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Alyssa Rachelle!

Welcome to my blog! I'm a Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN, photographer specializing in family and event photography. I thrive off of story-telling detail and building genuine relationships! I'm also a wife, boymom, 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 family recovering from perfectionism. Anyway, enjoy viewing my latest work, resources for clients and friends, and glimpses into my life!

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Rehearsal dinners are the ultimate prequel to wedding weekends! Having a photographer to capture the special energy of the evening may seem like just another thing to invest in, but there are so many reasons to consider it! A few of the reasons my couples are opting for rehearsal dinner photos are below! Jitters Haven’t […]

Why You’ll Want Your Wedding Photographer at Your Rehearsal Dinner

Why You'll Want Your Wedding Photographer at Your Rehearsal Dinner by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

 A Southern Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding | Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Having a wedding during a pandemic isn’t easy on anyone involved. It attempted to steal so much joy from Danae & Scot’s wedding at a Blue Ridge Mountain wedding venue. In some areas it undoubtedly did. How could it not?! But Danae & Scot inspired me […]

Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Venue

Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Venue by alyssa rachelle photography

I’ve looked forward to Spring 2020 for so many reasons, but by far, I’ve been anxiously awaiting the flowering trees to bloom for portrait sessions! I found my favorite spots a year ago. Since then, my calendar has been marked with reminders. I was very bummed when the coronavirus began happening, because I knew that […]

Our Wisteria Family Self-Portraits

Is this real life? I get to photograph Danae & Scot?! And I fell in the water while photographing them?! (More on that later.) And I get to photograph at a location I’ve dreamed about with the most adventurous couple?! I am so blessed! Because Danae and I have such a good history of working […]

Danae & Scot – Engagement Session

danae church and scot brunner engagement session on ocoee lake in cherokee national forest and ocoee lake