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Franklin, Tennessee Wedding Photographer – Melanie Grady Photography The most amazing rainbow ever seen at a wedding! Congratulations, Kim and Craig!! As a Franklin, Tennessee wedding photographer, I could only dream of being in the midst of a light misty afternoon rain shower on a warm summer day – photographing a beautiful wedding (at a rockstar location), […]
Downtown Nashville Engagement Session Melanie Grady Photography NASHVILLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER — Ready for some red hot romance!? — CONGRATULATIONS to Ally and Forrest, whose downtown Nashville engagement session was one of the hottest of the summer! Actually, it was one of the coolest days of the summer (you know, 85 instead of 95), and we […]
Nashville Wedding Photographer | Melanie Grady East Ivy Mansion Wedding Here’s what led these two love birds to an East Ivy Mansion Wedding in Nashville… Brendan and Katherine’s love story goes back almost 7 years. They met in high school (on Myspace! Pre-Facebook for you youngins). Katherine says, “Brendan took the first step by […]
Mary and Jeff met aboard the MV Explorer during a Semester at Sea while Mary was attending the University of Pittsburgh, and Jeff was studying at Babson in Boston. The ship carried over 500 college students and Mary and Jeff happened to cross paths at the very end of the journey in the middle of […]
This Bowling Green wedding at the Lost River Cave is probably the most unique wedding I’ve ever photographed. The venue is a CAVE! I’ve captured weddings at all kinds of venues: ballrooms, plantations, backyards, professional sports stadiums, wineries, beaches, barns, museums, and more… but never a cave. I’ve never even dreamed of photographing a reception […]
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 […]
BEHIND THE LENS
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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