Melanie Dunn

ible experience and we are so grateful that they were part of our day. Both Melanie and Jessica have such positive personalities and their vibe added to the excitement and energy of the day. They were extremely creative, they took so many amazing shots, and produced even more pictures than we could have ever hoped for. Melanie is such a professional and her many years of experience allowed us to feel confident and at ease on our wedding day. Melanie's images are beautifully bright and bring to life all of the memories of our wedding day. We have received so many compliments from others that they cannot believe how stunning our wedding photos are. Melanie did an incredible job capturing all of the details of every moment and her images truly paint the full story of that day. The images are above and beyond anything we could have ever imagined. Our wedding was the most special day of our lives and the images she captured bring to life all of our memories from that day and will be something we cherish forever.

s to use was the hard part. We feel so lucky to have her on our team and cannot wait to see what she captures on our wedding day!

ily 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!

wedding day. The pictures she delivers are STUNNING!

h. Absolutely the best wedding decision we made was picking Melanie and her team! Can not recommend them highly enough!

sn't enjoy being the center of attention, she made every shot comfortable for me. With every detail, including her constant reminders to me to stop nervously holding my flowers in my face, she was a super helpful. I would highly recommend Melanie!

day, and we are so grateful to have worked with her.

s. We will 100% hire Melanie again next time we need a photographer. 5 stars aren't enough!

er's work online, and told me to contact Melanie. Melanie captured the vision I had for our daughter's wedding. She is patient, calm, and has an eye for detail that is unmatched. Pictures last a lifetime and will be treasured for generations, and Melanie did just this for our family. I am forever grateful for her and the work she did to help us remember such a special day! Without hesitation, I would give Melanie 10 stars if I could!

liked, and was so much fun to work with. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!!!

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.

g 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!

. 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.

at our wedding and was always finding the spots with the best light for the shot! She gave the best tips on how to pose to get the best photos and her photos are clear, bright, and naturally beautiful! I cannot recommend Melanie enough!

and love my husband and I share and were wanting to share with our close family. She was extremely timely with editing photos and providing them back. At minimum, give her an Instagram follow - she just went to Africa and shot some amazing photos. She is wonderful, inspirational, and I cannot wait to work with her again for our one year anniversary celebration.

OMMEND!!!

e 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.

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!

expectations. We aren’t a huge lovey dovey couple, especially in public. Melanie helped us go outside our comfort zone to help provide us with the best pictures. It felt like one of our friends was doing our pictures. She knew exactly where to go and what would look best. I cannot wait to see how they turn out! I’m sure they will be STUNNING! Would absolutely recommend Melanie for any photography needs!

engagement photo shoot and throughout the wedding day! No regrets, she was amazing and the pictures turned out fantastic!

you feel good and tell you your pretty (like everyone else), but what I appreciated the most was when she said things like "don't do that" or "stick your neck out farther" or "turn more to the side" because she knew my insecurities (because she asked and listened to me). Melanie also cared about what I wanted. Not anyone else. She made sure I got the shots I wanted with the people I wanted - even though we were a few minutes late to the reception. oops. I also received so many kind comments from my family and friends how organized, timely, efficient, kind, funny and just a bubbly person to be around and work with. We received SO many photos that were in such good lighting and quality and editing. She got them to us really quick as well! Overall Melanie is the best and you can stop looking for photographers now - you just found yours. I will most definitely use Melanie for every other life event that comes my way! Love you girl!

the ceremony. She had photo ideas but also gave us the freedom to choose when and how to pose. She gave us sample photos quickly (we were dying to see them!) and got all the absolutely stunning photos of us to us quickly. She is wonderful and her work speaks for itself. We could not have asked for a better experience and, in fact, we have too many gorgeous photos to choose from!

mazing engagement and wedding pictures. Her custom packages allowed us to get exactly what we wanted. She worked with us to build our albums and was extremely response when we had feedback on drafts. She does great work and on top of that, is such a pleasure to work with. It's clear that she loves what she does and greatly cares about her clients. Great experience!

dding photographer. I love photos and actually based my wedding date on the photographer I chose. It was a HOT July day but she never complained & helped us feel comfortable, since we did not meet until wedding day. She was professional, worked with my bridal party, videographer, & family well, and even my husband said “Wow that didn’t take forever. She knows what she’s doing!” She stayed the entire 8 hours we had her for (she & I talked once or twice the week of the wedding & she calmly told me the timeline of photos and what to expect) and I received my photos 8 weeks later. I got a 6 picture preview beforehand but waiting 8 weeks (I knew it would take 6-8) was SO WORTH IT. I love all 994 of my photos. Literally, I will probably print at least 600+ of them because I always print photos & I love them all. I wanted the lighting of the day, the colors of the dresses & flowers, etc. to be exactly how they looked in person that day & that is exactly what she gave me. I am not into darker, super edited work & her pictures were perfect. We also got married in a small town & she used the spaces she was given wonderfully & acted like it was all great, whether it was my parents’ living room or the church sanctuary. I was also worried about the ceremony lighting but those pics turned out great as well! Her 2nd photographer was great to work with & they both helped us wipe sweat, stand correctly, laugh, & got beautiful shots. I have now received my pictures, ordered my USB case that comes with the package & am now ordering an heirloom album. Honestly, go ahead & get the package with the album! That’s my only regret. You will want it once you get your photos back & the investment of the pictures I received is honestly priceless. My parents paid for my wedding & were shocked my prices of photos but they loved the pictures & agreed they were worth every penny once they saw them. Thanks, Melanie!

ff and is SO FUN to be around!! She was the only thing I wanted for my wedding and I must say she was worth every penny!!

elanie made us feel so relaxed and made us look incredible! I had so many compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures! All of her pictures are so timeless! She was a rock star at our wedding helping keep everything together even though she basically cut off the tip of her thumb a few days before! Melanie deserves 100 stars and is worth every penny!

m the first moment talking with her, we knew she would be the perfect person to photograph our big day. Everything throughout the entire process was super smooth and we had no issues whatsoever. Melanie not only photographed the wedding, but also helped us set out the timeline for the whole day and make sure we stuck to that plan. She went above and beyond in multiple facets, and even arranged a trip to visit family so that we could do our engagement pictures with her instead of someone else! Her personality and creativity are exquisite, and it really shows in the quality of the photos we ended up with. They are absolutely perfect in capturing our wedding day, and we would recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a top-notch wedding photographer.

real? This is definitely photoshopped. This is probably a photoshoot, right?” Wrong that’s Melanie Grady, and that was my wedding. From the very first meeting to the day of, I felt like I was Melanie’s top priority which is what every bride deserves to feel. To be honest, getting my “eyes always closed in selfies” fiancé to survive a 3 hour photoshoot plus a wedding and beautiful pictures left over was a miracle. With all the photographers we interviewed and the stress of picking one that will capture one of the most important days of your life, Melanie really made us feel at ease. I could feel my fiancé who was already overwhelmed by the plannig process shoulders relax. We were able the discussed the little vision we had at the time and she did a fantastic job of fostering our tiny idea of “Taco Tuesday” into a reality. The first time you get in front of the camera, your stiff. No matter how many times you have been photographed. Melanie made things light where my laughs were actual belly laughs in photos and at the same time boosted my confidence to strike a more intimate pose. If you are considering her, have her do your engagement session as well. She will learn what you respond to in order to find the best shot. Then your big days comes and she is prepared to direct you to get the most ideal outcomes. Prior to the wedding day I spent hours on the phone with her telling her what I thought was important. I want this shot, I don’t care for this shot. Not many photographers will keep that detailed of notes. She arrived at my venue early to shoot all the details which I can’t tell you how much I appreciate now looking back and reliving the day. Something I could appreciate the day of. There was so much attention to John (my husband) and I giving me so many options to choose from. I think at one point there was a photographer inside my cathedral length veil with us in there too in 80 degree heat and it made for some “hottttt” photos. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for those shots even though I felt like I was the the African desert trapped in mosquito netting and still manage to look sexy. Speaking of 80 degree heat, I can’t count the number of time her shooting partner aka her husband aired my dress to make it look beautiful. He will never know how much I appreciated that breeze. Then came family portraits, which are drama and Melanie, eloquently directed family in and out and got the exact shots I needed so I wouldn’t spend too much time outside of the reception. She even snuck a few intimate shots in our garden venue during the reception at sunset that made for my favorite photos. When it came time to preview our photos, we had our private session accompanied by champagne and boy was the reception captured. She was able to capture excessive amounts of air guitars to sweet photos of me dancing with my grandfather. I got to be there again and she didn’t miss a moment. Reviewing my 1200 photos, yes girl, I said 1200 photos is the best reason why I can tell you Melanie is the best. Not just the number of photographs taken but her eye captures things that most people don’t. And she will even indulge your drunken bridesmaids at the end of the night when they want sparkler photos after you are long gone.

rst and she truly took her time to coach us through it and made sure we got great shots. At the wedding she was great at managing our time schedule and again getting all of the shots I wanted from the big day. She is professional, calm, and thorough. She makes photo magic and is a great team with her husband! Love her and highly recommend!!!

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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ng 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 never wanted to experience what they went through. From the first time I met Melanie, a year and a half before the wedding, she was very intentional about getting to know me and my husband, and she wanted to make sure she captured every aspect of who we are and our big day. We used her for our engagement session, and it was then that I knew we had absolutely made the best decision by choosing her. The quality of the photos was phenomenal, and we felt so comfortable while taking these pictures. My husband and I are both somewhat introverted, so relaxing and being ourselves in front of the camera was a challenge. However, Melanie made it fun and relaxing, and her creativity exceeded all of my expectations. Prior to the wedding, she contacted me to get a rough idea about the day of the wedding and the schedule. This was incredibly helpful and took a lot of anxiety I had away. On the day of our wedding, I loved not having to worry about when pictures would be taken, but rather Melanie had that taken care of and did it with calmness and grace. As a bride, I knew that I would have a thousand things going through my head the day of our wedding, but it was nice to know that Melanie had the photography aspect taken care of. She captured every detail of my dress, our rings, our wedding invitations, venue, flowers, wedding party (and a large one at that), accessories, ceremony, reception and so much more! My husband and I both have relatively large families and getting everyone together looking at the camera is no easy task, but Melanie made it seem easy. Her calmness and enthusiasm made for some of the best pictures I've ever seen of our families. Not to mention, it rained prior to the ceremony, and Melanie made sure to get all of the pictures with the groom and groomsmen, as well as bride and bridesmaids photos in prior to the downpour. The pictures that were taken are absolutely breathtaking... from the quality of each photo to the absolutely most scenic and beautiful sky/background, Melanie captured it perfectly. Honestly, Melanie captured our wedding day better than my husband and I could have ever imagined! When we received all of our pictures, it brought tears to my eyes because I love reliving our wedding day through the beauty in the pictures that were captured. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone looking for a fun, enthusiastic, and phenomenal photographer!

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.

ent pictures too and traveled to the beach to do them which was amazing!! I would 100% recommend using Melanie!

nute hiccup with the location we wanted. For our wedding day, she helped work with me and the venue to set a timeline to ensure we got all the photos we wanted. Although on my wedding day, my wedding party and I were running late, she helped speed up and got us all the shots we wanted. The photos were absolutely lovely and my husband and I could not be happier! Do yourself a favor and contact Melanie to be your wedding and engagement photographer.

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 photo 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. So 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. But 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.

her photos magical and dynamic. She and her partner 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 photo 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.

so much time doing over all the details and made me feel instantly comfortable, especially during a time when I was feeling scared and panicked. I'm so thankful to have found her and had her and her husband Josh as our photographers. Communication was flawless, turnaround was impeccable, and the photographs?? INCREDIBLE. I highly recommend Melanie for any of your photography needs. Thank you so so much for everything!

ay. 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 on the Knot 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!

l moments of our wedding day. Since we live in Pittsburgh, we had a lot of phone calls and emails to plan things out, but Melanie was always available and easy to reach. Her attention to detail throughout this whole process was incredible. From the thoughtful Christmas card and framed wallet photo from our engagement session to the pre-wedding care package, Melanie was so thoughtful and made us feel so special. She was a trooper on the day of the wedding when things (and family members) didn’t always go according to plan. We are so happy that Melanie agreed to shoot our wedding!

ne 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. Now that my husband and I are planning a move to Nashville... Melanie WILL be our future family photographer. She's officially my go-to for photo needs if I can help it. If you book Melanie I can promise you will not be disappointed. In fact - she's not just someone you pay for pictures, she's an investement in your wedding and your life. Thanks for everything, Melanie. XOXOX The Dolches

I felt confident that Melanie was up to the task based on her work I saw online. And I'm happy to report from personal experience that she's everything we hoped for in a photographer and more! Melanie has 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.