With my blogposts, I typically give advice and tips to brides on their wedding planning, but today I am going to be a little more personal and give you a glance into my life.

Dearest Bride-To-Be, I am always trying to find new ways to show you how excited and honored I am that you have chosen me to be part of your wedding day. After much research, I have found the perfect gift to welcome you into the Alina Thomas Photography family. 

I have found the one whose love is unconditional. I have found the one who brings the best out of me. I have found the one who always has a big smile on his face and tells me everything will be all right. I have found the one who brightens my day every morning.

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to tour one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Virginia. Glencliff Manor is undoubtedly one of the top venues for outside weddings and ceremonies. Their grounds are absolutely breathtaking and the photography opportunities are endless. If you want to find out more about this gorgeous […]

The marriage proposal is a significant step in a relationship. For most girls, proposals are something that they have dreamed about their entire lives. For men, figuring out how to propose is probably the hardest thing to do, closely followed by writing the marriage vows! Here are some tips for both the lady and gentleman […]

Ready to start planning your big day? Here are a few rules to consider:

How to take creative photos of couples can be often challenging. Today, I am going to let you take a peek into how I work with couples, and how I direct them into poses that don’t look cheesy or staged. Engagement sessions are really important to me, as they allow me to know the likes […]

If you are anything like me, you probably spend a lot of time researching before purchasing an important piece of equipment for your photography business. However, when I discovered these macro filters that I am about to introduce you to, I didn’t even blink before I purchased them online.   I mean, worst case scenario, […]

Whether you are a professional photographer, or just an ambitious individual with a point-and-shoot camera, it is important to take good care of your digital files. Most people are under the misconception that the chances of something happening to their digital images is slim-to-none, when in reality, they are just as likely as anybody else’s. […]

We are continuing our interview series with wedding professionals in Lynchburg, Virginia and are happy to feature our friends at Love Is In The Air on the blog today. If you are a bride-to-be, Love Is In The Air is your one-stop-shop for your wedding needs. Whether you are looking for a wedding planner, flowers […]