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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

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

Jonathan Senior Session at the Tennessee River in Jasper, TN

Jonathan Senior Session at the Tennessee River in Jasper, TN

Jonathan’s mother D’Anne booked this session and had a very unique set of ideas to make sure his Senior Portraits stood out from the crowd. It all came together perfectly and I’m pretty sure even Jonathan had a good time. He brought his cap & gown, his truck, his puppy and his gun.

Seniors, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographysenior, seniors, portrait, portraits, picture, pictures, photo, photography, photographer, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, whitwell, south pittsburg, marion, county, chatt, chattanooga, hamilton, river, truck, gun, boy, guy, puppy, dogComment

Sherrie and John's Engagement Session in Sewanee, TN

Sherrie and John's Engagement Session in Sewanee, TN

Sherrie and John asked to have their engagement portraits taken in Sewanee, TN. I love shooting at the University of the South. It’s romantic and whimsical and really feels like you’re at a castle. And these two are perfectly in love.

Destiny Limited Edition Senior Session in Jasper, TN

Destiny Limited Edition Senior Session in Jasper, TN

Destiny’s mother and I went to high school together. Destiny is fun and carefree. She wasn’t neccesarily too excited about Senior Portraits but she was willing to have them made for her mom. She wanted something different and brought smoke bombs to her session! So much fun!!

Seniors, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographysenior, seniors, portrait, portraits, picture, pictures, photo, photos, photography, photographer, jasper, south pittsburg, kimball, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, chattanooga, river, smoke, bomb, bombs, sunset Comment

Christian Senior Session in Jasper, TN

Christian Senior Session in Jasper, TN

Christian came to see me for his Senior Portraits and we took them in Jasper, TN. He was SO quiet! But very sweet and very respectful. We took a few pictures in the woods, and a few of him by his car.

SeniorsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell PhotographySenior, Seniors, boy, boys, guy, guys, high school, portrait, portraits, photography, photographer, photo, photos, picture, pictures, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, marion, county, kimball, hamilton, chattanooga, chatt, car, woodsComment

Olivia Layne Lifestyle Session in Sewanee, TN

Olivia Layne Lifestyle Session in Sewanee, TN

This session with Olivia is definitely different than my usual sessions. You see Olivia was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, was treated for it, and subsequently beat it. Her positive outlook and strength were an inspiration to so many. We did this session as a way of expressing her freedom. Below I am going to attach a her story that she wrote:

Allender Family Session in Downtown South Pittsburg, TN

Allender Family Session in Downtown South Pittsburg, TN

When Tracie, Chris, Jake and Jared came to see me, Tracie asked if it was was ok to bring their puppy Mally. I always love when people bring along their dogs so of course I told her yes! This pup, was literally the most well behaved and smartest dogs I have ever been around. I was incredibly impressed by how well trained she is. ANYWAYS, back to the humans - This family is so sweet. So kind. And this session was a breeze.

Children, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, dog, dogs, pup, puppy, pet, son, sons, husband, wife, photography, photographer, jasper, south pittsburg, kimball, whitwell, tn, tenn, tennessee, chattanooga, chatt, marion, county, hamiltonComment

Brynna Hamilton Sunset Family Session January 2019

Brynna Hamilton Sunset Family Session January 2019

I had never met Brynna and Dennis before our session. So I was very excited to meet them and their children. As we started shooting my (very) expensive 70-200 lens DIED. I was confused and I have to be honest, it threw me for a minute. I panicked. I don’t know why, maybe just because I’m a panicky person. BUT I recovered pretty quickly, I threw on my 35mm and settled back into my session. Brynna and her family are SO much fun. They’re warm and welcoming. It was really easy to capture the dynamics of their family.

Children, Couples, Family, PortraitsLeigh Ann AtwellMay 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyfamily, families, kid, kids, child, children, teenage, teenager, teenagers, adult, adults, grown, blended, jasper, south pittsburg, whitwell, kimball, tn, tenn, tennessee, marion, hamilton, county, chatt, chattanooga, downtown, photography, photographer, photo, portrait, sunset, golden hour, couple, couplesComment

Abby-Lynn and Landon on Courthouse Square in Jasper, TN

Abby-Lynn and Landon on Courthouse Square in Jasper, TN

I’ll just start by saying I LOVE the entire Jordan family, and I love seeing them grow and change. Abby-Lynn came to me with her boyfriend Landon for a quick Limited Edition Session. It was FREEZING that day, literally freezing and windy and miserable, but these two powered through.

Julie & Michael Couples Session in Downtown Chattanooga, TN

Julie & Michael Couples Session in Downtown Chattanooga, TN

This was my first time meeting Julie and Michael. I absolutely love meeting new clients, and this session was no different. These two were just awesome to get to know. They are funny and playful and so much fun. We took all of these in Downtown Chattanooga on the Southside.

Photographer.org Announces Worldwide Launch & Sony Giveaway

Photographer.org Announces Worldwide Launch & Sony Giveaway

Dallas, TX – April 1, 2019 – Photographer.org (www.photographer.org) is celebrating the official launch of Photographer.org to the worldwide photography community with a month long giveaway, including a grand prize of a Sony a7 III camera.

For PhotographersLeigh Ann AtwellApril 10, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyphotographer, photographers, photographer.org, sony, camera, scholarship, organization, tips, tip, giveawayComment

P52 Week 6 - Black and White Landscape

P52 Week 6 - Black and White Landscape

I have been a member of Clickin Moms for a while now. But just haven’t really jumped in yet. I decided this is the year I need to really start shooting more for me. It’s been far too long since I picked up my camera with no expectations. So I joined in a P52. For those of you who don’t know, that’s short for Project 52 and it means you take at least one image a week for an entire year.

I really wanted to take on a P365, but I know with my client workload, I realistically wouldn’t be able to keep up. So here we are, I joined in late, but that’s ok. You can start whenever you’d like. This week’s assignment was to submit a Black and White Landscape Photograph. TRICKY doesn’t even begin to cover it.

I am not a landscape photographer (but gosh, I admire those who are!!). And I am also not even sure this qualifies as a landscape image (lol)! But I LOVE it. I stepped outside my comfort zone, and got to use a skill I don’t often get to use (long exposure photography). I hope you enjoy this! I’ll add my images each week.

P52Leigh Ann AtwellFebruary 7, 2019Leigh Ann Atwell Photographyblack and white, landscape, photography, courthouse, jasper, tn, tenn, tennessee, chattanooga, south pittsburg, whitwell, marion, county, hamilton, chatt, downtown, best, photographer, portrait, portraits, long exposure, slow shutter, blur, vehicles, cars, winter, sky, P52, project 52, 52 weeks, year, project, week 6Comment

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

Miranda Turner Branding and Couples Session January 2019

Miranda and Marty were my very first session of 2019. She wanted a few couples pictures and some branding and updated head shots for her business. Branding sessions are easily one of my favorites and are so simple when my clients are as beautiful as Miranda. Easy as pie. All of these were taken in Downtown, Chattanooga.

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!

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

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