I have never been more sure of what my purpose is in life. I'm passionate about this- it isn't work to me. I photograph with 100% of my heart, and you'll see it in your images. I have an incredible, immediate family and am in a loving relationship, so I am able to connect with you at a deeper level to know exactly which moments are the special ones. I want to give you images that perfectly encapsulate you, your day, the environment, and the raw and real emotions you feel.

While I love the creative, whimsical side that photography has to offer, that isn't why I love it so fiercely. I love to be creative and photography is truly so fun for me, but I feel called to this field for another reason. Photos have the ability to transport you to any moment. They allow you to relive a precious memory over and over again. They let you hold on to that last piece of someone that you miss dearly- capturing these moments is an honor and an incredible gift of trust. 

I'm here to preserve your HONEST and INTIMATE moments. 

Cookie cutter doesn't do it for me.
I want to capture the feeling, not just the moment.

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Hey there! I'm absolutely thrilled that you're here. My name is Melina Massengill, and I'm from Nashville, TN. 

I'm a proud mom to my sweet pup, Frank, who I am absolutely obsessed with. I love everything nature and travel, and when I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me hitting the gym, creating art, hiking, or spending time with family. 

Photography isn't just a job for me—it's a deep-seated calling that I'm so passionate about. I genuinely adore what I do. When you choose me as your photographer, know that I'll be more than just a person with a camera. I'll be your biggest cheerleader, your confidant, and your friend, capturing those breathtaking and intimate moments that mean the world to you.

So, if you're looking for a photographer who knows how to have fun, keeps things relaxed, can show you exactly what to do, and genuinely cares about you, then look no further. I'm the perfect match for you. Let's create something incredible together!

I am a...
photographer.
storyteller.
memory preserver.

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I've shot more than 50 weddings and hundreds of sessions! We got this! 

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I've traveled all over the US and would LOVE to travel more. Shoot me a message and let's chat about where you want to go!

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My pup Frank is pretty much my kid!! If I'm able, I'd always love to bring him!

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The douglas'

"I have had the privilege of working with Melina for three different shoots (engagement, wedding, and college grad photos) and she has absolutely delivered every. single. time! She completely understood the vision we were going for, but some of my favorite photos have been the ones where she got creative with us and really let her style shine! Her photos truly feel so authentic and always take me back to the moment whenever I see them. She’s also tons of fun to work with and makes it super easy and comfortable, even if you aren’t a big fan of having your picture taken (like my husband!) All of the shoots were super coordinated and stress free, and even when we fell behind schedule on my wedding day due to weather, she helped make sure we got all of the photos we wanted…and then some! We have loved working with Melina and can’t wait to do so again!!"

The Dempseys

Melina is seriously the best. If you’re considering hiring her, just do it. I stumbled across her on instagram, and her pictures immediately grabbed my attention. I showed my fiancé her page and we couldn’t get over the clarity and beauty of her pictures. When dreaming about our wedding day, all I kept thinking about was how stunning our photos would look if Melina took them. Her editing style is beautiful. We reached out to her immediately, and after our wedding this past weekend, I can definitely say, we DEFINITELY made the perfect decision. Your photographer is everything when it comes to your wedding and remembering precious details from your day. I am BEYOND thankful we chose her to shoot. Even going into our engagement session, my fiancé and I were both a little nervous because we never had professionally done photos before. She immediately eased us with her sweet and encouraging personality and gave us poses and prompts that made us feel comfortable and excited for the shoot. Our engagement photos are SO STUNNING and we cannot wait…literally cannot wait haha….to see our wedding photos. She was so sweet and down for anything on our wedding day. Any photo we asked for, she made it happen. She had all the ideas in her back pocket too because we couldn’t think of all the photos we would love. She gave us prompt after prompt and took so many photos! Melina is perfect. She is the sweetest human, she is an incredibly talented photographer, and she is funny and keeps the day rolling without stress! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Melina. Most amazing photographer and person ever!!!!!! Oh, and on the way out of our wedding, she even made sure we got a picture at the greenery wall with our neon sign. We were so excited about it and had forgotten about it, but she made sure we got the pic! I could go on and on, but I HIGHLY recommend you hire her as your photographer no matter the occasion!!  Melina is ALWAYS available to text, chat, or call. She has helped me numerous times with all the questions I have had and always helped me think through the random thoughts I had pertaining to our wedding day. She is awesome help with scheduling your wedding day timeline and organizing the day. I loved how she was always available to help or chat when needed! Katherine💖

The stewarts

"When planning a wedding there are tons and tons of decisions to be made, so let this one be your easiest. Choose Melina as your photographer!!! Her work speaks for itself, but you are getting so much more than just stunning photos. You are getting a friend, someone to hype you up, someone to help your day go smoothly, and someone that puts all of their time, energy, heart, and soul into preserving your favorite memories. She truly cares about each and every one of her couples and is so obviously passionate about what she does.

As a husband and wife wedding videography team, we had the opportunity to work with Melina well before she captured our wedding, and that experience with her is ultimately what led us to choose her for our own wedding, as well as quickly becoming our favorite photographer to work with. She is genuine, fun, and honestly just a breath of fresh air on what can often be a stressful day for some. There are no awkward poses. Everything she does is so natural, and she captures some of the best candid moments. We can’t describe how much of a relief it is to have full confidence in knowing that she is going to capture everything you could want and more. Your wedding is such an important day, and these photos are the ones you’ll be flipping back through with your family someday. I know you’ll be thankful that you chose Melina to take them. We certainly are!!!"

The Morans

"When we began searching for our wedding photographer, it was important to find someone who could capture a natural timeless look. After searching for what seemed like weeks, we were so lucky to have found Melina. Her work is an art, you can almost feel the sun on your face when you are looking at her photos. Melina is remarkable to work with, she has the sweetest genuine fun loving personality and when you're having fun it shows! She made us feel very comfortable and before long we were laughing and cracking jokes. Our engagement session was during the fall and I asked for a location with water, hills and fall leaves. Not only did she find the perfect location, she captured autumn at its best. Every color popped on the trees! For the wedding, Melina had us list the pictures that were most important to us as well as family grouping which saved us so much time. I fell in love with the highland cows on the property and thought I would take a long shot by asking her to add them to our list of pictures. She made it happen! I was shocked how quickly she got our sneak peek back to us and there were so many pictures! We are so in love with them! If you are still searching for a photographer, stop looking, you have found her! (You’ve probably just met your new best friend as well!)"

The patricks

"I think that she was absolutely wonderful. I’m always impressed with her work on IG and it’s even more amazing when it’s your own pictures. She’s a true professional and it really comes across! She directed family members flawlessly alongside our wedding coordinator after the wedding ceremony so we were done in no time. There is TRULY no one else I would have chosen to do my wedding photos!! Beautiful work and a joy to work with."

The evans

"We absolutely adored Melina!! From our engagement shoot to wedding day she made both me and my husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her bright and bubbly personality really shines and you can tell she genuinely cares about you as clients. Melina made sure to create a working timeline with me before the wedding and ask specifically what shots were important to me.
Our wedding day ran so smoothly partially to her being on our side. She captured evert memory and more for us on our day! Melina’s work was absolutely stunning, we have received so many compliments on our photos! And her turn around time for our wedding day sneak peek was incredible! She truly goes above and beyond for her clients! We highly recommend Melina to anyone who asks! She is simply the best at her craft and an even better person."

The Reeves

"I got married in October and I am still in awe from the pictures that Melina took. Hiring her to capture our wedding day was the best choice I could have made! She was so easy to work with. She took SO many photos of our day and captured every single moment perfectly. They are all absolutely stunning and I was in awe when I got our photo gallery back. I got so many compliments on how amazing our wedding pictures were. Cannot recommend Melina Masse photo enough!! She’s the BEST!"

The Maynors

"Melina is such a talented photographer. She took our engagement and wedding photos and they were stunning. I had this vision of us dancing under a waterfall and she knew the exact spot to go to. We also wanted to take photos of us with our pizza oven on a cliff and she made our vision come true. She was also very flexible with changing dates because of bad weather. During the photoshoot she made us feel comfortable with taking the photos. We even climbed behind the waterfall for cool photos. I cannot say enough good things about Melina!!! We look forward to booking her for other photo sessions!!!"

Sadie and jake 

"We couldn't be more lucky to have you for our crazy special day! We are so in love with these it brought tears to our eyes again. You captured it all so perfectly!! You are seriously the best!!" 

"Wow! All I can say is WOW!!"

Sydney AND Jacob

"Melina photographed our wedding and engagement session. She did a fantastic job! She is so easy to get along with and definitely makes everything fun and not awkward AT ALL. We connected with our super well. I seriously feel like Melina is a good friend of ours, not just a photographer! That is such a unique bond to find in a vendor for sure. Her photos are phenomenal. She keeps colors true to life but allows you to see images as vibrant as the moments feel. Her edits are timeless, and she has a great creative eye. Great value with affordable prices and AMAZING service. I recommend Melina to anyone!!!"

"They are PERFECT!!!!"

Miranda 

"Melina truly has God-given talent behind the camera!! She has done my engagement photos, wedding photos, family photos, and she will forever be my go-to photo girl! Her personality makes her so easy to work with and so easy to love! She is kind, talented, and a next-to-perfect photographer. She makes you feel so beautiful and valued! I will cherish her photos for the rest of my life!"

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