Onyx Entertainment

Expert Nashville Photography - We Go Above&Beyond!

Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, & beyond

Travels up to 3000 miles See details

Derek and Taylor Hughes

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Onyx Entertainment Wedding Photography is a premier wedding photography business in Nashville, TN, dedicated to capturing the beauty, love, and joy of couples on their special day. We believe that weddings are not just events; they are cherished milestones filled with emotions and unforgettable memories. Our team of talented and passionate photographers is committed to preserving these precious moments through timeless and artistic imagery. At Onyx Entertainment Wedding Photography, we understand the significance of each wedding and the unique story behind it. Our approach is to blend photojournalism with a touch of fine art to create stunning visual narratives that reflect the couple's personalities and the atmosphere of their celebration. From candid shots to meticulously arranged portraits, we aim to deliver a diverse portfolio that truly captures the essence of the day. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and personalized service. We prioritize building strong relationships with our clients, taking the time to understand their vision and preferences. Our team works closely with couples throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of the meticulously edited photos. We go above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of their wedding photography experience exceeds expectations. We also offer a range of customizable packages tailored to meet the specific needs and budgets of our clients. Whether it's an intimate elopement or a grand gala, we have options that include engagement sessions, multiple photographers, extended coverage, high-resolution digital images, premium albums, and more. We believe that everyone deserves to have their special day beautifully documented, and we strive to provide exceptional value for our clients. With our attention to detail, artistic vision, and technical expertise, Onyx Entertainment Wedding Photography has become a trusted name in the wedding industry. We are honored to be part of our clients' unforgettable moments and take great pride in creating heirloom-quality photographs that will be cherished for generations to come. Contact Onyx Entertainment Wedding Photography today, and let us help you capture the essence of your love story in stunning imagery that will last a lifetime.

Speaks English, Spanish

5 team members

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Film Photography

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Printed Proofs

Same-Day Edits

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Derek and Taylor Hughes

Owner

Husband and wife duo who both moved to Nashville to pursue music and fell in love with the wedding and events entertainment industry! Derek is a DJ, music producer, singer, and runs Onyx Entertainment and The Nashville Wedding Band. Taylor is a full time hair stylist and photographer. We love working together to provide our clients the best possible experience on their big day and eliminate as much stress as possible!

5.0

out of 5.0

35 reviews

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Onyx Entertainment, particularly Taylor, received exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted Taylor's professionalism, creativity, and kindness, producing stunning and memorable photos that captured special moments. The entire team, including Derek, was commended for their professionalism and attentiveness. Clients appreciated the ease of communication, high-quality service, and seamless coordination, making Onyx Entertainment a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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BreAnna R

12/22/2025

Loved Taylor! My photos came out great ❤️

Mallory A

12/13/2025

Onyx Entertainment was absolutely amazing for our wedding! Our DJ, photographers, and videographers were fantastic, and we truly enjoyed getting to work with them! I would recommen...

d them to anyone looking for a kind, fun, responsive, professional, and talented wedding team!

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Lesley M

11/01/2025

Taylor Hughes was a wonderful, receptive, communicative and very talented photographer! We already have so many of our photos since the wedding and all of them have turned out abso...

lutely fantastic. Taylor was also very lovely and kind with all our guests and was extremely willing to make all our moments (even last ones ha) happen! Thank you so much, Onyx and Taylor!

Lauren G

9/18/2025

Taylor was a dream! She was very professional, punctual, and sweet! Anyone thinking about booking her should do it! You won’t regret it!

Raychel C

10/04/2024

Taylor did a fantastic job capturing all our special moments and more for our wedding. She’s creative, encouraging, optimistic, imaginative, kind, and affordable! Overall just good...

at what she’s passionate about!

Sheila D

9/29/2024

We haven't gotten all of the pics back yet from my daughter's wedding in August, but we've loved the two batches we've gotten so far. Taylor did an amazing job. She was organized a...

nd kept things on schedule (one of my wedding pet peeves) and the photos are not only gorgeous, they capture the happy couple's "vibe." You can see the love on their faces. We are very happy with our choice of Taylor and Onyx Entertainment for both engagement and wedding photos!

Melody T

7/11/2024

Loved working with Onyx Entertainment! Derek, Taylor, and Jarrel were amazing people to talk to and made our wedding so easy.

Alyssa B

7/07/2024

Onyx was the best decision for our wedding. Taylor, our photographer, was professional, helpful, and made the photography process much easier than I expected it to be. She guided u...

s through every photo in the best way possible! If you want your wedding day to go smoothly and receive quality work at the end of it all, Onyx is the way to go! Lovely people, easy to contact, beautiful photos, and a chill vibe to ease your nerves on the day of!

Kelly F

7/06/2024

Loved, loved, loved Taylor as our photographer! I am the MOB and she did both the engagement photos and the wedding pictures. She really made the bride and groom comfortable! We al...

so had Eva as the DJ who kept the music coming and everyone on the dance floor. What a memorable day!

Nicole E

7/05/2024

We absolutely loved working with Taylor! She was so accommodating and helpful! We love our photos and will definitely work with her again in the future.

Nicole S

7/05/2024

Taylor did an amazing job! She captured everything I wanted

Kristin F

7/05/2024

Cole was great that day! Took cues from the couple well and very professional!

Nicole F

1/05/2024

10/10 perfect vendor. Excellent work and great price!!! Use them!!

Natalie L

1/04/2024

Of everything that goes into planning a wedding, vendors who do the majority of the heavy lighting for you are a godsend. Onyx Entertainment made our decision easy, breezy, beautif...

ul cover girl. Would highly recommend. Derek was quick with responses, recommendations and thoughtful guidance! Thanks so much!

Kelly S

1/03/2024

Onyx Entertainment was amazing to work with and customized everything to our preferences! Highly recommend.

Maria J

1/03/2024

Onyx Entertainment was wonderful to work with for our daughter’s wedding reception! They were super helpful when our wedding planner disappeared and they took the initiative to wo...

rk with our photographer to keep everything moving along. They were professional, beyond responsive to my many questions and set everything up wonderfully. Highly recommend!!

Jonathan B

1/03/2024

Taylor Grace and Derek are simply the best. Amazing photographers and videographers :)

Teresa D

12/30/2023

Every encounter with Derek has been professional, friendly and prompt. He delivers quality service each and every time. He knows how to bring the party and was very timely & accom...

modating. He adjusted to our audience & venue, as needed. Would recommend Derek for any event. He and his tesm are fantastic to work with.

Diane M

12/22/2023

The best photographer we could have ever asked for. She gave my daughter the most dreamy photos to remember for a lifetime. Very accommodating despite us running behind she did e...

verything we could dream of. Thank you so much for everything!

Kristy M

12/21/2023

Onyx did such an amazing job for our event! Everyone loved the DJ and had a blast! I will be in contact with them for our next event. What a success. Great job!

Maricella A

12/21/2023

They were great. Communication was great and easy to get in contact with. They were on time and set up everything before hand. The photo booth was a hit at the wedding, and everyon...

e loved how the photos were printed and all the props. We definitely loved the book they made us with all the guest photos. We definitely recommend them for your wedding

Isabel W

9/20/2023

Loved having them apart of my day!

Kasey T

7/04/2023

Taylor is an extraordinary photographer! From the moment I expressed my vision for our photo shoot prior to our vow renewal, she exceeded all expectations. It's been twenty-six ye...

ars since our original wedding, where we were left with disappointing photos from a due to a camera malfunction. However, Taylor empathetically listened to my story and went above and beyond to capture every precious moment for us. Taylor's dedication and talent surpassed anything I could have imagined. On the day of our vow renewal, she became an invaluable presence, bringing a sense of calmness and assurance from the moment I started getting ready until my husband and I bid farewell in the evening. To our surprise, she even delivered a few sneak peek photos just a few hours later, allowing us to relive the magic instantly. The remaining professionally edited photos were promptly delivered, and the sheer number of stunning images left us speechless. Taylor not only understood my vision but brought it to life in ways I couldn't have fathomed. Words cannot adequately express our admiration for Taylor. We were so impressed by her incredible work that we entrusted her with family pictures, and my oldest daughter's senior pictures as well. She is a consummate professional, delivering exceptional quality that surpasses any standard. Furthermore, on a personal level, Taylor is an absolute gem to work with. Her kindness and easygoing nature make for a wonderful experience every time. If I could give Taylor more than five stars, I would. She is not only a master in her craft, but she also possesses a rare combination of professionalism and warmth that make the entire experience unforgettable.

Amy D

7/03/2023

Taylor is our FAVORITE photographer of all time! She never disappoints!! She is so personable and always makes our photography shoots so much fun! We have always been so pleased wi...

th our photos. We have told so many people about Taylor and they have been just as happy!! She’s the best!

Caylee A

7/03/2023

Absolutely amazed and impressed with Taylor already! I had a very specific engagement shoot idea in mind (timeless, classy) and sent her only one tiktok to go off of and a little d...

escription. She immediately knew my vision and brought it to life! She made my fiancé and I feel very comfortable in front of the camera and helped with posing and made sure a hair wasn’t out of place! We were blown away getting our photos back two weeks later! So excited to see how our wedding reception photos turn out in a few months! 🥰

Brittany B

7/02/2023

We used Taylor Leigh Photography through Onyx and couldn’t have had a better experience! She was professional, fun and has a way of making you feel so comfortable behind the camera...

. We absolutely love the photos she captured from our day and will treasure them always!

Lauren B

7/01/2023

It's been a year and half since our wedding and we still talk about how crazy lucky we are that we had Taylor as our photographer! We get so many complements on our photos. When ma...

king out wedding album it was so hard to choose which pictures to put in there because they were all wonderful! We've worked with her on three occasions and each time was a great experience. Taylor is fun and easy to work with and she is full of good ideas for poses and locations. Taylor is alway learning and stays up-to-date with the latest equipment and editing techniques. We would hands down hire her again!

Madeline S

6/30/2023

Taylor and the Onyx team were incredible to work with. They made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and we're incredibly communicative throughout the planning process. We us...

ed Onyx for hair for the bride, bridesmaids, and mother of the bride, as well as photography, and video. Our hair all looked gorgeous and we felt very confident. Our pictures are absolutely breathtaking-our vendors are constantly reposting them! I recommend Onyx to all my girl friends.

Kathryn W

6/30/2023

Taylor and her photography skills are unmatched! We’ve had the privilege of working with her many times photographing everything from our engagement, to maternity, baby shower and ...

everything in between. Her ability to make you feel comfortable and be yourself, along with her easy-going personality makes her a favorite! She makes photo sessions feel natural and not awkward. Every shoot is a major success! Book today, I promise you won’t regret it!

Alexandra R

6/30/2023

Stop scrolling! You have just discovered the best wedding photographer team around. Congratulations! Taylor Leigh Photo is THE team to use for your big day. She offered engagement ...

pictures as part of our package which was such a fun experience. She is really amazing at capturing those natural moments of joy and getting the shots that I communicated I really wanted. She is great at taking charge for family photos and wedding party photos (iykyk) and knows how to make the process fun. The final photos are amazing too. Just the right amount of editing to get the colors right but not over editing. It’s a natural look. I can’t say enough good things about this team. Just give her a call and find out for yourself. -The Rules

Amy S

6/30/2023

Taylor and Derek at Onyx helped make my wedding day unforgettable! Taylor’s photography and expertise paired with Derek’s thoughtful DJing and hosting were priceless. Taylor also s...

tepped in when I had issues with another vendor, and she helped keep me from crying by seamlessly stepping in and fixing a situation I couldn’t have on my own. I could not recommend this company enough. 10/10!

Danika C

6/30/2023

I loved working with Taylor and Derek! They were so accommodating and chill and attended to every detail I asked of them! Our photos ended up beyond perfectly, and I’m so thankful ...

we will have them along with our memories for the rest of our lives! Cannot recommend them enough!

Alaina C

6/30/2023

Every experience working with Taylor is a 10/10! She makes you feel so comfortable and goes above and beyond to deliver a product you’ll love. :)

Kahlie W

6/30/2023

I cannot imagine having a better experience and outcome with my wedding photography thanks to Taylor and her team. Not only did the photos come out incredible, but she made the tas...

k of getting my huge wedding party and family on the same page with photos effortless and fun. I highly recommend working with them!!!

Robbie G

6/27/2023

Extremely friendly service. The DJ and photographer were top notch. Timely, nice, and very professional. I highly recommend.

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Travels up to 3000 miles

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(615) 334-0801

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