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Best wedding photographer ever!
Melanie was the most amazing photographer we could've dreamed of for our wedding. She was so relaxed and made the day so much fun and the photos turned out INCREDIBLE! My whole family commented on how seamlessly she fit into the group on our wedding day and she even went the extra mile to do a photoshoot of us in a vintage car after the wedding and then come to our after party to get a group shot! Highly recommend!Melanie was the most amazing photographer we could've dreamed of for our wedding. She was so relaxed and made the day so much fun and the photos turned out INCREDIBLE! My whole family commented on how seamlessly she fit into the group on our wedding day and she even went the extra mile to do a photoshoot of us in a vintage car after the wedding and then come to our after party to get a group shot! Highly recommend!-
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Incredible experience and photos!
Melanie is everything we could have hoped for in a photographer. Completely professional, yet relaxed, fun and incredibly talented. She made everything so easy for us and our guests. We will 100% hire Melanie again next time we need a photographer. 5 stars aren't enough!Melanie is everything we could have hoped for in a photographer. Completely professional, yet relaxed, fun and incredibly talented. She made everything so easy for us and our guests. We will 100% hire Melanie again next time we need a photographer. 5 stars aren't enough! -
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Ashonti D. Sent on 12/30/20225 out of 5 rating
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Wonderfully Amazing!
Working with Melanie was truly one of the highlights of our wedding. She is so kind and accommodating, and our wedding photos are stunning. Melanie beautifully captured our wedding day, and we are so grateful to have worked with her!Working with Melanie was truly one of the highlights of our wedding. She is so kind and accommodating, and our wedding photos are stunning. Melanie beautifully captured our wedding day, and we are so grateful to have worked with her! -
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Kali K. Sent on 12/31/20225 out of 5 rating
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Spectacular photos
Melanie and her team took the most stunning photographs of our wedding. They excel at candid shots!Melanie and her team took the most stunning photographs of our wedding. They excel at candid shots! -
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Andi O. Sent on 12/29/20225 out of 5 rating
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Amazing!
Melanie was INCREDIBLE. By far one of the best decisions we made and she crushed it. She was very timely, gave her own ideas as well as kept in mind the specific types of images I liked, and was so much fun to work with. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!!!Melanie was INCREDIBLE. By far one of the best decisions we made and she crushed it. She was very timely, gave her own ideas as well as kept in mind the specific types of images I liked, and was so much fun to work with. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!!!-
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Wade S. Sent on 12/31/20215 out of 5 rating
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Perfect experience, perfect photos
Melanie was absolutely fantastic! Her clean style of photography was exactly what we were looking for, and she did a phenomenal job at everything -- finding us the best package for our needs, walking us through pre-wedding checklists, wrangling the herd of cats that is our family, and capturing the shots perfectly. Most of all, she and her assistant were just straight-up fun! She is worth every penny, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple who wants a stress-free wedding and great photos to cherish forever.Melanie was absolutely fantastic! Her clean style of photography was exactly what we were looking for, and she did a phenomenal job at everything -- finding us the best package for our needs, walking us through pre-wedding checklists, wrangling the herd of cats that is our family, and capturing the shots perfectly. Most of all, she and her assistant were just straight-up fun! She is worth every penny, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple who wants a stress-free wedding and great photos to cherish forever. -
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Liz P. Sent on 12/23/20215 out of 5 rating
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Above and beyond, two years in a row!
Melanie is amazing. We were fortunate to have her as our photographer two years in a row! First for our intimate family-only elopement and again for our full guest list vow renewal. And both times, she captured the happiness, love, and magic surrounding our incredible day. She was patient with family and friends, and got all the photos we requested. She has great attention to detail, capturing the best light, facial features, and backgrounds. Above all, she is personable and kind, and we are beyond thankful.Melanie is amazing. We were fortunate to have her as our photographer two years in a row! First for our intimate family-only elopement and again for our full guest list vow renewal. And both times, she captured the happiness, love, and magic surrounding our incredible day. She was patient with family and friends, and got all the photos we requested. She has great attention to detail, capturing the best light, facial features, and backgrounds. Above all, she is personable and kind, and we are beyond thankful. -
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Maggie P. Sent on 12/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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2021 Best Wedding Photographer
Melanie is a wonderful photographer, who knows how to capture each special moment throughout your big day. She did an excellent job capturing our engagement pictures and 8 hour long wedding day. She’s professional, but also helps make you feel comfortable. She is a wonderful artist who knows how to work magic behind the lens!Melanie is a wonderful photographer, who knows how to capture each special moment throughout your big day. She did an excellent job capturing our engagement pictures and 8 hour long wedding day. She’s professional, but also helps make you feel comfortable. She is a wonderful artist who knows how to work magic behind the lens! -
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Kerry K. Sent on 12/20/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Photos
Melanie was amazing! She made taking the pictures fun and got us to our party quickly while still getting all the pictures we wanted. When we got our pictures back we were so happy! They were amazing.Melanie was amazing! She made taking the pictures fun and got us to our party quickly while still getting all the pictures we wanted. When we got our pictures back we were so happy! They were amazing. -
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Jenn D. Sent on 11/09/20205 out of 5 rating
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Melanie is an amazing photographer
She was my photographer for my pandemic wedding, the photos are so beautiful you almost forget that half my guest are wearing mask and the other half are staying 6 feet apart. She was so sweet and professional the entire time, she made me feel like a family member was taking my picture instead of someone I barely knew. She made everything so special. I cannot recommend her enoughShe was my photographer for my pandemic wedding, the photos are so beautiful you almost forget that half my guest are wearing mask and the other half are staying 6 feet apart. She was so sweet and professional the entire time, she made me feel like a family member was taking my picture instead of someone I barely knew. She made everything so special. I cannot recommend her enough -
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Payton M. Sent on 10/28/20205 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful pictures, great service!
Melanie is the best!! My husband and I planned a destination and knew we could pick a photographer from anywhere and after searching for countless hours we found Melanie and loved her! She made engagement pictures a blast and they were beautiful. Then covid came, we had to change our wedding plans 3 times, one very last minute and she was so flexible and supporting and kind through it all!! I can't imagine how hard it is to be in the wedding industry through this time but she still kept going above and beyond for us! All her pictures are amazing and you won't regret hiring her because you will have them forever!Melanie is the best!! My husband and I planned a destination and knew we could pick a photographer from anywhere and after searching for countless hours we found Melanie and loved her! She made engagement pictures a blast and they were beautiful. Then covid came, we had to change our wedding plans 3 times, one very last minute and she was so flexible and supporting and kind through it all!! I can't imagine how hard it is to be in the wedding industry through this time but she still kept going above and beyond for us! All her pictures are amazing and you won't regret hiring her because you will have them forever! -
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Rachel W. Sent on 10/29/20205 out of 5 rating
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Amazing work
We hired Melanie for our engagement photos and wedding photos after seeing her light and bright style on her instagram. I think her style is very timeless which was important for me since we'll be looking back at these pictures forever. Working with Melanie was awesome, she can make any lighting situation look good and was really fun to be around. One of the things I appreciated most was how quickly she took our family photos. I was worried about wasting a bunch of time taking pictures with every combination of family members at my wedding. Melanie knew I wanted it to be quick and directed all of the family members really well where they were all satisfied that they had some pictures, but we didn't have to spend a ton of time taking them.We hired Melanie for our engagement photos and wedding photos after seeing her light and bright style on her instagram. I think her style is very timeless which was important for me since we'll be looking back at these pictures forever. Working with Melanie was awesome, she can make any lighting situation look good and was really fun to be around. One of the things I appreciated most was how quickly she took our family photos. I was worried about wasting a bunch of time taking pictures with every combination of family members at my wedding. Melanie knew I wanted it to be quick and directed all of the family members really well where they were all satisfied that they had some pictures, but we didn't have to spend a ton of time taking them. -
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Lauren Sent on 11/11/20185 out of 5 rating
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Our perfect photographer
Melanie was the perfect photographer for our day. She was so easy to work with and we had an absolute blast with her. The photos turned out STUNNING. Cannot recommend her enough!Melanie was the perfect photographer for our day. She was so easy to work with and we had an absolute blast with her. The photos turned out STUNNING. Cannot recommend her enough! -
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Bridget Sent on 10/29/20185 out of 5 rating
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Perfect wedding photographer!
Melanie was professional and great to work with. Our wedding party was large and lively and she handled us all along with making sure we were on time and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. I can't commend her enough for making our day last forever in our pictures.Melanie was professional and great to work with. Our wedding party was large and lively and she handled us all along with making sure we were on time and the pictures were absolutely beautiful. I can't commend her enough for making our day last forever in our pictures. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/30/20185 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Photography!
I was lucky to find Melanie Grady photography. After getting engaged, I began to search for photographers on the knot. I felt completely overwhelmed as I did not know much about photography. I stumbled upon Melanie and decided I loved her photos so I booked her for our engagement shoot, and later our wedding. Working with Melanie throughout our whole wedding journey was a pleasure. She is truly a professional. She knew exactly how to direct us and she made us feel extremely comfortable the whole time. She was able to easily grasp what our photo priorities were and was very accommodating to our wants and needs. I have no regrets hiring Melanie. Her products are also of the highest quality. Our wedding albums came out gorgeous and the images she provided us are flawless. Thanks to Melanie (and her husband Josh) we will forever cherish the memories from our wedding day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer for any occasion.I was lucky to find Melanie Grady photography. After getting engaged, I began to search for photographers on the knot. I felt completely overwhelmed as I did not know much about photography. I stumbled upon Melanie and decided I loved her photos so I booked her for our engagement shoot, and later our wedding. Working with Melanie throughout our whole wedding journey was a pleasure. She is truly a professional. She knew exactly how to direct us and she made us feel extremely comfortable the whole time. She was able to easily grasp what our photo priorities were and was very accommodating to our wants and needs. I have no regrets hiring Melanie. Her products are also of the highest quality. Our wedding albums came out gorgeous and the images she provided us are flawless. Thanks to Melanie (and her husband Josh) we will forever cherish the memories from our wedding day. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer for any occasion. -
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Mellissa Sent on 10/29/20185 out of 5 rating
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Fantastic photographer (and more!)
I cannot express how much Melanie did for us on our special day. Her communication and attention to detail kept us on track and on time without ever making us feel rushed or pulling us away from the enjoyment of our day. I didn't have much in mind for what pictures or poses I wanted, however, Melanie calmed all my fears, took charge, made amazing recommendations and they turned out beautifully. This was especially important as so many other details I was focused on kept my attention and this was one area I had no concerns in.
Our day was so special; she captured everything with class and beauty, and some fun too! I have scrolled thru our wedding photos 100 times since our big day and I continue to see guests, family, bridal party and our venue in ways I didn't the last time I looked. Melanie is an absolute professional and expert in her field and I highly recommend Melanie for any photography needs for your special day, as she couldn't have made mine any more memorable. Cheers!I cannot express how much Melanie did for us on our special day. Her communication and attention to detail kept us on track and on time without ever making us feel rushed or pulling us away from the enjoyment of our day. I didn't have much in mind for what pictures or poses I wanted, however, Melanie calmed all my fears, took charge, made amazing recommendations and they turned out beautifully. This was especially important as so many other details I was focused on kept my attention and this was one area I had no concerns in.
Our day was so special; she captured everything with class and beauty, and some fun too! I have scrolled thru our wedding photos 100 times since our big day and I continue to see guests, family, bridal party and our venue in ways I didn't the last time I looked. Melanie is an absolute professional and expert in her field and I highly recommend Melanie for any photography needs for your special day, as she couldn't have made mine any more memorable. Cheers! -
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Laura Sent on 10/25/20185 out of 5 rating
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She gave me those unforgettable moments that I will have forever!
The moment your daughters says YES to the man of her dreams, the wedding day time-watch starts ticking!! As a young girl you dream of your wedding day with the perfect dress, the perfect venue and all things gorgeous. But as a mother, seeing your daughter in her gown walking down the aisle to her betrothed and knowing that the vison of loveliness will be captured for a lifetime sets the mind at ease. My number one goal was to find the PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER. We bought the most beautiful gown, booked the perfect venue, but what I wanted (needed) was to know that a professional photographer could capture every minute of her special day, so I could truly relax and enjoy watching my daughters every moment without worry that the perfect pictures would be taken. For me, I was so blessed when we hired Melanie Grady Photography. Being a destination photographer, I knew she knew how to find the right angle, lighting, poses and most importantly the perfect MOMENTS! As I look through the VERY ORGANIZED ALBUMS of my daughters’ wedding, I absolutely can recall every moment of the preparations, first look, ceremony, reception and every moment. I must admit, I knew way before the wedding my most important tasked of finding a photographer had been checked off my to do list. The “Save the date/Engagement” photographs from three very “different” locations came in and were fabulous. Melanie took care of printing up the “Save the Dates” with pictures on the front and back. The formal set was taken in the woods where tall pine trees and the afternoon lighting made for breathtaking photographs. The very fun “Taco Tuesday till do us part” photos were unexpectedly romantic. Being somewhat of a “silly” location idea, yet meaningful to my daughter and her fiancé, Melanie was able to turn the shoot into an intimate and affectionate set in the kitchen. My son-in-law is a little shy, but Melanie magically brought his out of his shell. During the wedding we had two photographers and they DID IT. She captured in print the brides joy as she saw her future husband at the end of the aisle, my tears of delight and full heart, the heartfelt glimpse of love that only a daughter can give her mother, the loving smile she gave her father and the moment my daughter became a wife. I am forever grateful!! The flowers will die, the dress will be stored, but the photographs are the reminders of the happiest moments in your life and enjoyed everyday. It’s the most important check on your list!!! Why Melanie Grady Photography????? BECAUSE SHE GAVE ME THOSE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS THAT I WILL HAVE FOREVER.The moment your daughters says YES to the man of her dreams, the wedding day time-watch starts ticking!! As a young girl you dream of your wedding day with the perfect dress, the perfect venue and all things gorgeous. But as a mother, seeing your daughter in her gown walking down the aisle to her betrothed and knowing that the vison of loveliness will be captured for a lifetime sets the mind at ease. My number one goal was to find the PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER. We bought the most beautiful gown, booked the perfect venue, but what I wanted (needed) was to know that a professional photographer could capture every minute of her special day, so I could truly relax and enjoy watching my daughters every moment without worry that the perfect pictures would be taken. For me, I was so blessed when we hired Melanie Grady Photography. Being a destination photographer, I knew she knew how to find the right angle, lighting, poses and most importantly the perfect MOMENTS! As I look through the VERY ORGANIZED ALBUMS of my daughters’ wedding, I absolutely can recall every moment of the preparations, first look, ceremony, reception and every moment. I must admit, I knew way before the wedding my most important tasked of finding a photographer had been checked off my to do list. The “Save the date/Engagement” photographs from three very “different” locations came in and were fabulous. Melanie took care of printing up the “Save the Dates” with pictures on the front and back. The formal set was taken in the woods where tall pine trees and the afternoon lighting made for breathtaking photographs. The very fun “Taco Tuesday till do us part” photos were unexpectedly romantic. Being somewhat of a “silly” location idea, yet meaningful to my daughter and her fiancé, Melanie was able to turn the shoot into an intimate and affectionate set in the kitchen. My son-in-law is a little shy, but Melanie magically brought his out of his shell. During the wedding we had two photographers and they DID IT. She captured in print the brides joy as she saw her future husband at the end of the aisle, my tears of delight and full heart, the heartfelt glimpse of love that only a daughter can give her mother, the loving smile she gave her father and the moment my daughter became a wife. I am forever grateful!! The flowers will die, the dress will be stored, but the photographs are the reminders of the happiest moments in your life and enjoyed everyday. It’s the most important check on your list!!! Why Melanie Grady Photography????? BECAUSE SHE GAVE ME THOSE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS THAT I WILL HAVE FOREVER. -
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William Sent on 07/16/20185 out of 5 rating
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Hiring Melanie as our photographer was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding! We loved her romantic, artistic style and her ability to use nature and light to make her photos magical and dynamic. She and her husband/assistant were absolutely professional, on time, and everywhere they needed to be during our big day-while at the same time, they didn't draw attention to themselves. We were surprised at some of the very special moments they wound up capturing! One of us (namely the bride) was more camera-shy, but Melanie puts you at ease and suggests ways to feel relaxed and let your personality and excitement shine through during the shoot. The final products were absolutely perfect and we just loved receiving our packages from Melanie...they were all wrapped with such personal touches and caring messages, she really is all about building a close relationship with her clients. If you choose Melanie Grady as your photographer, you are guaranteed at least one major stress-free part of your day!!!
She is great about communication and will absolutely listen to what you want. She starts planning weeks and months in advance getting a full idea of the layout of the event. But make no mistake, she is an artist, and knows the flow of the day and what ultimately will make great shots. Don't be afraid to give her control. She knows how to make everyone look great, and will make your shots the most impressive remembrance of your day. Her style is impeccable and we will let her artistry speak for itself if you look on her Instagram and Facebook pages. What we need to add is the loving care she approaches your wedding with. It was so incredible to not only have such an incredible artist capture our moments, but also that her personable, caring, and sincere style really made us and our guests feel so at home and warm. We could not imagine a better experience than what we had with Melanie and Josh. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone without hesitation.Hiring Melanie as our photographer was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding! We loved her romantic, artistic style and her ability to use nature and light to make her photos magical and dynamic. She and her husband/assistant were absolutely professional, on time, and everywhere they needed to be during our big day-while at the same time, they didn't draw attention to themselves. We were surprised at some of the very special moments they wound up capturing! One of us (namely the bride) was more camera-shy, but Melanie puts you at ease and suggests ways to feel relaxed and let your personality and excitement shine through during the shoot. The final products were absolutely perfect and we just loved receiving our packages from Melanie...they were all wrapped with such personal touches and caring messages, she really is all about building a close relationship with her clients. If you choose Melanie Grady as your photographer, you are guaranteed at least one major stress-free part of your day!!!
She is great about communication and will absolutely listen to what you want. She starts planning weeks and months in advance getting a full idea of the layout of the event. But make no mistake, she is an artist, and knows the flow of the day and what ultimately will make great shots. Don't be afraid to give her control. She knows how to make everyone look great, and will make your shots the most impressive remembrance of your day. Her style is impeccable and we will let her artistry speak for itself if you look on her Instagram and Facebook pages. What we need to add is the loving care she approaches your wedding with. It was so incredible to not only have such an incredible artist capture our moments, but also that her personable, caring, and sincere style really made us and our guests feel so at home and warm. We could not imagine a better experience than what we had with Melanie and Josh. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone without hesitation. -
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Melanie was such a perfect choice for our wedding! She is incredibly talented and easy to work with (and calm day-of, which is always good.) We got a wonderful mix of family portrait shots, detail shots, and some of the best candid shots I've ever seen of friends/family. I am so grateful we decided to work with Melanie and would highly recommend her!Melanie was such a perfect choice for our wedding! She is incredibly talented and easy to work with (and calm day-of, which is always good.) We got a wonderful mix of family portrait shots, detail shots, and some of the best candid shots I've ever seen of friends/family. I am so grateful we decided to work with Melanie and would highly recommend her! -
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Stop reading and just book Melanie. You won't regret it.
Photographs were important to me and I wanted someone who has a great eye for detail and creating beautiful compositions. I felt confident that Melanie was up to the task based on her work I'd seen online. And I'm happy to report from personal experience that she's got a great eye for light (and I'll always now stick my chin out from now on like a turtle thanks to her).
We planned our wedding out of town and only met her via phone before booking her for both our engagement shoot and wedding. I knew after our engagement shoot that we had definitely made the right choice! Melanie has a calming demeanor, is easy to work with, and made us look good! We just received some images from our wedding and they turned out beautifully and we've already received so many positive comments from family and friends.Stop reading and just book Melanie. You won't regret it.
Photographs were important to me and I wanted someone who has a great eye for detail and creating beautiful compositions. I felt confident that Melanie was up to the task based on her work I'd seen online. And I'm happy to report from personal experience that she's got a great eye for light (and I'll always now stick my chin out from now on like a turtle thanks to her).
We planned our wedding out of town and only met her via phone before booking her for both our engagement shoot and wedding. I knew after our engagement shoot that we had definitely made the right choice! Melanie has a calming demeanor, is easy to work with, and made us look good! We just received some images from our wedding and they turned out beautifully and we've already received so many positive comments from family and friends. -
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I heavily relied on reviews when choosing our vendors so I'm going to try to be as specific as possible about Melanie Grady photography,
1. Professionalism- Melanie showed up on time to all events, responded promptly to all inquiries, and overall just knew what she was doing in terms of the actual photographing/lighting/etc. to make things go smoothly
2. Day of- We were nervous because we hadn't met with Melanie prior to shooting our wedding & I didn't know if we (bride & groom) would be awkward when taking photos. Melanie made it as all seem so easy/flow nicely. We truly felt like we just got to be 'us' and enjoy the day. Melanie's assistant (Lizzie, I believe) was also great with our junior brides. They were getting a little restless during some photos and the assistant pulled them aside to do their own 'shoot' aka keep them busy- she was extremely helpful, and both of them just seemed to 'get it'.
3. Friendliness- I cannot tell you how well Melanie made everyone feel at ease throughout the whole process. She was always present taking photos yet wasn't obtrusive to anything that was happening.
4. Photos (end result)- we could not be more thrilled with the photo quantity or quality that Melanie provided us. We believe she captured the true essence of our day and got some genuine smiles from everyone
Overall: professional, pleasant, and EXCELLENT quality work. Would recommend to everyone! If you are teetering on spending a bit more for a photographer, Melanie is DEFINITELY worth it.I heavily relied on reviews when choosing our vendors so I'm going to try to be as specific as possible about Melanie Grady photography,
1. Professionalism- Melanie showed up on time to all events, responded promptly to all inquiries, and overall just knew what she was doing in terms of the actual photographing/lighting/etc. to make things go smoothly
2. Day of- We were nervous because we hadn't met with Melanie prior to shooting our wedding & I didn't know if we (bride & groom) would be awkward when taking photos. Melanie made it as all seem so easy/flow nicely. We truly felt like we just got to be 'us' and enjoy the day. Melanie's assistant (Lizzie, I believe) was also great with our junior brides. They were getting a little restless during some photos and the assistant pulled them aside to do their own 'shoot' aka keep them busy- she was extremely helpful, and both of them just seemed to 'get it'.
3. Friendliness- I cannot tell you how well Melanie made everyone feel at ease throughout the whole process. She was always present taking photos yet wasn't obtrusive to anything that was happening.
4. Photos (end result)- we could not be more thrilled with the photo quantity or quality that Melanie provided us. We believe she captured the true essence of our day and got some genuine smiles from everyone
Overall: professional, pleasant, and EXCELLENT quality work. Would recommend to everyone! If you are teetering on spending a bit more for a photographer, Melanie is DEFINITELY worth it. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/20/20175 out of 5 rating
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Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the hardest decisions for me. I knew that many decisions throughout the wedding planning process wouldn't really matter after the big day. However, pictures would be something I could look back on forever! I spent weeks to months researching photographers in the Nashville area and talked with many friends about their experiences. I found Melanie's information online and sent an inquiry. She quickly got back to me with information on packages and pricing and wanted to set up a time to meet. I was trying to plan the wedding from 9 hours away so we ended up having a phone conversation. She seemed super easy and fun to work with and it just so happens that she was free the day of my wedding AND also the one weekend I would be in town for engagement pictures. When I got our engagement pictures back I was blown away by the pictures she took of us in Downtown Nashville - I knew she would do an excellent job with the wedding. I was right, I absolutely loved all our pictures and was surprised by how many she had edited and uploaded to our online album for us to look at. She spent the entire day with me and my bridesmaids taking pictures leading up to our wedding and was right with us throughout the reception. I am so glad we chose Melanie to photograph our wedding and I cannot wait to see our wedding album!Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the hardest decisions for me. I knew that many decisions throughout the wedding planning process wouldn't really matter after the big day. However, pictures would be something I could look back on forever! I spent weeks to months researching photographers in the Nashville area and talked with many friends about their experiences. I found Melanie's information online and sent an inquiry. She quickly got back to me with information on packages and pricing and wanted to set up a time to meet. I was trying to plan the wedding from 9 hours away so we ended up having a phone conversation. She seemed super easy and fun to work with and it just so happens that she was free the day of my wedding AND also the one weekend I would be in town for engagement pictures. When I got our engagement pictures back I was blown away by the pictures she took of us in Downtown Nashville - I knew she would do an excellent job with the wedding. I was right, I absolutely loved all our pictures and was surprised by how many she had edited and uploaded to our online album for us to look at. She spent the entire day with me and my bridesmaids taking pictures leading up to our wedding and was right with us throughout the reception. I am so glad we chose Melanie to photograph our wedding and I cannot wait to see our wedding album!-
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Christine Sent on 09/22/20175 out of 5 rating
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From the minute I met Melanie, I knew that I wanted her to photograph our engagement and wedding photographs. Melanie made me feel at ease, excited and confident that the photographs were going to be everything that my husband Rich and I dreamed of! Her studio is covered with photographs and albums to show you exactly what style photography she shoots. I went to college for art, so I was very picky when looking at photographers online, but the minute I saw Melanie’s photographs, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.
Working with Melanie for our engagement photoshoot was as easy as can be. Rich and I were a little nervous, neither of us really like being the center of attention. Within five minutes we couldn’t stop laughing because Melanie made us feel so comfortable being in front of the camera. And let’s just say, the photos turned out better than I could ever imagine!!! I have an entire photo wall in my house just of our photos in the gorgeous cotton fields (ask her about this location because it is divine!)
Come to our wedding day, and it was nothing short of perfection!! Melanie and her husband Josh made everyone in the wedding party comfortable, and kept us on time without feeling like we even had a schedule. By this point we were so at ease with Melanie and Josh that taking our couple photos were so much fun. At the reception Melanie and Josh just blended in with the crowd. I never noticed them taking photographs, but every time I wanted one taken with friends or family they were right there when I turned around. Getting to relive your wedding day over and over again is the best thing I can describe, but getting to relive it with such beautiful photographs is a blessing. I would recommend Melanie to every single one of my friends!!
From the minute I met Melanie, I knew that I wanted her to photograph our engagement and wedding photographs. Melanie made me feel at ease, excited and confident that the photographs were going to be everything that my husband Rich and I dreamed of! Her studio is covered with photographs and albums to show you exactly what style photography she shoots. I went to college for art, so I was very picky when looking at photographers online, but the minute I saw Melanie’s photographs, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.
Working with Melanie for our engagement photoshoot was as easy as can be. Rich and I were a little nervous, neither of us really like being the center of attention. Within five minutes we couldn’t stop laughing because Melanie made us feel so comfortable being in front of the camera. And let’s just say, the photos turned out better than I could ever imagine!!! I have an entire photo wall in my house just of our photos in the gorgeous cotton fields (ask her about this location because it is divine!)
Come to our wedding day, and it was nothing short of perfection!! Melanie and her husband Josh made everyone in the wedding party comfortable, and kept us on time without feeling like we even had a schedule. By this point we were so at ease with Melanie and Josh that taking our couple photos were so much fun. At the reception Melanie and Josh just blended in with the crowd. I never noticed them taking photographs, but every time I wanted one taken with friends or family they were right there when I turned around. Getting to relive your wedding day over and over again is the best thing I can describe, but getting to relive it with such beautiful photographs is a blessing. I would recommend Melanie to every single one of my friends!!
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Emily Sent on 09/26/20175 out of 5 rating
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Okay y'all. If I could give this fantastic lady a million gold stars I would do it! My husband Adison and I started off our relationship with Melanie when I randomly found her online and asked if she was willing to shoot a fly-by-night engagement shoot for us in our favorite city (Nashville, TN) on our spring break trip. She responded with "I will do just engagements for you, sure. But you're gonna love the pictures and want to book me for your wedding, I promise." BOY was she right. Our engagements turned out fantastic so we booked her for our wedding to which she came ALLLL the way to Fort Worth, Texas for. She brought her hubby as her second shooter and they made a trip out of it. We got amazing wedding pictures and they got to see a city they'd never been to! I tell y'all this so you can see that Melanie will travel to take your pictures! Don't let location limit you. Booking Melanie for our wedding was the best decision we made because my photos were THE most important and biggest priority to me. She made sure I got all the photos I wanted. I trusted her to do her job and she ran with all her natural skills. She's so incredibly creative and her eye and attention to detail is amazing. She's the kind of photographer that takes the photos all brides look at in magazines and go "Can that be me?". With Melanie behind the lense it can, ladies!
My husband and I are both relatively awkward in front of a camera so it was important to me that we had someone we were comfortable with, Melanie was perfect for that. By the end of it all I think we even had a little fun with photos, too!
Point blank: Melanie cares about you and your wedding. She really likes being a part of your special day and invests in her clients. She helped guide me and my timeline on the day of my wedding. Overall I just can't say enough good things about her. I consider her and her family friends as well as vendors. If you book her, I promise you will LOVE your photos! ❤️Okay y'all. If I could give this fantastic lady a million gold stars I would do it! My husband Adison and I started off our relationship with Melanie when I randomly found her online and asked if she was willing to shoot a fly-by-night engagement shoot for us in our favorite city (Nashville, TN) on our spring break trip. She responded with "I will do just engagements for you, sure. But you're gonna love the pictures and want to book me for your wedding, I promise." BOY was she right. Our engagements turned out fantastic so we booked her for our wedding to which she came ALLLL the way to Fort Worth, Texas for. She brought her hubby as her second shooter and they made a trip out of it. We got amazing wedding pictures and they got to see a city they'd never been to! I tell y'all this so you can see that Melanie will travel to take your pictures! Don't let location limit you. Booking Melanie for our wedding was the best decision we made because my photos were THE most important and biggest priority to me. She made sure I got all the photos I wanted. I trusted her to do her job and she ran with all her natural skills. She's so incredibly creative and her eye and attention to detail is amazing. She's the kind of photographer that takes the photos all brides look at in magazines and go "Can that be me?". With Melanie behind the lense it can, ladies!
My husband and I are both relatively awkward in front of a camera so it was important to me that we had someone we were comfortable with, Melanie was perfect for that. By the end of it all I think we even had a little fun with photos, too!
Point blank: Melanie cares about you and your wedding. She really likes being a part of your special day and invests in her clients. She helped guide me and my timeline on the day of my wedding. Overall I just can't say enough good things about her. I consider her and her family friends as well as vendors. If you book her, I promise you will LOVE your photos! ❤️-
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Kim Sent on 05/29/20175 out of 5 rating
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I booked Melanie for my April wedding and I'm so happy we did! We love every photo we received (and there were almost 1000 beautiful ones, we could frame any of them and be happy), and we had them so fast, in less than a month. Booking Melanie was so easy, she was always quick to respond and I had full confidence before the event that everything would be perfect. She even gave me a few different package options to fit in our budget.
On the day of our wedding it POURED rain. Solid sideways rain, a total monsoon. At first I was worried that we would have to do all our photos inside and they wouldn't be as beautiful without the natural light, but Melanie is a genius and by combining window light and clever, subtle flash we ended up with gorgeous photos. We also threw another curveball at Melanie when we had my husband's band play a few songs at the reception and they turned off almost all the lights! I didn't realize how dark it would be, and I wasn't sure what the photos would be like, but she nailed that too!
Basically no matter what happens on your wedding day, you'll end up with gorgeous photos if you work with Melanie. I'd recommend her to anyone!I booked Melanie for my April wedding and I'm so happy we did! We love every photo we received (and there were almost 1000 beautiful ones, we could frame any of them and be happy), and we had them so fast, in less than a month. Booking Melanie was so easy, she was always quick to respond and I had full confidence before the event that everything would be perfect. She even gave me a few different package options to fit in our budget.
On the day of our wedding it POURED rain. Solid sideways rain, a total monsoon. At first I was worried that we would have to do all our photos inside and they wouldn't be as beautiful without the natural light, but Melanie is a genius and by combining window light and clever, subtle flash we ended up with gorgeous photos. We also threw another curveball at Melanie when we had my husband's band play a few songs at the reception and they turned off almost all the lights! I didn't realize how dark it would be, and I wasn't sure what the photos would be like, but she nailed that too!
Basically no matter what happens on your wedding day, you'll end up with gorgeous photos if you work with Melanie. I'd recommend her to anyone! -
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