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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

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

John and Kaylei Junior High Dance May 2021

John and Kaylei Junior High Dance May 2021

I have known John and his mama for a very long time. I always love being able to photograph them in any context. But in particular, when John is all dressed up for dances. This year I was able to capture him and his sweet girlfriend Kaylei too!

Couples, Head Shots, Lifestyle, Portraits, TeenagersLeigh Ann AtwellJune 1, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykid, kids, child, children, boy, girl, boyfriend, girlfriend, young, love, junior high, school, dance, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, chatt, chattanoogatn, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, top of the rock, jasper highlands, couple, couples, overlook, mountain, mountains, lifestyle, dancing, view, views, teen, teenager, teenage, updo Comment

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

Potoski Family - Spring Session - Jasper Highlands

Potoski Family - Spring Session - Jasper Highlands

I had the pleasure of working with the Potoski Family last weekend, and let me tell you, this was one of the easiest sessions I have ever done. The kids were so well behaved and just complete sweethearts. We had an absolutely perfect sunset with tons of golden light.

Children, Family, Lifestyle, Portraits, TeenagersLeigh Ann AtwellApril 30, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, brother, brothers, sister, sisters, blended family, kid, kids, child, children, boy, girl, jasper highlands, portrait, photography, golden hour, canon, lifestyle, candid, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, chattanooga, downtown, south pittsburg, river, mountainComment

Trey and Nicole - South Pittsburg High School Prom 2021

Trey and Nicole - South Pittsburg High School Prom 2021

Prom season is here!! My first set of prom kids was Trey and Nicole. The funny thing is, Trey and his family are my oldest clients. The very first “client” I ever had was Trey’s younger brother, I shot his newborn pictures. I have taken the kids pictures, their mom and dad, their grandparents, their aunt and her daughter so many times over the years. It’s so hard for me to believe that Trey is 18 now. Such a sweet boy and he’s grown up so incredibly fast. They headed from here to South Pittsburg High School’s 2021 Prom.

Portraits, Prom, Seniors, TeenagersLeigh Ann AtwellApril 29, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyprom, senior, seniors, junior, kid, kids, proms, sphs, south pittsburg, jaspe, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, old jones farm, marion, hamilton, downtown, chattanooga, chatt, dress, dresses, gown, gowns, two, piece, heels, high school, corvette, car, corsage, roseComment

Bucher Family Bubble Session March 2021

Bucher Family Bubble Session March 2021

Let’s start with how much I love the Bucher Family. I have been taking pictures of them from the very beginning. Now they have three of the most adorable kids you’ve ever seen. Kids go completely crazy over bubbles, they are literally the MOST FUN sessions.

Children, Lifestyle, Limited Edition Session, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellApril 13, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykids, kid, child, children, boy, boys, girl, girls, bubble, bubbles, session, mini, canon, golden hour, lifestyle, candid, play, playing, best of the best, chatt, chattanooga, hamilton, county, jasoer, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, glasses, matching dressesComment

Sophia Fall Children's Session 2020

Sophia Fall Children's Session 2020

Sophia is my little cousin, but we don’t get to see each other very often. When she does come in for visits we always get to do a little session. She’s one of my most favorite tiny best friends and she always brings a sparkle for all of her sessions. It’s not just a sparkle, it’s a spark. A spark of imagination and of wonder, seeing the world through her eyes is such a wondrous experience.

Children, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellNovember 13, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykid, kids, child, children, girl, session, shoot, downtown, chattanooga, chatta, chatt, renaissance park, cardboard hill, park, canon, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, new hooe, new hope, north shore, 5d mark iii, 35mm, lens, tennessee, tn, tenn, river, walnut street, bridge, pigtails, fall leaves, summer, blue eyes, candid, lifestyle, photographyComment

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

Stacy Davis Jasper, TN June 2019 Family Session

Stacy Davis Jasper, TN June 2019 Family Session

Stacy contacted me after finding my website. She wanted pictures of her three children and herself. Stacy met me with Bailey, Ayden and Mazie in June. We spent part of the session in a big open field, but then we quickly realized we were losing the kids attention, so we took them over to the playground. Seriously, it couldn’t have been a better idea. They played and laughed and we got the best smiles!

Children, Family, LifestyleLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 6, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, child, children, kid, kids, boy, boys, girl, girls, playground, midday, noon, play, swing, sunset, brother, sister, mom, swingset, slide, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, chattanooga, chatt, marion, hamilton, countyComment

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

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

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

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

Jacelyn's Spring Limited Edition Session April 2019 Jasper TN

Jacelyn's Spring Limited Edition Session April 2019 Jasper TN

What a sweet and beautiful little soul this girl is. We had a quick session but it was so much fun. We played in the sunshine.

Trip & Gavin Celebrate Trip's First Birthday in Jasper, TN April 2019

Trip & Gavin Celebrate Trip's First Birthday in Jasper, TN April 2019

Sherie contacted me to book a session for Trip’s cake smash. She settled on a whole Cookie Monster theme and it was adorable! She Nicole Beecken make his cake. Big brother Gavin was in on it too. They both got hyped up on a lot of sugar and we partied on the square!

Birthday, Children, Portraits, Cake SmashLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographykid, kids, child, children, birthday, cake, smash, cookie monster, cookies, banner, balloons, cookie jar, theme, blue, first, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, chattanooga, square, courthouse, downtownComment

Braelyn and Noah Limited Edition Spring Session April 2019

Braelyn and Noah Limited Edition Spring Session April 2019

Every year Lyndi gets with me to schedule a session because the kids birthdays are super close together. This year Braelyn is turning six and Noah is turning two! We had a blast in Downtown South Pittsburg playing around.

Haley Engel's Spring Family Limited Edition Session in Jasper, TN

Haley Engel's Spring Family Limited Edition Session in Jasper, TN

Haley reached out to me wanting to schedule a family session for Spring. Her, Terence, Jake and Zeke came to see me on a cold day in March, but from their smiles, you’d never know how cold it was.

Children, Couples, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, blended, kid, kids, child, children, baby, babies, sunset, limited edition, golden hour, canon, spring, woods, jasper, south pittsburg, kimball, tn, tenn, tennessee, whitwell, chattanooga, chatt, hamilton, marion, county, downtown Comment

Caldwell Family Spring Sunset Portrait Session in Jasper, TN

Caldwell Family Spring Sunset Portrait Session in Jasper, TN

Crystal brings her boys to see me a few times a year, and every time I try and talk her into having family portraits made. I tell her it’s her turn to step in front of the camera. FINALLY she booked me for a family session. Her and Josh and the boys, Will and Coleman. And we did back to back sessions, their family, then her two boys and her nephews.

Children, Couples, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, husband, wife, son, sons, boy, boys, cousin, cousins, newphew, nephew, nephews, kids, couple, sunset, golden hour, wheat field, wheat, easter, spring, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, tn, tenn, tennessee, marion, county, chatt, chattanooga, hamilton, photographerComment