If you love the clean look of modern architecture and also want to capture the unique and rich history of Austin, a lifestyle portrait session at and around the Seaholm Power Plant and 2nd Street District is the right move for you. See more sessions at Seaholm. Haven’t worked with me before? Learn more! For…
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Spring has sprung! Lush, green leaves are growing from the vines. Flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. The weather is perfect. Best time of the year in Austin, Texas. No better place to capture the vibrancy of Spring than the Sekrit Theater. The Sekrit Theater is an unexpected wonderland. The antique greenhouse is a…
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I love newborn sessions. Like, a lot. So much. Please. Please. Cherry on top for sure! Please, send me all of your friends who are having a baby soon. “Oh my goodness Melanie – these photos are amazing!! I could not be more happy with how they turned out, and with how easy it was…
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When I stumbled into a hat shop last year, time froze. I could barely process the overload of information my brain was downloading from the world I’d stepped into. Every single square inch of the shop was filled with vibrantly colored and very unique materials, equipment, art, musical instruments and so many hats. Lukas Nelson…
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When your best friend says “Yes!” to the man of her dreams… Haven’t worked with me before? Learn more! Follow my journey on Instagram. @melanieapplegatephotography
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The secret ingredient to awesome couples photos is simple, but not as common as I wish it was… and honestly deep bond. Alli + Nick totally have that! I love working with couples right before the birth of their first child. It’s an opportunity to document the end of an era and the beginning of…
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An editor from VoyageAustin magazine recently reached out and asked if they could share my story. They interview local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders for their Inspiring Stories section. I was honored and happy to share, but quickly realized this meant I would need to sit down and reflect on the past couple of decades…
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When I work with a family, I am not overly concerned with capturing all faces smiling towards the camera. My main goal is always to capture their authentic dynamic. I find ways to bring the best out of each person. I encourage them to connect with one another and let loose. This process always yields…
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SIGNS OF LIFE The trees are beginning to flower and beautiful colors are appearing around every corner. The sun is shining! I can finally pull the shorts and tank tops out of my closet. Oh, and I’ve been hitting the gym… hard. Spring’s big launch is giving me life. Every year, when this season rolls along, I attempt…
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Your home is the absolute perfect spot to capture those precious moments during the first few weeks after you bring your new babe home! Between documenting details, I capture moments that happen in a split second… moments that reflect love, grace, wonder and a deep shared connection. Are you expecting? To get a feel for…
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