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Collier Family & Announcement Session June 2021 Jasper TN

Collier Family & Announcement Session June 2021 Jasper TN

Let me start with the first time I met Sierra. She came to me as a single mother of two boys for a family session. The next session we had was a family session last year after she literally met the love of her life, Alex who came with a boy and girl of his own. Our next time shooting was at their elopement at Greenway Farms when they combined their big blended family - it was literal magic. Two people in love with four small children. This time, when Sierra reached out to me, she had a big secret. Scroll on to see what it was. And the kids reaction to the news!

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, Portraits, Pregnancy RevealLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 11, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographycouple, couples, family, families, blended, mom, mama, mommy, mother, dad, daddy, father, kid, kids, son, sons, daughter, daughters, husband, wife, husbands, wives, child, children, pregnancy, pregnant, baby, babies, sonogram, announcement, reveal, golden hour, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, chatt, chattanooga, downtown, lookout valley, east ridge, ooltewah, cleveland, field, woods, trees, canon, tattoosComment

Aker Family Session May 2021 Jasper Highlands

Aker Family Session May 2021 Jasper Highlands

We shot this session on May 29th, which in any other reality would be relatively warm, but we had a major cold front come through. It was windy and chilly. In between each shot we had to cover the kids back up. Despite the goosebumps, I think we got some really great images and it was a really fun session. I’ve known Sylvia for SO long, and seeing her with her children was so special.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, Portraits, TeenagersLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 11, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, mom, mama, mother, dad, daddy, father, son, sons, daughter, daughters, girl, girls, boy, boys, baby, toddler, preteen, teenager, teen, jasper, highlands, marion, county, whitwell, south pittsburg, golden hour, mountain, cold, sister, brother, siblings, chatt, chattanooga, downtown, hamilton, lifestyle, candidComment

Ivey and Her Girls May 2021 South Pittsburg, TN

Ivey and Her Girls May 2021 South Pittsburg, TN

Ivey came to see me with both her sweet girls. When they arrived in matching dresses I almost fell apart. She’s such a great mom, and you can just feel their love through this set of images.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 11, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykids, kid, baby, babies, toddler, toddlers, family, families, girl, girls, daughter, daughters, mom, mama, mommy, mother, matching, dress, dresses, single, south pittsburg, tn, tenn, tennessee, jasper, whitwell, chatt, chattanooga, downtown, cedar, avenue, play, candid, lifestyle, photography, photographer, midday, sunComment

Morrow Family Spring 2021 - Jasper, TN

Morrow Family Spring 2021 - Jasper, TN

Debbi and I have been friends since high school. Not to give away our ages, but that’s a VERY long time. And she has always supported my business. We make sure to get new sessions as soon as possible, because her kids are just growing so fast. We shot these early in the morning at Little Cedar Mountain Trail. I think adventuring really helps to loosen kids up and we can really capture those perfect candid moments.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, Portraits, TeenagersLeigh Ann AtwellMay 7, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell PhotographyKid, kids, child, children, family, families, blended, forest, woods, cedar mountain, tn, tennessee, tenn, chattanooga, chatt, downtown, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, hike, hiking, log, trees, boy, boys, girl, girls, daughter, daughters, son, sons, single mom, mom, mother, mamaComment

Erica and Adam Maternity Session Jasper Highlands

Erica and Adam Maternity Session Jasper Highlands

Erica warned me beforehand that Adam hates having his picture made. BUT I think he even had a little fun! We shot at the Jasper Highlands. They are both so excited to be parents and I cannot even believe how beautiful Erica is. Just absolutely glowing.

Couples, Family, Lifestyle, Maternity, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellApril 8, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographymaternity, couple, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, mother, mama, dad, daddy, father, couples, baby, babies, newborn, jasper highlands, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, chattanooga, chatt, downtown, hamilton, county, marion, belly, bump, canon, golden hour, gloomy, sunshine, maternity gown, dress, cream, lace, floral crownComment

Grimes Family Summer Session

Grimes Family Summer Session

Marion County’s very own Johnny and June celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They asked me to take their family portraits in August at the Wren’s Nest in Monteagle, TN. They brought together their entire family, Lindsay, Brent, Asher and Beckett; Lauren, Joe and Will. This session was a complete and total breeze.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellSeptember 4, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, extended, mama, mom, mother, dad, daddy, father, grandpa, grandma, grandparent, grandchild, cousin, cousins, aunt, aunts, uncle, uncles, big, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, tn, tennessee, tenn, chattanooga, chatt, downtown, monteagle, hamilton, sewanee, sherwood, mountain, valley, scenic, view, anniversary, wedding, golden hour, sunset, canon, 5d, mark iiiComment

Hailey and Garrett Sunset Maternity Session

Hailey and Garrett Sunset Maternity Session

This session was incredible. Hailey showed up looking like a legitimate goddess. She and Garrett had the most perfect chemistry, the entire shoot was a breeze.

MaternityLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 24, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographymaternity, belly, baby, pregnancy, pregnant, mom, mama, mother, dad, daddy, father, sunset, jasper, highlands, marion, hamilton, county, whitwell, south pittsburg, tn, tenn, tennessee, gown, red, burgundy, cliff, woods, forest, field, golden, hour, road, creek, waterComment

Schrock Family Maternity Session

Schrock Family Maternity Session

This session was a dream. Beautiful family, perfect sunset, amazing little girls and twin boys on the way. I have known Robbie for basically my entire life. It was such an honor that she traveled home to Tennessee from Florida for this session. It was an even bigger honor to meet her husband and two sweet girls.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, MaternityLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 19, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographymaternity, baby, babies, twin, twins, boy, boys, belly, mountain, sunset, view, mom, mama, mother, dad, daddy, father, daughter, daughters, sister, sisters, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, tn, tenn, new hope, marion, county, hamilton, chattanooga, best of the best, canonComment

Dancy Family Summer Session Sweeten's Cove, Tennessee

Dancy Family Summer Session Sweeten's Cove, Tennessee

Sarah reached out to me about a session for her and her family. Let me just tell you, this was a wonderful family to meet and get to know. They were all four so sweet and fun to spend time with. We started at their home, which was amazing, they have incredible views. We then moved to private property that belongs to a family friend. Last we made a quick stop at the Primitive Church.

FamilyLeigh Ann AtwellAugust 27, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, photography, sweetens, cove, portrait, portraits, mom, mother, dad, father, sister, brother, siblings, adults, grown, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, bridgeport, marion county, tn, tenn, tennessee, canon, sunset, primitive, church, water wheel, field, bridge Comment

5 Tips for Photographing Blended Families

5 Tips for Photographing Blended Families

Photographing blended families can sometimes be stressful. Sometimes you will feel more like a therapist than a photographer. It can be tricky to navigate the waters of family dynamics, particularly if there’s tension between the children and a step-parent. More often than not, you’ll need a few tactics to help you through it. Today I want to offer you five simple tried and true techniques for your next blended family session.

Children, Family, For Photographers, Lifestyle, Portraits, Tip TuesdayLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 31, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyphotography, photographer, tip, tips, hints, hint, trick, tricks, blended, blend, families, family, mom, dad, mother, father, brother, sister, kid, kids, child, children, capturing, stepdad, stepmom, canon, nikonComment

Amanda and Kaileigh Downtown Chattanooga July 2019 Family Session

Amanda and Kaileigh Downtown Chattanooga July 2019 Family Session

Amanda and Kaileigh came up to Chattanooga for a weekend getaway and decided to get some family pictures made while they were here. First, let me tell you, it was INSANE hot. So we shot quick and got ourselves indoors under the AC. Kaileigh reminded me so much of my daughter Gracie with her funky glasses and cool hair. And Amanda was just so super sweet and down to earth. Of course, it never hurts that all my clients are beautiful!

Hoback Family Summer 2019 Session in Jasper, TN on Courthouse Square

Hoback Family Summer 2019 Session in Jasper, TN on Courthouse Square

Dana and I had such a hard time nailing down the perfect date for these. You see, all three of her boys play baseball, so their schedules are extra tight! We finally had an opportunity to take them. The weather was great, the sunshine was golden, and it was an easy session.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, photography, photographer, boys, son, sons, boy, mom, dad, mother, father, golden light, sunshine, parents, session, small tonw, town, square, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, kimball, chattanooga, trenton, hamilton, county, marion, courthouse squareComment

Hancock Family Summer 2019 Tennessee Farm Session Jasper, TN

Hancock Family Summer 2019 Tennessee Farm Session Jasper, TN

Every year I donate to the silent auction held locally at Sequatchie Valley Electric Co-operative. This year Shanda won the session. I always love meeting new people and Shanda, Tyler and Will were so much fun. We shot on their friend’s farm and it was absolutely beautiful. They even had a tiny baby goat at the end for Will to love on!!

ps: my day was 100% made when they brought out that kid, if you know me, I LOVE goats!!

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 26, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, son, boy, baby, little, boys, sons, mom, dad, parents, mother, father, farm, goat, kid, kids, goats, cows, cow, field, midday, sunshine, farms, barn, tennessee, tenn, tn, hamilton, county, chatt, chattanooga, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, kimball, marionComment

Jones Family Spring Session in Kimball, TN April 2019

Jones Family Spring Session in Kimball, TN April 2019

Bridget, Lotchia and Karsten came to see me on a beautiful, warm Spring day. We spent some time at the park, we played and we laughed. Karsten had a blast chasing the ducks and throwing grass into the pond. Such a wonderfully sweet family.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographychild, children, kid, kids, boy, son, mom, dad, mother, father, husband, wife, family, families, barn, pond, ducks, play, sunshine, harsh, light, jasper, kimball, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennesseeComment

Perry Family Session at Sewanee, TN in March

Perry Family Session at Sewanee, TN in March

When we were very little Cameron and I used to go to church together at Jasper First Baptist. Now, as an adult, Cameron is married to Michael and together they have a son named Camdan. Cameron wanted their session at her alma mater, The University of the South at Sewanee, TN. This session was easy and so much fun. Early Spring is beautiful in Sewanee, if you’ve not been, you should go. The buttercups bloom and the entire campus comes alive.

Children, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell PhotographyFamily, families, kid, kids, son, sons, mom, dad, mother, father, wife, husband, sunset, photo, photograph, portrait, picture, sewanee, tn, tenn, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, kimball, whitwell, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, chattanoogaComment

Wrapping up 2018 and Ushering in 2019

Wrapping up 2018 and Ushering in 2019

This is what my year has been like. Extra busy and SO blessed. 163 sessions, plus four weddings, one promo video for a preschool and 10 Senior Rep Modeling sessions! I also shot the entire Kimball Soccer League in both the Spring and the Fall AND I taught two separate photography classes!! I was published twice and asked to speak on a panel in front of Girl Scouts. Here's a small sampling of some of my favorite images from this year, there's at least one from each session!! Can you spot yourself?

I don't even know where to start with expressing my gratitude. Clients, please just know that I love you all so much, and thank you, from the bottom of my heart for letting me wake up every day and live my dream!

Children, Family, Lifestyle, Limited Edition Session, Fall Mini Sessions, Maternity, Pets, Portraits, Senior Rep Models, Seniors, Sweet Sixteen, WeddingsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photography2018, total, sessions, year in review, best, photographer, chattanooga, tenn, tn, tennessee, downtown, chatt, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, hamilton, child, children, kid, kids, family, families, mom, moms, dad, dads, parents, father, mother, grandparents, extendedComment

Meek Family Christmas Session at the Chattanooga Choo Choo

Meek Family Christmas Session at the Chattanooga Choo Choo

Jessica contacted me after finding my website. She needed updated family portraits of her, her husband Evan and their two daughters Lola and Lucy. I had just recently been given permission to shoot at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. With it being so close to Christmas, I knew this would be the perfect location for our shoot. It was absolutely stunning. I am leaning heavily towards less posed portraits and really loving the feel of these intimate, documentary style images. Jessica’s family is so sweet, and I just loved working with them.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, portrait, portraits, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, photographer, best, kid, kids, child, children, mom, dad, mother, father, chattanooga, choo, choo choo, train, station, christmas, tree, lights, bow, bows, balloons, graffiti, girl, girls, platform, kiss, downtown, chatt, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, east ridge, ooltewah, collegedale, tn, tenn, tennessee Comment

Katie, Logan and Adriella Fall 2018

Katie, Logan and Adriella Fall 2018

This was my second shoot with this little family, and I just love each one of them. They are so sweet and loving towards one another. Adri had grown SO much since her six months shoot.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographybaby, babies, kid, kids, child, children, mom, dad, mother, father, parent, parents, famil, family, families, modern, small, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, downtown, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, hamilton, best, photographer, photography, portrait, picturesComment

Alison and Jaylee's Fall 2018 Session

Alison and Jaylee's Fall 2018 Session

This was hands down, one of my easiest sessions to date. The girls flowed seamlessly from one frame to the next. Our personalities clicked, we bonded over how we like to bargain shop and decorate for holidays. We got giddy over the lights on the square (side note: Town of Jasper can we please have them all year, we could be like Star’s Hollow, I promise that everyone would love it!). Jay got her serious face on. Alison cracked up. It was a fun, fun session. Which is the goal for every session I have.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 5, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, single, mom, mother, mama, daughter, girl, girls, small, chattanooga, downtown, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, trenton, wildwood, east ridge, whitwell, best, photographer, photography, canon, lights, square, town, hometown, courthouse, leaves, bricks, christmas, fall, tattoosComment

Bennett Family Fall Session 2018

Bennett Family Fall Session 2018

Shannon came to see me with her mom and dad, and her grandmother. Such a fun and easy going family. She told me beforehand that not a single one of them was a fan of having their pictures made. In spite of that, they were all very loose and laid back in front of my camera. And these were some of my favorites from Fall.

Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 5, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, grandma, grandmother, nana, nanny, granny, parent, parents, mom, dad, mother, father, daughter, girl, extended, chattanooga, downtown, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, three, generations, sunset, fall, portrait, best, photographer, photographyComment