A bit about me...
My name is Alleyah Renee Temple and I was born and raised in East Tennessee. I am a wife and dog mom + a cat. I have a studio located in Roane County Tennessee but I love going outdoors for photoshoots. I graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree. I initially went to school to develop my dance training and study to become a professional dancer or choreographer. However, after my first photography class, I came out with a passion for capturing art with my photographs. I have always loved taking photos but it didn’t occur to me that I could make a career out of my two favorite art forms when I first started out.
My love of photography began when I was in my early teen years. When most pre-teens wanted their first cell phone, I begged my parents for a digital camera. When I finally had a camera of my very own, I photographed everything from my pets to random flowers found outside. I have always loved to photograph life and everyday moments. Photos have a way of taking us back in time and I have always loved being able to look back at old memories through photos I've taken.
I have been a dancer since before I could remember and as I grew older my love for the art form grew as well. I would definitely describe myself as a perfectionist and I think that’s why my favorite dance technique is ballet. Movement in general is so inspiring to watch but it happens so quickly which is the main reason why I love being able to capture dancers through photographs. It’s like being able to freeze the art they create in time forever.
While I specialize in dance and fine art photography, I believe it is important to photograph all the special moments that happen in our lives. Everything from big things like weddings or graduations to everyday small moments that make you smile. I want to be able to preserve your precious, once in a lifetime memories in photos so you can relive them for years to come.