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[Austin, Texas] A Growing Family

Melissa Sconyers — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:50:54 +0000

Kim is a dedicated reader of Penelope Trunk (where my photographs are often featured) who also happens to live in Austin, Texas. When she contacted me about the possibility of doing some portraits her soon-to-be family of four, her only request was for the photos to be natural and candid. I assured her that this is my specialty.

We headed to the park on a unusually brisk Saturday morning – forty degrees! – with her husband and high energy, super talkative three-year-old. The morning light was gorgeous and the results were, well, I’ll let you judge for yourself below. But let’s say this – Kim was weepy when she saw them!

[Darlington, Wisconsin] Kelli + Andrew: Married!

Melissa Sconyers — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:54:53 +0000

In a small town of only 2,000 people, when the daughter of the principal gets married, it’s a big affair –– big as in, 500 guests! And that’s just the number of people who crammed in to watch the ceremony. Afterwards, another couple of hundred people showed up, spilling out of the barn into grass yard by the nearby cornfields to celebrate with these two lovely newlyweds.

Despite the treacherous black clouds and sudden downpour that soaked the area shortly they walked down the aisle, the show went on. When the couple walked out of the barn as man and wife, into gorgeous sunshine and puffy white clouds, they literally jumped for joy.

[Chicago, Illinois] Cello Camp by Suzuki

Melissa Sconyers — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:31:59 +0000

I spent a week with Penelope Trunk in Chicago, where her son was attending cello camp by Suzuki. At five years old, he was spending five hours a day playing his beloved cello. I captured a few shots of him at practice and at play –– more can be found in Penelope’s post titled “My Accidental Vacation.”

[DARLINGTON, WISCONSIN] Boys and Basketball

Melissa Sconyers — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:54:50 +0000

The hay fields have been mowed, but several days must pass before it’s dry enough to be raked and baled. This particular afternoon there was slight summer breeze, a refreshing reprieve from the sweltering temperatures over the previous week. The boys took the opportunity to shoot some hoops, against a backdrop of flat fields, as far as the eye could see.

[Wanchai, Hong Kong] Modelesque

Melissa Sconyers — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:56:58 +0000

Marissa is a professional model from Los Angeles, who moved to Hong Kong for work with ELITE Models. For this shoot, I was actually acting as the stylist and make-up artist, however I couldn’t help but capture a couple shots of my handiwork.

[Sheung Wan, Hong Kong] Roxana & Wellington: Engaged

Melissa Sconyers — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:27:21 +0000

Roxana and Wellington wanted their engagement portraits done in the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong, an area known for its hole-in-the-wall restaurants and tiny antique shops. Unlike the glitz and glam of Central or Tsim Sha Shui, there is grunge here. And since this is where they used to live, they wanted their photos to reflect the local flavor of their old neighborhood.

[Dallas, Texas] Meredith & Kyle: Wedding Day After

Melissa Sconyers — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:53:13 +0000

When my best friend got married, it was a tough decision for us both: Should I be *IN* the wedding or should photograph the wedding? Ultimately, I stood by her side as she married the love her life, Kyle.

However, for the day after their wedding, Meredith and Kyle get gussied up again as bride and groom to attend the annual Texas State Fair. In the midst of carnies and corn dogs and deep fried Dr. Pepper, we traipsed around the fairgrounds in the warm, waning light of dusk.

It was as if Meredith was a real-life fairy princess at Disneyland: Little girls would timidly approach and ask her breathlessly, “Are you getting married?” And she would say, “I already am.”

[Austin, Texas] Melissa: College Graduation

Melissa Sconyers — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:15:27 +0000

There is nobody quite like Melissa. She is graduating from UT with a double-major in Radio-Television-Film and Journalism, but what she really specializes in is animation.

For her graduation portraits, she wanted photos that would be funky, cool, and a little bit weird – which is to say, in the spirit of Austin. She chose a vintage Nicole Miller dress and brought along her thrifted leather suitcase. Rightly so, because this girl is going places.

[Stanley, Hong Kong] Mother & Daughters

Melissa Sconyers — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:23:26 +0000

When my friend Steve’s sister came in town from London, we set up a time for pictures of her two little girls on the beach. When the day arrived, it was pouring down rain, so I bought them colorful rainboots and a rainbow umbrella to match their cute swimsuits.

[Austin, Texas] Jackie & Jory: Engagement

Melissa Sconyers — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:15:48 +0000

Jory is one of my oldest friends, and I couldn’t wait to photograph him with his sweet fiance, Jackie. She works with him at their family-owned natural soapmaking business. These two lovebirds are getting hitched in Hawaii next March!