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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!

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Ann, Randy and Kevin Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

Ann, Randy and Kevin Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

I just love Ann! She has been bringing her grandchildren to me for about a year now. And this year she came to see me with her husband Randy and her son Kevin and ALL their dogs! They were so much fun and this session was a breeze. OH and PS: Ann made this awesome Vinyl sign!

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Limited Edition Session, Family, Portraits, PetsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, mom, dad, kid, kids, child, children, son, sons, fall, limited edition, mini, session, photographer, best, photography, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, autumn, dog, dogs, pet, pets, vinyl sign, leaf, leaves, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwellComment

Cari Beth and Ben Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Cari Beth and Ben Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Full disclosure here: Cari Beth is my doctor, and I LOVE HER. I am so grateful to have found not only an amazing physician - but someone who has experienced a lot of the same things I have in life. So when she started mentioning to me that she’d like me to take pictures of her and Ben, uh- please?! She mentioned in passing that she doesn’t like having her picture taken. But afterwards told me she loves these. And I’m pretty sure that’s the best compliment a photographer can get.

Womack Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Womack Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Dogs are always welcome. Especially when they are named Max and are as cute as this puppy right here!! Cassie, Cade, Lucy and Lyla (and Max!) came to see me for a Limited Edition Session in the Fall. This was their first session with me but I sure do hope they come back for many more. They have the sweetest girls. A bit shy but they loosened up pretty quick :)

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Lifestyle, Limited Edition Session, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, sisters, sister, sibling, girl, girls, mom, dad, mother, father, jasper, south pittsburg, ki, kimball, whitwell, tennessee, tenn, tn, chattanooga, hamilton, county, downtown, photographer, photography, leaves, fall, autumnComment

Jordan Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Jordan Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Let me tell ya’ll all about the Jordan family. Hands down the NICEST and sweetest family you’ll ever know. Seriously, they’re funny and full of energy and just so awesome to spend time with. Of course Tim is totally outnumbered with all this female energy but I truly think he loves it.

Fun Fact: I’ve taken 2 out of the 3 girls’ Senior Portraits (Hannah, we can do some and just pretend right?) So I was extra excited to get the whole family in front of my lens.

Lauren Pelham Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Lauren Pelham Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

So Lauren started coming to see me this year. She came this time with her mother Angie, her boyfriend Tim and their two boys Landon and Braylen. FIRST I feel compelled to be honest and let you know that Landon wanted ZERO (nothing, nada) to do with me. He just didn’t realize how fast I am!

But other than that little bump the entire rest of the session was a breeze. Who knows, maybe next time Landon will like me? Braylen, tell him how cool I am. Thanks!

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Lifestyle, Limited Edition SessionLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, blended, photographer, photography, portrait, kids, kid, child, children, baby, babies, brother, sibling, couple, mother, father, dad, mom, parent, autumn, fall, limited, edition, session, jasper, south pittsburg, tn, tenn, tennesee, tennessee, chattanooga, marion, county, hamiltonComment

Bucher Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Bucher Family Fall 2018 Limited Edition Session

Jordan was out of town for this Limited Edition Session. So it was Mandy, Xavier and baby Max for this one. It’s CRAZY to me how fast these two kids are growing! I’ve been photographing them for a few years now and this little family is so special to me.

PS: Can we just take a minute to really appreciate how GLORIOUS the colors are here? I mean WOW!

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Lifestyle, Limited Edition SessionLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, baby, babies, child, children, toddler, mom, parent, mommy, mother, mama, limited edition, session, fall, mini, autumn, 2018, canon, outdoor, woods, field, sunset, golden hour, photography, photographer, jasper, tn, south pittsburg, tennessee, whitwell, chattanooga, marion county, county, hamilton Comment

Tina and Bailey Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

Tina and Bailey Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

I will always and forever have a soft spot for single mothers. That strong connection is something so special.

Sometimes kids need a few minutes to open up. Especially because I want to capture who they really are. For this age range I usually just ask a series of questions with each one being more nonsensical than the last. Somewhere along the way I'll get those real smiles!

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Lifestyle, Limited Edition Session, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, mom, mama, mother, daughter, kid, kids, child, children, single, mommy, parent, photographer, photography, portraits, portrait, fall, mini, limited, edition, session, autumn, sunlight, golden light, sunset, canon, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, tn, tennessee, chattanooga, hamilton, county, marion Comment

Wynne Family Fall Limited Edition Session

Wynne Family Fall Limited Edition Session

Tena and Hayden have been with me since basically the very beginning. I love my loyal clients and always get so excited to see them and hear what’s new and if anything has changed. Of course Hayden is a foot taller than me now, crazy! They brought Mike, Morgan and Blaire with them too! Such a beautiful session at sunset under the fall leaves.

Woodfin Family Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

Woodfin Family Fall Limited Edition Session 2018

Amber and Flint came back and brought their sweet children to see me again this Fall. In between our last session and this one, they tied the knot, they grew closer as a family and once again, our session was a breeze!

Children, Fall Mini Sessions, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfall, 2018, limited, edition, session, photography, photographer, photograph, portrait, jasoer, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, tn, tennessee, chattanooga, trenton, wildwood, hamilton, county, marion, autumn, leaves, color, sunset, blended, family, families, newlywed, kid, kids, child, children, husband, wive, wifeComment

Fletcher and Erin Mini Session

Fletcher and Erin Mini Session

A short and quick mini session with the ever adorable Fletcher. I was SO tickled that Erin wanted to be in a few shots! Fletcher is so full of life that even a 10-15 minute session with him turns out so many images!

Parker Family Fall Mini Session

Parker Family Fall Mini Session

Fall Minis are the best, and even more fun when it's someone you've known basically your entire life. So happy for Derrick that he's found Tori. I loved meeting her and these precious boys!! Maddox and Luke were awesome for the session.

Family, Fall Mini SessionsLeigh Ann AtwellOctober 23, 2018Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, fall, mini, sessions, boys, child, children, mom, dad, blended, autumn, october, woods, leaves, changing, denim, engaged, couple, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, dunlap, lookout valley, chattanooga, tennessee, tenn, tn, trenton, wildwood, georgia, bridgeport, stevenson, scotsboro, alabamaComment

Cobb Family Fall Mini Session

Cobb Family Fall Mini Session

Having a blended family of my own, I can totally understand the challenges that come with the change of dynamics. Sometimes, as a photographer, you just have to be aware of that and work with it. The Cobb Family may be newer, but they were all five so sweet and easy to work with. Please meet Brandon and Callie and their children, Eli, Clayton and Nora.

Fall Mini Sessions, FamilyLeigh Ann AtwellOctober 23, 2018Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfall, family, mini, session, autumn, leaves, changing, colors, families, kids, children, son, daughter, mom, dad, blended, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, dunlap, lookout valley, chattanooga, tennessee, tenn, tn, bridgeport, stevenson, scotsboro, alabama, wildwood, trenton, georgia Comment

Price Family Fall Mini Session

Price Family Fall Mini Session

Hands down one of my most favorite families to shoot. They are all five so full of energy and optimism. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting them, you’ll know I am right. The heat plus the mosquitoes (literally the size of your face) made the shoot a challenge but we still managed to get an awesome gallery together.

Fall Mini Sessions, FamilyLeigh Ann AtwellOctober 23, 2018Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfall, mini, sessions, leaves, sunset, colors, changing, family, kids, parents, blended, families, daughter, son, mom, dad, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, chattanooga, lookout valley, tennessee, dunlap, bridgeport, stevenson, scotsboro, alabama, trenton, wildwood, georgia Comment

Coffelt Family Fall Mini Session

Coffelt Family Fall Mini Session

Fall Mini Sessions are always one of my favorite events of the year. I get to see some of my favorite families and meet several new families too. The Coffelt Family came to me for the very first time this year and I was thrilled to work with them. Tia, Chris and Emma were so much fun! They came in their best Fall clothes and lo and behold it was 94 degrees on that fine October day. BUT they toughed it out and we made some magic in that quick ten minutes!

Family, Fall Mini SessionsLeigh Ann AtwellOctober 23, 2018Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfall, min, sessions, autumn, october, woods, outdoors, plaid, vests, denim, colors, family, families, child, children, mom, dad, kids, small, jasper, south pittsburg, new hope, whitwell, marion county, tennessee, leaves, chattanooga, tn, lookout valley, bridgeport, stevenson, scotsboro, alabama, trenton, georgia, wildwood, couple, couplesComment