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About
Hi! My name is Lydia. I'm based in Nashville, TN but love to travel. I specialize in wedding, portrait and dance photography.
My goal is to make you feel at ease in front of the camera and provide photos that you can cherish for the many years to come. We'll always take traditional posed photos but I'm drawn to the candid moments. I love to capture the moments that show off what makes you unique.
Overview
Hired 38 times
Background checked
1 employee
5 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2021
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Posed engagement photoshoot
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Brad T.
Jul 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Cannot recommend Lydia enough! She captured my surprise engagement proposal, and was helpful from beginning to end. Communication was constant, planning was thorough, and everything went perfectly to plan. The pictures turned out wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better result. 10/10 would recommend
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Traditional posed • Candid • I'm flexible • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
David S.
Jun 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lydia and her husband were amazing! We were traveling to Nashville from Arizona, and I was asking my amazing girlfriend to marry me! Lydia, from the start, was so great to work with! She’s not only a very talented photographer but also offers amazing customer service and is incredibly friendly! On the day of the shoot, our original spot got taken, but Lydia quickly found us a new spot close by as I was on my way to propose! This experience couldn’t have been more perfect! Lydia, you are a blessing!!!!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Kyla P.
Mar 18, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
My fiancé and I had our engagementphotos done by Lydia McRae Photography and the photos turned out beautiful! She walked us through every photo, cheered us on, and got the finished photos back very quickly!
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Candid • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Ability to purchase prints online • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Bakie G.
Mar 7, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lydia did a fantastic job throughout the entire process. She coordinated everything ahead of time and helped plan each step of the engagement so the timing would work out perfectly. We needed some extra help especially with our group traveling in from out town and Lydia was there to help out with all of it. On the actual day of the engagement, our group was running a bit late but Lydia was responsive and waited for our delay with no issues. The day turned out perfectly and the photos of our engagement were amazing! We can't thank you enough for helping make it such a special day for us!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Andrew W.
Jun 27, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
If you are looking for an angel from God above, then Lydia is your first and last choice. From the initial hiring to the final picture, Ms. Lydia was beyond amazing. She was punctual and friendly. Professional and accommodating. I changed the time on Ms. Lydia probably no less than 5 times to be sure my best friend had the perfect surprise proposal. It was never an issue and she always went up and beyond to ensure my friends had everything they needed and more. I, truthfully, originally picked Ms. Lydia because I loved the quality of her pictures. I loved how crisp and professional they looked. Little did I know, she would be the best gift I’ve ever purchased. Just for the experience alone, I would have paid double. My friends had photos within hours of their proposal. Ms. Lydia was able to make an ordinary situation into an extraordinary memory! We had an agreed upon time, she showed up 45 minutes early. We had an agreed upon arrangement, she went over her time and out did herself every step of the way. My friends choice was to get engaged at Arrington Vineyards…When I say Ms. Lydia was literally crawling through the vineyards to ensure she not only captured the surprise but executed the moment, she did just that and more! Was she worth the money? YES. Have my friends already asked if she would be their photographer in their wedding? YES! I could say 1,000 more great things about Ms. Lydia. Easily. Instead, please just look at these photos and let them speak for themselves. Ms. Lydia is a blessing and then some! Book her today before it’s too late. You won’t regret it! Bless you Ms. Lydia!!! And thank you! You exceeded all expectations!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Lydia Mcrae
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first step is getting to know you and your needs. I'll ask you a few questions to figure out exactly what type of session you need, how long the session should be, and decide on the perfect location. If you don't already have a location in mind that’s OK! I have a list of locations that I'll send to you to get the brainstorming process started. The next step will be getting you booked and officially on my calendar!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Don't be afraid to ask questions and/or hop on a call with your photographer before your session date. It allows you to get to know each other on a more personal level before you meet up to take photos.
