What I love most about the ending of one year and the beginning of another, is counting all the blessings that the past year has held and all the new and exciting things that await. Every year has its challenges. We try to focus on so many things throughout the year, and start so many […]

Back Button Focus for Photographers:   Many photographers struggle with accurate focus, resulting in images not being consistently sharp. This is why a great deal of images are being deleted during the culling process. If this is happening to you, I am about to give you some hard-earned advice that will help you achieve accurate […]

This week felt like Christmas to me. Not only did we put up our Christmas tree (I know, I know it’s not even December yet) but I also got a bunch of photography related goodies in the mail. Two days in a row! My favorite, I have to admit, was the new camera bag I’ve […]

From the “YES” being all caps in the title of this post, it is fairly obvious what my opinion is on this topic. I think, especially as a photographer, that every bride should at least consider doing an unplugged wedding.

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. 

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. […]

Choosing whether or not to do a first-look session is not always the easiest thing for a bride and groom to decide. It seems that many couples disagree on this topic so we think it should be addressed before your wedding day. The reason for many of the disagreements is simply the culture in which […]

Here at Alina Thomas Photography, we have been trying to find the best way to serve our clients with access to their images. After all, clients are our priority! After doing immense research and trial runs, we are proud to offer our clients their online galleries through Pixieset. Here are a few of the reasons […]