I am so in love with this fun and gorgeous backyard wedding in Brentwood, TN. The thoughtful attention to details, the fun and energetic personalities, and two beautiful families coming together and blending into one…what’s not to love! Despite the hot, hot HOT heat of the day (almost 100 degrees!!) photographing the union between Jessica and […]

Paige and Brian had the most amazing and perfect southern plantation wedding last weekend at the historic Travellers Rest Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee.  I am so thankful that I was able to photograph every detail and moment for them.  Check out all of the sweet pink and glittery details that Paige – and her wedding […]

I’m so excited to share some amazing news with you!!  Melanie Grady is officially a 2016 Editor’s Choice Award Winning Wedding & Portrait Photographer – how cool does that sound!  Here’s how it happened (read on, read on) Two Bright Lights is a collaborative network where spectacular images are simply sourced and globally published. Their system makes it […]

When you think of Nashville engagement photography, what comes to mind?  Two young people in love, farms, fields, fences, horses, boots, and a gorgeous sunset sky.  Correct.  And that is exactly what is in store for you below as I feature Amber and Brian’s engagement photos. I haven’t known Amber or Brian for very long at […]

Melanie Grady Photography has won Best of Wedding Photographers 2016 by The Knot for the second year in a row!!!  I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be awarded with this honor (again!!).   In 2016, only 2% of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on TheKnot.com received this distinguished accolade.  The winners […]

Nashville engagement photography in Franklin, Tennessee.  Engagement sessions in Nashville are simply the best.  The backdrop is beautiful no matter where they are taken – and no matter what season it happens to be.  Franklin, Tennessee is one of my favorite places to shoot a Nashville engagement session.  It has everything a country couple could want – expansive blue […]