Springtime in Chattanooga brings with it a wave of excitement as families gear up for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Easter egg hunts! For moms looking to make the most of this festive season with their little ones, here’s my Chattanooga East Egg Hunt 2024 Round-up! It’s guaranteed to delight kids […]

He got down on one knee! You said yes! Maybe you have picked your venue, the date, and have started reviewing your secret wedding pinterest board for all the details! So, what’s next? THE DRESS of course! It is finally time to go wedding dress shopping. There is more to it than meets the eye […]

If you have read any of my wedding venue highlights, you know that I am a sucker for venues with great outdoor patios that have picturesque views and bistro lights. I never thought patios could be topped until I saw Gardens in the Gorge and their wrap-around deck at Windsor Hall. This deck is elevated. […]

Usually, we give out our best tips for brides regarding engagement photos and what to wear, but there are definite considerations for the guys too! We have some tips for men when choosing engagement outfits for men. Our first tip… Start Here First Remember when we said we’ll focus on the guys? Well, we will…but […]

Yay! It is time for your engagement photos! Did you opt for casual engagement photo outfits? If that’s your vibe, I’m here for it! Still don’t know what to wear though if going casual? My couples get all the details in their ARP Experience Guide when booking, but here are some of my favorite ways […]

Have you read recently on my blog about why I love being a Chattanooga photographer? I went on and on about the views and the trees and anything outdoors. It makes the area so special any time of year. It should not come as a surprise then that I LOVE the forest weddings! If you […]

I pour my heart into my clients and my business and it has been my greatest pleasure being a Chattanooga photographer. I have been serving couples and families for several years but I didn’t always think this was my path! Sure, I have carried a camera with me ever since I was little, but I […]

I started this business from scratch and without formal education. (CRAZY!!!) When I was first doing photography on the side, I got creative to operate without expensive software and platforms. As my business has grown, so has my list of must-have tools that make my day-to-day operations run seamlessly so come wedding day or tax […]

Hey there, fabulous moms! If you’re gearing up for an unforgettable family adventure at Dollywood with your little ones, you’ve come to the right place. These are my top 5 Dollywood tips for families with kids. From the moment you step foot into the magic of Dolly Parton’s wonderland, you want everything to be perfect […]

If you want a Fall wedding in Southeast Tennessee, it’s pretty hard to know exactly when the peak fall color will be. Ali & Isaac nailed the date though! Their date was the very last Saturday available at Castleton Farms had available, and it just happened to be the most colorful weekend of the year! […]

Ellie & Sam’s Signal Mountain, TN, wedding was truly one of the most joy-filled, genuinely happy, and radiant weddings the ARP Team has worked in a long time. The photographs are so full of emotion that ss I went edited the images, I found myself physically smiling and giggling. See if that doesn’t happen to […]

I have dreamt of places like Crescent Bend House & Gardens having no idea such historic beauty existed in Tennessee. I then stumbled upon this property in Knoxville, and my dreams and so many brides’ dreams have come to life like they did for Nicole & Michael! Historic Home & Grounds Crescent Bend property features […]