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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. 

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  • show up with more presence today
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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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Since becoming a mom, maternity sessions hit different. I was so giddy to spend time with first time parents Sabin & Austin to celebrate and capture this season of their lives! Not to mention, I couldn’t wait to meet their big boy, Chewy! If you like baby bumps and pups, you’ll want to watch this […]

First Time Parents Maternity Photos

marblegate farm wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

If you just got engaged, you may be overwhelmed by your to-do list and don’t know where to start. One aspect that can’t be skirted around is a venue. After all, you need somewhere for people to celebrate with you! If you want to celebrate at a venue that has an entirely different character from […]

Marblegate Farm: Wedding Venue Highlight

If modernity mixed with classiness sounds like what your wedding dreams are made of, then there may not be a better venue to consider than the Hunter Museum of American Art located in Chattanooga, Tennessee! There are so many reasons why having a wedding here could be wonderful, but I thought I would share my […]

Hunter Museum of American Art: Wedding Venue Highlight

Hunter Museum of American Art Wedding Venue Highlight by alyssa rachelle photography
my top 3 places to find wedding dresses in chattanooga by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

Looking for wedding dresses in Chattanooga? Well, I have photographed innumerable wedding dresses of all kinds from tons of different boutiques. I know you have an overwhelming list of options to chose from when trying to find your wedding dress. So, since I am a sucker for detail and unique styles, I am sharing my […]

My Top 3 Places to Find Wedding Dresses in Chattanooga

Lookout Mountain is the scenic jewel of Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. It offers unparalleled views of seven other states. It also contains a historic Civil War battleground and vistas from two National Parks, including one of the highest points east of the Mississippi River! The recreation trails are outstanding and have spectacular overlooks that […]

6 Best Lookout Mountain Wedding Venues

lookout montain wedding venues by alyssa rachelle photography
My Top 3 Wedding chapels in chattanooga by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

If you clicked this blog post, you are probably already interested in getting married in a chapel. Guess what?! There are so many wedding chapels in Chattanooga, TN. While wedding chapels are not as popular as they once were, they still make for a beautiful wedding venue. I believe it is the architecture, sacredness and […]

My Top 3 Wedding Chapels in Chattanooga

Eloping has become quite popular since the pandemic. Even before that, couples have chosen to elope for several reasons—cost, desire for more intimacy, logistics, etc. This post is not about trying to change your mind about eloping. But there are some things I recommend you DON’T do if you decide to go this route, especially […]

3 Things to NOT Do for Your Chattanooga Elopement

3 Things to Not Do for Your Chattanooga Elopement by alyssa rachelle photography
hidden springs venue summer wedding with alyssa rachelle photography

So much life has happened for Natalie & Devin since their engagement session earlier this year. Natalie graduated school and landed a job in Pennsylvania, which meant even longer, long-distance dating for the two. So, they decided to get legally married with a private ceremony several months ago! Woohoo!!! On August 1st, they held their […]

Natalie & Devin

Being a wedding photographer, I see a lot of different areas. I’ve been photographing Chattanooga weddings for several years now, and I still love it as much as I did when I first started. I love being the one to capture the full wedding day story and intimate moments my clients have with their partner, […]

What I Love About Chattanooga Weddings

Why I love Chattanooga Weddings by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
3 of my favorite chattanooga florist by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

When it comes to finding a Chattanooga florist for your wedding floral arrangements, you want someone who is going to bring your dreams to life. Floral arrangements play a major role in your wedding photos, and they are a huge focus of everyone’s attention. You take photos with them, you walk down the aisle with […]

3 of My Favorite Chattanooga Florist

Based in the valley of the East Tennessee Mountains, Castleton Farms is a fan favorite when it comes to wedding venues in Loudon, TN or greater Knoxville or Chattanooga areas! With acres of beautiful land and different venue options to hold your wedding ceremony and reception, this wedding venue is a must-see. If the beauty […]

Castleton Farms: Wedding Venue Highlight

Castleton Farms Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
Why Booking Your Chattanooga Photographer Early is Super Important by alyssa rachelle photography

Wedding photographers are usually booked early on in the wedding planning process. But this year, other post-pandemic dynamics are adding onto how quickly dates in 2021 and following years are being booked. Keep reading to learn why you should book your Chattanooga photographer super early. Anticipated Wedding Boom The pandemic has affected the wedding industry […]

Chattanooga Photographer: Why Booking Early is Super Important

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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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