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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

Meek Family Spring and Maternity Session - Renaissance Park

Meek Family Spring and Maternity Session - Renaissance Park

Hands down one of my favorite families. They are just the sweetest. Jessica, Evan, Lola and Lucy will be welcoming a new baby very soon and we needed to document this time - and her PERFECT bump! We shot these on the North Shore at Renaissance Park.

Children, Couples, Family, Lifestyle, Maternity, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 6, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykid, kids, child, children, girl, girls, daughter, daughters, sister, sisters, family, families, maternity, bump, pregnant, pregnancy, mom, mama, dad, daddy, dresses, dress, curls, curl, downtown, chattanooga, chatt, hamilton, county, marion, renaissance park, coolidge park, walnut street bridge, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, south pittsburg, whitwell, canon, midday sun, baby, babie, babies, pearls, little girls, little girlComment

Robinson Wedding with Elope Chattanooga

Robinson Wedding with Elope Chattanooga

I was so tickled to shoot Isiah and Ripal’s elopement wedding on the terrace at the Hunter Art Museum. The wedding was officiated by Shaun Mosley of Elope Chattanooga. Ripal and her family are of the Hindu faith and there were several elements present in their ceremony. The couple exchanged rings and then placed beautiful floral malas around each other’s necks. After they touched the feet of Ripal’s mother and Isiah’s parents as a sign of respect. It was such a beautiful day, after the ceremony we walked down to the Walnut Street Bridge for more portraits.

Get ready for an overload of pictures. I couldn’t narrow it down. Here’s wishing them both a lifetime of happiness and love.

Couples, Weddings, ElopementsLeigh Ann AtwellSeptember 29, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographywedding, elopement, elope, tn, tenn, tennessee, hamilton, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, county, chattanooga, chatt, downtown, hunter art museum, elope chattanooga, hindi, hindu, henna, mala, indian, tradition, flower garland, sari, walnut street, walnut street bridge, couple, couples, engaged, family, parents, son, daughter, vow exchange, canon, 5d mark iii, 35mmComment

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

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!

Gerry and Ansley Downtown Chattanooga Summer 2019 Session

Gerry and Ansley Downtown Chattanooga Summer 2019 Session

Gerry reached out to me wanting to schedule a session for him and his daughter Ansley. They were traveling to Chattanooga from Nashville for the weekend and wanted some fun, candid shots to document their vacation. When they first arrived, Ansley was being shy and hiding behind her daddy’s back. She came out of her shell pretty quickly when I started talking about adventure. We started at the Walnut Street Bridge and walked down to the Passageway, we got our feet wet and then made our way back to the Ice Cream Show for a snack to cool down with.

Foley Family Summer Carnival Session May 2019 in Dunlap, TN

Foley Family Summer Carnival Session May 2019 in Dunlap, TN

Jessica and Aaron and their two sweet babies Brantley and Addison wanted a carnival session. We had one scheduled for the National Cornbread Festival and poor Brantley was diagnosed with the FLU a day before!! Fortunately, there was another carnival coming close by to Valley Fest in Dunlap, TN. We were able to reschedule. Brantley had a blast riding rides! Addison wasn’t too happy because there was only one ride they would let her on, but towards the end we got her some cotton candy and she was in heaven!

Children, Couples, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 18, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, kid, kids, child, children, boy, boys, girl, girls, son, sons, daughter, daughters, husband, wife, man, woman, carnival, carny, fair, festival, amusement park, valley fest, dunlap, tn, tenn, tennessee, sequatchie, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, kimball, cornbread festival, photographer, cotton candy, bunny, ride, rides, ferris wheelComment

Collier Extended Family Session April 2019 in Jasper, Tennessee

Collier Extended Family Session April 2019 in Jasper, Tennessee

One day in April Katie contacted me to schedule a family session for her entire extended family. She and her husband and daughter, her sister, and two nephews, and her brother were coming in from Colorado and Wyoming. She wanted all of their pictures made with their mother, Pam and their grandmother. Let me tell you, this was a wonderful experience for me. A truly warm and loving family and I am grateful to have met them all! And Katie posted an awesome review that I am going to share below:

Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 17, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, son, daughter, sons, daughters, child, children, grandkids, grandma, nana, great, grandmother, nephew, niece, sunset, golden hour, square, small, town, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, kimball, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, chattanooga, tn, tennessee, tenn, photographer, photographersComment

Howard Children Spring 2019 in Jasper, Tennessee

Howard Children Spring 2019 in Jasper, Tennessee

Debbi and I have been friends since high school. And ever since she started her family I have been capturing their milestones. I cannot believe how big her children have gotten this year. Darien is so tall, Ronan is less of a baby and more of a child, and just look at how big Felicity is. They are the sweetest and I love when I get to catch up with them!

Children, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 17, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographychild, children, kid, kids, boy, boys, girl, girls, son, sons, daughter, daughters, sibling, siblings, family, families, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hope, kimball, chatt, chattanooga, marion, county, hamilton, photography, photographer Comment

Max's First Birthday January 2019 Lifestyle Session

Max's First Birthday January 2019 Lifestyle Session

Max turned one right at the beginning of January! I have known Mandy, Max’s mom, since I was a little girl and I’ve been photographing their family for so long I felt right at home. It was SO HARD to narrow down a preview from all of the images. These are a few of my favorites though.

If you are having a birthday party and want to really be present (and not stuck behind a cell phone or camera) the whole time, then I highly recommend hiring a photographer for your child’s day.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, Event, BirthdayLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographylifestyle, documentary, birthday, birthdays, year, one, old, party, parties, photographer, best, photography, in home, indoors, outdoors, famil, family, families, kid, kids, child, children, son, sons, daughter, daughters, swing, house, cake, smash, friends, friend, freckles, brother, sister, balloon, balloons, photographers, chatt, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, hamiltonComment

Courtney and Mackenzie Family Session Winter 2018

Courtney and Mackenzie Family Session Winter 2018

My very last session of 2018 was with Courtney and Mackenzie. And I am so glad it was these two. They are both so much fun, beautiful and SO easy to work with. Everyone knows I love shooting single moms and their kids. These girls were no exception to that.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, single parent, single mom, single mother, daughter, daughers, child, children, kid, kids, best, photographer, photography, chattanooga, chatt, downtown, tn, tenn, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, small town, big city, winter, cold, portrait, portraits, portraiture, picture, pictures, photo, photos, photographsComment

Anna 2019 MCHS Senior Session

Anna 2019 MCHS Senior Session

First, I’ve known Anna since she was a little girl. I have been friends with her mother for so long now, it’s crazy to me that Anna will be graduating this year!

Second, Anna is one of the easiest people on this earth to photograph. She is so laid back, and completely beautiful. It’s a total breeze!

Seniors, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographysenior, seniors, portrait, photograph, portraits, photographs, photography, best, photographer, girl, daughter, courthouse, square, small, town, city, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell Comments

Brizendine Children Christmas Limited Edition Session 2018

Brizendine Children Christmas Limited Edition Session 2018

Kat initially signed up for a Watermelon Limited Edition Session WAY back in the summer. But it rained us out, and we kept trying and trying to reschedule, FINALLY we were able to get a Christmas session scheduled and man I am grateful it worked out this way. The pretty lights on the square and these sweet kids made for the perfect session!

Children, Limited Edition Session, Lifestyle, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykid, kids, child, children, boy, girl, sister, sisters, brother, brothers, family, families, daughter, son, sons, daughters, best, photographer, photography, picture, pictures, image, images, photo, photos, chattanooga, downtown, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, christmas, lights, small town, square, big brotherComment

Morton Family Fall 2018

Morton Family Fall 2018

Debbie has brought her granddaughter Isabella to see me a few times this year. We had a Watermelon Session, then a Bubbles Session, then when her son Cole was in town for a short visit, she brought the whole gang to see me for a Family Session. It was such a cold windy day, but we made it work and even got a big smile from Isabella.

Children, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, kid, kids, son, daughter, sons, daughters, grandkids, grandchild, grandchildren, boy, girl, extended, big, photography, best, photographer, chattanooga, tenn, tn, tennessee, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, downtown, small town, square, winter, christmas, lightsComment

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

Lacey, Angie and Sophia Fall 2018 Family Session

Lacey, Angie and Sophia Fall 2018 Family Session

So I often donate sessions to auctions or organizations. Especially when it’s for a good cause. Lacey actually won this session at one of the local car shows at a silent auction. They hadn’t been to see me before, and I was tickled that she brought her daughter and her sweet mom! This was a fun session that actually didn’t take much effort on my part. They are all three so photogenic!

PS: can we just take a sec and appreciate the INSANE gorgeous sunlight and color in these images? I mean… The sunset was kind of showing off that day.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJanuary 29, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, mom, daughter, granddaughter, kid, kids, girl, girls, woman, women, three, generations, mother, mama, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, marion, county, tn, tenn, tennessee, chattanooga, downtown, hamilton, best, photographer, photography, portraits, fallComment