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Looking for the best Chattanooga outdoor photo spots?

It is no secret that people swoon over Chattanooga for its beautiful natural surroundings. After all, we call it the Scenic City.

In every season, many adventurous souls travel to our city to enjoy the beautiful mountains and landscape.

Known for our rock climbing, mountain biking, hang gliding and many other outdoor activities, Chattanooga is a great place for adventurous couples to come and experience. The scenery and small city culture here are very appealing.  

Best Photo Spots from a Professional Chattanooga Photographer

Mandy Rhoden is a Chattanooga local who specializes in outdoor engagement and wedding photography.

She does a phenomenal job at capturing the beauty of Chattanooga’s scenery. She does so while documenting the chemistry between couples in love.

Moreover, an adventurer at heart, Mandy is gifted at finding some of Chattanooga’s most beautiful views.

What to Consider When Choosing Your Outdoor Photo Spot in Chattanooga

First, part of her daily job is scouting new scenic landscapes. When choosing the perfect location, there are several factors that play in.

The most important one to consider is “what fits the couple’s personality the best?”

Additionally, it’s important to be mindful or the couples’ comfortability in their surroundings.

Other significant things to consider are:

  • Lighting
  • Accessibility
  • How crowded/popular a specific space can be

In order to create beautiful images, both the photographer and the couple must be comfortable.

Now onto the tip top-secret photo locations in the Chattanooga area….

SIKE. Sorry, we cannot reveal Mandy’s secret locations. However, we can give you some of her favorite places to shoot!

The 3 Best Chattanooga Outdoor Photo Spots

1. Lula Lake

Located on Lookout Mountain, this location is great not only because of its natural beauty but also because of its exclusivity.

Also, Lula Lake is a privately owned land trust. This makes it a low profile location perfect for intimate wedding photography.

2. Snooper’s Rock

Considered as Chattanooga’s backyard, this 6,000 acres of forest. It is easily accessible and provides a private, woodsy escape vibe that many couples love.

Next, the incredible view of the sunrise and sunset will make all of us swoon, whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or not.

3. Greenway Farms 

Located right along North Chickamauga Creek, this location has everything from waterfront views to nature trails to fields.

On top of that, the photo opportunities here are endless, and the natural beauty is incomparable to anything we’ve ever seen.

If we could list all of the photo locations in Chattanooga, we would.

I think the beauty of our city is that there is more to be discovered. We admire those adventurous souls who find those special places and work to share that beauty with others.

If you enjoy simply being in the sun, or in the shade beneath the trees, and sitting on top of rocks and waterfalls, Chattanooga is the place to be.

And if you are searching for a photographer to capture those precious moments, Mandy Rhoden is the person to meet.

If you need a wedding planner, check out our Chattanooga wedding planning services.