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Nashville Wedding Photography Tips, Stories, and Inspiration | Sammy McKenzie Photography
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 of their day felt so personal and intentional…
May 14, 2025
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, […]
May 6, 2025
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…
April 16, 2025
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…
March 21, 2025
Lauren Smith Taylor
"Sammy is an amazing photographer! We are obsessed how our wedding photos came out. I loved her style the minute I saw her photos and she did not disappoint. We first hired her for engagement photos and loved working with her so much we immediately hired her for the wedding! She was able to capture every moment perfectly. Something that was really important to us was that we worked with someone who actually cared and we felt comfortable around and Sammy was all that and more!!"
Alice Jones
"If there was another option on google reviews I would give Sammy 10 stars! She captured all the small details, intimate moments, and made sure we felt super comfortable around the camera on our wedding. I truly couldn’t imagine asking anyone else to document our big day! Communication between Sammy was absolutely stress-free and easy!
I will forever recommend her to everyone!!💗"
Lauren Long
"Sammy was the absolute best photographer! From the start she had so many resources, recommendations, and walked me through making my timeline. The day of my wedding she was punctual and ran the show. I did not have specific pictures in mind and she took the lead and got amazing shots of us and really enhanced the beauty of our venue. The reception photos were so fun to look back on as she got so many dance photos of everyone! Thank you so much Sammy for capturing our wedding day moments that we can look back on forever!"
Andy khov
"Sammy is awesome! We used Sammy, not only for our wedding day, but for our engagement session and bridal session as well and we couldn't be happier with our experience with her! I would give her 10 stars if I could! The quality of her products, clear communication, professionalism, and ability to make our wedding day memories so beautiful. Sammy really does have a way with the camera. She was able to capture both the fun and tender moments on our wedding day and has a great eye for those special moments that you want captured. I recommend Sammy to anyone who is looking for the best wedding day photographer!"
Bailey Mcgee
"All I can say is, I have not stopped getting compliments on my photos since my wedding. Sammy was the absolute best. She is such a joy to have around and is constantly supportive and encouraging throughout the whole day. My pictures were very important to me and she knocked it out of the park. They are bright and cheerful and candid, which is exactly how the day was. Book her !!!!!!"
Taylor grubbs
"My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos or experience working with Sammy!!! She made taking pictures so easy and fun for everyone! Sammy is insanely talented and we are absolutely in love with our pictures!! She captured our wedding day perfectly!! To anyone reading this, if you haven’t booked her already do it immediately. You won’t regret it:)"