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Hey, I'm Alyssa. A Chattanooga photographer. Systems strategist. Boy mom. Recovering perfectionist (mostly with chai lattes and deep breaths).

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A Summer Wedding at Homewood Venue  I Asheville Wedding Photographer Congratulations, Michelle & Vinny! We know it took some time to decide where to have your long-anticipated wedding. Homewood Venue was such a great reflection of your love and desire to experience something uniquely wonderful with your loved ones. Thank you for trusting us to […]

Homewood Venue Wedding in Asheville

the lighthouse knoxville wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

I get it, with such a big day as your wedding, you only get one chance to make the first impression for your guests. With so many options available, from church halls to castles, barns to yachts, and even private islands or spaces in outer space (yes, really), it is easy to feel overwhelmed trying […]

The Lighthouse Knoxville: Wedding Venue Highlight

Your wedding is the most memorable and happiest days of your life. I’m a photographer, but to be honest, video moves me in such a deeper way than photos. (Did I just admit that?!) Having wedding videography can make it even more amazing, especially the years (or decades) after. Nothing brings back those moments like […]

3 People You Should Consider to Be Your Chattanooga Wedding Videographer

3 People You Should Consider to Be Your Chattanooga Wedding Videographer by alyssa rachelle photography
the standard knoxville wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

The Standard Knoxville is one of the top-rated and most beautiful wedding venues in all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Here are top 3 reasons why you should consider The Standard Knoxville for your Big Day: Location The Standard Knoxville is a newly renovated, historic building located in the heart of downtown Knoxville. At first glance The […]

The Standard Knoxville: Wedding Venue Highlight

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