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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 wife, 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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I pour my heart into my clients and my business and it has been my greatest pleasure being a Chattanooga photographer. I have been serving couples and families for several years but I didn’t always think this was my path! Sure, I have carried a camera with me ever since I was little, but I […]

Why I Became a Chattanooga Photographer and Why I Love It

why i became a chattanooga photographer and why i love it by alyssa rachelle photography
my favorite small business tools by chattanooga family photographer alyssa rachelle photography

I started this business from scratch and without formal education. (CRAZY!!!) When I was first doing photography on the side, I got creative to operate without expensive software and platforms. As my business has grown, so has my list of must-have tools that make my day-to-day operations run seamlessly so come wedding day or tax […]

My Must Have Small Business Tools

Hey there, fabulous moms! If you’re gearing up for an unforgettable family adventure at Dollywood with your little ones, you’ve come to the right place. These are my top 5 Dollywood tips for families with kids. From the moment you step foot into the magic of Dolly Parton’s wonderland, you want everything to be perfect […]

Dollywood Tips for Families with Kids

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emerald green wedding at castleton farms by chattanooga wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

If you want a Fall wedding in Southeast Tennessee, it’s pretty hard to know exactly when the peak fall color will be. Ali & Isaac nailed the date though! Their date was the very last Saturday available at Castleton Farms had available, and it just happened to be the most colorful weekend of the year! […]

Emerald Green Wedding at Castleton Farms

Ellie & Sam’s Signal Mountain, TN, wedding was truly one of the most joy-filled, genuinely happy, and radiant weddings the ARP Team has worked in a long time. The photographs are so full of emotion that ss I went edited the images, I found myself physically smiling and giggling. See if that doesn’t happen to […]

Signal Mountain TN Wedding for Ellie & Sam

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crescent bend knoxville wedding venue by knoxville wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

I have dreamt of places like Crescent Bend House & Gardens having no idea such historic beauty existed in Tennessee. I then stumbled upon this property in Knoxville, and my dreams and so many brides’ dreams have come to life like they did for Nicole & Michael! Historic Home & Grounds Crescent Bend property features […]

Crescent Bend: Knoxville Wedding Venue

My job as your photographer is to capture every moment of your big day! Sometimes that means full-on directing you and other times it means totally blending into the crowd to capture the sweetest candid moments. But how many hours of wedding photography coverage do you really need? It is a question all brides ask […]

How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage You Need

How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage by chattanooga photographer alyssa rachelle photography
what to wear for an engagement photos by chattanooga photographer alyssa rachelle photography

I have rounded up my best tips to help you choose what to wear for your engagement photos, along with my best tips for preparing beyond the clothes! I often hear that choosing outfits for the engagement photos was harder than choosing the dress! I hope this helps! Clothing & Shoes First, consider your location […]

What to Wear for Engagement Photos

From Taylor Swift to Skrillex, Ashlynn & Jason’s September wedding playlist had it covered. The Irish relatives from the North brought the party! Everyone sweated triple their body weight throughout the scorching wedding day, ended their reception at 10:45p, and still had an AFTER PARTY! Impressed is an understatement! But that wasn’t even our favorite […]

September Wedding at Castleton Farms

September wedding at castleton farms with chattanooga photographer alyssa rachelle photography
engagement photo shoot in west village chattanooga by chattanooga photographer alyssa rachelle photography

Have you ever met another couple that when you’re getting to know them you find yourself saying, “US TOO!” bizarrely frequently? That was us during Madison & Greg’s engagement photo shoot in the West Village area of Downtown Chattanooga. While Jimmy and I drove home, I thought, ‘Did we just meet the twin version of […]

West Village Chattanooga Engagement Photos

If you’re newly engaged, and SO thrilled to begin the celebration, but slightly terrified about being in front of the camera during your engagement session, you’re not alone! When it comes to your engagement photo poses, you may worry about it feeling foreign or plain awkward. So many couples feel this way and wonder what […]

A Photographer’s 12 Favorite Engagement Photo Poses

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chattanooga engagement photo locations by wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

As a wedding photographer, I’ve had plenty of “ooh and ahh moments” with my brides and couples. Before my couple’s Big Day, you can find me behind the camera capturing the newly engaged couples. I learn more about them, how they interact, and what brings out genuine interaction and candids! They learn how I handle […]

Top 5 Chattanooga Engagement Photo Locations

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