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Sam and Lindsay’s Historic Rosemont Manor engagement photos were such a dream! We had the most beautiful day for pictures, and they even brought their dog! I couldn’t have asked for a better session or weather! Also, how perfect were their outfits? I absolutely LOVE Lindsay’s dress and it paired beautifully with Sam’s blue shirt. […]

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This was my first time photographing a Foxchase Manor wedding and I absolutely loved it! Natasha and Winning couldn’t have picked a more gorgeous venue for their wedding. The couple planned a modern, glam wedding with some geometric accents and lots of white and rose gold. They also used hints of burgundy for the bridesmaids’ […]

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Let’s talk about how you can take sharp ring photos. I already showed you that you can take ring shots WITHOUT a macro lens. Have you ordered your macro filters yet?! How do you like them so far?   I know it can take a little bit of time to get used to them. Macro photography is a […]

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Ashon and Joe planned a gorgeous spring wedding at Glencliff Manor earlier this year! I absolutely loved photographing their special day, so I invited Ashton to be a part of our “How to Plan a Wedding” blog series. We use this space for our brides to share about their wedding planning journey. If you are […]

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Brides, if you’re interested in wedding hair and makeup in Northern Virginia, today’s blog post is for you. Our sweet friend Ana, with Makeup by Ana B, is sharing a lot of great information about wedding hair and makeup. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for makeup. How did you get […]

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This Morven Park engagement session may just be one of my favorites! Micki and David totally nailed their photos and I’m already so excited about their wedding day. Just wait until you see their GORGEOUS outfits! While we had cancelled their original session due to inclement weather, we had the best lighting for photos this […]

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If you’re reading this, chances are you want to know how to edit your photos using the free Lightroom CC mobile app. I have broken down the steps on how to install and use Lightroom presets on your mobile phone below.   I’m using the Bright & Clean Mobile Presets in this tutorial, so make […]

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When Diem emailed me about taking her and Skyler’s tulip field photos, I literally squealed with excitement. I’ve been dreaming about visiting a tulip farm for a long time. However, I had no idea that there was one so close to where we lived. Burnside Farms is about forty minutes away from our house in […]

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This beautiful Glencliff Manor wedding is going to warm your heart! I’ve known Ashton for several years, and I’ve never seen her happier than she is now with Joe in her life. Before you take a peek at their pictures below, here’s a little bit about their story! How they met “In October 2016, I […]

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For our Date Night in Box this month, we received a fun throwback box full of 80’s and 90’s goodies. I know I probably say this every month, but this one was my favorite box yet! We started by making some delicious freeze pops by using the kit that came in the box. We were […]

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I started my business after getting my first DSLR camera as a wedding gift — I knew next to nothing about photography, but I loved it.

In the beginning, I was afraid to tell anyone that I was starting a photography business. I thought they wouldn’t take me seriously, and might even make fun of me.

The thing is: now I talk to photographers all the time who are dealing with the same insecurities I had when I was just starting out — Turns out, ain’t nobody got time to be afraid of their dreams!

That’s why I teach the same systems and formulas that made me into the confident photographer I am today to photographers just like you.

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I’m Alina  Thomas

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