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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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

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

dusty blue wedding color styled shoot at gilman event hall by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
gilman event hall chattanooga wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

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

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

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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