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Alyssa Rachelle!

I’m Alyssa—a Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN, photographer capturing family chaos (the good kind) and meaningful moments with a light and airy touch. When I’m not behind the camera, I’m a boymom, Enneagram 1w2, and nature lover who’s recovering from perfectionism (mostly with chai lattes and deep breaths). Here, you’ll find my latest work, tips to simplify life, and probably a laugh or two. I’m so glad you’re here—grab a coffee and dive in!

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If you search Wildflower Wedding Planning, it is hard to miss the many, many 5-star reviews on Google. For good reason, Wildflower Wedding Planning has earned every raving review for wedding planning services and helping brides bring their vision to life. A PLANNER FOR YOU Located in a handful of states across the south, you […]

Wildflower Wedding Planning: Chattanooga Wedding Planner Highlight

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Oakleaf Cottage by Alyssa Rachelle Photography.

If the website alone doesn’t make me want to get married all over again, the Oakleaf Cottage Venue itself sure will. If you’ve ever just driven through the mountains of Georgia, the beauty is captivating and Oakleaf Cottage is nestled in the mossy goodness of Lookout Mountain. INTIMATE & DREAMY Next, the locations for your […]

Oakleaf Cottage: Wedding Venue Highlight

For over 10 years, the 70-acre Barn at High Point Farms has been creating a rustic, yet natural setting for Chattanooga brides. The history goes back even further though, for this family farm and family-owned and run business. The property has been a part of the owner’s family for over 70 years, and that shows […]

The Barn at High Point Farms: Wedding Venue Highlight

The Barn at High Point Farms by Alyssa Rachelle Photography.
white crow a banner elk wedding venue highlight by north carolina wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

The first time I photographed a wedding at The White Crow in Banner Elk, North Carolina, I thought my eyes deceived me! How could a wedding venue be this stunning?! Known for my light and airy style, arriving at a gorgeous 6,400 sq foot white building tucked into the peaceful mountains between Banner Elk and […]

The White Crow: Banner Elk Wedding Venue Highlight

The elegance and opulence I love about Howe Farms wedding venues just went to a whole new level with their newest venue addition, Clisby Pines Event Venue. My style of light, airy, timeless photos has met its twin in a venue. Clisby Pines is GORGEOUS and if you love my style, you’ll love this venue […]

Clisby Pines Event Venue: Wedding Venue Highlight

Circle B Event Venue: Wedding Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
The Turnbull: Wedding Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography.

HISTORY & VIEWS National Register of Historic Places. Need I say more? The Turnbull Building is the ultimate dreamy wedding venue dripping with historic architectural details at the once Turnbull Cone & Machine Company site in beautiful Chattanooga. Yes, that’s right. Cone Machine Company, as in ice cream cones! If you love an industrial-style venue […]

The Turnbull: Wedding Venue Highlight

We finally did it! We pulled the trigger and began investing in Chattanooga real estate! After a couple of years of studying and mulling over potential deals, our neighbor, Jon Wooten, approached us with a partnership opportunity that we couldn’t pass up! Having Jon as a part of this deal made us feel a lot […]

Our First Chattanooga Real Estate Investment Property

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walker pavilion wedding by alyssa rachelle photography

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

“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

Gift Your Man with a Boudoir Session by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
bridgewater place knoxville wedding venue by alyssa rachelle photography

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

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

Why You Should Book A Bridal Portrait Session by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

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

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