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Alyssa Rachelle!

Welcome to my blog! I'm a Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN, photographer specializing in family, brand, and event photography. I thrive off of story-telling detail and building genuine relationships! I'm also a wife, boymom, enneagram type 1, and love all things nature. So, basically, if I'm not doing something photography-related, you'll find me outside with my family recovering from perfectionism. Anyway, enjoy viewing my latest work, resources for clients and friends, and glimpses into my life!

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Rebecca & Christopher tied the knot at the top of Walnut Street Bridge under glowing, evening skies right next to a bench they frequented while dating. Afterward, they celebrated with loved ones at their Walker Pavilion reception. The intimate nature of their micro wedding suited their personalities that seem to crave connection and meaningful interaction. […]

A Walker Pavilion & Walnut Street Bridge Microwedding

walker pavilion wedding by alyssa rachelle photography
Gift Your Man with a Boudoir Session by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

“Gift my man a boudoir session album?! I want to but I’d feel SO awkward!” Trust me, I’ve heard it a million times before and I get it; it’s a whole new photo session to wrap your head around, but after my brides shoot a boudoir session, they say they had the most fun, felt […]

Gift Your Man with a Boudoir Session

Kaitlin & Chris’ spring wedding at the Sacred Heart Cathedral and a New Orleans style reception at the Bridgewater Place was one for the books! Planning a destination wedding is NO easy task, but they pulled it off! It was a perfect way to celebrate two people who have been in each other’s lives since […]

Bridgewater Place: Knoxville Wedding Venue

bridgewater place knoxville wedding venue by alyssa rachelle photography

There’s something about sundresses, sun rays, and beautiful smiles that fill with me joy! All those elements made this session for Berenice at Lee University so, so extra pretty! Take a peek for yourself!

Lee University Portrait Session

The magic of wedding day photos is unmatched, and I love capturing your love story through my lens, but if you’re looking at your wedding day timeline and wondering how you’re going to get all of the photos you want of JUST you in your gorgeous wedding dress without feeling rushed, I have the BEST […]

Why You Should Book A Bridal Portrait Session

Why You Should Book A Bridal Portrait Session by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
Why You'll Want Your Wedding Photographer at Your Rehearsal Dinner by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

Rehearsal dinners are the ultimate prequel to wedding weekends! Having a photographer to capture the special energy of the evening may seem like just another thing to invest in, but there are so many reasons to consider it! A few of the reasons my couples are opting for rehearsal dinner photos are below! Jitters Haven’t […]

Why You’ll Want Your Wedding Photographer at Your Rehearsal Dinner

We celebrated Angie & Casey with some lovely sunset engagement photos! We just loved getting to meet them & hear all about their love story! Angie & Casey met online. Angie saw Casey on there and had made up her mind that he was the one. Casey reminds Angie teasingly that SHE picked him. But…Casey […]

Sunset Engagement Photos

engagement session with chattanooga wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography
dusty blue wedding color styled shoot at gilman event hall by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

Nothing makes me more pumped than getting to work with a high-functioning team! And that’s just what I got to do at this dusty blue, whimsical wedding styled shoot hosted at Gilman Event Hall. Erika Allen of Wildflower Wedding Planning executed this styled shoot…and quite beautifully! 🙂 Her goal was to design a shoot that […]

Dusty Blue, Whimsical Wedding: A Styled Shoot

Gilman Event Hall is downtown Chattanooga’s newest wedding venue in the West Village. It’s a stunning former paint and varnish factory. In my opinion, the venue is what urban chic wedding dreams are made of! Are you interested in Chattanooga’s newest venue for your big day? Here’s all you need to know! Design Details What’s […]

Gilman Event Hall: Wedding Venue Highlight

gilman event hall chattanooga wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

Let me tell you, it’s not easy to be inconspicuous on the Chattanooga landmark Walnut Street Bridge in the middle of the week, especially with camera gear! So, I walked around in a trench coat, sunglasses, and dodged making eye contact while I slinked behind Rebecca & Christopher until go time! My heart may have […]

Chattanooga Landmark Proposal

There’s little that’s more special than your wedding day. I get it, because it makes ME so giddy to capture all of the moments that make it beautiful, and I’m not even the bride! Seeing brides glow when they step into their dress, capturing a first look, memorializing the first dance, it all makes me […]

Why I Love ARP Reveal Parties

bell mill mansion chattanooga wedding venue highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

Nestled on 32 acres in the suburbs of Chattanooga, TN, sits Bell Mill Mansion. The estate will make you feel like you’re in Greece. If you’re looking for a wedding venue with breathtaking scenery and a unique aesthetic, Bell Mill Mansion may be the venue for you! So, why should you have a Bell Mill Mansion […]

Bell Mill Mansion: Wedding Venue Highlight