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.
 
📬 Drop your email below, and I'll send the guide straight to your inbox.

No spam. No pressure. Just the support you have been craving.
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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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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

chattanooga real estate property flip with alyssa rachelle photography
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

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

Why You'll Want Your Wedding Photographer at Your Rehearsal Dinner by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
engagement session with chattanooga wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

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

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.

📬 Drop your email below, and I'll send the guide straight to your inbox.

No spam. No pressure. Just the support you have been craving.

5 Minutes to a Lighter Mental Load: a Decision Filter

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for the mom who wants more presence & Peace

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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