Sammy Mckenzie is a Nashville wedding photographer capturing couples, seniors, weddings, and each emotional moment of your story throughout Tennessee and worldwide.

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Documentary wedding photography in nashville tn

Have you ever stumbled upon a documentary wedding photographer while scrolling through Instagram? Maybe you paused at a candid image of a couple dancing beneath twinkle lights, completely lost in the music and each other. Or perhaps it was a quiet, emotional moment, a close-up of teary eyes during the exchange of private vows, that […]

What it’s Like to Work With a Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bride and groom at the Ceremony of their Nashville Surprise Wedding hosted at The Cordelle

Some wedding days are beautiful, others are sentimental, and a few are just plain legendary. Kathleen and Morgan’s surprise wedding at The Cordelle? It checked all three boxes—and then some. Their wedding wasn’t just a celebration of love. It was a full-blown surprise operation that took almost a year of careful planning, secret-keeping, and playful deception […]

Kathleen and Morgan’s Nashville Surprise Wedding hosted at The Cordelle

bride and groom entering nashville wedding reception taken by Nashville photographer sammy mckenzie

When couples first start planning their day, it’s easy to think the timeline has to be airtight. From hair and makeup to the final send-off, they think everything has to run perfectly on time.  But in my experience as a Nashville photographer, the best weddings are the ones that leave space for presence.  So, let’s […]

The Best Wedding Day Timeline (From a Nashville Photographer Who Keeps It Real)

The entire wedding party smiles and throws their hands in the air for a photo in the lobby of the Waymore Hotel

As a Nashville wedding photographer, I get to witness so many different kinds of love stories—big ballroom celebrations, countryside elopements, and everything in between. But TJ and Kristyn’s intimate Nashville wedding at Butcher & Bee was something truly special. From their unique style and chill energy to the gorgeous spaces they chose, every moment […]

A Stylish, Intimate Nashville Wedding at Butcher and Bee By Sammy Mckenzie Photography

bride and groom on roof of the waymore hotel, at one of the best wedding venues in nashville tn

If you’re dreaming of wedding photos that feel soft, nostalgic, and straight out of a film, choosing between the best wedding venues in Nashville, TN is everything! The space you say I do in sets the mood. Not just for your day, but for every photo you’ll look back on for years to come.  Luckily, […]

The 13 Most Romantic Wedding Venues in Nashville TN for Film-Like Photos

wedding venues in nashville

This Riverwood Mansion Nashville wedding was the perfect blend of timeless elegance, vintage flair, and heartfelt moments—tied together with a breathtaking cathedral ceremony in the heart of Music City. Ruthanne and Evan began their day getting ready separately at Airbnbs in Nashville, where they enjoyed relaxed, quality time with their friends. As their photographer…

Riverwood Mansion Nashville Wedding By Sammy Mckenzie Photography

The wedding party standing in a line, smiling and posing together, dressed in their formal attire for the celebration.

On a crisp fall morning at Hachland Hill, sunlight filtered through the cabin’s rustic windows. It cast a warm glow over the girls as they laughed and chatted while doing each other’s hair and makeup. Delicate sprigs of baby’s breath adorned their hair, adding an ethereal touch. In fact, the moment felt like a scene from a storybook…

A Colorful Fall Hachland Hill Wedding By Sammy Mckenzie Photography

Hi, I'm Sammy. I first picked up a camera at the age of 14 and never put it back down. I found my love for weddings in 2020 and have shot over 100 weddings since then. With that being said, you are in good hands.

As a Nashville wedding photographer I value timeless editing, bold colors, and capturing the often overlooked moments during a wedding day. I prioritize relationship building with my clients so if you book with me you're not just getting a wedding photographer, but a new friend and supporter to be there with you through the whole process!

Editorial, documentary, intuitive art for the moments you’ll feel 

forever.

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