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Weddings

Shannon and David’s beautiful and timeless Nashville wedding at The Hermitage Hotel

Are you ready for the most beautiful, elegant, classic, and timeless Nashville wedding ever?  Shannon and David’s marriage at The Cathedral of the Incarnation in downtown Nashville and their reception at The Hermitage Hotel will give you goosies, I promise. Their story:  You find who you are supposed to find.  David and Shannon did just that, […]

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Engagements

Nashville Engagement Photography – Centennial Park, “I Believe in Nashville”, and the Pedestrian Bridge

Looking for a great location for engagement photos in Nashville?  Look no further!  This past Spring, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Kelly & Nick all over this beautiful city!  We started at Centennial Park where the colors of the landscape were so vibrant and everything was so new and alive.  The yellows, reds, […]

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Weddings

4th of July Seven Springs Ski Resort Wedding – Red, White, and Blue – Congratulations Diana and Luke!

I never really thought about working on holidays when becoming a wedding photographer… but when a Saturday in July falls on the 4th, a LOT of people think about having their wedding on our Independence Day.  What an awesome way to get together with friends and family on such a great summer holiday!  Everyone loves […]

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Weddings

Congratulations Korie & Paul! Rainy Wedding Day | Nashville & Destination Wedding Photographer

I don’t care what anyone says, photographing a bride and groom in the rain can be awesome.  I always tell my couples to have coordinating umbrellas ready for every bridesmaid at the wedding if there is more than a 20% chance of rain on their wedding day.  Then each bridesmaid can share their umbrella with a […]

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Engagements

Nashville Engagement Photographer | Centennial Park | Kelly & Nick

Nashville Engagement Photographer Kelly & Nick – I love you guys and we just can’t wait for your wedding day! You are so full of love, compasion, and generosity. You seriously spread joy wherever you go. Since this fall engagement session at Centennial Park in Nashville was cut short due to the rain and the […]

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Personal

Pregnancy update – 39 weeks

Well, we’ve made it.  Baby has made the long haul from teeny embryo to a ninja, karate loving 8 pounder (guesstimating).  We’ve made the long haul from Pittsburghers to Tennesseans, and I think we are both finally ready to meet each other.  I’m watching my belly right now and this baby is non-stop.  I am so […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

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

sun valley, idaho  
Wedding photographer