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

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

Denise and Michael's South Pittsburg, TN Wedding

There’s something special about small weddings. There’s something even more special about two people who find what they’ve been looking for all along in each other. Denise and Michael’s September 15th wedding in South Pittsburg, TN was so perfect. They blended together their two families with kindness, laughter and a whole lot of love. They were married in Mt. Bethlehem Church surrounded by friends and family, with a reception at the American Legion Hall.

Emilee & Kevin's September Vow Renewal

They were married in her mother’s front yard, surrounded by large trees, paper lanterns, and their closest family and friends. Their son’s walked Emilee down the aisle. One of Kevin’s groomsmen served as the officiant. The bridesmaids wore simple but beautiful dresses. The planning came together in a beautiful and tasteful way, and the love between them was apparent to everyone who attended.

WeddingsLeigh Ann AtwellSeptember 27, 2018Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyvow renewal, wedding, ceremony, reception, bride, groom, outdoors, outdoor, georgia, trees, boho, hippy, hippie, day, lace, already married, vest, flowers, tattoos, tatooedComment