial Video / Fireworks - Starlight Fireworks

Red Carpet Photobooth! Villa Antonia Wedding / July 20, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Ax and Mirna wanted their guests to right away that they were in for a glamorous wedding when they arrived, paparazzi style red carpet walk at the entry did the trick. Guests were greet with interviews and photographs. IT was sooo classy! what a wonderful idea!It was perfect for us as we like to do things just outside of the box. Its a great spin on the traditional wedding photobooth.

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

Jacqueline -N- Raymond / North Austin Engagement Photography / June 23, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Jacqueline and Raymond met in high school dated for a while. Took a break during college and reconnected and realized they never stopped loving each other . 10 years later, they're making it official, They're tying the knot!

Jacqueline and Raymond at the Austin Arboretum.

Valerie -N- Curtis / Long Center and South Congress Engagement Photography Session / June 22, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Valerie -N- Curtis an engagement session before the dawn at the Long Center and the empty streets and alleys of South Congress. They parked their motorcycle and moped in an a nearby parking lot and surprised me with them! They pulled them out for fun just as soon as our morning got started. It was such a fun addition! They discovered their mutual love for 2 wheels when she gave him a lift home on her scooter after they met at ACL. He knew she was the one right away but she needed a little convincing. So he won her over with a series of playful snapchats. and the the rest is history. Soon they'll say "I do."

Valerie and Curtis vintage looking blue and white scooter engagement session at sunrise on South Congress. South Austin engagement photography session

Katherine -N- Robbie / Green Pastures wedding photography in Austin, Tx / June 22, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Katherine -N- Robbie at Green Pastures

from Katherine:

Leading up to my wedding, I was very focused on whether this or that aspect would look beautiful. Planning a wedding has that affect on most people. How can you not focus on the appearance after you have looked through thousands of wedding photos, you have picked your accessories, your dress, your nails, your hair, your flowers, your wedding stationary, and you have choreographed your first dance. But, the day of, all that mattered to me was how it felt walk down the aisle with my mother and father, hold my husband’s hands during the ceremony, read my vows, dance for the first time as husband and wife, laugh with my friends and family, and celebrate with my community. Now that the wedding is over, I am excited to see how everything looked, but I am so much more excited to see our photos so that I can relive the moments captured by them.

I am so grateful for all of the vendors we worked with. They all did a fantastic job. What I think made our experience exceptional with our vendors is that we chose people and companies whose taste and products we loved and respected. It was freeing to know we could trust their taste and not feel the need to micromanage our vendors.

Wedding Venue, Coordination, Catering and Cake – Nichole Rogerson - Green Pasture / WeddingPhotography - She-N-He Photography and Design / DJ - Greenbelt / Hair and Make-up - Erica Gray / Seamstress - Linda Asaf / Flowers - Bouquets of Austin / Center piece Flowers - Ben White Flowers / Wedding Favors - Quacks / Officiant - Katrina Baecht

Katie -N- Greg / Green Pastures wedding photographer in Austin, Tx / June 3, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Katie and Greg's rainy day wedding at Green Pastures.

My fondest memory day of was how smoothly everything went, the food, and the entertainment- we love Encore and they didn't disappoint! Also the butterflys!! We were so lucky with the weather and above all the whole event was so fun and we really got to enjoy it! The ceremony was better than I could have ever imagined or planned and the floral decorations turned out amazing!

Planning was a breeze because every one of our vendors was so easy to work with, which was such a blessing since we were planning it all from out of town!

Wedding Venue, Coordination, Catering and Cake - Green Pasture (alliteration by yours truly) / WeddingPhotography - She-N-He Photography and Design / Officient - Rick Blackington / Ceremony Muscians - Barton Stings / Reception Band - Encore / Flowers - Fire Fly Florist / Get away car - 4 leaf limo

UT Senior and ZTA, Torrey / Austin College Senior Photographer / May 28, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Torrey and I met several year ago when I photographed her cousin Sam's wedding at Casa Blanca in Round Rock. Ooh I love that place and I haven't been out there in so long! Click Here was Sam and Hahn's wedding from way back when (two of my favorites.)

Back to the business at hand. Torrey just graduated a few days ago, the night of the wicked central Texas storms over Memorial day weekend. She's a communications major and is currently working at a law firm. What's next for her, who knows. Bigger and Brighter things I'm sure. She's lovely indeed, but also smart, funny and kind. Hopefully comedy is in her future... I got my fingers crossed. Maybe even Second City. Thank you for letting me be a part of this chapter in your life. All the best to you!

She-N-He, an 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.

Christina -N- John / Downtown Austin Urban Engagement Photography / May 26, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Sam -N- Jon / Austin Wedding Photography at Stonehouse Villa / May 17, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Ceremony and Reception Location – Stonehouse Villa / Wedding Photography – She-N-He / Wedding Coordinator & Flowers - Christina Good / Catering - Crave / Wedding Cake: Blue Note Bakery / Makeup and Hair: Mandy Johnson / DJ - Ron Freshour /

Natalie -N- Weston / Springtime Bluebonnet Austin Engagement Photography Session / May 13, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Smitha -N- Yash / Austin Engagement Photography at Swift's Attic / May 11, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Smitha and Yash are planning a wedding back home in North Caroline, but first they wanted to get an engagement session in their new home town, Austin. The couple got engaged at Swifts Attic back in September and what a better place to take those engagement shots than the place where it all began?! One early morning last week we took the run of the place and made these wonderful photographs. Thanks guys. It was great working with you! She-N-He, an 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.

Katie Dietzmann / Austin Bridal Photography at Green Pastures / May 5, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Katie's Austin Bridal Photography session at Green Pastures was a screaming success. I mean just look at this lovely lady! She glows. Their Green Pastures wedding a couple weeks ago was lovely with all of it's yellow highlights and deliciousness! More to come. soon.

Ly -N- Sarah / UT Campus Engagement Photography Session / Austin Engagement Photographer / April 28, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Ly and Sarah Happy couple!

The duo met in college, as UT longhorns, and both are now pursuing careers as pharmacists in central Texas. This happy couple will tie the knot in Houston over the summer.

I love photographing sessions at UT, not only does it have the typical Austin landmarks like the UT Tower and Littlefiend Fountain. But it hides tons of hidden gems. Walking around campus weaving in and out a learned students lie charming locals like the greenhouse we found hidden in plain site! No matter how many times I've been there I never fail to find something all together brand new!

Jamie -N- Zach / Austin Pease Park Engagement Session / April 21, 2015 by Melanie Grizzel

Jamie and Zach, newly minted Austinites, choose Pease Park and other Austin local hotspots for their Engagement Photography Session.

After Zach broke his hand on a motorcycle, he met Jamie while under going hand therapy in VA. Since they had spent so much time together he just had to ask her out once he was done and she'd restored his hand. While she had laughed him off in the moment, thankfully her girlfriends called him for her and rest is history. It was love at 27th site! Recent DC transplants the couple is really enjoying what Austin has to offer and making their new MARRIED life here together. For their engagement session they wanted to take a little Austin home with them so they chose My Butter Half Wall and the Graffiti Wall at Castle Hill and we ended our session at Pease Park. It was a gorgeous day! Their wedding will take place early summer 2016 in DC, among the beautiful pink flowy cherry blossoms.