MACKENZIE WRAY

The Matthews Family | An In Home Maternity Session The Matthews family is getting ready to become a family of five, and I loved spending an afternoon with them at home for their maternity session. They wanted photos that felt like their family right now, so instead of spending the session posing, we just played and hung out. We played tag, built with blocks, kissed Mommy’s belly, and even jumped on the couch. The kids got to be themselves, Mom and Dad got to enjoy their time

Seth and Lindsey came to Downtown Nashville to celebrate their anniversary with a stay at the gorgeous Noelle Hotel—and somehow, a little rain made their story even better. I love when couples are willing to try anything and trust me to let the session unfold naturally. Instead of hiding from the rain, we ran from block to block, laughed through it, and let Downtown Nashville become part of the story. The streets were wet, the city was glowing, and the rain added this unexpec

About half a decade ago, I made a Facebook post looking for a salon who specialized in blonde. That post led me to Kaitlyn House, owner of House of Style Hair Salon—and little did I know that booking that first appointment would lead to one of the sweetest friendships I’ve made through my work.

I have taken portraits of my client Bella since she was 16 years old, and now she’s off starting her second year of college! She recently reached out and told me she wanted to do a style session and that she wanted me to take full creative control. Truly, the biggest compliment a photographer can receive is that kind of trust! So, we started texting back and forth, tossing around ideas, and eventually landed on a chic, elevated lifestyle session downtown. I am absolutely in l

I recently had the opportunity to take branding photos for a health and wellness restaurant and shop, Real + Raw. This styled branding photography session was hosted by Erica and Jon, a dynamic commercial branding duo based in Florida who specialize in creating immersive learning experiences for photographers.

Fall engagement sessions at Edwin Warner Park are my new favorite thing! Thank you Liz and Philip for showing me your favorite place in Nashville! Philip was so kind and intentional to ask me all about my family and where I was from because he picked up on my country twang! && I love the way Liz soaked in every moment of the scenery and how she spoke about the way the light hit the trees! I just loved her comments about how magical it all looked! Hearing Liz's thoughts as we

I will never say no to a shoot with my girl, Jazz! She's one of my longest friends in Nashvillle & I just love how creative we get to be...

Obsessed with these photos?? .....Yes, I am! But more than that, I LOVE this family! I am pretty sure you can tell by looking at them,...

Family sessions in my hometown is one of my FAVORITE things to shoot! I love that I still get to be connected and part of their lives...

If you are looking for an AMAZING hair dresser, then you have to meet Kaitlyn (@houseofstyle)! Kaitlyn specialized in blondes, but she...