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IMPORTANT, HUGE NEWS! We’re movin’ south and goin’ country!!

MELANIE GRADY PHOTOGRAPHY IS MOVING TO TENNESSEE!!! Yep, our family and business is relocating to the Nashville area.  I will now be servicing the Nashville, Hendersonville, middle tennessee, and southern Kentucky areas. Don’t worry, my loyal Pittsburgh clients, I’ll still take care of you. I’ll be traveling back to PA many times throughout the year. Next year, […]

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Congratulations Liz & Charlie! Beautiful Pennsylvania Country Wedding Photography

This past weekend we had the privilege of photographing Liz & Charlie’s beautiful Pennsylvania country wedding.  They were married in Kittanning, PA  at the Grace Presbyterian Church, and their reception was held at the beautiful Laube Hall in Freeport, PA.  I photographed Liz & Charlie last fall for their engagement session, which can be found here: Liz […]

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Kennywood Park – a day at Kiddie Land

Just a personal photo blog post from our trip to Kennywood Park last week.  If you aren’t sure what Kennywood is, please check out their website: https://www.kennywood.com.  This massive Pittsburgh amusement park is only about 1 mile from our home.  I’ve been going there since I was a teeny tiny tot. 4 adults + 2 toddlers […]

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She’s a keeper! Happy Halloween 2013

What?  I’m actually going to blog something punctually?  Yep.  This Halloween shoot lasted about 5 minutes in the rain, so it’s a nice and simple post.  I LOVE that it was raining and we were only able to take a few photos.  There was absolutely nothing pretty or perfect about our setting, or the weather. […]

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1 year of nothing but love

BABY’s CHANGE SO MUCH IN 1 YEAR!!!!!  I can’t believe how much Ada has grown, has learned, has experienced, and has made so many people so incredibly happy in just 1 trip around the sun!  I remember back when I was pregnant and we were at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival – we were looking at […]

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1 year later – Ada and Mommy

Our little family took a mini-vacation last week to Lake Erie.  We love it there and it’s very special to us.  We even got married there.  This mini-vacation was over our 2 year wedding anniversary.  We were also in Erie for our anniversary last year.  It’s unbelievable what can happen and how much can change […]

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ABOUT melanie

Ever-focused on beauty and the thrilling art of creation; found in the moments that leave me breathless and in awe. 

I find pure joy in crafting memorable moments and making brides feel exceptionally beautiful on their special day. Through my lens, I strive to capture not just photographs, but the essence of love and the radiance of each bride's unique spirit. It's a privilege to witness the magic of weddings and to be a part of the journey that leaves people feeling truly amazing.

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Sun Valley, Idaho
Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville Wedding photographer

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