Nashville engagement sessions rock.  They do.  There are so many awesome places to go and unique backgrounds to choose from.  I’m still finding my way around the city, and discovering new places that I love to photograph.  Every corner you turn, there’s another incredible place to shoot.  From the “I Believe in Nashville” murals, the city […]

Jodie and Ben’s wedding at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh was one of the most amazing weddings I have ever been a part of!  At the museum, we were able to utilize so many interesting and unique settings for portraits including the grand staircase, and the room of architecture and the room of […]

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 […]