09 December 2014

They Call Me Hero

09 December 2014
 Back in September, a local Denver band asked me to shoot one of their upcoming shows. Soon after, I shot another, then another, then made a few videos for them. There is no other band out there that works as hard as these guys do. I have had the most amount of fun getting to know each of them and watching them amaze crowds at each show. It has been a real dream shooting this band. They Call Me Hero's new EP just released on iTunes and I highly recommend checking out their music.


30 November 2014

Coming to a computer near you

30 November 2014
My official website is coming together really nicely and I'm excited to share it with the world! I'm more than thankful for all the support I've received from family and friends over the past six months when I first started this journey. Be on the look out for the Always Gold website coming out soon!

09 November 2014

John & Laurel

09 November 2014


These are just a few of my favorite photos from an engagement session of two of my very best friends. It was magical and I was honored to shoot this couple.

28 October 2014

Feeling 22

28 October 2014
I had my dream party in honor of my 22nd birthday. I invited 22 (not planned) of my closest friends, cooked really good food, and bought tons of craft beer to have a beautiful party outside. I held the party outside of my house and my neighbors were so kind as to hang lights in the trees. I made two types of soups - chicken white chili and corn chowder - sweet potato fries with bread, and various types of vegetables. My friends, unknowing to me, prepared toasts, making me feel extremely loved and honored as each one went around the table and relived precious memories. Everything on the table, from the floral arrangements to the name place cards, was handmade. It was truly one of the best evenings of my life.

The night reminded me of a quote from theologian Toby J. Sumpter
"We live in the world He is telling. So we talk, we preach, we argue, we baptize, we sing, we laugh and drink and sleep and do it all again. And somehow, somehow God is here with us, in us, working through us, through the Word, through our feeble words, through our prayers, through water, broken bread, and shared wine, through dinner tables, candles, pies, through it all, and He draws us on. God is always free to suspend His normal rules. He can part the sea; He can speak through donkeys. But usually He uses His ordinary magic. He uses the magic of well reasoned arguments, the magic of friendship, the magic of hospitality. We can't reduce any of these things to a formula, to an exhaustive list of ingredients, but we don't need to and we don't need to throw up our hands in despair or give up arguing or preaching or sharing or loving.

This is because He is the One persuading all of us. He is the One who plays and sings and calls us home, and we come."

30 September 2014

Matt & Baylee

30 September 2014
Matt has been my friend since freshmen year of college. We have been through so much together and when he started dating Baylee, I was really excited for this new adventure for him. As time went on, I got the true privilege of watching their relationship grow. Then I got the true privilege of filming Matt propose to Baylee on a peaceful Sunday night. I can't wait to film their wedding and see they both grow in their marriage.


Matt & Baylee
from Melanie Fenwick on Vimeo.

01 September 2014

A week of firsts and lasts

01 September 2014
This week I celebrated my last first day of school (as an undergrad student; you betcha I'll be going to grad school). As I start my senior year of class, I found I was overwhelmed with course loads and balancing work and school so planning my outfits out before hand eased the stress. Here are my outfits from the week: 
Monday: the first day! I wanted to be comfortable for my only class of the day with my favorite jeans. I also borrowed my best friend's necklace to mix colors. 
Tuesday: the busy day. I love my Arrowroot dress because not only is it handmade, it fits perfectly and makes me feel beautiful. This is very useful since on this day I have four classes with back to back meetings in between. 

Wednesday: my catch up. Post the busyness and stress of Tuesday, I love Wednesday and I love this dress. It's borrowed from a friend and I may never give it back. I wore flats to class and heels when I went out that night which showed how easy this dress could transform to the many different facets of my life. 

Thursday: my challenge day. It's my challenge day because I have a quiz in every single of my classes on Thursdays. On days like these I love wearing a colored pant so I can still feel stylish while attempting to pass all my reading quizzes. 

I have always loved the start of school and what the year might bring. Stay Gold! 

18 August 2014

Chance & Audrey

18 August 2014
I became friends with Chance & Audrey when I lived with Audrey during my sophomore year of college. In that year, I got a first hand experience of their relationship and I'll be the first to tell you it's beautiful. It has been really inspiring to see their ups and downs and the way they always surrender to God's will. So when Chance came to me a couple months ago and told he was proposing, I couldn't be more excited. The night he proposed was dreamy and the party we held afterwards was a blast. I'm really excited for these two friends and their new adventure. 

04 July 2014

JD & Sara

04 July 2014
It is hard not to write a novel about all the great things about this couple. However, I will spare everyone with the details of my major crush on them and get straight to the point: JD & Sara's wedding was flawless. It was a remarkable day dedicated to who Jesus is and their wedding reflected what gospel centered living looks like in every way. JD & Sara's wedding was full of joy and beauty which made for a great celebration. I hope you enjoy their wedding video and it brings you just as much joy as it brought me to film it.



JD and Sara I Colorado Wedding Highlight from Melanie Fenwick on Vimeo.

JD and Sara were married on May 31st, 2014 at Park Church Denver and reception at Mile High Station. Photography done by Caitlin Fairly Photography

25 June 2014

Long days, long dresses

25 June 2014
Summer days are naturally long- we all know this! Not only because the sun is out for longer, but I feel like there is more to do in the summer. I am constantly jumping from one coffee outing with a friend to a meeting with my boss to grabbing dinner and drinks downtown. Lately, my days have been packed and for that reason I brought this longer, black dress. Its simple silhouette allows me to dress up or dress down for whatever my lengthy day may bring. 
dress & necklace & shades: H&M / jacket: J.Crew / belt: Target
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