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Alyssa Rachelle!

Welcome to my blog! I'm a Chattanooga portrait and event photographer specializing in wedding, elopement, and family photography around the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. I thrive off of building genuine relationships that last beyond wedding days! I'm also a wife, boymom to Beckett James, enneagram type 1, and love all things nature. So, basically, if I'm not doing something photography-related, you'll find me outside with my toddler recovering from perfectionism. Anyway, enjoy viewing my latest work, resources for clients and friends, and glimpses into my life!

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As a photographer, I hope my families and couples can feel how much I love what I do and what an honor it is to capture such memorable life moments. There’s no denying the same love and appreciation the family behind Candies Creek Farm has for the couples that choose to marry on their property. […]

Candies Creek Farm: Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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I can’t get enough of the wedding venues in our area! Whenever a new couple chooses me as their wedding photographer, I’m itching to find out their venue! There are endless styles to choose from. For Tennessee brides or those looking to travel to a venue with history, the Old Woolen Mill in Cleveland, Tennessee […]

Old Woolen Mill: a Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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I am such a lover of unique wedding venues and when I discovered The Stables at Strawberry Creek, it was another to add to my list of special venues! Located in Knoxville, the 55-acre grounds boast so much to love and even more places to photograph. STUNNING STABLES So many brides have been loving the […]

The Stables at Strawberry Creek: Knoxville Wedding Venue Highlight

Gift-giving gives some people major anxiety. Personally, I LOVE it! So, just for funsies, I’m sharing these curated gift guides and breaking the guides down by price points! I got you, boo. Get intentional with Valentine’s Day. Use it as an excuse to TRULY connect with your person. Make it meaningful. Have the conversations that’ll […]

Valentine’s Gift Guides & My Top 10 Picks in 2023

Chilhowee Overlook in Benton, TN Engagement Session with Alyssa Rachelle Photography

As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen receptions evolve through the years. Gone are the days of only dance floors to keep guests entertained. First, there were photo booths, then food trucks, but today, there are so many fun new ideas to keep guests entertained. So, here are my top 3 wedding games for your reception […]

My Top 3 Wedding Games for Your Reception

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If the venue wasn’t beautiful enough, the story and history of how The Barn at Hickory Hills came to be sure will get you! This family-owned and run venue has a rich history steeped in ‘for better or for worse’ love and the owners have the biggest hearts to make your wedding memorable. Ceremony Sites […]

The Barn at Hickory Hills: a Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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A classy couple calls for classy engagement photos! Jacob’s studying at Yale and Macall’s a dentist. Is there a better definition of a power couple out there?! I mean really, add their photogenic nature to all of that and 🎇! They traveled down from Connecticut for the holidays and made time for us to capture […]

Classy Engagement Photos in Chattanooga, TN

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It doesn’t get more Chattanooga-y than hosting your wedding at The Chattanoogan Hotel. This Hilton-owned property is a part of their Curio Collection. In simple terms, fancy! It is the perfect hotel on Chattanooga’s Southside and there are endless options for any size wedding! Charm The Chattanoogan Hotel is situated in Downtown Chattanooga and it […]

The Chattanoogan Hotel: Wedding Venue Highlight

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One of my favorite things about Chattanooga is how favorable the weather is pretty much year-round. Dining Alfresco, count me in! Rooftop wedding, I’m SO there! That is why I am so excited about The Moxy boutique hotel venue in Downtown Chattanooga. It is a rooftop wedding paradise in the heart of downtown! Rooftop Vibes […]

The Moxy: Chattanooga Wedding Venue Highlight

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Knoxville, known as The Marble City, received its name because of the historic marble industry. That’s cool enough, but it’s even more incredible when you find yourself in a wedding venue surrounded by a marble quarry. The Quarry Venue in Knoxville is rich with history and also stunning backdrops for one of the most picturesque […]

The Quarry Venue: Knoxville Wedding Venue Highlight

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Water-carved canyons and caves and over 3500 acres of beauty, Cloudland Canyon State Park in North Georgia is more than just a natural preserve. The state park is a stunning natural backdrop for intimate weddings or elopements. I love photographing outdoor weddings and capturing the beauty of my couples in nature. Cloudland Canyon definitely did […]

Cloudland Canyon State Park Wedding: Emily & Tyler

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We’ve attended a lot of weddings. We can usually anticipate a bride’s specific anxieties the morning of to what songs will probably be played at the reception. It’s always so refreshing when we experience something NEW. That’s just what happened ALL DAY at Angie & Casey’s burgundy wedding at Castleton Farms! We hear from lots […]

Angie & Casey: a Burgundy Wedding

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