FREE:  5 Minutes to a Lighter Mental Load: a Decision Filter
 
for the Mom Who Wants More Presence & Peace
If you’re feeling heavy lately, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because you’re making a hundred tiny calls before breakfast, and your nervous system is trying to keep up. 

This free guide walks you through a science-backed, simple decision filter so you can quickly: 

 
  • clear the clutter in your head
  • make space for what you value
  • show up with more presence today
Not a new routine. Just a faster way to move forward.
 
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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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I can’t get enough of the wedding venues in our area! Whenever a new couple chooses me as their wedding photographer, I’m itching to find out their venue! There are endless styles to choose from. For Tennessee brides or those looking to travel to a venue with history, the Old Woolen Mill in Cleveland, Tennessee […]

Old Woolen Mill: a Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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I am such a lover of unique wedding venues and when I discovered The Stables at Strawberry Creek, it was another to add to my list of special venues! Located in Knoxville, the 55-acre grounds boast so much to love and even more places to photograph. STUNNING STABLES So many brides have been loving the […]

The Stables at Strawberry Creek: Knoxville Wedding Venue Highlight

Gift-giving gives some people major anxiety. Personally, I LOVE it! So, just for funsies, I’m sharing these curated gift guides and breaking the guides down by price points! I got you, boo. Get intentional with Valentine’s Day. Use it as an excuse to TRULY connect with your person. Make it meaningful. Have the conversations that’ll […]

Valentine’s Gift Guides & My Top 10 Picks in 2023

Chilhowee Overlook in Benton, TN Engagement Session with Alyssa Rachelle Photography
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As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen receptions evolve through the years. Gone are the days of only dance floors to keep guests entertained. First, there were photo booths, then food trucks, but today, there are so many fun new ideas to keep guests entertained. So, here are my top 3 wedding games for your reception […]

My Top 3 Wedding Games for Your Reception

If the venue wasn’t beautiful enough, the story and history of how The Barn at Hickory Hills came to be sure will get you! This family-owned and run venue has a rich history steeped in ‘for better or for worse’ love and the owners have the biggest hearts to make your wedding memorable. Ceremony Sites […]

The Barn at Hickory Hills: a Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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A classy couple calls for classy engagement photos! Jacob’s studying at Yale and Macall’s a dentist. Is there a better definition of a power couple out there?! I mean really, add their photogenic nature to all of that and 🎇! They traveled down from Connecticut for the holidays and made time for us to capture […]

Classy Engagement Photos in Chattanooga, TN

It doesn’t get more Chattanooga-y than hosting your wedding at The Chattanoogan Hotel. This Hilton-owned property is a part of their Curio Collection. In simple terms, fancy! It is the perfect hotel on Chattanooga’s Southside and there are endless options for any size wedding! Charm The Chattanoogan Hotel is situated in Downtown Chattanooga and it […]

The Chattanoogan Hotel: Wedding Venue Highlight

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One of my favorite things about Chattanooga is how favorable the weather is pretty much year-round. Dining Alfresco, count me in! Rooftop wedding, I’m SO there! That is why I am so excited about The Moxy boutique hotel venue in Downtown Chattanooga. It is a rooftop wedding paradise in the heart of downtown! Rooftop Vibes […]

The Moxy: Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

Knoxville, known as The Marble City, received its name because of the historic marble industry. That’s cool enough, but it’s even more incredible when you find yourself in a wedding venue surrounded by a marble quarry. The Quarry Venue in Knoxville is rich with history and also stunning backdrops for one of the most picturesque […]

The Quarry Venue: Knoxville Wedding Venue Highlight

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Water-carved canyons and caves and over 3500 acres of beauty, Cloudland Canyon State Park in North Georgia is more than just a natural preserve. The state park is a stunning natural backdrop for intimate weddings or elopements. I love photographing outdoor weddings and capturing the beauty of my couples in nature. Cloudland Canyon definitely did […]

Cloudland Canyon State Park Wedding: Emily & Tyler

We’ve attended a lot of weddings. We can usually anticipate a bride’s specific anxieties the morning of to what songs will probably be played at the reception. It’s always so refreshing when we experience something NEW. That’s just what happened ALL DAY at Angie & Casey’s burgundy wedding at Castleton Farms! We hear from lots […]

Angie & Casey: a Burgundy Wedding

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I travel far and wide to photograph all sizes and types of weddings and I love getting to pop over to Knoxville on occasion to photograph rehearsal dinners and wedding days. One of the largest venues to choose from in Knoxville is Bridgewater Place. The venue which boasts over 33,000 sq feet of venue space […]

Bridgewater Venue: Wedding Venue Highlight

The 10-Minute Reset

You don't need to
overhaul your life.

You need 10 minutes.

You don't need to overhaul your life.
You need 10 minutes.

The simple, step-by-step reset for the mom who's had it with the mental load and an overstimulated nervous system.

You'll get the exact 10-minute flow built by a social worker turned boy mom to help you clear your head, make space for what matters, and feel present with the people you love 💛

How many more afternoons are you willing to lose to the spiral?

I'm Alyssa, your Chattanooga & Cleveland, TN Photographer and systems-obsessed, sanity-saving friend.

I serve families, brands, and events in Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Ooltewah (and yep, even beyond). My style? Light, airy, and joy-packed.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m helping mamas simplify life with smart systems and realistic routines that actually work.

Around here, it’s all about capturing your story and giving you tools that free up your time.

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