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
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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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If you know me, you know that I love any excuse to get festive. I LOVE what Katelyn Dennis Designs stylized for this Valentine Themed Photoshoot! It was perfect for siblings, BFFs, kid and their favorite lovey/stuffed animal, and more. I’m so glad we could share it with the Gooch family for their mini session! […]

Valentine Themed Photoshoot

Alyssa Rachelle Photography Gooch Family Mini Session
tips, product recommendations, and encouragement for flying with a child

Flying with a child can be daunting! Since my father had his second stroke, we’ve been flying from Tennessee to Colorado every 2-3 months. If you’re new to this, like I was, you’re probably anxious for tips, product recommendations, and what to expect from airline policies. In this post, I’m sharing all that and more […]

Flying with a Child: Tips, Product Recs, and Encouragement

This post made it so worth invading personal bubbles and straddling strangers to get the shot! I’ve always wondered what Styled Shoots are all about, and since I’ve decided to specialize on wedding photography, I figured I’d start 2020 with my first one! 🙂 When I saw Styled Shoots USA advertising for a Tuscan Escape […]

Tuscan Escape Styled Shoot

Tuscan escape styled shoot photos by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
Generational Photoshoot

When Paige texted me on Christmas Day sharing that her father, Punk, is not in good health and their family won’t be together again for several more years, I knew I had to make their family’s generational photoshoot happen. Their family’s story pulls at my heart in a special way during this season of MY […]

Generational Photoshoot

I’m so blessed to have friends like the Roses. They have been a HUGE part of our village since Beckett was born. Bayley walked with my family through some of the toughest times with Beckett and my postpartum anxiety. She stayed and cared for Beckett overnight so Jimmy and I could have a Benadryl-induced sleep […]

Rose Family Fall Limited Edition Session Previews

I met Emilie for the first time two years ago when I photographed her sister, Elena’s, high school senior session. SOMEHOW enough time has gone by for it to be Emilie’s turn! Funny enough, Emilie’s Cleveland TN senior photos session date was EXACTLY two years after from Elena’s session. To. The. Day. Ha! It was […]

Cleveland TN Senior Photos

It was such a treasure for me to photograph the May & Miles family at Chester Frost! I met Stacey when I was working in the Neonatal ICU. She’s a talented pediatric physical therapist! During one of the times that I shadowed her for fun, she taught me how to safely change a diaper on […]

Chester Frost Family Photos

This isn’t your average Christmas tree; it’s a Thankful Tree! I wish I could take credit for this idea. I was introduced to the idea by a primary care physician who worked with me on a faith-based research study for Advent Health System and Duke University. During one of our weekly check-in meetings, he beamed […]

Our Thankful Tree 2019

Christmas Minis are definitely one of my favorite seasonal minis to do. There’s a special kind of excitement in anticipation of the season…and I don’t get soaked with sweat from Summer’s heat, ha! This post has Day 2 previews of sweet new AR Family members! You can find Day 1 here. Enjoy! 🙂

Christmas Limited Edition Sessions – Day 2 Previews

I was going to wait to share any Christmas Mini Session previews until I had captured previews from BOTH mini session dates…but I can’t wait. Previews from the first date are just TOO CUTE! Just look at these precious families and adorable littles and you’ll understand why! <3

Christmas Limited Edition Sessions – Day 1 Previews!

Fall Maternity Session with the Taylor Family The Taylor family is two with baby #2 in just two weeks! So, we snuck in a maternity session that included Big Sister Hadassah and Matt. Liz worked nights in the Neonatal ICU I used to work at, but we never met until today! It’s still so cool […]

Taylor Family Session Previews

Downtown Fall Session with the Turpen Family This session is pretty special to me. On World Prematurity Day, I photographed the Turpen family, who I first met in the Neonatal ICU when Molly was 34 weeks gestation. Now, she’s a lively 3-year-old!!! It was just the coolest thing to see her as a healthy Big […]

Turpen Family Session Previews

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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