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Cutting down our Christmas Tree in Hendersonville, TN

Along with the new house, new city, new friends, and new neighbors, comes new traditions!  We decided to ditch the old fake Christmas tree this year and start a new family tradition of going to a farm to cut down our own perfect tree.  We found a tree farm in Hendersonville, TN called Christmas Tree […]

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Melanie Grady Photography, Top 50 photographers of 2014, Best photographers of 2014

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50 Best Photographers of 2014

Today, I was surprised with an e-mail from BP4U Photography Resources,  letting me know that I was named on the list they compiled of the Top 50 Photographers of 2014!!!!  Talk about a great e-mail to open!  I am so incredibly humbled and honored to be listed among the amazing artists on this list!  I look […]

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Confessions of a mom turning 30 with baby #2 due next month

All I want to do today is look back at the last 2 years and reminisce about the best time of my life.  I want to look at every photo taken and remember every little detail of bringing up such a sweet and crazy little girl.  I can still remember being scared out of my […]

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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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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
+ destinations worldwide

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Nashville Wedding photographer

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