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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

Blessed Inc Session June 2021 Jasper, TN

Another year, another Blessed Session. I absolutely love doing these. They are confidence boosters for the girls, I get to work with my best friend Lyndi and they are absolutely just a blast. I admire what Lyndi has built and I believe in her vision. Every time she asks me to do one I immediately whip out my calendar and get it scheduled.

Lexie's Baby Shower June 2021 Chattanooga, TN

Lexie's Baby Shower June 2021 Chattanooga, TN

Shooting for another photographer can always be a little nerve wracking, but Lexie is so sweet it was honestly a breeze. I am always so in my element with events. I shoot a lot of them, birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers, they are a specialty of mine. This was no different, her family and friends were all so warm and welcoming. I’m not going to share all 169 images, but I think this gallery will give you a great idea of how the day went.

Couples, Event, Baby Shower, Family, Lifestyle, Maternity, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 11, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographybaby shower, event, baby, pregnancy, pregnant, maternity, family, friends, friend, tennessee, river, tenn, tn, hamilton, marion, county, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, lookout valley, downtown, lifestyle, candid, newborn, party, parties, coverage, midday, photographer, photography, canonComment

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

Stacy & Nick June 2021 Downtown Chattanooga

Stacy & Nick June 2021 Downtown Chattanooga

Stacy & Nick came to see me all the way from Mississippi. They both had quiet, gentle souls and were so kind. Sometimes with couples you can just feel their love. These two had a full aura of love surrounding them.

Airbnb Experience, Couples, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellJuly 11, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyhusband, wife, spouse, spouses, wives, husbands, man, men, women, woman, couple, couples, love, sweet, midday, sun, downtown, chatt, chattanooga, tn, tenn, tennessee, lifestyle, jasper, candid, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion county, hamilton county, aquarium, walnut street, olgiati, bridge, bridges, airbnb, host, experience, riverwalk, river, passagewayComment

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

Joseph Downtown Chattanooga May 2021

Joseph Downtown Chattanooga May 2021

Joseph came in to Chattanooga from Nashville for a short getaway from work. We meandered around Downtown and found some great spots. I think he was a complete natural in front of the camera!

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

Melisa and Chris Engagement Session | March 2021

Melisa and Chris Engagement Session | March 2021

I met with Melisa and Chris at the Jasper Highlands. Let me tell you this entire session was so easy. There’s a comfort between the two of them that is so transparent. It’s so completely obvious that these two will stand the test of time. I was super excited that they brought their sweet pups too!

Couples, Engagement, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMarch 28, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyjasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, highlands, view, cliff, mountain, sunrise, morning, golden hour, chattanooga, hamilton, county, marion, canon, couple, engagement, engaged, wedding, dogs, dog, pup, puppy, puppies, ring, bride, groom, top of the rock, south pittsburg, downtown, best of the best, photography, photographer, portraitComment

John Spring Session - Daffodil Fields - March 2021

John Spring Session - Daffodil Fields - March 2021

John is literally one of my absolute sweetest clients. He always bring a smile to everyone’s face and to know him is to love him. I was so excited to shoot in Mrs. Kelly’s daffodil field again. She planted each of these by hand and it’s always the first sign of Spring for me!

Peggy Scissom Maternity Session - West Village, Downtown Chattanooga, TN

Peggy Scissom Maternity Session - West Village, Downtown Chattanooga, TN

It’s always amazing to photograph a friend, even more so when that friend is in one of the biggest seasons of her life. Peggy will be welcoming her fourth child, Reece SO SOON. Peggy was actually placed on bed rest prior to this, so this was actually one of the quickest maternity sessions I have ever shot. We took these in Downtown Chattanooga in the West Village. Peggy showed up completely glowing and ready to go!

Maternity, Lifestyle, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellFebruary 26, 2021Leigh Ann Atwell Photographymaternity, pregnant, pregnancy, pictures, portrait, portraits, picture, photo, photography, photographer, professional, chattanooga, east ridge, downtown, west village, signal mountain, westin, antibes, fox and fern, umbrella alley, hamilton, county, marion, jasper, south pittsburg, chatt, southside, south side, tenn, tn, tennessee, nashville, atlanta, knoxville, georgia, belly, bump, amazon, canon, citron et sel, blonde, pink, girl, blue eyes, urban, bricks, city, scapeComment

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

My Top Ten October 2020 Guilty Pleasures

My Top Ten October 2020 Guilty Pleasures

As most of you already know, October is an insanely busy time for photographers. You will most likely find me chained to my laptop on never-ending editing sprees with Netflix binging in the background. But, as most of you also know, I am on a health journey, so some of these will be from that. Read on to find out what I am obsessed with this week, what I can’t put down and what I can’t stop thinking about!!

For Photographers, iPhone Fun, Lifestyle, Local Business Spotlight, Personal, Guilty PleasuresLeigh Ann AtwellOctober 14, 2020Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyguilty pleasures, october, top ten, photographer, photography, emily in paris, phone case, vintage camera, delia owens, where the crawdads sing, book, brooks, running shoes, 5k, gym, jasper, tn, tennessee, tenn, pumpkins, lions club, town hall, marion county, overnight oats, blueberries, superfoods, recipe, wildflower tea shop, organic tea, working remotely, editing, dragging canoe, south pittsburg, coffee, everything bagel, goldendoodle, resin art, chamomile, necklace, resinatingwitchery, terminal overdrive, local music, hard rock, valley vibes, chattanooga, chatt, iphone 11 pro max, apple watch series 5, selfies, workouts, exercise, jean jacketComment

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

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