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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS
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 […]
Who doesn’t love a rustic fall Tennessee wedding? This one will have you fighting with all of the other brides who are booking their weddings during the new most popular wedding month of October! Taylor and Ryan are the best kind of opposites—they’re complementary puzzle pieces. They’re so pleasantly surprised all the time by how they balance […]
Megan and David were the perfect match for me and my first year as a Nashville wedding photographer. I remember meeting with Megan and her parents here at a local Nashville Panera Bread during my first week or two living here in TN. Once I met them, I knew that I had to shoot their […]
I remember receiving the message from Nick and Kelly about photographing their wedding – it was the 4th of July and I was in North Carolina celebrating with family. I was living in Pennsylvania, and we had thought about the possibility of moving south (maybe even Nashville!). To say that I was excited is an understatement – […]
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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