Chattanooga Family Photographer

Christian Michelle Photography

A family photographer who feels like family.

So you can feel comfortable being yourself in photos.

Send me a message to connect today!

Chattanooga family in Coolidge Park for family photo session with Chattanooga family photographer
Family of 5 hugs each other with the Chattanooga river and John Ross bridge in the background for family photogrpher
camera views baby through mom and dad's shoulders as they cuddle their newborn for lifestyle session
newborn baby girl wrapped in floral blanket on bed for lifestyle newborn session
father holds newborn baby girl in his arms on his lap as camera looks over shoulder at sleeping baby
mother and daughter in matching crimson hat and bow almost kiss for chattanooga lifestyle family photographer
mother holds hands with young son while holding toddler daughter on hip and older son hugging them both for fall photos
mother and daughter in matching crimson hat and bow smile for family photo session with chattanooga photographer
mother and daughter wear matching outfits and look at each other for photo
family of 8 in matching blue and yellow by the chattanooga river for fall family photo session
family of 8 in matching blue and yellow in Coolidge Park for fall family photo session in Chattanooga
family of 8 in matching blue and yellow with the Chattanooga skyline in the background for fall family photos
5 siblings hug each other and laugh at sunset for Chattanooga family photo session
2 year old boy with big blue eyes stands on a tire track in a field with his hands in his pockets for fall family photos
5 brothers and sisters hug each other and laugh in a field for fall family photos in Chattanooga
close up of 3 smiling brothers in blue at family photo session in Chattanooga
mother and father hold and look down lovingly at newborn daughter for lifestyle newborn session
mother leans over wrapped newborn baby girl and kisses her cheek
father hugs mother with newborn girl resting on mother's shoulder for lifestyle new born photos
father leans over wrapped newborn baby girl and kisses her cheek
Siblings hug outside in winter. 2 girls and 2 boys. Brothers and sisters hug outside.
4-month-old baby girl with brown curly hair and blue eyes laughs in a basket on a blue backdrop.
18-month-old girl in a blue monogramed pinafore dress with blonde hair and blue eyes smiles in a field in winter.
10-month-old girl in a pink outfit with brown hair and blue eyes smiles on a box in a field in winter.
18-month-old boy in jeans and a cream sweater sits on a rock in the woods in winter.
A mom and dad kiss their young daughter's cheeks in front of red barn at Heritage Park in Chattanooga, TN
A black and white image of a dad's bare back with a large tattoo holding a naked newborn girl on his shoulder.
A female college graduate blows glitter at the camera in her cap and gown.
A white, female college graduate in her cap and gown smile at the camera while moving back her hair.
A mother holds her newborn son close in the hospital and traces his face with her finger.
A shirtless man holds his diapered newborn son up against his bare chest and kisses him on the head in the hospital.
A shirtless man holds his diapered newborn son in the hospital while the son holds his dad's finger.
A newborn baby boy yawns in his hospital bassinet wrapped in an elephant and blue heart blanket a grey cap.
1-year-old boy in a navy diaper cover and suspenders looks up with icing all over his face and hands next to a blue cake
1-year-old boy in a navy diaper cover, bow tie, and suspenders eats icing and gets it all over his face and hands.
A 4-month-old girl wearing a pink tutu and bow on her stomach picks up her head from a white rug and a blue background.
White female college graduate tils her graduation cap while decked out in her gown, stole, and cords.
A female college graduate looks off to the sunset with her stethoscope over her shoulder
A female college graduate in her cap and black dress smiles with her stethoscope over her shoulder
A pregnant woman in a white lace dress laughs with and leans against her husband standing on a rock by a river.
A pregnant woman in a white lace dress leans with her back against her husband as he cradles her belly on a bridge.

Why should your family photographer feel like family?


Because when you think about it, your family photographer is one of the first to find out when you're pregnant or about to propose or planning a special surprise for Grandma. She's invited into your home for lifestyle newborn sessions and is one of the first to hold your new baby. Of course you want a family photographer who feels like part of the family because you want her there to capture the essence of YOUR family. You want someone who takes the time to get to know you and can make you and the kids feel comfortable enough to be your true selves even when the camera is out.

You want me.

I specialize in lifestyle family photos for Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding areas.


I want you to feel like we're family so that you are comfortable and free to be yourself in front of my camera. It would be my honor to be YOUR family photographer for everything from yearly family photos to all the small moments and milestones in between. If you want a family photographer who feels like family and easy, lifestyle family photos are for you, then I'm your girl! Let's get coffee, heck, let's have lunch! I can tell we're gonna be friends.

“This was our first time doing a professional photo session... I couldn’t have been more pleased... She made all of us feel very comfortable and did an amazing job.”

Do you like to have fun?


Good, because I do too! Are you worried about how to stand or what to do in photos? Don't be; I've got you covered! This is literally my job so I'll help you feel and look relaxed and natural in your family photos and we will even have fun while doing it.


I'll keep an eye on your necklace or whether or not you forgot to take off your sunglasses so you can focus on connecting with your family and sharing genuine moments and emotions with them.


I prefer to set up a traditional posed photo in a beautiful location with good light and then I'll ask a question or give you an activity to do so that I can get some candid and unposed photos as well. Whether it is a mini session or a full session, you will receive a variety of photos from our time together.

matching mother and daughter almost kiss for family photo session by chattanooga lifestyle family photographer

“Christian made it so comfortable for our little one. The photos turned out amazing and I’m so happy and can’t wait to share them with our family.”

What you get with me as your family photographer...


As I mentioned above, I like to start out with your traditional "everyone look and smile" photo but then transition it to something spontaneous and fun. I make jokes and use fun prompts to get the whole family laughing and participating genuinely. I especially love to capture families in their elements. If you want to splash around in a creek, I'm down. If the kids want to climb a tree, I'm down! Want to bring the family dog? Great! I know how to photograph families in motion and interacting and just generally being a family together. With me as your family photographer, you can be sure that I will capture photos you will love and we will have fun while doing it!


If you want to know more about what it is like to work with me, check out my About page or read my very first blog post.

pregnant mama holds hands with her husband holding their young son as they walk through tall grass for maternity session

“Christian did such a great job with my family. My son is usually not a fan of getting pictures taken but she truly took the time to make him laugh and feel comfortable... We are super happy with our photos... She asked me what I was aiming for and she made it happen!”

Contact me!

mother kisses her 2 year old under cherry tree blossoms in spring for family photos in chattanooga

Looking to see more from Christian Michelle Photography? Check out my photography blog!

Full Session vs. Mini Session

August 10, 2022

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